Collection Timeline

1925 to 2012

1925
Write-up on the history and activities of the Ames Filipino Club.

1966
Flyer for event laying out a menu and schedule of events.

1968
Eight grievances submitted to the Iowa State Athletic Council by the Black Student Organization on behalf of Black student athletes.
President Parks statement following the Athletic Council's report after its investigation of the grievances laid out by the Black Athletes and the Black Student Organization, and asking the University Human Relations Committee to further its work.
Report of the special work requested by President Parks, the meeting with Athletic Department members and the Black Student Organization, and recommendations.
Athletic Council's statement to the Black Student Organization and Black athletes after the ad hoc committee's report following their investigation and recommendations.
Letter criticizing an Iowa State Daily editorial and its content regarding the support group for the Black Student Organization.
Newly hired Iowa State football coach John Majors's views on the Eight Grievances and his plans moving forward.
Chairman J. P. Mahlstede of the Athletic Council response to Willie Muldrew, Jr., vice president of the Black Student Organization, regarding the Eight Grievances.
Press release made by the Athletic Council following their investigation into the complaints submitted by the Black Student Organization and their findings stating they found nothing to substantiate the athletes' claims.
Letter written by the Athletic Council Executive Committee that lays out the investigation and steps being taken. It states that it cannot meet the deadline as demanded in the Eight Grievances.
Letter from the Black Student Organization saying they would not endorse the letter written by the Athletic Council regarding the investigation of of the Eight Grievances and their plans moving forward.
Summer Student Coordinating Council survey regarding the Black Student Organization and Athletic Council issues and how the faculty perceive the issue.
Letter to Iowa State athletes from the Athletic Council regarding the Eight Grievances, the investigation, and the Athletic Council's response.
Breakdown of each of the grievances and detailed explanation of them and how to handle them.
Letter from the Executive Committee of the Faculty Council regarding the grievances and how faculty can support Black students.

1972
Letter from the Organization Recognition and Control Commission of the Government of the Student Body officially recognizing the Organization of Arab Students.
List of officers from international student organizations at Iowa State University.

1973
Schedule of events laid out for the week's celebration.
Symposium with lectures.

1974
Program for Black History Week titled "Towards a United State of Mind" and schedule of events.
Constitution laying out the purpose, membership, committees, and meetings for the organization.

1975
Program for Black History week titled "Voices for Liberation".
Schedule of events for the Symbiosis? Black Students and Iowa State conference, held April 21-27, 1975. Annotation: "Symbiosis: 'the existence of two unlike things in a mutually beneficial relationship...'"
Announcement for Black Student Organization meeting: "Members don't get weary!!! Support your Black Student Organization.".
Announcement for Black Student Organization meeting: "The struggle for education is only a means to an end. Support your Black Student Organization.".
Announcement for Black Student Organization meeting: "Close the hidden gaps. Support your Black Student Organization.".
Announcement for Black Student Organization meeting: "Unity begins with you. Support your Black Student Org.".
Editorial written on the future of Portugal's African colonies and southern Africa after the coup in Portugal.
Editorial written about the effects the strikes are having on the population in South Africa and the economy related to strikes that had taken place.

1976
Speeches, slide show, and movie sponsored by Iranian Student Association.

1977
Quarterly newsletter with interviews, articles, and announcements.
Quarterly newsletter with interviews, articles, and announcements.
Presentation by Dr. Jose Reynaldo Reyna from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Flyer announcing the films, descriptions of them, and the dates they will be shown.
Lecture announcement for Dr. Rodolfo Acuña, from California State University-Northridge.

1978
Program for "Behind the Broken Words," a play during the Black Perspectives in Contemporary America Symposium.
Flyer for a workshop at the the Black Perspectives in Contemporary America Symposium.
Quarterly newsletter with interviews, articles, and announcements.
Flyer announcing the films, descriptions of them, and the dates they will be shown.
Symposium with lectures, film, and exhibits.

1979
List of events for the Black Perspectives in Contemporary America Symposium: Preparing for Progressive Leadership.
Flyer for event that includes displays, films, and lectures.
Flyer for an cultural exhibit and Chinese dinner.
Symposium with lectures and film.

1981
Letter on the bombings in Lebanon and Palestine and the issues faced by the Lebanese and Palestinians and their issues with Israel. There is also a call for participants in a demonstration.

1983
Newsletter for the Filipino Student Association, Volume 1.

1984
Letter stating the concern that the International Student Council has with a proposed tuition increase.

1985
Flyer announcing events on campus.

1986
Newsletter for the Filipino Student Association, Volume 4.

1989
Constitution laying out the purpose, membership, committees, and meetings for the council.

1990
Description and list of activities that the HKSA has participated in over the years.
Memo announcing the events for International Week.

1991
Program for the Africa Week events.
Announcement sent to Iowa State departments on the upcoming events and purpose of the weeklong celebration.
Newsletter providing information to Korean students.

1993
Memo soliciting people to join the organization.

1994
Memo announcing a cultural exhibit as part of the VEISHEA celebration.

1995
Attendees at a Nepal Student Association potluck.
Nepalese attire and flag.
Pawan Agrawal, president, and Joan Herwing, advisor, at a Nepal Student Association potluck.
Flyer for the event.

1997
Letter soliciting feedback on how the Nepal Student Association should proceed after most of the members graduate.

2000
Poster for presenters and events for the monthlong celebration.

2007
List of Black Student Alliance Executive Board members.
Minutes from the Black Student Alliance Black Leadership Conference planning meeting.

2008
List of Black Student Alliance Executive Board members.

2012
Constitution of the Black Student Alliance that lays out the purpose of the organization, membership, executive board, and executive board's duties.
Flyer for annual "African Night" with the goal to help the Ames community to get involved and educate themselves on the current affairs in Africa.