Kenneth Thompson was a member of the Berea College faculty from 1946 to 1975. Early in his career at Berea, Thompson served as Director of Verterans Service, Dean of Men, Associate Dean, and Associate Professor of Psychology. From 1948 to 1949, Thompson served as the acting Dean of the College while Louis Smith was on leave. At the time of his retirement, Thompson was Dean of Instruction and Associate Professor of Psychology.
Restrictions: Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Rights: There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.
Related Materials:
See RG 9.50 Kenneth Thompson Papers and Finding Guide
RG 14.06: Berea College Selma to Montgomery Oral History Collection
Preferred Citation: [Record/Folder/Box], RG 4/4.06: Kenneth Thompson Papers. Deans and Vice Presidents. Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Berea, KY.
Scope and Contents: The papers of Kenneth Thompson is a small collection of records including biographical material, memoranda, and materials from Thompson's tenure as both Dean of Men and Associate Dean, and records regarding the March on Montgomery (March 1965) including statements made by the College regarding students planning to attend the march. Also included in the papers are a collection of Dean's Committee Meeting Minutes (1955-1958) and Thompson's records from his work with Pine Mountain Settlement School (1969-1970).
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