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This is a followup column to one published on November 5th, 1975. This column goes into detail on the student's relationship.

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This unsigned letter to the editor speaks positively about Dave Newton's columns. The letter was written by Harry Allard, though unsigned here.

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This letter addresses Jeffrey Walsh's column (Homosexuality: Normality Questioned Again) in the October 26, 1977 issue of The Log.

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The anonymous student expresses his anger that "our Log is gone" due to the actions of the editors of the paper.

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A student did a random survey of 110 students from Salem State . The survey covered attitudes about LGBTQ people.

Black Studies Minor Program
This document discusses the development of the Black Studies Program, what the Black Caucus advocated for, and what the Black Caucus recommends for Salem State to better facilitate the development of the Black Studies Programs.

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These are the minutes from one of the Black Caucus meetings. These notes are comprised of an outline of the Black Studies program as presented by the program coordinator, Gerdes Fleurant.

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This Log article discusses the goals of the initiative to enroll black students at Salem State, as well as a clarification to any misconceptions about the initiative.

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This letter addresses the "Some of Your Best Friends: The Morality of Homosexuality" column (February 4, 1976).

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How "society" views homosexuality.

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This article discusses who the "homosexual" is, drawing on stereotypes and the Kinsey scale to make that identification.

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This statement discusses the Black Studies program, addressing any misconceptions surrounding the name of the program and the essential nature of having such a program at Salem State.

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Antonelli v. Hammond, 308 F. Supp. 1329 (D. Mass. 1970) __ Justia.pdf
Text of the Antonelli vs Hammond decision

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The column references a Boston Globe article about gay rights. The article asked for "the public's opinions on homosexuals being barred from specific jobs." The column contains a survey for the SSC community on the same subject.

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The column contains a guide to nightlife: "as you might imagine there are not very many gay bars on the staid, conservative North Shore, but there are a few."

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The column addresses a letter to Ann Landers (an advice columnist) from a mother who wants to know why her son is gay.

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The column addresses the effects of homophobia on the LGBTQIA+ community.

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These items discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Black Studies Program at Salem State. The courses within the program are found within a few departments on campus at this time.

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This proposal requests that students in a number of majors be made to take courses in Black Studies as part of their curriculum. Students in other majors (listed in the first paragraph of the document) are strongly encouraged to take courses in Black…

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This is a list of courses and course descriptions provided to students and faculty that can count toward the Black Studies minor. These courses were slated to be held in the Spring of 1976.

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This is a list of courses and course descriptions provided to students and faculty that can count toward the Black Studies minor. These courses were slated to be held in the Spring of 1975.

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An apology because "last week's" lecture was not as successful and "was understandably unfavorable."

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The letter addresses the fact that all of the signed "Some of Your Best Friends" columns have been written by men. It discusses the power dynamics that might make it difficult for women to sign their names.

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The column is about the author Rita Mae Brown.

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A rebuttal to the "A Rebuttal" Letter to the editor (11/19/75) by an anonymous author. This letter takes that author to task for his "ostensibly misogynistic" letter.

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These items deal with the mock KKK trial that was held in Bowditch Hall in the Spring semester of 1977. During the "trial", white students were "tried" for having associations with black students.

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President Meier responds to the letter from James Murphy regarding the censure by the College Publications Board.

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The memo from President Meier states his opinion on the potential publication of Eldridge Cleaver's "The Black Moochie" in "The Log". He warns that "The Log" could have its funding taken away if it proceeds with "the purveyance of obscenity and filth…

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The memo is a statement from President Frederick Meier of Salem State College regarding the decision of the Antonelli v. Hammond case. Judge Garrity found that the administration of the college has no authority or control of the student press.

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The column discusses posters for Gay Film Night being ripped down around campus.

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The column discusses the author's trip to the New England Gay Conference

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The column discusses the "difference between male and female homosexuality."

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The column discusses gender identity.

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LGBTQIA+ issues

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James Murphy, the Chairman of the College Publications Board, informs President Meier that the Board has voted to censure him for prior restraint against the publication of the October 10, 1969 issue of 'The Log'.

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The relationship between religion and homosexuality.

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How the Gay Liberation movement and heterosexuals connect.

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This column discusses some history of the "modern Gay movement", including the Stonewall riots.

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The column talks about a recent article in Time magazine.

