"Umbrella Strikes Again!" Flier
Item
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PRESIDENT ROBINSON HAS OUTLAWED THE OXFORD PLEDGE -~ ®
panning the April eed strike meeting from the cellege WS
grounds if the Oath is included, Thousanas of Caby ASA
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There is absolutely no precedent for the Presidents ru wlings
College students have taken the Oath at pre 7icus atrikese Poe
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Academic freedom is again at stake) The question ‘s not one
of agreement or disagreement with the Oath. Students uust be
guaranteed the right to have the Oxford Qath presented to
them on their own campuses
The Board of Higher Education has previously -~ as in the
Schappes case -~- reversed decisions of President Robinson
which the students have shown to be violations of academic
freedom. We respectfully urge the Board again to reverse the
President's decision and safeguard student liberties on the
City College campus.
MASS PROTEST
TODAY AT 12 ON THE CAMPUS
HEAR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND A SPEAKER
FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
MEE TING
SeCe--Al1-Gity College Strike Committee
,
PRESIDENT ROBINSON HAS OUTLAWED THE OXFORD PLEDGE -~ ®
panning the April eed strike meeting from the cellege WS
grounds if the Oath is included, Thousanas of Caby ASA
>
There is absolutely no precedent for the Presidents ru wlings
College students have taken the Oath at pre 7icus atrikese Poe
Son
eS
‘
Academic freedom is again at stake) The question ‘s not one
of agreement or disagreement with the Oath. Students uust be
guaranteed the right to have the Oxford Qath presented to
them on their own campuses
The Board of Higher Education has previously -~ as in the
Schappes case -~- reversed decisions of President Robinson
which the students have shown to be violations of academic
freedom. We respectfully urge the Board again to reverse the
President's decision and safeguard student liberties on the
City College campus.
MASS PROTEST
TODAY AT 12 ON THE CAMPUS
HEAR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND A SPEAKER
FROM THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
MEE TING
SeCe--Al1-Gity College Strike Committee
Title
"Umbrella Strikes Again!" Flier
Description
This flier promotes an April 14, 1937 student protest against City College President Frederick B. Robinson's decision to ban the "Oxford Pledge" from the CCNY campus. The pledge, an American adaptation of the British original, comprised an oath in which students stated: "I refuse to support the Government of the United States in any war it may conduct." The oath had been a part of protest gatherings in the prior years, though with the new decision, the administration would refuse use of campus facilities to student organizations that employed the pledge.
The "umbrella" mentioned on the flier was used in reference to CCNY President Robinson who, in May 1933, allegedly struck multiple students with his umbrella at an anti-war rally on campus. Students adopted the umbrella as a symbol for Robinson for the remainder of his presidency.
The "umbrella" mentioned on the flier was used in reference to CCNY President Robinson who, in May 1933, allegedly struck multiple students with his umbrella at an anti-war rally on campus. Students adopted the umbrella as a symbol for Robinson for the remainder of his presidency.
Contributor
Smith, Carol
Creator
City College Strike Committee
Date
April 14, 1937
Language
English
Rights
Obtained from Contributor - Copyright Unknown
Source
CCNY Archives & Special Collections
Original Format
Flier / Leaflet (1 or 2 page handout)
City College Strike Committee. Letter. “‘Umbrella Strikes Again!’ Flier.”, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/532