March 8th - August 29th
The Brown Gallery, Doe Library

This exhibition explores the lives of students at the University of California, as told through the clothing they once wore. From junior plugs (top hats) and lettermen's jackets to charm bracelets and African American graduation stoles, from cashmere sweater sets to denim jackets festooned with anti-war buttons, Cal students have always made fashion, political and gender statements through their choice of clothing and accessories. This exhibition draws from the University Archives, and from numerous other campus collections, and includes many items never before on display.

The Bancroft Library has been honored with a James Madison Award for its thorough documentation and archiving of the UC system's loyalty oath controversy. The project's final result, The California Loyalty Oath Digital Collection is a massive compilation of text, photographs, and audio clips that documents this controversy that roiled the entire UC system during the Communist witch-hunts by Sen. Joseph McCarthy. As the James Madison award recognizes, the website is an impressive accomplishment.

The James Madison Freedom of Information Awards are named for the creative force behind the First Amendment and honor local journalists, organizations, public officials, and private citizens who have fought for public access to government meetings and records and promoted the public’s right to know. Award winners are selected by the Freedom of Information Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Northern California chapter.

The following staff in Bancroft, the Library, and the UC System contributed greatly to this project and digital collection. From Bancroft, University Archivists David Farrell and Kathi Neal conceived of the project and developed the content. Digital Projects Archivist Mary Elings managed the project overall and personally created the website, the metadata, and the finding aid. Jeanne Gahagan helped with the processing and text markup, and Josh Schneider contributed cataloging; several students, including current employee Dana Gerber, also assisted. From the Library's Digital Publishing Group, Alvin Pollock and Michael Conkin contributed programming, and Brooke Dykman created the web design and templates. And the other DPG -- UC President Emeritus David Pierpont Gardner -- provided the funding for the project. In addition, Charlotte Brown and Deborah Day, University Archivists from UCLA and UCSD respectively, contributed essential content from their campuses.

Link: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/events/calendar.html#5

Thursday, March 6th
The Morrison Library
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gus Arriola’s syndicated comic strip Gordo portrays the best of human qualities along with humor, poetry, and memorable art work. Gordo provided a sympathetic introduction to Mexican American culture for many Americans. Mr. Arriola, the sole author and illustrator of this beloved comic strip for over 40 years, has presented the Gordo archives to The Bancroft Library for the continuing delight of generations who remember and for those who have yet to meet Gordo.

Please join the Friends of the Bancroft Library as we honor Gus Arriola at an exhibition and reception. The exhibition will be a sampling of Gordo archives recently presented to The Bancroft Library.

RSVP to Barbara Young at (510)643-0116 or byoung@library.berkeley.edu

Link: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/events/calendar.html#4

February 21st, Faculty Club

In the last decade of his life, Henry J. Kaiser moved to Hawaii. He took with him his health plan that created a model that would transform health care in America. By establishment of a new international foundation, he sought to spread his belief in "health care for all" while embracing equality of races in Hawaiian culture and offered some lessons for the nascent 1950s Civil Rights movement on the Mainland.

This Roundtable will be led by Tom Debley (Director) and Bryan Culp (Archivist) of the Kaiser Permanente Heritage Resources. All are invited to attend

Link: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/events/calendar.html#3

Wednesday, February 20th
Stockton Golf & Country Club
3800 West Country Club Boulevard, Stockton
6:00pm

The Cal Club of San Joaquin County would like to invite you to its Annual Winter Dinner and Program. The program will be presented by Robert Hirst, General Editor of the Mark Twain Papers, and Charles Faulhaber, Director of The Bancroft Library. Select items from the Mark Twain Collection will be available for viewing.

For more information, please contact Barbara Young at (510) 643-0116 or byoung@library.berkeley.edu