James J. Kilpatrick Papers 1969-1974

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
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred citation:

Additional papers of James J. Kilpatrick, 1969-1974, Accesion # 6626-f, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Additional papers of James J. Kilpatrick, 1969-1974, Accesion # 6626-f, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists chiefly of correspondence in response to Kilpatrick's column and appearances on "Agronsky and Company." Topics cover major issues of 1974, including abortion, amnesty, communism and Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn, conservation, strict interpretation of the constitution, education, energy, E.R.A., a variety of foreign affairs and domestic political issues, law, medical care, the Panama Canal, freedom and abuse of the press, racial issues, particularly busing and affirmative action, and especially Watergate, President Nixon, and impeachment.Also included is correspondence from Colgate Darden and Barry Goldwater. Kilpatrick's speeches, 1969-73, and his broadcasts for Spectrum and WTOP commentaries discuss the same issues.

Acquisition information:
The Library acquired these papers from James J. Kilpatrick on 20 Feb 1975.
Physical description:
4000 items