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Kennedy, David Matthew, 1905-1996

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1905 - 1996

Biographical History

David M. Kennedy (1905-1996) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 60th Secretary of the Treasury.

David M. Kennedy was born on July 21, 1905 in Randolph, Utah to George and Katherine Kennedy. In 1925 he married Lenora Margaret Bingham and shortly after served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Liverpool, England. In 1928 he received his bachelor's degree from Weber College. He attended George Washington University and received his master's and law degrees in 1935 and 1937. He completed his education at Rutgers’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking in 1939.

Kennedy was nominated by President Richard Nixon to be the 60th Secretary of the Treasury. He served from 1969 until 1971. Kennedy served as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO from March 1972 to February 1973. In 1985, the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at Brigham Young University opened and is named in his honor. Kennedy died in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 1, 1996, from cardiovascular disease and the congestive heart failure, at the age of 90.

Citation:
wikipedia, via WWW, December 12, 2014 (David M. Kennedy; b. 1906 Randolph to George and Katherine; 1925 married Bingham; mission liverpool; 1928 B.A.; George Washington University 1935 and 1937; Rutger's Stonier Graduate School of Banking 1939. 60th Secretary 1969-1971; U.S. Ambassador to NATO 1972-1973; 1985 Kennedy Center opened; d. 1996 Salt Lake City of Cardiovascular disease and the congestive heart failure)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies department records, 1966-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, self-studies, agendas, and newsletters from the Kennedy Center. The reports are from conferences and affiliate organizations. The affiliate organizations are from African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, European Studies, International Development Studies, and Latin American Studies. Dated from 1966 to 2003.

Dates: 1966-2003

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies historical records, 1978-2007

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials about the history, organization, and creation of the Kennedy Center on Brigham Young University campus. Dated from 1978 to 2007.

Dates: 1978-2007

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies minutes and correspondence, 1974-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and correspondence from the Kennedy Center. The correspondences are off campus and on campus correspondences, correspondences to faculty staff and university information systems, and other commitees a part of the university. The minutes are from committees and councils associated with the center such as the Universities International Affairs Committee and the Dean's Council. Dated from 1974 to 1988.

Dates: 1974-1988

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies organizational records, 1965-2007

 Series
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains materials about the history of the Kennedy Center and the associations with prominent International organizations and people, newsletters, annual reports, faculty office building plans, and a history of the Kennedy Center written by Julie Ford. It also includes information for various studies such as Asian, Candadian, American, European, and Near Eastern studies. Dated from 1965 to 2007.

Dates: 1965-2007

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records on international associations, 1981-1987

 Sub-Series — Box 10: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197225526836]
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains materials about the International Associations that work with the Kennedy Center. Includes foreign universities and foreign language centers. Also includes information on exhibits created about other cultures. Dated from 1981 to 1987.

Dates: 1981-1987

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records on visitors, 1965-1986

 Sub-Series — Box 9: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197225526828]
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials documenting the stay of prominent visitors that were hosted by Brigham Young Universities Kennedy Center. Dated from 1965 to 1986.

Dates: 1965-1986

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies research papers, 1986-1991

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the names of those who have been awarded grants from the Kennedy Center. Also contains their research. Dated from 1986 to 1991.

Dates: 1986-1991

Kennedy, David M., 1960-1996

 File — Carton 19: Series 2; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197233630604], Folder: 21
Identifier: UA 5395 Series 2 Sub-Series 5

Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman personal papers, 1925-2015

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2206 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the personal papers of Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman. Includes correspondence and memorabilia regarding both professional life at Brigham Young University and family circles. Yearbooks, letters, poetry, articles, cards, scholarly material, and mementos of various family members make up most of the content. Dated 1900-2015.

Dates: 1925-2015

Martin B. Hickman professional papers, 1960-1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2206 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Handouts, notes, lecture material, exams, placards and awards, class rolls, and other materials used in political science courses. Includes photocopies of laws, judicial practices, state constitutions, and other information pertaining to political science. Drafts of and a copy of Hickman's biography of David M. Kennedy. Letters and other materials from Martin's time at BYU Jerusalem. Materials dated 1960-1989.

Dates: 1960-1989

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