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FBI Files On The Grinnell Anti-War Protests Item Info

Demonstration by Grinnell College...
In this FBI teletype communication dated April 18, 1972, the only material not redacted it the title. It discusses a demonstration by students from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, protesting the escalation of bombing in the Vietnam War. The demonstration took place from April 16 through April 18.The communication is addressed to the Director of the FBI and originates from the Omaha office. It mentions that all information contained in the document is unclassified and includes references to the "New Left." The document is marked as sensitive
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Demonstration by Grinnell College...
FBI teletype communication dated April 18, 1972. It discusses a demonstration by students from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, protesting the escalation of bombing in the Vietnam War. The demonstration took place from April 16 through April 18. The communication is addressed to the Director of the FBI and originates from the Omaha office. It mentions that all information contained in the document is unclassified and includes references to the "New Left." The document is marked as sensitive.  The document notes that no violence has been reported and no arrests have been made. The information has been disseminated to various agencies, including the Secret Service, Des Moines Police Department, Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and Grinnell Police Department. Omaha will follow and report the activities of the demonstrators.
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Demonstration by Grinnell College...
This file is mostly redacted after title. The communication is addressed to the Director of the FBI and originates from the Omaha office. It discusses a demonstration by students from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, protesting the escalation of bombing in the Vietnam War.
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11:40 AM Urgent 5-9-72...
Protests against Nixon's order to mine Haiphong harbor, Grinnell demonstrations
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Grinnell Student Reaction to...
FBI teletype communication dated May 6, 1970. It discusses the reaction of Grinnell College students to the President's statement on Cambodia.
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Grinnell Draft Information Center...
FBI communication dated May 6, 1970. It discusses the Grinnell Draft Information Center (GDIC) and provides details about its activities and organization. The Omaha Division opened a file concerning the GDIC and developed information about the center. The GDIC was organized by two individuals and planned to provide draft counseling for Grinnell College students. The GDIC aimed to compile information about draft boards around the country and locate lawyers and professionals to assist with its work. The GDIC held its first meeting on September 14, 1960, with about 30 Grinnell students attending, six of whom had draft counseling experience. The GDIC planned to set up a training program for others interested in counseling.
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Call concerning Grinnell Students...
This FBI communication describes a call from a local resident about their views on Grinnell College. The individual called the FBI to express concern about the closing of Grinnell College and the organization of radical students.The caller was informed that the FBI could not comment on the situation or provide information about organizations responsible for recent disorders due to Department of Justice policies.The caller was advised to contact an attorney for legal advice and to communicate directly with ROTC officials regarding campus unrest. The memorandum notes that the FBI would investigate and report findings to the United States Attorney if a federal law within the FBI's jurisdiction were violated.
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Title:
FBI Files On The Grinnell Anti-War Protests
Creator:
Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI)
Description:
The FBI investigated students groups around the country as the conservative government saw them as potential threats to national security. The files related to their investigations were released to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. While much of the material is redacted, these files contained intelligence, newspaper clippings, and other records of activist events. These are only a small selection of the documents concerning the Anti-War movement at Grinnell College.
Subjects:
Government Response Anti-Vietnam war activists
Source:
Grinnell College
Source
Preferred Citation:
"FBI Files On The Grinnell Anti-War Protests", Student Activism at Grinnell, Grinnell College
Reference Link:
https://libbylearnsdh.github.io/studentactivismgrinnell/items/pfbi_2.html