Metal button pin commemorating Abbie Hoffman's planned visit to Rice University, 1970-04

Item — Box: 45

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1970-04

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Metal button pin, white with an image of Abbie Hoffman in black, and words "Conspiracy april 12." This button relates to the event in April 1970 when Abbie Hoffman was invited by the Student Association to come speak at Rice, and the invitation was vetoed by then-acting-President Vandiver, leading to some student protest. Donated by Charles Szalkowski, class of 1971. Located in an envelope identified with "Abbie Hoffman button pin."