This week in 1970 at UVA, the May Strike halted classes as Grounds erupted in student demonstrations, building takeovers, student demands, marches on Carr’s Hill, student arrests by police in riot gear—culminating in a historic, healing address by Pres. Edgar Shannon. A 🧵…
ALT Black and white photograph of a large crowd of UVA students demonstrating in front of the Rotunda. May 6, 1970 (RG-5/7/2.762)
ALT Black and white photograph of Edgar Shannon at the Rotunda addressing a large crowd of UVA students on the Lawn. May 10, 1970 (RG-5/7/2.762)
ALT Virginia State Police in riot gear arresting UVA students and loading them into a Mayflower moving truck. May 8 or 9, 1970 (UVA Law Library RG 106-18).
ALT Black and white photo of Jerry Rubin on stage with his fist in the air before a crowd of UVA students gathered at University Hall. May 6, 1970 (RG-5/7/2.762)