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Magazines and Newspapers, 1878-1970 April 14

 Series
Identifier: II
From the Collection:

This collection houses scrapbooks, photographs, magazines, newspapers, programs, menus, and invitations documenting the life and work of Tennessee journalist Nellie Kenyon.

The collection is divided into four series:

Series I: Scrapbooks, circa 1914-circa 1970. This series consists primarily of scrapbooks containing notes, publications, and correspondence documenting the work of Nellie Kenyon.

Series II: Magazines and Newspapers, 1878-1970 April 14. This series documents the news media coverage of the John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy assassinations. The following magazines were included in the collection: Life, Look, and Post. The following newspapers were included in the collection: The Dallas Morning News, The News (Mexico City), and The Chattanooga Times.

Series III: Photographs, circa 1933-1939, undated. This section includes several photographs of high profile individuals involved in politics including Winston Churchill, the Kennedys, and Richard Nixon. Some photographs are personally autographed to Nellie Kenyon.

Series IV: Programs, Invitations, and Menus, 1949, 1956, undated. This series houses menus, programs, and invitations from gubernatorial conferences, award banquets, and inaugural events.

Dates

  • 1878-1970 April 14

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (12 boxes [7 flat boxes, 1 half box, 1 quarter box, 3 oversize boxes])

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480