John W. Egerton Papers
Alternative Title
Sheldon Grebstein Part 1
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Publication Date
October 1962
Time Period
1961-1965
Abstract
The first of two folders of materials relating to the suspension of English professor Dr. Sheldon Grebstein. Included is a statement from Grebstein defending his choice to use an article about Jack Kerouac and the Beatniks in his course as well as a draft letter from the University of South Florida's (USF) chapter of the American Association of University Professors. Documents mention the work of the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee (often called the Johns Committee).
Keywords
Academic freedom, Sheldon Norman Grebstein (1928-2018), Florida. Legislature. Legislative Investigation Committee, Beats (Persons), Jack Kerouac (1922-1969)
Extent
31 pages
Geographic Location
Tampa (Fla.)
Physical Collection
Box
2
Folder
7
Language
English
Media Type
Notes (documents); Remarks; Correspondence; Drafts (documents); Press releases
Note
Contents:
Notes
Statement, Sheldon Grebstein, "A Statement Regarding the Choice of the Essay 'The Know-Nothing Bohemians' for Class Use in Advanced Writing," October 19, 1962
Draft of article
Statement by Organizations in Defense of Grebstein
Draft, Letter to the Board of Control
News Release, Executive Committee of the USF Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, October 22, 1962
Identifier
E02-00015
Recommended Citation
Egerton, John W., "Papers Relating to the Sheldon Grebstein Case, October 1962 and undated" (1962). John W. Egerton Papers. 16.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/egerton/16
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