Ban the Barb in the Richmond Public Library: what shall they read / produced by Steve Clark

Documentary on the City Council hearings about censoring literature in the Richmond Public Library. The recording was made on August 26, 1968 at the Richmond, California City Council Meeting. The last issue on the agenda that night was the issue as to whether or not the Berkeley Barb, the Los Angeles Free Press, and the Avant Garde magazine should continue in the Richmond City Library. Acting mayor George Livingston presides. Members of the Richmond community speak on both sides of the issue, including some members of the Ban The Barb Committee, as well as a representative from the ACLU. Contains actuality of the meeting and interviews, including one with the librarian, John Forsman. Recorded and produced by KPFA volunteer Steve Clark. Originally broadcast on KPFA’s open hour.