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Cults at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Collection, 1981-2008 (bulk 1982-1987)

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 322

Content Description

Materials include statements and evidence submitted at a 1982 campus Affirmative Action hearing, Robert Shaw and UW-Eau Claire interoffice correspondence, newspaper clippings, C.A.R.P. related newspapers, cults and C.A.R.P. subject files, 1982 Student Senate presentation (Matsukawa), and a 2008 video interview with Robert Shaw by Glen Eastman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1981-2008 (bulk 1982-1987)

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

In fall 1982, Susan Matsukawa, a member of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church, attempted to form a branch of the Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (C. A. R. P.) at UW--Eau Claire. In the early 1980s, C.A.R.P. organizations, associated with the Unification Church and the “Moonies,” were established at a number of colleges and universities. After the organization’s faculty advisor resigned, Matsukawa filed a grievance against Robert Shaw, associate dean of students. Matsukawa maintained that Shaw pressured the faculty advisor to resign and distributed misinformation about C.A.R.P. The grievance was found to be “without basis in fact,” and Matsukawa withdrew from UW--Eau Claire at the end of the semester. This affair sparked much debate about the religious organizations and freedom of speech on the campus.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Collection related to the attempted establishment of Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles (C.A.R.P.) at UW--Eau Claire in 1982. C.A.R.P. was associated with the Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Materials include statements and evidence submitted at a 1982 campus Affirmative Action hearing, correspondence, newspaper clippings, C.A.R.P. related newspapers, cults and C.A.R.P. subject files, 1982 Student Senate presentation, and a 2008 video interview with Robert Shaw, associate dean of students during the 1980s.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by the Office of Student Affairs in 1991. Additional materials donated by Glen Eastman in December 2008.

Accession Number

08-094, 09-014

Reference Code

UHC322

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in June 2008.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
December 8, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739