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Box 39

 Container

Contains 11 Results:

Newspaper Clippings, ca. 1944 - ca. 1965

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 11
Identifier: 11
Scope and Contents

Various clippings mostly related to speeches and appearances at events made by Keen and his family during his time as Governor and after.

Dates: ca. 1944 - ca. 1965

Newspaper Clippings, October 1960 - November 1960

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 8
Identifier: 8
Scope and Contents

Topic: Extended clippings of Keen's campaign again John Cooper, Republican Senate Nominee, to which he eventually loses.

Dates: October 1960 - November 1960

Newspaper Clippings, 1962-1979

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 9
Identifier: 9
Scope and Contents

Topic: Keen Johnson's death, February of 1970, in addition to topics related to him after his passing such as health, education, and highway development.

Dates: 1962-1979

Newspaper Clippings, 1944 -1947

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 4
Identifier: 4
Scope and Contents

Topics: Editorial regarding the brutality of the concentration camps in Germany, variety of clippings about Keen's work at the Reynolds Metal Company, Chandler senate resignation, Keen states that he won't run for senate to take Chandler's place, Kentucky Newspaper Executives Annual Conference, Keen named Undersecretary of Labor to work in Washington, after a year as Undersecretary of Labor Keen returns to Reynolds Metal Company.

Dates: 1944 -1947

Newspaper Clippings, 1948 - 1951

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 5
Identifier: 5
Scope and Contents

Topics: Keen talks business sense, Reynolds Metal Company gets safety award, other awards given to Keen, tax considerations, and notes on Keen speaking at various events.

Dates: 1948 - 1951

Newspaper Clippings, 1952 - 1959

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 6
Identifier: 6
Scope and Contents

Topics: Keen in talks to run for senate seat for 1960 race.

Dates: 1952 - 1959

Newspaper Clippings, January 1960 - September 1960

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 7
Identifier: 7
Scope and Contents

Topics: Democratic leaders support for Keen during upcoming senate race, Keen puts his official bid for nomination, Smith Broadbent to lead campaign, Chandler supports other Democratic candidate, John Brown. Keen wins primary nomination, extended coverage of campaign and rallies.

Dates: January 1960 - September 1960

Newspaper Clippings, ca. 1960

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 10
Identifier: 10
Scope and Contents

Various clippings from 1960, mostly involving the senate race.

Dates: ca. 1960

Newspaper Clippings, May, 1943

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1
Scope and Contents

Topics: Democratic Editor Meeting, printed text of Churchill's address to Congress, published doubts by Meredith on Johnson's plans for aid to elderly.

Dates: May, 1943

Newspaper Clippings, June 1943 - July 1943

 File — Box: 39, Folder: 2
Identifier: 2
Scope and Contents

Topics: Pension bonuses, Harlan voting scandal which led to the resignation of state employees, added education funds. Meredith changed mind, now supports old age fund distribution.

Dates: June 1943 - July 1943