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    Students rock out at occupation of Allen Center
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11) Lukes, William and Paul Hester
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    A hand painted flag that read "Yippie!" hangs outside the Allen Center during the 1970 occupation. A large crowd of students hovers outside the center.
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11) Lukes, William and Paul Hester
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Burnt out dean of student's office
    (Rice University, 1970-04-05) Lukes, William and Paul Hester
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Broken door at the Allan Center
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11) Lukes, William and Paul Hester
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Singed letter from the 1970 fire
    (Rice University, 1961-12-08) Martin, Reed
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Students in the Allen Center
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Allen Center occupation banner
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Jerlyn Mardis speaks at the convocation
    (Rice University, 1970-04-07) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Jerlyn Mardis sitting at the all-student convocation
    (Rice University, 1970-04-07) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Students and banners at the all-student convocation
    (Rice University, 1970-04-07) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Students at the convocation
    (Rice University, 1970-04-07) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Man lying down at the all-student convocation
    (Rice University, 1970-04-07) Roosth, Bob
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Special Presidential Commission letter
    (Rice University, 1970-04-11)
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Student Center Board final decision letter
    (Rice University, 1970-04-06)
    A multi-week incident occurred in Spring 1970 after the Student Center Board invited Abbie Hoffman to speak at an event, but were forced by the administration to rescind the invitation. While this occurred, there were bomb threats, the Dean of Students office was set on fire, students protested, and students occupied Allen Center.
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    Student-faculty poll announcement
    (Rice University, 1969-02-23)
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.
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    Woman speaking to crowd
    (Rice University, 1969-02)
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.
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    Student body meeting flyer
    (Rice University, 1969-02-22)
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.
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    Masterson with bullhorn and journalists
    (Rice University, 1969-02-22) Amen, Henry
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.
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    Man addressing crowd with banner
    (Rice University, 1969-02-22) Amen, Henry
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.
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    View of crowd from Lovett Hall balcony
    (Rice University, 1969-02-22) Amen, Henry
    A five-day crisis arose on the campus of Rice University in February 1969 following the appointment of Dr. William H. Masterson by the Board of Trustees as the university's new President to succeed Kenneth Pitzer, who had resigned in August 1968.