University of California, Berkeley, Free Palestine Encampment collection, 2023-2025

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Summary

Abstract:
This collection contains material created by students and community members as part of University of California, Berkeley, Free Palestine Encampment that occurred on the Berkeley campus in 2024. The collection also includes a web archive primarily of University of California and University of California, Berkeley communications about these activities.
Extent:
4.8 linear feet (7 oversize folders, 1 box, 4 flat boxes) and 3.3 GB (14 websites)
Language:
Primarily in English, with some Arabic, Spanish, and Chinese.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [University of California, Berkeley, Free Palestine Encampment collection, CU-620], University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains material created by students and community members as part of University of California, Berkeley, Free Palestine Encampment that occurred on the Berkeley campus in 2024. The Donor collected this material from the protest site and directly from students and faculty with their approval. Material includes posters, artwork, buttons, writings, stickers, zines, web archives, and a fabric banner. The collection also includes a web archive primarily of University of California and University of California, Berkeley communications about these activities.

Biographical / historical:

On April 22, 2024, a coalition of pro-Palestinian student groups established a Free Palestine Encampment on the Mario Savio Steps in front of Sproul Hall. The coalition issued three core demands: 1. The total divestment of the UC Berkeley Foundation and the UC General Endowment Pool from Israel 2. UCB-wide boycott of all products and services as specified by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. 3. UC Berkeley and its researchers will sever all ties to Israeli academic and cultural institutions. (source: UC Berkeley BDS Coalition Statement) On May 14, 2024, an agreement was reached which led to the encampment being dismantled. Chancellor Carol Christ issued a letter, calling for an investigation to ensure Berkeley's Foundation and endowment funds avoid investing in companies that are complicit in, or derive profit from, serious human rights violations. Christ rejected calls for the university to directly target Israel through divestment or cutting ties with Israeli universities. Instead, she said the university would review complaints about discrimination against Palestinians and other groups in academic partnerships such as exchange programs. (source: Letter from University of California, Berkeley Chancellor, Carol T. Christ, to the campus Free Palestine Encampment)

Acquisition information:
Gift from Mohamed Hamed in July, 2024.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Jessica Tai at the file level in 2024.

Arrangement:

Collection has been arranged by format of the material.

Accruals:

Additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many Bancroft Library collections are stored off-site and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
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Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright 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 owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. For additional information about the University of California, Berkeley Library's permissions policy please see: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/permissions-policies

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], [University of California, Berkeley, Free Palestine Encampment collection, CU-620], University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, University Archives, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
(510) 642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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