John Unsworth remarks on white supremacist flyer
Content Description
This collection includes a flyer distributed by the Wisconsin-based, white supremacist group "New Order" accompanied by a reaction letter from John Unsworth, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at the University of Virginia. The flyer was found at his home three days after the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. The flyer discusses the concept of "white pride", attempting to liken the practice to the Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ movements. Images of Beethoven, Benjamin Franklin, the Apollo 11 Capsule, and an exploration ship populate the four corners of the letter-sized flyer. John Unsworth's response was addressed to NBC29 News and discusses the contents of the flyer as well as his personal reactions against it.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Gift of John Unsworth, 24 August 2022.
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: January 9, 2021
Extent
0.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter-sized file folder. )
Inventory
1 flyer, 1 letter