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Original November 8, 1961 issue of The Tower, the student newspaper of Oakland City College (later Laney College) in Oakland, California.
Excellent snapshot of early-1960s Bay Area student life, athletics, civil-rights-era discussion, and campus culture.
Notable contents include:
* “Student talks about American Negroes” feature article discussing discrimination, housing, and integration in 1961 Oakland
* Oakland City College vs CCSF Rams football/homecoming coverage
* Athlete profile and photo of Mike Sorina (McClymonds HS standout)
* Homecoming Queen Ella Christie coverage and photo
* “Civil defense ‘urgent need’” Cold War-era article
* Laney cosmetology article featuring male beauty-course student
* Flying club / aviation-related campus article
* Multiple original photographs and editorial content throughout
Published:
Wednesday, November 8, 1961
Format:
Large folded broadsheet student newspaper
Condition:
Original vintage condition with fold wear, edge wear, age toning, and handling wear consistent with age. Displays well and remains fully readable. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.
A scarce surviving Oakland / Bay Area student publication with strong civil-rights-era and local sports-history interest.
