Office of President records

Letter to Pres. Carlson from UW faculty member Donald Ranta in support of the Black 14 and their right to protest peacefully, protected by the US Constitution, and requesting their immediate reinstatement as athletes and students.

Letter from BYU President Ernest L. Wilkinson to Pres. Carlson thanking him for his and the Board of Trustees' defense of Coach Eaton's decision to dismiss the Black 14. Wilkinson also asks for details about which rules were exactly broken by the Black 14, as he has heard different stories, including the Black 14 having refused to play rather than being dismissed.

Letter to UW President William D. Carlson from UW College of Education instructor in support of dismissal of Black 14.

Letter from the office of Pres. Carlson to the Black Student Alliance Chancellor, Willie Black, regarding the changing of the location of the protest scheduled to occur during the UW-BYU game, as well as the expectations of the participants and the consequences if there is to be any trespassing or violence.

Press release from Colorado State University President stating their football team will continue to play UW.

Letter from prominent Wyoming oilman Paul Stock in support of Eaton.

Letter to UW President Carlson from UW Western History Research Center (now American Heritage Center) Director Gene M. Gressley stating the Center is not recording meetings but is accepting materials from Irene Schubert who is.

Letter from UW President Carlson to Wyoming oilman Paul Stock stating that UW will not accede to "demands from any group" and will maintain discipline.

Letter to Pres. Carlson and the Board of Trustees from Congressman Donald W. Riegle in support of the Black 14's constitutional right to protest peacefully, stating "a young man's college and possibly his professional football career" should not be "terminated because he feely exercises rights that are constitutionally guaranteed

Letter to Pres. Carlson from UW Alumni Ralph and Donna Brauer supporting the Black 14 and their right to protest, and denoucing the President and the Board of Trustees' decision to defend Coach Eaton dismissing the black athletes. The couple claim the President is "out of touch with Black students," but that he is "out of touch with [his] student body."

Letter to Pres. Carlson from the president of a large plastic manufacturing company showing support of Coach Eaton, the Board of Trustees, and the President's defense of the Black 14's dismissal, menitioning the loss of the football games not meaning anything compared to sticking by the "good principles" of the institution.

Tally provided to UW President Carlson of number of people listed by Wyoming city and out-of-state who have written in favor dismissal of Black 14.

Letter from UW Mathematics professor George W. Day to UW Pres. Carlson asking about status of financial aid for Black 14.

Letter to Pres. Carlson from the Wyoming State Attorney General James E. Barrett, regarding the Black 14's legal proceedings. Barrett also shows support for Eaton and the Board of Trustees' decisions, claiming the Black 14's legal team's complaint and claim motions are "unsubstantial and frivolous."

Response letter from UW Pres. Carlson to Congressman Donald W. Riegle Jr. regarding the Black 14's financial aid status at the University. 

Letter from UW Pres. Carlson to UW Mathematics professor George W. Day that the Black 14 would be eligible for financial aid during the spring semester although they had not yet taken needed steps.

Letter from Fort Collins, Colorado, resident who graduated UW in 1926 supporting dismissal of players and asks why the players are not concerned about women being denied offices in the LDS Church.

Letter from Chicago women stating support for UW's position and for it standing "by its rules and principals."