Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, excerpts from the Kerner Commission, 1968
File — Box: 2, Folder: 35-36
Scope and Content
A report from a commission created by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the wake of the riots in Newark, New Jersey and Detroit, Michigan. The report discusses these riots, as well as disorders in 22 other cities, with an emphasis on their participants and the adequacy of law enforcement's response.
Dates
- Creation: 1968
Creator
- From the Collection: Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Commission (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (40 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu