Letter written by Mrs. Leroy Reaves to Wilbert E. Locklin (March 15, 1970)
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A three-page letter written by Mrs. Leroy Reaves, mother of Springfield College Leroy Reaves (Class of 1973), to Springfield College president, Wilbert E. Locklin. The letter is dated March 15, 1970. The letter is questioning the fact that her son was suspended for the take over of Massasoit Hall on the campus of Springfield College during protests for Black student rights on campus. She also brings up the fact that they, his parents, were never informed of his suspension.
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