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Walrus, 1968-1973

Collection Overview

Title: Walrus, 1968-1973

ID: 41/66/869

Extent: 0.3 cubic feet

Arrangement: Chronological

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Walrus, an underground newspaper published by groups of students (February 1, 1968-73), containing feature articles, cartoons, poetry, movie and book reviews, editorials and advertisements about Vietnam, racism, the University, Champaign-Urbana, middle America and middle-class values, police, drugs, sex, pollution, the Armed Services and federal, state and local governments and political affairs. Among the groups associated with the publication of the Walrus were the Peace and Freedom Party (1968-1969) and People (1969- ).