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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1988-03-09 - National Press Conference with Spilman and Zinser 5 (March 9, 1988)

Gallaudet University

The press conference from previous videos continues with Jane Spilman, Dr. Zinser, and Dr. I. King Jordan. The conference concludes and the video jumps to student leaders providing some clarification on statements made by Dr. Zinser.
1988-03-09 - Rally 1 (March 9, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Graduate students block entry to campus with their cars, but do move when asked to do to avoid arrests. Audiology students block entry to the Mary Thornberry Building to stop classes from taking place. An officer is interviewed regarding a claim a student was hit.
1988-03-09 - Rally 2 (March 9, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Roger Kraft states the four demands of the Deaf President Now protests as negotiations occur to reopen campus.
1988-03-10 - Mary Lou Speech President's House (March 10, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Mary Lou Novitsky films a segment for Deaf Mosaic outside of the President's House. She raises concerns about Dr. Zinser and encourages student protesters to remain on campus rather than leaving for spring break.
1988-03-10 - Press Conference on Campus 1 (March 10, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Assorted people are interviewed showing support for Deaf President Now. The president of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) supports the protests.
1988-03-10 - Press Conference on Campus 2 (March 10, 1988)

Gallaudet University

The press conference begins and Greg Hlibok, the president of the APWU, and Dr. I. King Jordan as well as others make statements. Jordan in particular retracts his statement of support for the appointment of Dr. Zinser he made the day before.
1988-03-10 - Press Conference Reaction on Campus (March 10, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Protests continue on campus with assorted methods of blocking entry to campus, words of support, and the press conference.
1988-03-10 - Thursday Night and Friday Night Rally (March 10, 1988)

Gallaudet University

A social event is held. Different speakers come to the stage to rally the crowd discussing new arrivals from places like NTID, fundraising status, and what's happening later.
1988-03-11 - Field House Rally 1 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

There is a press conference at the Field House featuring a panel of different organizational leaders who take turns offering support for the Deaf President Now protests.
1988-03-11 - Field House Rally 2 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

There is a press conference at the Field House featuring a panel of different organizational leaders who take turns offering support for the Deaf President Now protests. There is a brief clip of the second panel featuring the Deaf President Now council, but it is largely cut off.
1988-03-11 - March to Capitol Filmed by Laura 1 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Assorted clips of the march to the Capitol building.
1988-03-11 - March to Capitol Filmed by Laura 2 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Assorted clips of the march to the Capitol building. This video also includes a long clip of watching the protesters go by.
1988-03-11 - March to Capitol Filmed by Laura 3 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

Video begins at the Field House. It shows several news crews and people sitting to see what's next. There are many close ups of people watching the speeches. The subjects of the close ups occasionally cheer and have side conversations.
1988-03-11 - Press Conference with Board of Trustees 1 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

A press conference begins with Frank Sullivan, Dr. Catherine Ingold, Dr. Zinser, and Jane Spilman the morning after Dr. Zinser tendered her resignation. Dr. Zinser and Spilman make statements and Sullivan asks that the students protesting have faith in the deaf Board of Trustees members when the Board reconvenes.
1988-03-11 - Press Conference with Board of Trustees 2 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

The press conference continues with Frank Sullivan, Dr. Catherine Ingold, Dr. Zinser, and Jane Spilman the morning after Dr. Zinser tendered her resignation. Questions are asked and answers given on a variety of topics.
1988-03-11 - Press Conference with Board of Trustees 3 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

The press conference continues with Frank Sullivan, Dr. Catherine Ingold, Dr. Zinser, and Jane Spilman the morning after Dr. Zinser tendered her resignation. Questions are asked and answers given on a variety of topics.
1988-03-11 - Press Conference with Board of Trustees 4 (March 11, 1988)

Gallaudet University

The press conference continues with Frank Sullivan, Dr. Catherine Ingold, Dr. Zinser, and Jane Spilman the morning after Dr. Zinser tendered her resignation. Questions are asked and answers given on a variety of topics.