SERIES I. BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1915-2004, undated (#1.1-5.15, Vt-133.1-Vt-133.2, MP-56.1)
Scope and Contents
Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL,1915-2004, undated (#1.1-5.15, Vt-133.1-Vt-133.2, MP-56.1), contains biographical information about Florynce Kennedy, including clippings; autobiographical writings and transcripts of interviews of Kennedy from the 1970s; reminiscences; financial records; material relating to her education; and the personal papers of her husband, Charles Dye. In addition to transcripts of interviews used for Kennedy's published autobiography, this series also includes unpublished memoirs, time-lines, and reflections created by Kennedy and her sisters. This series is arranged in seven subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1947-1993
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Although most of the papers are open for research, the following are closed as noted: legal cases found throughout #9.13-17.6, and other folders access to which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
15.1 linear feet ((31+1/2 file boxes, 1 folio box, 1 carton) plus 4 folio folders, 2 folio+ folders, 1 oversized folder, 15 photograph folders, 211 videotapes, 1 motion picture)Creator
- From the Collection: Kennedy, Florynce, 1916-2000 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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