Finding aid to the Harvey Yorke Photograph Collection
Finding aid prepared by Angie Lin Mendoza
Special Collections and Archives, J. Paul Leonard Library
2023
1630 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, California 94132-1722
Title: Harvey Yorke Photograph Collection
Date (inclusive): 1967-1983
Creator:
Yorke, Harvey
Extent:
.37 Cubic Feet
(1 manuscript box, 20 folders)
Collection number: uarch.2019.03
Accession number: 2019/03
Contributing Institution: Special Collections and Archives, J. Paul Leonard Library
J. Paul Leonard Library, Room 460
San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132-1722
(415) 338-1856
Abstract: The Harvey Yorke Photographic Collection consists of photographs, negatives, and color slides dating from May 1967 to 1972.
It includes several images relating to the San Francisco State College strike, 1968-1969, including images of campus rallies
and gatherings, police presence on campus, press conferences and meetings, strike activity, Samuel Ichiye (S.I.) Hayakawa,
and elected officials. There are also two audio recordings.
Physical Location: Collection is available on site
Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Some materials are in the public domain; transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed
by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be
restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks.
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.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Harvey Yorke Photographic Collection, 2019.03, University Archives, San Francisco State University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Harvey Yorke Photographic Collection (accession #2019.03) was gifted by Carl Yorke, son of Harvey Yorke, on July 19, 2019
to San Francisco State University J. Paul Leonard Library Special Collections and Archives.
Processing Information
Processed by Angie Lin Mendoza in January 2020
Arrangement
The Harvey Yorke Photographic Collection is arranged into two series. Series 1: Photographs and Color Slides, 1967-1977, and
Series 2: Sound Recordings, 1969.
Biographical / Historical
Harvey Yorke became San Francisco State College's press officer in May 1968, shortly before the historic student strike launched
in November and S.I. Hayakawa began his tenure (1968-1973) as college president. Yorke continued to work with Hayakawa when
he left higher education to successfully run for the U.S. Senate in 1976. Yorke set up the senator's press office in Washington,
D.C. and managed his San Francisco office for two years.
Scope and Contents
The Harvey Yorke Photographic Collection consists of photographs, negatives, and color slides dating from May 1967 to 1972.
It includes several images relating to the San Francisco State College strike, 1968-1969, including images of campus rallies
and gatherings, police presence on campus, press conferences and meetings, strike activity, Samuel Ichiye (S.I.) Hayakawa,
and elected officials. There are also two audio recordings.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
San Francisco State College -- Faculty -- Political activity -- Photographs.
San Francisco State College -- Student strike, 1968-1969 -- Photographs.
San Francisco State College -- Student strike, 1968-1969 -- Photographs.
Series 1:
Photographs and Color Slides
Scope and Contents
Series 1: Photographs and Color Slides consists of photographs, slides and negatives dating from 1967 to 1977, and undated.
The series includes several images documenting the San Franciso State College strike (1968-1969), including strike activities,
press conferences, people being interviewed, student activists, S.I. Hayakawa, and elected officials and community people.
box 1, folder 1
1968
1968 May
Contents
Black and white photographs. Sit-in in administration building, protest signs and banners ("AFROTC off campus, rehire Martinez,
400 special admittees, nine third world professors hired").
box 1, folder 2
1968 November 13
1968 November 13
Contents
Slides. Gov. Ronald Reagan, press conference, SFSC President Hayakawa at press club.
box 1, Folder 3
1968 December 2-4
1968 December 2-4
Contents
Color slides. Crowds of people on campus and at Speaker's Platform, Police force with batons and marching in columns,SFSC
Pres. Hayakawa at Channel 5 eyewitness news show, people standing on roof of campus building, Hayakawa in front of microphones.
box 1, folder 4
1968 December 5
1968 December 5
Contents
Color slides. Police with batons, on 19th Ave, lined up on quad and pushing someone on the ground. Large crowds on campus.
Protest sign, "Back to Skool Week." Hayakawa and S.F. Mayor Joseph Alioto in front of microphones.
box 1, folder 5
1968 December 6
1968 December 6
Contents
Color slides. Large crowds on campus, protest signs, CCSF students, Hayakawa wearing leis and at a press conference with news
media, protest singer, AFL picket line
box 1, folder 6
1968 December
1968 December
Contents
Black and white photographs. Hayakawa speaking to reports, at press conference with SF Mayor Joseph Alioto, Dr. Carlton Goodlett
through window slates.
box 1, Folder 7
1969 January 23
1969 January 23
Contents
Color slides and B/W photographs. Volunteer medical team, police holding back protestors holding signs. Dr. Goodlett, BSU
member and Hayakawa speaking at the Sacramento Inn. Hayakawa being interviewed, and standing amoung student supporters.
box 1, folder 8
1969 February - March
1969 February-March
Contents
Color slides: Hayakawa at press conference at Golden Pavilion restaurant, police standing by Sheriff bus, TWLF representatives
at press conference, people on campus;
box 1, folder 10
Nimitz Field and Classroom
undated
box 1, folder 11
Processed in 1968 - Color Slides
undated
Contents
Crowds on campus, AFT picket line, press conferences, police presence, police helicopter.
box 1, folder 12
Processed in 1969 - Color Slides
undated
box 1, folder 13
Processed in 1970 - Color Slides
undated
box 1, folder 14
Processed in 1968 and 1969 - Photographs
1968-1969
Contents
Black and white photographs. People gathering in large crowds on campus, Hayakawa, Dr. Carlton Goodlett, people speaking
box 1, folder 15
Processed in 1969 January and March
1969 January and March
Contents
Hayakawa and other men speaking in front of microphones, burnt out car, warning sign.
box 1, folder 17
Senator Hayakawa
1969 March, undated
Contents
Hayakawa speaking in front of microphones, unknown people.
box 1, folder 18
Yorke Departure
1972 October
Contents
B/W photographs. Event for Harvey Yorke with various unknown people. Includes Pres. Hayakawa and SF Mayor Joseph Alioto.
Series 2:
Sound Recordings
Scope and Contents
Series 2: Sound Recordings consists of two folders. One folder contains one 7-inch grooved disc recording. The second folder
contains one 3-inch magnetic audio tape recording. The second folder
box 1, folder 17
S.I. Hayakawa
1969 September 15
Contents
Open reel 1/4 inch tape recording of NBC News Program relating to student unrest at campuses across the nation. In envelope
address to Hayakawa from Tony Janak.
box 1, folder 18
The Sexual Symbolism of the American Automobile
undated
Contents
7-inch 45 RPM grooved recording disc titled Dr. S. I. Hayakawa: the Secual Sybolism of the American Automobile. The front
of the disc sleeve features hand drawings indicating history of automobiles. The back features hand-written text on the history
of automobiles.
Side 1: The Sexual Symbolism Of The American Automobile. Side 2: Motivational Research versus The Reality Principle Or Why
The Edsel Laid The Egg.