Interview with Ann Arbor Police Chief Walter Krasny, July 18 or 19, 1969

This brief interview with Ann Arbor Police Chief Walter Krasny, conducted on either July 18 or 19, 1969, concerns the violence of July 17, 1969 on South University Avenue. (5:35)

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fjs_19690718_interview_with_walter_krasny.mp3 5.4 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit III, no. 3, Box 28e

"Open Letter to the University Community" from Mayor Robert Harris, July 18, 1969

On July 18, 1969, Ann Arbor Mayor Robert Harris delivers an open letter to the University community concerning the violence of the previous night on South University Avenue. His brief statement is followed by a question and answer period. (15:56)

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fjs_19690718_open_letter_from_mayor_robert_harris.mp3 15.3 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit III, no. 3, Box 28e

Report on Ann Arbor riot, July 18, 1969

An anonymous speaker reports on the activities on South University Avenue the previous night, July 17, 1969. (4:43)

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fjs_19690717_riot_report.mp3 4.5 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit III, no. 3, Box 28e

Audio recording of John and Yoko's intent to come to Ann Arbor for the John Sinclair Freedom Rally

This brief recording was secured by Peter Andrews following his and Leni Sinclair's visit to John and Yoko's apartment in New York City in early December 1971. Peter Andrews asked John and Yoko to make the recording because he was concerned nobody back in Ann Arbor would believe him when he told them they were planning to perform. (1:12)

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fjs_19711200_lennon_and_ono_ promise_to_come_to_rally.mp3 1.8 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit IV, no. 4, Box 28f

Phone Conversation between John Lennon & Yoko Ono and John Sinclair & Leni Sinclair Upon Sinclair's Release from Prison

Telephone conversation between John & Leni Sinclair and John Lennon & Yoko Ono, December 15, 1971. John Sinclair was released from Jackson State Penitentiary December 13, 1971, three days after John Lennon and Yoko Ono played at the Free John Now Rally at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. (5:59)

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fjs_19711215_phone_conversation_lennon_and_sinclair_upon_release.mp3 8.7 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit IV, no. 6, Box 28f

Statements regarding sentencing of John Sinclair, announcement of upcoming "John Sinclair Week"

Pun Plamondon makes statements regarding the sentencing of John Sinclair, announces the upcoming "John Sinclair Week" (July 28-August 2, 1970), and makes a request for contributions to the John Sinclair Defense Fund, July 21, 1970. (4:39)

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fjs_19700721_plamondon_statement_on_sentencing.mp3 6.7 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit IV, no. 3, Box 28f

Oral arguments before Michigan Supreme Court concerning "People vs. John Sinclair"

Oral arguments before Michigan Supreme Court concerning "People vs. John Sinclair"...et. al / Justin C. Ravitz, et. al, November 2, 1971. Justin C. Ravitz speaking. (Ravitz and attorney Hugh "Buck" Davis representing Sinclair.) (1:01:25)

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fjs_19711102_oral_arguments_michigan_supreme_people_v_john_sinclair.mp3 29.5 MB

From the John and Leni Sinclair Papers, 1957-2003, Bentley Historical Library. Sound Cassettes series: Unit IV, no. 4, Box 28f

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