Vernon Kellogg Penny papers

Collection

Identifier: D.8

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Vernon Kellogg Penny was a Rochester, N.Y. soldier killed in the First World War.

Scope and Contents

The Vernon Kellogg Penny Papers contains a scrapbook, letters written by Penny, newspaper clippings about his death, photographs, and memorabilia. The correspondence gives one soldier's feelings and experiences during World War I.

Creator

Penny, Vernon Kellogg, 1891-1918 (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1903, 1912, 1915, 1917-1923

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Vernon Kellogg Penny Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Vernon Kellogg Penny Papers, D.8, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester