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Kenneth Barnard Keating papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.K25

Biographical / Historical note

Kenneth B. Keating (1900-1975) was a lawyer, congressman (Republican, 40th New York District) from 1947 to 1959, Senator from New York State from 1959 to 1965, associate justice of the New York Court of Appeals from 1966 to 1969, ambassador to India from 1969 to 1972, and ambassador to Israel from 1973 to 1975.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, speeches, press releases, tapes, phonograph records, picture files, films, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and printed material.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1920-1975

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1200 linear feet

Access

The Kenneth Barnard Keating Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Materials are stored off-site and advance notice is required so that materials will be available in the reading room during your visit. 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], Kenneth Barnard Keating Papers, A.K25, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Related Archival Materials

Previously, a folder-level database of details about the materials had been available to search. The details from this database were ingested into this finding aid in Fall 2022. Researchers should make use of the available search functions to locate items of interest. For any issues or further inquiries, please contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu.

Digitized Materials

RBSCP is in the process of digitizing the film reels in the Keating papers and making them available for streaming online. See: Kenneth B. Keating collection for digital collection of Series X, television interviews and transcripts. Please contact rarebks@library.rochester.edu with any questions about reels and segments not yet posted.

Title
Kenneth Barnard Keating papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
Fall 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA