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1988-03-01 - Rally for Deaf President Now 1 (March 1, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Rally prior to the announcement of Dr. Zinser during which several leaders give speeches to rally the crowd in supporting a deaf president for Gallaudet. Speakers in this video include Jack Levesque, Greg Hlibok, Roz Rosen and Paul Singleton.
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1988-03-01 - Rally for Deaf President Now 2 (March 1, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Rally prior to the announcement of Dr. Zinser during which several leaders give speeches to rally the crowd in supporting a deaf president for Gallaudet. Speakers include Harvey Goodstein, Alan Sussman, Asuma Smits, and Jeff Rosen.
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1988-03-01 - Rally for Deaf President Now 3 (March 1, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Rally prior to the announcement of Dr. Zinser during which several leaders give speeches to rally the crowd in supporting a deaf president for Gallaudet. Speakers/performers include Fred Weiner, Gary Olsen, Paul Singleton, and Clayton Valli.
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1988-03-04 - Rally on Florida Avenue (March 4, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Rally on front of Florida Avenue supporting the appointment of a deaf president.
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1988-03-06 - Florida Avenue Protest (March 6, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Video seemingly begins right after the announcement of the appointment of Dr. Zinser. Video shows people's responses and thoughts.
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1988-03-06 - Mayflower Hotel Protest 2 (March 6, 1988)
Gallaudet University
People march to the Mayflower Hotel and wait for the Board of Trustees to talk to them to explain their appointment of Dr. Zinser.
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1988-03-06 - Spilman and Bravin Comments 4 (March 6, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Board of Trustees Chair Jane Spilman and Phil Bravin, deaf Board of Trustees member, talk to the protesters outside of the Mayflower Hotel about the appointment of Dr. Zinser.
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1988-03-06 - Spilman Speaking Outside Hotel 3 (March 6, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Board of Trustees Chair Jane Spilman and Phil Bravin, deaf Board of Trustees member, talk to the protesters outside of the Mayflower Hotel about the appointment of Dr. Zinser.
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1988-03-07 - Field House Protest 1 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Board of Trustees Chair Jane Spilman begins to give a statement and Harvey Goodstein interrupts her to tell everyone to march to the Capitol since the Board did not change their minds on the appontment of Dr. Zinser. Other protesters come to the stage to question the Board.
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1988-03-07 - Field House Protest 2 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Press conference from previous video continues as protesters keep coming on stage and questioning the Board's decision.
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1988-03-07 - Field House Protest 3 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Press conference from previous videos continues as protesters keep coming on stage and questioning the Board's decision. Phil Bravin says the deaf members tried to make their case.
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1988-03-07 - Rally 1 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Students begin blocking entry to campus. Negotiations occur to allow emergency vehicles entry. Protests center on Florida Avenue entrance to campus.
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1988-03-07 - Rally 2 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Protests from video one continues, Deaf President Now leaders begin giving interviews with the press, there is a meeting of the Deaf President Now council.
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1988-03-07 - Rally 3 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Tim Rarus, Jackie Kinner, and Harvey Goodstein speak to the press about the upcoming meeting with the Board of Trustees and state they have their demands. During the meeting protests continue on campus.
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1988-03-07 - Rally 4 (March 7, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Video shows the press conference after the meeting with the Board of Trustees and the resulting march to the Capitol after the Board does not rescind the appointment of Dr. Zinser.
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1988-03-08 - Tuesday Event 1 (March 8, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Faculty are filmed for their opinions on the protests, a more organized response is established with a heirarchy of power, and discussions occur around fundraising and other issues.
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1988-03-08 - Tuesday Event 2 (March 8, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Burning of the effigies of Dr. Zinser and Jane Spilman happens on Hotchkiss field and a press conference with speeches given by assorted leaders takes place near the Florida Avenue entrance.
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1988-03-08 - Tuesday Event 3 (March 8, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Protests at Hotchkiss field during which the four student leaders speak and the burning of the effigies of Dr. Zinser and Jane Spilman occurs.
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1988-03-09 - Evening Activity at Hughes Gym (March 9, 1988)
Gallaudet University
Several people are interviewed for their thoughts and support regarding the protests, including Evan Kemp, Jr., Chairman of the EEOC. End of video shows Mary Lou Novitsky filming a segment for Deaf Mosaic outside of the President's House.
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1988-03-09 - National Press Conference with Spilman and Zinser 1 (March 9, 1988)
Gallaudet University
A press conference takes place with Jane Spilman, Dr. Zinser, and Dr. I. King Jordan. In this video only Jane Spilman is there as the others are late. She fields questions from reporters about the appointment of Dr. Zinser and the protests.
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1988-03-09 - National Press Conference with Spilman and Zinser 2 (March 9, 1988)
Gallaudet University
The press conference from previous videos continues with Jane Spilman, Dr. Zinser, and Dr. I. King Jordan. In this video Dr. Zinser arrives and gives a statement then joins Spilman in answering questions from the audience.
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1988-03-09 - National Press Conference with Spilman and Zinser 3 (March 9, 1988)
Gallaudet University
The press conference from previous videos continues with Jane Spilman, Dr. Zinser, and Dr. I. King Jordan. The question and answering section continues and eventually Dr. I. King Jordan is called up. He endorses the appointment of Dr. Zinser and questions continue to be asked.
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1988-03-09 - National Press Conference with Spilman and Zinser 4 (March 9, 1988)
Gallaudet University
The press conference from previous videos continues with Jane Spilman, Dr. Zinser, and Dr. I. King Jordan. Spilman and Dr. Zinser continue to answer questions and Spilman reiterates that the Board will not rescind Dr. Zinser's appointment.
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