Chic and Alan Canfora discuss the impact of the university’s decision to assume responsibility for the annual May 4 Commemoration. Both were students who were present at the shootings; Alan is one of nine students who were wounded.
Kent State has numerous experts, including witnesses, historians and other members of the university community, who are available for media interviews about the history and impact of May 4. Their contact information can be found in the Guide to Experts by entering "May 4" in the block marked "expertise."
Special Collections & Archives houses the May 4 Collection, one of the largest archives related to the Kent State shootings and their aftermath. More than 50,000 items from this archive are now available in digital format online, along with oral histories and audio-visual materials. Our archivists and librarians have in-depth expertise in assisting researchers, film makers, students and others to access archival resources associated with May 4.
Trace the steps of history through this documentary in the style of Ken Burns — based on 500 archival photographs never before brought together and narrated by notable civil rights leader Julian Bond. The chapters of the documentary are keyed to the seven Walking Tour trail markers.
