Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM MR-AAO-128
Title
Cornell University Divestment Movement
Date(s)
- 1976-01-01 - 1987-12-31 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
Cornell University has the collection of the organisation covering the period 1976-1987 under the title "David Lyons and Matthew Lyons Cornell divestment movement collection, 1976-1987".
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A group at Cornell University, consisting of academics, staff and students, organised divestment campaigns at the university from 1976-1987. The group organised sit-ins and civil disobedience activities.