This Is Tent City: The scene of Blanket Hill in summer 1977.
This Is Tent City: The scene of Blanket Hill in summer 1977. 		All photos courtesy of The Kent May 4 Center (May take a while to load.
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   The Tent City gang trying to break down a fence surrounding the Gym Annex construction site.
The Tent City gang trying to break down a fence surrounding the Gym Annex construction site.


The protesters wore bandanas to conceal their identity and avoid being arrested.
The protesters wore bandanas to conceal their identity and avoid being arrested.


Here the battle cry: Students rally against the announced Gym Annex site.
Hear the battle cry: Students rally against the announced Gym Annex site.


Right, Jim Peach, now Kent City Chief of Police. The city police, not the campus police, came to deal with protesters.
Right, Jim Peach, now Kent City Chief of Police. The city police, not the campus police, came to deal with protesters.


Sarah Scheuer, seated in the window, was among the 194 people arrested on July 12, 1977. Because police used plastic handcuffs, Scheuer was able to unlock hers with a pair of nail clippers. By the time the bus pulled into the courthouse, everyone's hands were free.
Sarah Scheuer, seated in the window, was among the 194 people arrested on July 12, 1977. Because police used plastic handcuffs, Scheuer was able to unlock hers with a pair of nail clippers. By the time the bus pulled into the courthouse, everyone's hands were free.


Tom Grace, one of the nine men wounded on May 4, 1970, joined forces with friend and former roommate Alan Canfora. Grace is wearing a
Tom Grace, one of the nine men wounded on May 4, 1970, joined forces with friend and former roommate Alan Canfora. Grace is wearing a "Move the Gym" T-shirt.


Return to Interview Vice president Faye Biles was no friend to the Tent City protesters. While in a meeting, Alan Canfora stuck a campaign bumper sticker on her car.
Vice president Faye Biles was no friend to the Tent City protesters. While in a meeting, Alan Canfora stuck a campaign bumper sticker on her car.