Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
See the
University of Virginia Library’s use policy.
Preferred Citation
Papers of Dr. August E.
Kehr, Accession 10553-ab, Special Collections Department, University of
Virginia Library
Acquisition Information
These papers were given to the University of Virginia
Library by August E. Kehr, Hendersonville, North Carolina,
on December 30, 1994.
Funding Note
Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities
Scope and Content
This addition to the papers of
August E. Kehr, ca. 1924-1994, ca. 700
items, ca. 2 cu. ft. includes a scrapbook, "4H Clubbing It",
1924-1931, recording Kehr's
4 Hactivities in
Unadilla, New York; a resume of
experience and training for Kehr, 1994; a few printed items,
including chapter newsletters and articles; and correspondence
of Kehr with fellow rhododendron and magnolia enthusiasts, ca.
1967-1994. The number of letters from each correspondent
follows their name. For additional
August E. Kehrpapers and biographical
information see the guide for accession number 10553-b.