Description
The Herbert Willsmore papers, 1968-1993, document his residency at Cowell Hospital, his involvement with the Rolling Quads,
and his work with the California State Department of Rehabilitation. The materials consist of correspondence, press releases,
school papers relating to his matriculation at the University of California at Berkeley, professional writing, and newspaper
clippings.
Background
Herb Willsmore was a University of California student in the Cowell Hospital residence program and one of the first students
to move from Cowell into the community. He was president of the Rolling Quads in the late sixties, participated in the establishment
of the Physically Disabled Students' Program in 1970 and the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in 1972, and managed the
Business Enterprise division of CIL from 1975 to 1977.
Extent
1 box
(.2 linear ft.)
41 digital objects
Restrictions
Copyright has been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must
be submitted in writing to the appropriate curator or the Head of Public Services for forwarding. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and the copyright.
Availability
Collection is open for research.