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- The History of Racism at UVM: The Vermont Paradox
- Date Created
- 2004-02-19
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Larry McCrorey, professor emeritus of molecular physiology and biophysics and former dean of the School of Allied Health, was among the most vocal opponents of Kake Walk. He delivered this speech, “The History of Racism at UVM: the Vermont Paradox,” on Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in the McCrorey Gallery of...
Show moreLarry McCrorey, professor emeritus of molecular physiology and biophysics and former dean of the School of Allied Health, was among the most vocal opponents of Kake Walk. He delivered this speech, “The History of Racism at UVM: the Vermont Paradox,” on Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in the McCrorey Gallery of Multicultural Art at the University of Vermont's Bailey/Howe Library.
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- Library Exhibit Materials
- Date Created
- 2004
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In 2004, UVM's Bailey/Howe library held an exhibit entitled "UVM's Past: The Legacy of Kake Walk." Exhibit materials archived at UVM are presented here: draft exhibit labels, copied and redacted primary sources which may have been used in display cases, and a notebook containing visitor comments ...
Show moreIn 2004, UVM's Bailey/Howe library held an exhibit entitled "UVM's Past: The Legacy of Kake Walk." Exhibit materials archived at UVM are presented here: draft exhibit labels, copied and redacted primary sources which may have been used in display cases, and a notebook containing visitor comments (starting on page 46).
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- Black Image in White Vermont: The Origin, Meaning, and Abolition of Kake Walk
- Date Created
- 1991
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At the time of this digital collection launch, this chapter is the only known scholarly piece on UVM's Kake Walk. James Loewen was a professor of sociology at the University of Vermont. This chapter was published in a book commemorating the university's bicentennial: Loewen, James. "Black Image...
Show moreAt the time of this digital collection launch, this chapter is the only known scholarly piece on UVM's Kake Walk. James Loewen was a professor of sociology at the University of Vermont. This chapter was published in a book commemorating the university's bicentennial: Loewen, James. "Black Image in White Vermont: The Origin, Meaning, and Abolition of Kake Walk." The University of Vermont: The First Two Hundred Years. Sr. ed. Robert V. Daniels. Hanover, NH / University of Vermont : Distributed by University Press of New England / University of Vermont, 1991.
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- New Winter Carnival Press Release
- Date Created
- 1969-31-1969
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- Statements by the Kake Walk Directors and President Rowell
- Date Created
- 1969-10-31
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- Statement by President Rowell
- Date Created
- 1969-10-31
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- Presidential Committees Press Release
- Date Created
- 1969-10-15
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- Statement by 1970 Kake Walk Committee
- Date Created
- 1969
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This document announces the elimination of blackface and wigs from the next walk, but Kake Walk was abolished entirely before the 1970 Winter Carnival.
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- Kake Walk History
- Date Created
- 1967-12-12
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- Supplied Burlington Chamber of Commerce
- Date Created
- 1955-11-29
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This document mentions "Wide, Wide World," a Sunday afternoon television program (aired 1956 - 1958) which broadcast events in North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, November 30, 1898
- Date Created
- 1898-11-30
- Description
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Morrill writes about unlikely prospects for securing additional federal dollars for the University. Buckham appends a note to the letter detailing a meeting he had with Morrill in Washington about the same topic.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, October 14, 1895
- Date Created
- 1895-10-14
- Description
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Morrill writes about Halsey J. Boardman, formerly of Bakersfield, Vermont and a cousin of Morrill's, as a possible donor to the University.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, July 12, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-07-12
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Morrill writes promising to send the manuscript of his recent address to the University Library.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, July 10, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-07-10
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Morrill writes about asking Governor Fuller of Vermont to establish a Military Hall at the University, the idea of giving the manuscript of his recent address to the University Library, and a neighbor boy of his who he thinks will make a good student at the University.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, July 3, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-07-03
- Description
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Morrill writes about asking the Governor of Vermont to establish a Military Hall in Burlington and the idea of giving the manuscript of his recent address to the University Library.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, May 25, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-05-25
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Morrill writes about what he might say in an address in support of keeping the Agricultural College at the University of Vermont as well as his thoughts about the efforts to establish a school of agriculture in each state across the nation.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, May 22, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-05-22
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Morrill writes about the state of agricultural colleges in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as the idea of having him make an address in support of keeping the Agricultural College at the University of Vermont.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, March 13, 1893
- Date Created
- 1893-03-13
- Description
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Morrill replies to a request from Buckham that make some remarks on an unamed topic, possibly the relationship of the Agricultural College to the University.
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, October 26, 1892
- Date Created
- 1892-10-26
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Morrill writes about stalled efforts to separate the Agricultural College from the University and Buckham's plans in regards to "a new Farm, Creamery, and the Mechanic Arts."
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- Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, June 11, 1892
- Date Created
- 1892-06-11
- Description
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Topics include legislative action proposed by the National Grange and various potential candidates for Lieutenant Governor in Vermont.