University of Virginia Library

No Signs

"Under established procedures
protecting space reservations, no
literature, programs or signs other
than those approved by the committee
for whom the space is
reserved are to be displayed or
distributed in these areas during the
time reserved, and no other meetings
are to be held in these areas
during the time reserved."

"Students not cooperating with
the requests of student ushers or
University officials in these respects
will be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including suspension,
in accordance with the procedures
established and announced
on 2 May 1968."

Many of the signs that appeared
on the Lawn were distributed by
members of the Coalition who used
Two East Lawn as their headquarters.
Some of the placards read
"Massive Resistance Rivals Constipation,"
"Was Jefferson a Racist or
Isn't this his University anymore?"
and "Flounder's Day."

Much confusion surrounded Mr.
Canevari's notice. Robert Rosen
was first informed of the ban at 11
a.m. yesterday, one hour before the
rally was scheduled to start. Mr.
Rosen was led to believe that Mr.
Canevari would read the edict
himself to the assembled crowd.