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[Advance Proof of Harper's Magazine Article: The Easy Chair]

Description: Article by Bernard DeVoto detailing the situation that led Dr. Homer P. Rainey to be fired from his position as President of the University of Texas, including his supposed sympathy for "communists and homosexuals" and his attempts to increase opportunities for African American students. DeVoto goes on to describe the impact this will have on higher education and freedom of speech as a whole.
Date: July 31, 1945
Creator: De Voto, Bernard, 1897-1955
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

The B'nai B'irth Hillel

Description: Document discussing the establishment of a Hillel foundation for Jewish students at the University of Texas. As the foundation's membership grew from 200 to 550 students, the building became unable to keep up with the rising demand, prompting the Texas State Conference of B'nai Brith to vote to sponsor the building of a new Hillel building at the University of Texas. This document provides a list of reasons for the building of a new Jewish center and the estimated cost of constructing a new Hil… more
Date: 1944
Creator: Hillel Foundation B'nai B'rith
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Unfair Attack]

Description: Editorial clipping from The Galveston News, dated February 23, 1945, discussing a series of articles recently published in the Austin American newspaper that criticized the medical branch of the University of Texas at Galveston.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: The Galveston Daily News
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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