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John Unsworth remarks on white supremacist flyer

 Unprocessed Material — Folder: ViU-2022-0128_001
Identifier: ViU-2022-0128

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