James A. Perkins papers

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Identifier: 3-10-3158

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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.)

Additional Description

Abstract

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

RELATED MATERIALS

Physical Description

Speeches, news clippings, subject files, photographs, corresponence, certificates.

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: Staff
Date completed:: July 2001
EAD encoding:: Peter Martinez, April 15, 2004
Date modified:: Jude Corina, March 2017