Papers of Dr. August E. Kehr ca. 1924-1994

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Papers of Dr. August E. Kehr, Accession 10553-ab, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Summary

Creator:
Dr. August E. Kehr
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Papers of Dr. August E. Kehr, Accession 10553-ab, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the papers of August E. Kehr, ca. 1924-1994, ca. 700 items, ca. 2 cu. ft. includes a scrapbook, "4H Clubbing It", 1924-1931, recording Kehr's 4 Hactivities in Unadilla, New York; a resume of experience and training for Kehr, 1994; a few printed items, including chapter newsletters and articles; and correspondence of Kehr with fellow rhododendron and magnolia enthusiasts, ca. 1967-1994. The number of letters from each correspondent follows their name. For additional August E. Kehrpapers and biographical information see the guide for accession number 10553-b.

Acquisition information:
These papers were given to the University of Virginia Library by August E. Kehr, Hendersonville, North Carolina, on December 30, 1994.
Processing information:

Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Physical location:
Physical description:
ca. 700 items