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"Blacks Lock Negotiators in Ballantine"
Newspaper article describing the events of the night of May 8, 1969. That night over 100 African-American students "locked in" student leaders and...
Black Students Join Protest
Newspaper photograph depicting black students joining a rally in Dunn Meadow. The rally was one of many protesting fee hikes for the following...
"Local Man Enters Guilty Plea"
Newspaper article describing the court proceedings for those individuals accused of starting the Dec 26, 1968 Black Market fire. Both men were ultimately...
"IDS Questioned"
Letter to the editor of the Indiana Daily Student in reaction to its previous editorial requesting student donations to help compensate the owners of...
"Who Blames Blacks?"
Newspaper editorial discussing the current state of race relations in Indiana, sparked by the recent arson of The Black Market and subsequent rally.
Taken from...
"Peace Between Races Dead"
Newspaper article describing a January 10, 1969 rally outside of the bombed-out remains of The Black Market. The arson exacerbated racial tensions on...
"Black Market Needs Financial Help"
Newspaper editorial appealing for financial assistance for the owners of The Black Market in the wake of its firebombing.
Taken from IU Archives' reference file...
"Lock-in Defendants to Plead on June 19"
Newspaper article documenting court activity regarding the trial of nine people indicted by the Grand Jury for their participation in the Ballantine lock-in.
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"State Joins Probe in 'Market' Blaze"
Newspaper article discussing both the faculty plea for funds to rebuild The Black Market, and the ongoing police investigation into the firebombing of The...
"Confirm Arson in Bloomington Business Fire"
Newspaper article describing the police investigation into the fire that destroyed The Black Market. Arson was quickly determined as the cause of the...