Gordon, Kruse, Wentzel Collection 1951-2010 1966-1989

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Gordon, Hugh L., 1922-. Gordon, Kruse, Wentzel Collection 1951-2010 1966-1989

Gordon, Kruse, Wentzel Collection 1951-2010 1966-1989

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/649491057

Hugh Gordon assembled the collection over a period of years as the resource for a book project. As part of the donor agreement with the Archives, Gordon requested that the collection be named for himself, J. Joseph (James Joseph) Kruse, and Fred R. Wentzel. It consists of ten series, which represent accessions from different sources. The Lois Austin Photographs (1957-2004) series consists of original and reproduction photographs of Robert B. Troutman, his wife, Lois, and their home. Gordon collected the originals from Lois Austin and made a set of digital print copies. The Leo C. Beebe Papers reproductions (1968) series includes transcripts of interviews with Beebe, Bill King, and Frank Snyder concerning their experiences with the National Alliance of Business. The transcripts are photocopies of originals in the Leo C. Beebe Papers at Rowan University. The Ofield Dukes Papers reproductions (1965-2007) series contains photocopies of original documents and digital image reproductions of photographs relating to Dukes' activities with the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, Gordon borrowed the originals from Dukes and made copies to include in the collection. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum reproductions (1961-1984) series includes photocopies of original documents requested by Gordon from the LBJ Library and Museum. The documents relate to the Plans for Progress program and are arranged according to the title given on the reproduction request form. Included are items regarding John G. Feild, the Executive Director of the President's Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity from 1961 to 1963, and Leo C. Beebe. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum reproductions (1967-2006) series contains digital and print reproductions of photographs held by the Kennedy Presidential Library, as well as a photocopy of an original interview transcript with John G. Feild. The photographic reproductions were requested by Gordon. They consist of a series of photographs of the signing of the first Plans for Progress pact featuring Lockheed Chairman Courtlandt Gross, President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson, and Secretary of Labor Arthur Goldberg on May 25, 1961. The bulk of the J. Joseph (James Joseph) Kruse Papers (1961-2008) series consists of photocopies of original documents from the files of J. Joseph Kruse. Gordon borrowed and photocopied the originals. The documents were generated during Kruse's tenure on the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity from 1961 to 1963. They relate to Kruse's activities with the Plans for Progress program. Of interest to researchers are materials created by Robert B. Troutman, who instituted the Plans for Progress program. It also contains a series of affidavits relating to the 1961 discrimination complaint brought against the Lockheed-Georgia Company by the NAACP. The series is arranged by format and activity and contains a small number of original documents. The Howard C. Lockwood Papers (1956-2009) series contains original documents and photographs from the files of Howard C. Lockwood. They related to Lockwood's tenure as a loaned executive to the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity from 1963 to 1964, as well as his efforts regarding fair employment testing. Gordon collected the original documents directly from Lockwood. The series is arranged by format. Of interest to researchers are original photographs that feature committee members meeting with Hobart Taylor, Executive Vice Chairman of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. The Hobart Taylor Papers reproductions (1962-1982) series is made up of photocopies of original documents from the Hobart Taylor Papers at the Bentley Historical Library of the University of Michigan. The copies were requested by Gordon and relate to Taylor's position as Executive Vice Chairman of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. The arrangement of the photocopies mirrors that of the finding aid, which is also included. The Research materials (1955-2008) series includes a variety of sources, including books, clippings, and sound recordings, as well as subject files made up of photocopied articles and book chapters and web printouts. The materials were acquired by Gordon to provide background information, as well as to suggest writing projects and funding. The series is arranged by format.

15 boxes (16 cubic ft.)

Kennesaw State University, Horace W. Sturgis Library