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Series 2: Correspondence, 1901-1954

18 boxes
Collection Creator:
Kent, Fred I. (1869-1954)
Dates:
1901-1954
Extent:
18 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The Correspondence series includes correspondence between Kent and individuals, banks, and organizations related to his banking career, his expertise on banking and commerce issues, and his writings and speeches. Please see the subseries descriptions in the contents list for additional information about individual subseries.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Correspondence; Fred I. Kent Papers, MC077, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 2-19
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Adriane Hanson and Jessie Thompson in 2006. Finding aid written by Adriane Hanson in April 2006.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The Correspondence series includes correspondence between Kent and individuals, banks, and organizations related to his banking career, his expertise on banking and commerce issues, and his writings and speeches. Please see the subseries descriptions in the contents list for additional information about individual subseries.

Arrangement

Divided into three subseries: Alphabetical, Chronological, and Topical.

Collection History

Appraisal

The papers separated from this collection include duplicate materials, invitations to banking, commerce and social events, and publications from New York University.

Sponsorship:

These papers were processed with the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and the John Foster and Janet Avery Dulles Fund.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Adriane Hanson and Jessie Thompson in 2006. Finding aid written by Adriane Hanson in April 2006.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series 2: Correspondence; Fred I. Kent Papers, MC077, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
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Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 2-19

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Related Materials

This collection is part of a group of 28 Mudd Manuscript Library collections related to 20th century economic thought and development which were processed as part of a National Historical Publications and Records Commission funded project. Researchers wishing to access these collections should search for the subject "Economics--20th century" or related terms in the Princeton University Library Main Catalog. Two collections at the Mudd Manuscript Library of particular relevance to the Fred I. Kent Papers are the papers of banker Harvey E. Fisk and Hans A. Widenmann, an expert in international finance.

Bibliography

The following sources were consulted during preparation of biographical note: "Kent Resigns Post in Reserve Bank." The New York Times, January 13, 1934. Materials from Series 1: Biographical; Fred I. Kent Papers; Public Policy Papers, Special Collections, Princeton University Library. Obituary of Fred I. Kent. The New York Times, October 26, 1954. Profile of Fred I. Kent in Marquis Who's Who on the Web. http://search.marquiswhoswho.com Accessed April 2006.

Names:
Bankers Trust Company (New York, N.Y.)
American Bankers Association. Commission on Commerce and Marine
International Chamber of Commerce.
Kent, Fred I. (1869-1954)
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (1882-1945)
Strong, Benjamin (1872-1928)