Guide to the Campus Unrest Court Transcripts Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Campus Unrest Court Transcripts Collection
Creator:
San Fernando Valley State College
Identifier/Call Number: UAC.CUCT
Extent:
1.13 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1969-1970
Abstract: California State University,
Northridge, then called San Fernando Valley State College, was a center for the wave of
campus unrest and minority protests that rocked the nation during the 1960s and 1970s.
Radiating throughout the student body, faculty, campus administration, and greater
community, the atmosphere of turmoil bred discord and disruption for the governing agencies
within the university system, and within California. The collection consists of "Transcripts
on Appeal" for Consolidated Case No. 638182 in the Municipal Court of Los Angeles Judicial
District, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Division No. 69, Hon. David L. Mohr,
Judge. "The People of the State of California, Plaintiff vs. Stuart Medal, Lance Cutler,
Allen Steven Dellefield, et al., Defendants," on April 30, 1969.
Language of Material: English
Historical Note:
The San Fernando Valley campus of Los Angeles State College opened to students in 1956 on
land that once produced citrus, avocado, and walnuts. Just two years later, in the fall
1958, that campus became San Fernando Valley State College (SFVSC). With the creation of the
CSU system in 1972 SFVSC became California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
The Official groundbreaking for the college was January 4, 1956. Classes were held in
temporary buildings as construction continued throughout campus. The old library was the
first building on campus to be completed; however it was destroyed following the 1994
Northridge Earthquake.
The campus gained a national reputation for being one of the centers of campus activism
during the mid-1960s and the early 1970s, and the documentation supports the University's
struggles against such national issues as the Vietnam War, racism, and social and
educational inequality.
Racial tensions erupted with the take‑over of the Administration Building on November 4,
1968. Charges of racism were leveled against a white football coach, Don Markham, and the
Black Student Union called for his dismissal. Twenty to twenty-five black students (with the
white coaches in tow) marched to the Administration Building to take up their grievances
with acting President Blomgren. In subsequent action, the black students took over the fifth
floor of the Administration Building in an attempt to have their demands met.
In the fall of 1969 Dr. James Cleary was chosen as the new President of SFVSC. He had past
experience at the University of Wisconsin in dealing with student unrest. He remained
President at SFVSC/CSUN for twenty-three years.
During the tenure of campus president Dr. Blenda Wilson CSUN was again challenged. This
time in the form of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake centered just 1.5 miles from campus. Causing
in excess of $300 million in damages to the CSUN campus the spring semester was delayed by
only two weeks.
In 1956 1,500 students attended classes at the San Fernando Valley campus of Los Angeles
State College. In 2013 total CSUN enrollment nears 37,000 students.
Scope and Contents
The
Campus Unrest Court Transcripts Collection consists of
"Transcripts on Appeal" for Consolidated Case No. 638182 in the Municipal Court of Los
Angeles Judicial District, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Division No. 69, Hon.
David L. Mohr, Judge. "The People of the State of California, Plaintiff vs. Stuart Medal,
Lance Cutler, Allen Steven Dellefield, et al., Defendants," on April 30, 1969. Defendants
appeared before the court on August 7, 1969 for sentencing. The case was again before the
court on March 6 and 9, 1970 for final disposition. The State of California filed two (2)
counts against the defendants for violation of Section 415, P.C. and Section 602,
Subdivision J, P.C. The files are arranged by volume and page number.
Related Material
Other collections documenting California State University, Northridge's history are
available in the
University Archives
.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Michael Lee
Preferred Citation:
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual,
or see the
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guide.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Documents
Box 1, Folder 1
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 1, pp. 1- 97,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 2
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 1, pp. 1- 97,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 3
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 2, pp. 98- 219,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 4
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 2, pp. 98- 219,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 5
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 3, pp. 220- 384,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 6
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 3, pp. 220- 384,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 7
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 4, pp. 385- 486,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 8
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 4, pp. 385- 486,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 9
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 5, pp. 487- 651,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 10
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 5, pp. 487- 651,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 11
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 6, pp. 652- 781,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 12
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 6, pp. 652- 781,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 13
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 7, pp. 782- 904,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 14
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 7, pp. 782- 904,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 15
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 8, pp. 905-1025,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 16
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 8, pp. 905-1025,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 17
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 9, pp. 1026-1161,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 18
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 9, pp. 1026-1161,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 19
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 10, pp. 1162-1297,
1969 April 30
Box 1, Folder 20
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 10, pp. 1162-1297,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 1
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 11, pp. 1298-1455,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 2
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 11, pp. 1298-1455,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 3
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 12, pp. 1456-1547,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 4
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 12, pp. 1456-1547,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 5
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 13, pp. 1548-1635,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 6
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 13, pp. 1548-1635,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 7
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 14, pp. 1636-1814,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 8
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 14, pp. 1636-1814,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 9
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 14, pp. 1636-1814,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 10
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 15, pp. 1816-1992,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 11
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 15, pp. 1816-1992,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 12
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 15, pp. 1816-1992,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 13
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 16, pp. 1993-2079,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 14
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 16, pp. 1993-2079,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 15
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 17, pp. 2080-2185,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 16
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 17, pp. 2080-2185,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 17
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 18, pp. 2186-2329,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 18
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 18, pp. 2186-2329,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 19
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 19, pp. 2330-2400,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 20
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 20, pp. 2401-2555,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 21
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 20, pp. 2401-2555,
1969 April 30
Box 2, Folder 22
Reporter's Transcript on Appeal: Volume 21, pp. 2556-2594,
1969 April 30
Box 3, Folder 1
Reporter's Transcript of Sentencing, pp. 1-57,
1969 August 7
Box 3, Folder 2
Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings, pp. 1- 50,
1970 March 6-9
Box 3, Folder 3
Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings, pp. 51-100,
1970 March 6-9
Box 3, Folder 4
Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings, pp. 101-149,
1970 March 6-9
Box 3, Folder 5
Reporter's Transcript of Proceedings, pp. 150-197,
1970 March 6-9
