Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the 1970-1972 grievance case of Jack Kurzweil, professor of electrical engineering at San Jose State College, who, after being denied tenure filed a grievance against the college for its rejection of tenure based on political prejudice. The records comprise correspondence, memos, legal documents, case notes, minutes, instructor evaluations, class visit reports, and invoices and receipts used in support of the grievance or generated by the case itself. Also...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the 1970-1972 grievance case of Jack Kurzweil, professor of electrical engineering at San Jose State College, who, after being denied tenure filed a grievance against the college for its rejection of tenure based on political prejudice. The records comprise correspondence, memos, legal documents, case notes, minutes, instructor evaluations, class visit reports, and invoices and receipts used in support of the grievance or generated by the case itself. Also...

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Includes letter from Bettina Aptheker and Jack Kurzweil to their friends providing details of Kurzweil's situation and appealing for financial assistance to help with legal fees, a redacted FBI document apparently targeting Kurzweil, and a flyer for a rally in support of Kurzweil.