Biographical Files, K

 Alumni, Faculty/Staff  No Responses »
May 302012
 

Biographical Files Collection, K

©2012 Norwich University Archives

Graphics from an 1846 Norwich diploma About the Biographical Files Collection

This collection consists of biographical files documenting alumni, faculty, staff and other affiliates of Norwich University. This finding aid lists files documenting individuals with last names beginning with letter, K (see content listing below). More information about this collection can be found in the full Biographical Files Collection finding aid.

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Kent, Charles Nelson, 1843-1906

 Alumni, Civil War, Class of 1864  No Responses »
Jan 122010
 

Charles Nelson Kent Papers, 1864 (1 Item)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

Charles Nelson Kent, class of 1864 About Charles N. Kent

Charles Kent, originally from Lancaster, NH, graduated from Norwich University in 1864. Later, he served the university as tutor in mathematics and military tactics. During the Civil War, Kent served in Company C, 17th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, 1862-1863. He served as captain of the corps of cadets during their service at Newport following the St. Albans Raid. He married Julia Allen Draper in 1863 and the couple had eight children.

About the Collection

The collection contains an after-action report (2 pp.) of Kent’s service at Newport, VT, following the St. Albans Raid in October of 1864. A typed transcription is available with the collection. Also included are biographical materials pertaining to Kent and associated with the writing of William Arba Ellis’s published history of Norwich University.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Kent, Charles Nelson, — 1843-1906 — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 19th century.
  • Saint Albans (Vt.) — History — Raid, 1864.
  • United States — History — Civil War, 1861-1865.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Charles Kent’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1864 categories.

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Kent, Henry O. (Henry Oakes), 1834-1909.

 Alumni, Class of 1854  No Responses »
Jan 122010
 

Henry Oakes Kent Papers, 1852-1906 (3 Files)

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Henry Oakes Kent, class of 1854 About Henry O. Kent

Henry O. Kent, a native of Lancaster, NH, graduated from Norwich University in 1854. He was a member of the University Regulators and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and was an organizer of the Alumni Association in 1860. Kent acted as a trustee of Norwich University from 1854 to 1909. He served in the Civil War and was active in local, state (New Hampshire) and national politics. He married Bernice Adaline Rowell in 1859 and the couple had two children. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Henry Oakes Kent.

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The collection contains sketches of a regular fortification, with instructions for construction, probably executed during Kent’s studies at Norwich University, ca. 1852 (in OSD2.2). There are also song sheets with lyrics for songs written by Henry Kent, including “The Old South Barracks, Oh” (1855) “Hurrah for Old NU!” (1886) (in OSD3.4), and Kent’s article, “Songs of N.U.” from The Granite Monthly (1899). Also included is Kent’s address to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Concord, NH, on 12 April 1905, and his remarks at the formal presentation of Alumni Hall to Norwich University. There is also a typed transcription of a poem by Kent to the cadets of Norwich, dated 1855.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Kent, Henry O. — (Henry Oakes), — 1834-1909 — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 19th century.
  • Grand Army of the Republic.
  • Fortification.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Henry Kent’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1854 categories.

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Kimball, Ray C., 1890-1944

 Alumni, Class of 1914  No Responses »
Feb 022010
 

Ray C. Kimball Scrapbook, 1910-1914 (1 Volume)

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Ray C. Kimball, class of 1914 About Ray C. Kimball

Ray Kimball of Brockton, MA, played football and polo and was a member of the orchestra and the mandolin and glee clubs while at Norwich University. He was also a member of the Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity. Following his graduation, Kimball worked as an educator in Highgate and Swanton, VT, and in Maine. He later worked for the Swanton Lumber Company for twenty-four years. He owned and piloted his own airplane. A year before his death, he was attached to Norwich University as a flight coordinator and aviation executive. He married Cora Houston. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Ray C. Kimball.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Ray C. Kimball’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book” of photographs and Norwich memorabilia. It also includes his teaching certificate, a 1913 daily sick report of Troop B (1st Cavalry, Vermont National Guard), and several letters of recommendation. Topics of interest within the scrapbook include athletics, musical clubs, the small pox camp of 1912, Alpha Sigma Pi, and the death of Verner S. Belyea from an injury sustained at a football game against Holy Cross in 1913.

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King, David C.

 Alumni, Class of 1957  No Responses »
Jan 192012
 

David C. King Photographs, 1953-1955 (2 Files)

©2011 Norwich University Archives

About David King

David C. King graduated from Norwich University with a business administration major in 1957.  While a student at Norwich, he participated in the Outing Club, was secretary-treasurer of the Canterbury Club, and played JV basketball.  He was a member the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business society and of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

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This collection consists of a photograph album of images of the Norwich University campus from 31 October 1953.  The photographs mainly document various buildings on campus as well as signs and banners hung to show support for Norwich’s football team in a game against Middlebury College.  One portrait of David King is included.  Also in the collection are bills for David King’s tuition and charges at Norwich University, 1953-1955,

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You can also browse for information about other Norwich University alumni or other members of David King’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1957 categories.

