Coffey family papers 1908-1994

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Coffey family papers 1908-1994

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/0648464170

The Coffey family papers are those of two brothers. Vernon C. Coffey was a train porter who played an important role in the Brotherhood of Trainmen, Brakemen, Porters, Switchmen, Firemen, and Railway Employees, Inc. Cornelius R. Coffey became a pioneer in the field of aviation.

2 linear ft (4 boxes), 1 oversize box, 3 oversize folders

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection

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Coffey family.

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Coffey, Cornelius R., 1903-1994.

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Coffey, Vernon C., 1894-1991.

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Vernon Carson Coffey was born April 18, 1894 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Henry and Ada (Wright) Coffey. He graduated from high school in Newport, Arkansas and attended Shorter College in North Little Rock, Ark. for a year; he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1938 from the University of Omaha. Beginning in 1912, Coffey worked as a train porter for the Missouri Pacific Railroad; from 1917 to 1919 World War I and its aftermath interrupted his work for the railroad. Returning to Kansas ...

Coffey School of Aeronautics.

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