A Documentary History of 91èÏÈÉú, Vol. 1: 1965-1975
Compiled and edited by Susan A. Dayall
Preface
This documentary history is an attempt to compile, from various archival sources, important documents in the history of 91èÏÈÉú. In gathering them, my objective has been to remember who we are, and what we are about. The history of 91èÏÈÉú is a tale spoken in many voices; nowhere is this more apparent than in the original sources contained in the College Archives. Since this collection includes documents from 1965 through 1975, many of these papers represent the original hopes for the College, from many points of view. Some shed light on the origins of 91èÏÈÉú institutions, some represent periods of conflict and contention, while others merely enable us to laugh at ourselves.
For reasons of space I have excerpted all but the shortest of these documents. My aim was to present some of the main points as well as giving a taste of the flavor of each work. The full sources are easily accessible in the College Archives as part of a Documentary History Collection assembled in the course of producing this work. I hope that this work will make the history of the College more accessible to new generations of 91èÏÈÉú students, faculty, staff and friends.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. PrecursorsÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý The proposed college in 91èÏÈÉú County in 1762. (1936)
ÌýÌýÌý The New College plan: a proposal for a major departure in higher education. (1958)
ÌýÌýÌý Student reactions to study facilities, with implications for architects and college administrators. (1960)
ÌýÌýÌý More power to them: a report of faculty and student experience in the encouragement of student initiative. (1962)
Chapter 2. Planning in EarnestÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Report of the Educational Advisory Committee to the President of 91èÏÈÉú. (1966)
ÌýÌýÌý 91èÏÈÉú Conference: a report. (1966)
ÌýÌýÌý The Making of a College: growth in a major academic community. (1966)
Chapter 3. The Physical Campus: Land, Landowners, and BuildingsÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Site Evaluation. (1966)
ÌýÌýÌý 91èÏÈÉú (Architectural Plans). (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý Interview with Howard Atkins, Robert and Cornelia Stiles, and Andy Weneczek. (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý The Planning and Beginning of 91èÏÈÉú. (1975)
ÌýÌýÌý The Holyoke Range Report. (1974)
Chapter 4. Fund Raising/Financial PlanningÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Harold F. Johnson. (1965)
ÌýÌýÌý Smith, Kline and French. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Self-Study Report: Seeking Financial Stability. (1974)
Chapter 5. The Enterprise BeginsÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Reflections of an Inaugural Convocation. (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý First 91èÏÈÉú Catalog. (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý The First Commencement Address. (1971)
Chapter 6. Student Life/HousesÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý A (Student) Proposal for 91èÏÈÉú. (1966)
ÌýÌýÌý The House Plan at 91èÏÈÉú. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý 91èÏÈÉú Fellows. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý The Magazine. (1971)
ÌýÌýÌý Chuck's All-Nite Truck Stop n' College. (1973)
ÌýÌýÌý Self-Study Report: Strengths and Weaknesses in the Area of Student Life. (1974)
Chapter 7. GovernanceÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Auspices from the I Ching. (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý The Constitution of 91èÏÈÉú. (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý Report on the Remaking of 91èÏÈÉú Governance. (1974)
ÌýÌýÌý Self-Study Report: Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses. (1974)
ÌýÌýÌý Preliminary Report of the Constitutional Reform Committee. (1975)
Chapter 8. StaffÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Staff Recollections of the Early Days (1970)
ÌýÌýÌý Bug Memo. (1973)
ÌýÌýÌý Staff Union Drive. (1974)
Chapter 9. Origins of 91èÏÈÉú InstitutionsÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Statement at Groundbreaking. (1968)
ÌýÌýÌý The Motto Memo. (1968)
ÌýÌýÌý The Tree of 91èÏÈÉú. (1968)
Chapter 10. Educational Policy and ProgramsÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Special Approaches to Women's Education. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Notes on Admissions. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Notes on Law Study. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Foreign Studies. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Self-Study Report. (1974)
ÌýÌýÌý Human Development Program. (1975)
Chapter 11. Origins of the Four SchoolsÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý The Proper Study of Mankind--Reconsidered. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Man in Situ. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Arches of Knowledge. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý A Proposal for a School of Language and Communication (1972)
Chapter 12. FacultyÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý The Portable Advisor. (1973)
ÌýÌýÌý Self-Study Report: Faculty Contract Employment (1974)
ÌýÌýÌý Employment by Faculty Contract (1975)
Chapter 13. Political ActivismÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý Occupation of Cole Science Center. (1972)
ÌýÌýÌý Liberal Corporation or Radical Collective. (1973)
ÌýÌýÌý Student Work Program Proposal. (1974)
Chapter 14. Library and Computer UseÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌý
ÌýÌýÌý The 91èÏÈÉú Library. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý Computers and Computer Use. (1969)
ÌýÌýÌý User Preparation of Checks for the Check Reconciliation System. (1973)