Kenneth W. Newman Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Kenneth W. Newman, WLU Coll. 0280, Special Collections, Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
1.75 Linear Feet
Creator:
Newman, Kenneth W.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Kenneth W. Newman, WLU Coll. 0280, Special Collections, Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes information on all aspects of criminal activities handled by the U. S. Postal Inspection Service (including mail fraud, drug trafficking, bombs, child pornography, and identity theft) as well as criminal cases undertaken by the Inspection Service for other government agencies, particularly the Department of Justice. Some examples of these cases are the Robert Hanssen spy case, the Ruby Ridge and Waco cases, and the anthrax crisis of 2001.

Kenneth Newman acted as an investigator on the Eric-Way fraud case.

This file consists of information about 'Operation Avalanche,' an investigation of the largest known commercial child pornography business.

This file also includes photographs from Postal Inspection Graduating Class of 1972.

This file includes presentations, articles, and U.S. Postal Inspection Services communication plans.

This file consists of Kenneth Newman's writen testimony reporting to Chairman Mica on the inspection of drugs in the mail.

This file consists of an article about violent incidents in the U.S. Postal Service workplace, such as: 'Edmond' and 'The Royal Oak Incident.'

  • 'Appointment with Danger,' 1949 - VHS
  • 'The Inspectors,' 1998 - VHS
  • 'The Inspectors 2,' 2001 - DVD

This file also includes 'Forensic adn Technical Services Branch,' 1985, 'Robbery of Carrier - Memphis,' 1990, 'Antrhax Press Conference,' 2001, 'Pauchueanu Prison - USPMO Scheme,' 1992, '900 Pone Scheme - Memphis,' 1990, and 'USPS Employee Drug Arrests - Nashville,' 1991.

This file includes 'Delivering Justice - Work@Home Scams: They Just Don't Pay!' and 'Delivering Justice - Dialing for Justice.'

This file consists of a folder with booklets and information the commemorative stamp, as well as a sheet of stamps.

Biographical / historical:

Newman was a member of the Washington and Lee University Class of 1971. At the time of his retirement after 31 years of federal government service, he held a high-ranking position with the U. S. Postal Inspection Service.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard