Ocean Hill - Brownsville UFT Strike, circa 1968
Scope and Contents
The file consists of two folder of materials that include posters, fliers, informational brochures, meeting agendas, statements, and list of demands created or distributed in Brooklyn, New York in 1968. These materials reflect the socio-cultural dynamic and tension existing between the students, striking teachers, community members, and school administration in the public school system in the Ocean Hill and Brownsville neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York. Organizations or groups creating the materials include the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), the Queens Peace and Freedom Party, the New York High School Student Union, the New York Civil Liberties Union, and others.
Dates
- circa 1968
Conditions Governing Access
Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please email QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (One standard document case, one flat box for oversize flyers. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
