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Granville Skidmore Kennedy Letters, 1962

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Granville Skidmore Kennedy Family Papers contain several letters, documents, cards, and photographs mostly addressed to Granville Skidmore Kennedy and his wife Wilma Hoyt Kennedy of Roanoke and later Richmond, Virginia. Some letters are also addressed to their daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Lois Kennedy. This correspondence dated 1935-1972 mostly contains general information about health, work, and life from various people. Most of the letters from 1960-1961 discuss the sudden death of Elizabeth in a car accident. Several financial documents pertain to Elizabeth's belongings and her hospital bill. Additional documents and letters discuss the residence and care of Linda Lanier Kennedy, Granville's sister, and include a 1953 list of alumni from the University of Tennessee's College of Agriculture and an undated letter to "Frank."

Dates

  • 1962

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308