Guide to the Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection, 1952-1974

Phillips Memorial Library
Archives and Special Collections
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
Tel: 401-865-2578
Fax: 401-865-1578
Email: pcarchives@providence.edu
Website: https://pml.providence.edu/

Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title:	Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection
Date range:	1952-1974
Creator:	Folsey, O.P., William D.
Extent:	1.0 linear feet
Abstract:	The collection consists of select newspaper articles reporting on polictal events regarding John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. Other materials include campaign memorabilia, prayer cards, and items commemorating the memory of each man. Additional clippings report on Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Phillips Memorial Library
Collection number:	kennedy

Scope & content

This collection consists of select articles reporting on political events regarding John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. The collection also contains a small amount campaign materials, prayer cards, and items, such as eulogies, commemorating the memory of each man.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.
• Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.
• Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009.
• Cooke, Terence, 1921-1983.
• Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970.

Subject Organizations

• United States. President (1961-1963 : Kennedy)

Subject Topics

• Government, Politics and Law

Arrangement

The collection is generally arranged chronologically in two series.

• Newspaper clippings
• Subject Files

Historical note

The Kennedy family and its tragedies often touched many Americans in unusually personal and high emotional ways. The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and of his brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, traumatized the nation. Most Americans living at the time remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news of the killings. As a result, many people felt compelled to save memorabilia and other items relating to the Kennedys. The collection consists of select articles reporting on political events regarding the Kennedy brothers and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. Includes additional memorabilia relating to the Kennedys public life.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	Collection is open for research by appointment. Materials do not circulate. Some materials may be restricted, for further information contact the Archives and Special Collections, Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College.
Use of the materials:	Researchers seeking to publish materials from the Providence College Archives and Special Collections are advised to request written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection. Although Providence College has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection, Providence College, Phillips Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections.
Contact information:	Phillips Memorial Library Archives and Special Collections 1 Cunningham Square Providence, RI 02918 Tel: 401-865-2578 Fax: 401-865-1578 Email: pcarchives@providence.edu Website: https://pml.providence.edu/

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	All items within the collection were acquired by and donated to Providence College by the following individuals; William D. Folsey, O.P. ('56), Martin F. Kelly, (Rhode Island Democratic State Committee), Elizabeth L. Kiley of Pawtucket, R.I., Edward J. O'Neill, O.P. ('75), and John D. Ruscito ('68). The individual donations were made over a thirty year period from 1987 to 2007.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Russell Franks.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Russell Franks 2013 February 28
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Related material:	There are no known related materials.
Separated material:	No materials have been removed from this collection.

Inventory

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