Cornelius W. de Kiewiet papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 3-7-372

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Personal papers of de Kiewiet consisting of correspondence to and from de Kiewiet in South Africa, Rhodesia, London, Paris, Berlin, Iowa City, and Ithaca; also, lecture notes, records of Cornell University's Army Intensive Language Program, a diploma, photographs, and miscellaneous reflective and creative writings.

Letter from C. W. de Kiewiet to Deane W. Malott, December 30, 1960, replying to a letter of sympathy on the death of de Kiewiet's daughter. de Kiewiet recalls Paul Tillich, while talking about the international conflict, saying that the great efforts that we are making to maintain ourselves are also the great efforts which may destroy us.

Dates

1923-1950

Creator

De Kiewiet, C. W. (Cornelius William), 1902-1986. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Professor, dean, provost, and acting president of Cornell University, 1941-51; subsequently president of the University of Rochester.

Extent

1.6 cubic feet. (1.6 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Description

Correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, research materials.

General

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