COLLECTION DESCRIPTION
Papers relating to James Perkins' career before coming to Cornell; speeches and articles; files relating to his inauguration as Cornell's president; files relating to activities at Cornell, including the events of 1969; subject files relating to other activities; a few photographs and personal letters; and certificates and honorary degrees.
Dates
- 1941-1997.
Creator
- Perkins, James Alfred, 1911-1998. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
President, Cornell University, 1963-1969.
Extent
8.5 cubic feet. (8.5 cubic feet.)
Abstract
Papers relating to James Perkins' career before coming to Cornell; speeches and articles; files relating to his inauguration as Cornell's president; files relating to activities at Cornell, including the events of 1969; subject files relating to other activities; a few photographs and personal letters; and certificates and honorary degrees.
SERIES LIST
Series I. Speeches, lectures, and addresses Boxes 1 and 2
Series II. Articles Boxes 3 and 4
Series III. Cornell Presidency Boxes 4 and 5
Series IV. International Council for Educational Development Boxes 5 and 6
Series V. Miscellaneous personal papers (Letters, invitations, interviews, honorary degrees, clippings)Boxes 6 and 7
Physical Description
Speeches, news clippings, subject files, photographs, corresponence, certificates.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Compiled by Staff
- Date
- April 15, 2004
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
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