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Nicole Hancock, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1994.018
Title
Charles A. Kennedy Papers, 1963-1987
Quantity
3.1 Cubic Feet, 3 boxes
Creator
Kennedy, Charles A.
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The Charles A. Kennedy Papers consists of letters, newspaper clippings, reprints, reports, and other files on Kennedy's interest
and involvement with foreign affairs (particularly the implications of nuclear war) and international students at Virginia
Tech.
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University
Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal
or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition
form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with
forms or to submit a completed form.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder],
Charles A. Kennedy Papers, Ms1994-018, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Charles A. Kennedy Papers were donated upon his retirement as a professor at Virginia Tech in May 1994.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles A. Kennedy Papers was completed in November 2013.
Charles Kennedy was the first full time professor of religion at Virginia Tech starting in 1967, and he was hired to teach
the Bible and Asian religions. He also was the advisor of International Studies from 1972-1979. He retired as the head of
the Religion Department in 1994.
The Charles A. Kennedy Papers consists of letters, newspaper clippings, reprints, reports, and other files dating from 1963
(just before Kennedy came to Virginia Tech) to 1987. Highlights include brochures and pamphlets for international students,
correspondence involving foreign affairs with a focus on nuclear war and also a television script that he wrote. Media materials
include watercolor prints, film, and songs.
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