Rena Abigail Kennedy Searles collection
Scope and Contents
Contains a photograph, letter of evaluation, and proclamations associated with Kennedy's career in the Air Force. Some of these materials are written or signed by Gail S. Halvorsen, in his role as Kennedy's commanding officer. Materials date from between 1973 and 1977.
Dates
- 1973-1977
Creator
- Halvorsen, Gail S. (contributor, Person)
- Searles, Rena Abigail Kennedy, 1947-2013 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Rena Abigail Kennedy Searles collection must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Rena Abigail Kennedy Searles (1947-2013) was a captain in the United States Air Force and an English teacher in Washington state.
Rena Abigail Kennedy was born February 8, 1947 in Painesville, Ohio to James E. and Theda Kirk Kennedy. She graduated from the Andrews School for Girls in Willoughby, Ohio and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, earning a bachelor's of science degree in education. She was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force, where she achieved the rank of captain while serving in Cape Cod, occupied Berlin, and eastern Washington. In 1976, she married DeWitt Richard Searles III. Upon completing her military service, she earned a master of education degree from Eastern Washington University and taught middle school English in Spokane, Washington for thirty years. She died on July 3, 2013 in Spokane, Washington.
Extent
1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)
1 oversize box (1.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Maintained in original order.
Custodial History
The materials were donated to the repository by Searles's husband, Richard Searles, in 2013.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Richard Searles; 2013.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
Processing Information
Processed; Anne Ashton, student photograph processor; 2013.
- Title
- Register of the Rena Abigail Kennedy Searles collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Anne Ashton
- Date
- 2013 November 20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States