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Kinsman, Hermon H., 1889-1965

 Alumni, Class of 1910  No Responses »
Jan 122010
 

Hermon Harrison Kinsman Papers, 1907 and 1910 (1 File)

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Hermon Harrison Kinsman, class of 1910 About Hermon H. Kinsman

Hermon Kinsman of Rochester, VT, entered Norwich University in 1906 and graduated in 1910 with a civil engineering degree. He was active in Company A and played on the baseball and football teams. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Pi fraternity. Kinsman worked in the insurance adjustment and real estate business in Rutland, VT, for nearly forty years. He was married twice; first to Glenna G. Smith and second to Retha Lang. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Hermon Harrison Kinsman.

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The collection contains Hermon Kinsman’s field book with survey measurements of the Norwich University campus and surrounding area in 1907. Also included is Kinsman’s senior thesis, “Concrete, Plain and Reinforced: General Facts and Principles Involved in Its Use for Construction,” 1910.

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The following subjects are represented in this collection. If you are researching these topics, try using these terms in the library catalog:

  • Kinsman, Hermon H., — 1889-1965 — Archives.
  • Norwich University — History — 20th century.
  • Civil engineering.
  • Surveying — Study and teaching.

You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other Norwich University alumni or other members of Hermon Kinsman’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1910 categories.

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Knowlton, Robert C., d. 1986

 Alumni, Class of 1916  No Responses »
Feb 022010
 

Robert C. Knowlton Scrapbook, 1912-1916 (1 Volume)

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Robert C. Knowlton, class of 1916 About Robert C. Knowlton

Robert Knowlton of Brattleboro, VT, pursued a civil engineering course while at Norwich University. He was a member of the junior week committee, the glee club and the dramatic club. He also played football and was manager of the Norwich Minstrels and the musical clubs. Robert Knowlton died in 1986. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Robert C. Knowlton.

About the Collection

The collection consists of Robert C. Knowlton’s Norwich University scrapbook or “memory book,” which contains photographs and other Norwich memorabilia. Topics of interest within the scrapbook include football, summer school, field engineering, the small pox camp of 1912, an article about the suspension of the sophomore class after a hazing incident, and the death of Verner S. Belyea from injuries sustained during a football game against Holy Cross in 1913.

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Krause, Michael D.

 Alumni, Class of 1964  No Responses »
Feb 252010
 

Michael D. Krause Papers, 1974-2000 (2 Boxes)

©2010 Norwich University Archives

About Michael D. Krause

Michael D. Krause of King’s Park, NY, graduated from Norwich University in 1964 with a B.A. in history. He earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgetown University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Dr. Krause served in a variety of command and staff assignments in Vietnam, the United States and in Europe, where he commanded the 19th Maintenance Battalion, V Corps, in Giessen, West Germany. He also served as chief of logistical plans for the 22nd Support Command, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during the 1st Persian Gulf War. He specializes in German history and the operational level of war and has taught military history, strategy and logistics at both the U.S. Military Academy and at the National War College. Michael Krause has also served on the faculty, Department of Joint and Combined Warfare, at the National War College, Fort McNair, Washington, DC. He served as deputy chief of military history and deputy commander of the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC. He also worked for the Consolidated Analysis Center supporting the Strategic Logistics Agency. Dr. Krause retired from the Army with the rank of Colonel.

About the Collection

The collection represents the work and service of Michael D. Krause as a member of the Army Science Board. Also included are Dr. Krause’s articles, briefings and seminars. More information on the collection can be found in the content listing below.

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Kristeller, A. Ralph

 Alumni, Class of 1950  No Responses »
Sep 252012
 

A. Ralph Kristeller Photographs, 1946-1950 (1 Box)

©2012 Norwich University Archives

About A. Ralph Kristeller

A. Ralph “Kris” Kristeller, originally from Maplewood, NJ, graduated from Norwich University as a biology major in the class of 1950. While at Norwich, he was active in the mounted drill team and band. He was also a member of both Omega Iota and Epsilon Tau Sigma and played polo. After graduating from Norwich, he continued his education at New York University (MS) and the University of Pennsylvania (MD). The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information about A. Ralph Kristeller’s life and career.

About the Collection

The collection consists of photographs documenting A. Ralph Kristeller’s experiences as a Norwich University student, 1946-1950.  Although the bulk of the images are organized in a photograph album, there is also a small file of loose photographs. Topics of interest within the collection include freshmen hazing, special ceremonies, sporting events, artillery drills, horses on campus and other aspects of student life, particularly cadets having a good time.

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You can also browse for finding aids to the papers of other alumni and members of Ralph Kristeller’s class using the Alumni and Class of 1950 categories.

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