Gilbert, Alan, 1944-

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Two photographs of Prof. Gilbert speaking at an event entitled "The Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual," at the University of Southern California. N.d. but likely early in his career.

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Draft copy of Professor Gilbert's book, "Plato's Severed Lovers: Alcibiades and Socrates," addressing various topics pertaining to ancient Athens, Greek religious practice, gender, political trials, etc.

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Poems authored by Professor Gilbert, including: "Ecole Normale Superieure;" "Mixed Signals;" "The absence of light: sixteen poems about war;" an essay entitled "when the poem sees into you;" "Poets Against the War;" "Five poems;" and "Nam - 40 years."

Abstract Papers pertaining to Professor Gilbert's political activism, including: his time at Harvard fighting ROTC, UCLA against the Violence Center (a counterpart to what the Black Panthers did in the state legislature and a project that was part of MK-Ultra), a separate campaign to hire Dr. Humberto Bracho, many campaigns at DU to rehire Black campus workers like Joe Patterson, campaigns agains Richard Herrnstein (whom Gilbert debated with Charles Murray, brought by ex-governor Lamm to push...

Abstract Materials pertaining to Professor Gilbert's political activism, especially related to his participation in protests against war in Iraq, apartheid in South Africa, and other related matters. Includes: a "Denver Post" piece entitled "Protest provides echoes of Vietnam;" a message from a parent supporting Prof. Gilbert's activism; an article from "NewCenter" by Gilbert entitled "Condoleezza Rice and the President Have Lost Their Way;" a 2003 photograph of Gilbert speaking at a protest against...

Abstract Materials pertaining to Professor Gilbert's political activism over his career, including: a letter regarding his position on various social issues; a metter to the Harvard Strike veterans; a piece by Gilbert entitled "ROTC: SDS challenges the liberal position;" a piece entitled "SDS Threatens ROTC Confrontation;" a letter thanking Gilbert for speaking at the Ambassadors of Hope III summer institute at the Veterans of Hope project; a flyer for INCAR entitled "Workers' Struggles Have...

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Papers pertaining to the workplace harassment and firing of Anthony (Ophry) Jackson, a young Black janitor at DU, including: a document entitled "Rehire Ophry Jackson: Rally in front of student union;" a document entitled "No Pride Allowed for D.U. workers;" a flyer for a rally in suppoer of Denver janitors' workers' rights; and a letter, signed by a number of DU affiliates including Mr. Jackson and Prof. Gilbert, describing Mr. Jackson's situation and making demands.

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Papers pertaining to the firing of Joe Patterson, a Black electrician at DU, and subsequent protests and rallies surrounding the affirmative action case filed by Mr. Patterson, including: a letter to the Clarion editor entitled "INCAR voices racism concerns over firing of black DU electrician;" several flyers for protests and rallies in support of Mr. Patterson; INCAR pamphlets pertaining to Mr. Patterson; and many petition sheets signed in support of Mr. Patterson.

Abstract Papers pertaining to the Affirmative Action complaint and lawsuit surrounding the decision on the part of the DU Political Science department not to hire Prof. Lawrence Mosqueda due to his race. File includes: Prof. Mosqueda's affirmative action complaint; the resignation of Dennis Judd as Chairperson of the Department of Political Science in protest of the refusal to hire Prof. Mosqueda; the October 21, 1981 issue of the Metropolitan, featuring a front page article entitled "UCD prof suing,...

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Research and publications by Alan Gilbert, including talks, articles, and essays.