the Crisis Chronicle

In September of 1995, Brown University up and terminated the leases on Milhaus and Carberry. We were told to vacate by May 31st 1997. BACH was aghast!

The years that followed were some of our darkest, as we fought with the administration to keep alternative housing available for students and local folks. But as is often the case in a struggle, these years had moments of glory as well. The documents here portray the great battle of our forbearers in primary source grandeur.

The Letter - Holly Thomas' letter to BACH members informing them of the unexpected news. PDF

Lost! - A plea for assistance, for folks to come by and learn about the crisis. PDF

What Can You Do - A flyer to start a letter-writing campaign. PDF

Tactics - A scary but true list of Brown's responses to our cries for mercy. PDF

Proposal - Desperate propositions and ultimatums. PDF

Testimony - Beautiful statement of who we are and what we will do. PDF

Newsletter - Announcing the odd melancholy of the houses lost. PDF