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The column looks at the psychology of homophobia.

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This column focuses on STDs

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The article discusses the tearing down of signs advertising the play "Cabaret".

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The author reacts to the comic strip "Doonesbury" in which a character "comes out".

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The column addresses the reaction of people on campus to his "coming out".

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David Newton explains why the Log has decided to cancel the "Some of Your Best Friends" column.

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The column addresses the concept of abnormality.

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This letter to the editor takes issue with Jeffrey Walsh's column "Homo Sexuality: Normality Questioned Again" (10/26/1977)

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The paper contains an article about the situation at Salem State, including mention of the Log censorship.

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This article consists of a student opinion on the enrollment initiative to have 50 black students attend SSC, as well as the necessity of having a "heterogenous" environment so that racism can be alleviated both on campus and in society.

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Article about "activist" college campus newspapers. The article features information about the controversy about the publication of "The Black Moochie" in "The Log" at Salem State College.

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A Christian column that addresses "misconceptions about Christianity", including "homosexuals say that Jesus said homosexuality was OK".

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The article discusses an interview in the magazine "Psychology Today" about stereotypes.

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Free speech and the Theatre Department's production of "Boys in the Band"

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The article discusses psychology research into the "causes of homosexuality".

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This document is an attempt by Biology professor James Schooley to start a new campus newspaper in the wake of the controversy about 'The Log' publishing "The Black Moochie". This was the only issue of 'The Analog'.

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The article mentions lecture and discussion by members of the Gay Speakers Bureau. It was the best attended lecture of the lecture series.

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A column written by a student member of the SSC Gay Center about their experiences at Salem State.

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"This week we offer the thoughts and views of a Gay woman student from SSC"

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The article discusses homophobia

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A review of "The War Widow"

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This letter is replying to letters regarding the "Morality of Homosexuality" column. The letter writer is the author of that column.

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A member of the Class of 1977 calls for activism rather than just educating "the straight community".

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A letter to the editor written by an unnamed student from the class of 1977.

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Page 12 of the May 22, 1970 issue of the Log. There is a reference to the censorship issue on the right side of the page

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The Plain Brown Wrapper was an alternative newspaper published by SSC students. It was funded privately. There is mention of the Log dispute.

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This special edition concerns the confiscation of the newspaper.

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This special edition concerns the attempted confiscation of copies of the Independent Log.

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The document is an extensive report on the censorship of 'The Log'. It contains a detailed timeline of actions, copies of relevant documents, etc.

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The notes concern the censorship of the Log

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The notes concern a sit-in in reaction to "the Log situation"

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Statement in support of President Meier and copy of an article from the Beverly Times about the Log issue.

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The article takes issue with the Some of Your Best Friends column (10/5/1977) that argued that homosexuality is normal.

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This letter to the editor is in response to letters by Allard and Newton in the previous issue. Allard and Newton reacted to Walsh's column on October 26, 1977.

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The piece is in response to the Heterosexual Man letter (December 15, 1976), written by David Newton

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This article was taken from Salem State's student newspaper, The Log. This article discusses President Meier's request a number of black students at the college at the time. This article also includes some correspondence between President Meier and…

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This Log article discusses the status of the plan to enroll 50 black students at Salem State.

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These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1972. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the article discusses the keynote speaker's speech.

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These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1972. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the article discusses the keynote speaker's speech.

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These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1975. Some include part of the program proposal that outlines the High School Day and the purpose of the High School Day, while the letter discusses what must be improved on in this upcoming…

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These documents are derived from Black High School Day of 1974. Some include part of the program pamphlet that outlines the day's events and the purpose of the High School Day, while the letter briefly discusses the goal of this event.

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This pamphlet outlines the Black Studies minor program at Salem State, describing the classes that can be used to fulfill the minor requirements.

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The document shows the number of Black students in each class at Salem State College from 1970-1972.

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This item is a notice about a public program called "Some of Your Best Friends." It included a film and discussion,

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The column looks at homophobia in law enforcement, psychology, etc.

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A review of Wainwright Churchill's book "Homosexual Behaviour Among Males"

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On the importance of "coming out".

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The article discusses the common stereotype of "homosexuals as child molesters" and presents research that shows the stereotype is wrong.

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The column discussed Anita Bryant and her anti-LGBTQ activism
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