One Day in May Collection

: Letter from Oscar Anderson Declaring One Day in May, 1968; An open letter from Augsburg President Oscar Anderson declaring "One Day in May," informing the community of canceled classes for the event. On May 15, 1968, administration and faculty at Augsburg College (now Augsburg University) canceled class for "One Day in May" and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and subsequent riots in major American cities. The speakers were leaders in Minnesota's Black community and in the local Civil Rights Movement., Scan of letter

: One Day in May Flyer, 1968; A flyer distributed in early May 1968, prior to One Day in May., Scan of flyer.

: One Day in May Flyer, 1968; A flyer distributed in early May 1968, prior to One Day in May., Scan of flyer.

: One Day in May Flyer, 1968; A flyer distributed in early May 1968, prior to One Day in May., Scan of flyer.

: One Day in May Press Release, 1968; A press release announcing One Day in May. On May 15, 1968, administration and faculty at Augsburg College (now Augsburg University) canceled class for "One Day in May" and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and subsequent riots in major American cities. The speakers were leaders in Minnesota's Black community and in the local Civil Rights Movement., Scan of press release

: One Day in May Program, 1968; A tri-fold program for "One Day in May" at Augsburg University. On May 15, 1968, administration and faculty at Augsburg College (now Augsburg University) canceled class for "One Day in May" and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and subsequent riots in major American cities. The speakers were leaders in Minnesota's Black community and in the local Civil Rights Movement. Moderators were Augsburg faculty., Scan of program.

: One Day in May: (01) Lillian Anthony, "What Can You Do?"; Please note: this recording contains use of the n-word that some listeners may find disturbing. Lillian Anthony, the first director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department, delivers the keynote address during a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 January 31 and edited for clarity. The image depicts Anthony as she spoke and comes from a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, front page. Closed captions have been edited and corrected based on artificially generated text on May 19, 2020. Identifier: SC 05.1.4.2013.01.0255a

: One Day in May: (02) "People or Property: 'Law Enforcement in the Ghetto'" (morning session); Ronald Edwards, a member of the Minneapolis Human Rights Commission, discusses issues surrounding police presence in black neighborhoods in a morning panel moderated by Dr. Joel Torstenson. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 April 5 and edited for clarity, but the original recording contains segments that are not audible. The image depicts Gary Hines (a participant in the afternoon session) and Joel Bjerkestrand sitting in Murphy Square and comes from a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, second page.

: One Day in May: (03) "Christianity and Bigotry" (morning session) (1968); Reverends Robert Evans, Rollie Robinson, and Orpheus Williams of Minneapolis discuss issues of religion and race in a morning panel moderated by Dr. John Benson. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 January 31 and edited for clarity. The image depicts a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, front page.

: One Day in May: (04) "Our Forgotten Neighbors" (morning session) (1968); The Rev. Harold Andrews, Reginald Berry, Gary Hines, and Ronald Sample discuss residential segregation and racism in a panel moderated by Dr. Myles Stenshoel. Ada Deer asks a question at the end as part of the audience. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 January 29 and edited for clarity. The image depicts one of the day's discussion groups and comes from a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, second page.

: One Day in May: (05) "Sex and Racism" (morning session) (1968); Lillian Anthony, the first director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission; Sumner Jones, a staff member at The Way; Dr. Ron Palosaari; and Dr. Mary Howard discuss issues of sex and racism in a morning panel at Augsburg College, now Augsburg University, in Minneapolis. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 April 5 and edited for clarity. The image depicts a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, third page.

: One Day in May: (06) "Racism in Politics and Power'"; Edgar Pillow, director of the Hennepin County Office of Economic Opportunity, discusses issues surrounding racism, the government, and systemic oppression. His speech was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 April 6 and edited for clarity, but the original recording contains segments that are not audible. The image depicts Pillow and comes from a 1968 May 8 article in the Augsburg Echo, front page.

: One Day in May: (07) "People or Property: 'Law Enforcement in the Ghetto'" (afternoon session); Please note: this recording contains use of the n-word that some listeners may find disturbing. Gary Hines, Larry Harrell, Douglas Hall, and Corty Espangoga discuss issues surrounding police presence in black neighborhoods in an afternoon panel moderated by Dr. Joel Torstenson. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2017 December 19 and edited for clarity. The image depicts Gary Hines (a participant in the afternoon session) and Joel Bjerkestrand sitting in Murphy Square and comes from a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, second page.

: One Day in May: (08) "Christianity and Bigotry" (afternoon session) (1968); Reverend Robert Evans, Revered Orpheus Williams, and Ron Welch all of Minneapolis, discuss issues of religion and race in an afternoon panel moderated by Dr. John Benson. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2018 April 5 and edited for clarity. The image depicts a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, front page.

: One Day in May: (09) "Our Forgotten Neighbors'" (afternoon session); Ada Deer, Rev. Harold Andrew, Reginald Berr, and Ronald Edwards discuss residential segregation and racism in a panel moderated by Dr. Myles Stenshoel. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial injustice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15. Augsburg administration and faculty canceled class for One Day in May and invited speakers to discuss racism in and beyond Minneapolis following the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. Audio digitized from a magnetic reel-to-reel recording on 2017 November 20 and edited for clarity. The image depicts one of the day's discussion groups and comes from a 1968 May 22 article in the Augsburg Echo, second page.

: One Day in May: (10) "Sex and Racism" (afternoon session); Lillian Anthony, the first director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission; Sumner Jones, a staff member at The Way; Dr. Ronald Palosaari; Ellen O'Neill, staff TCOIC; Joe O'Neill, staff TCOIC; and Dr. Mary Howard discuss issues of sex and racism in an afternoon panel at Augsburg College, now Augsburg University, in Minneapolis. The panel was part of a day focused on speaking and listening to issues of racial justice, known as "One Day in May," 1968 May 15.

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