Title: John Kessler Papers
Predominant Dates:1980-1998
ID: RG 09/9.30
Primary Creator: Kessler, John.
Extent: 1.0 MS boxes
Subjects: Berea, (Ky.), Berea College, Berea College -- History, Navy V-12 Program (U.S.) -- History., Navy V-12 Program (U.S.)., United States -- Navy -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
John Kessler was commanding officer(first executive officer) of the V-12 officer training school unit at Berea College during WWII. Kessler also worked to organize reunions of V-12 alumni following the War.
Before and after his service in the Navy, Kessler was an insurance salesman. In addition to organizing Navy V-12 reunions, Kessler also helped to develop the Navy V-12 Scholarship and the Navy V-12 Award (scholarships recognizing Berea College students who are able leaders and who promote community among their peers).
Berea, (Ky.)
Berea College
Berea College -- History
Navy V-12 Program (U.S.) -- History.
Navy V-12 Program (U.S.).
United States -- Navy -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
Repository: Berea College Special Collections and Archives Catalog
Access Restrictions: Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Use Restrictions: There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.
Preferred Citation: [Item/Folder/Box Identification], RG 09/9.30: John Kessler Papers Records, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Berea, Ky.
Processing Information: Finding aid created 2016.
