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William Kennedy Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1345

Scope and Content Note

The William Kennedy Correspondence consists of a series of letters written to John Farrissey from 1916 to 1918.In his letters, Kennedy comments on his training of African-American soldiers. He also discusses the influenza epidemic that struck Camp Pike.

Dates

  • 1916-1918

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

In 1916, 1st Sergeant William Kennedy was stationed at Camp Cotton in El Paso, Texas. He was then stationed at the East Armory of Boston, Massachusetts, in 1917. Transferred to Camp Pike in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, in the summer of 1918, he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. While at Camp Pike, he was responsible for training African-American soldiers.

Extent

0.3 Linear Feet (1 box)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged in chronological order

Acquisition Information

The William Kennedy Correspondence was purchased by Special Collection Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, on May 22, 1996 from Charles Apfelbaum of Watchung, New Jersey.

Processing Information

Processed by Gentry Collier; completed in February 2006.

Creator

Source

Title
William Kennedy Correspondence
Status
Completed
Author
Gentry Collier
Date
2006
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444