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Verne Kelsey Papers

 Accession
Identifier: Collection 50

Content Description

The collection covers much of Kelsey’s life, including his (1) General biographical information, (2) Education, and (3) Career. Also within this collection is Kelsey’s (4) Correspondence, compiled over the years, a large portion of which were with his close friend and musician Hans Moldenhauer. The next section, (5) Writings, contains some of Kelsey’s articles in the College paper, clippings about him, and other writings he compiled. A large portion of this collection is dedicated to Kelsey’s (6) Music. Also within this collection is a section on his wife, (7) Irma Kelsey, and her first husband (8) Amos Everett. The last section (9) Other, is a collection of Kelsey’s miscellaneous items.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Verne Kelsey donated these papers to the Andrews University Heritage Room between 1972 and 1975.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Use Restrictions

All users of this collection will be required to complete the “Application to Use Unpublished Records,” and to observe the regulations specified in the "Patron Agreement" and "Researcher’s Code of Conduct." All records in this collection are open and available for research. Citation for this collection: Box ___, Fld ___, Verne Kelsey Collection (Collection 050), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

Dates

  • 1897 - 1975

Creator

Extent

1.6 Linear Feet : 5 boxes