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Drew University Archives
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Summary Information
Creator(s)
Kean, Thomas H.
Title and dates
Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, 19761894-1994 (Bulk: 1982-1989)
Abstract
The Governor Thomas H. Kean collection broadly consists of the records created during the governor's two terms of office in New Jersey, from 1982-1990. Included are the full run of his legislative briefing binders, records from trips and conferences, typescript copies of speeches, photographs, correspondence, office files, material on the issue of education, press releases and news clippings, and related records. A small percentage of the records were created in the 1990s during Kean's presidency of Drew University.
Size
156 linear feet ( 125 boxes )
Location
Drew University Archives
United Methodist Archives and Research Center
Madison, NJ
Language of materials
English.
Biography of Governor Thomas H. Kean
Thomas H. Kean was born on April 21, 1935. Kean received his B.A. degree from Princeton University and his M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College. He taught private school in Massachusetts before entering politics.
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Kean is on the board of a number of organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund. He is also the author of The Politics of Inclusion, published by the Free Press. He writes a regular column for The Star Ledger with former Governor Brendan Byrne and appears as a regular commentator on New Jersey Network News. His wife is the former Deborah Bye of Wilmington, Delaware. They have twin sons, Tom and Reed, and a daughter, Alexandra. The Keans live in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Scope and Content Note
The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection broadly consists of the records created during the governor's two terms of office in New Jersey, from 1982-1990. Included are the full run of his legislative briefing binders, records from trips and conferences, typescript copies of speeches, photographs, correspondence, office files, material on the issue of education, press releases and news clips, and related records. A small percentage of the records were created in the 1990s during Kean's presidency of Drew University.
Arrangement
The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection is arranged into nine series:
- Series 1: Legislative Material, 1982-1990
- Series 2: National Governor's Association, Regional Governor's Association, Coalition of Northeastern Governors, 1983-1989
- Series 3: Speeches and Writings, 1981-1990
- Series 4: Photographs, 1976-1989
- Series 5: Correspondence, 1983-1996
- Series 6: Office Files, 1988-1994
- Series 7: Education, undated
- Series 8: Public Relations, 1981-1990
- Series 9: Miscellaneous/Ephemera, 1964-1991
Access and Use
Access
The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection is available for research.
Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information
One photocopy may be made of each document for the purpose of research. Permission to publish must be obtained from the Drew University Archivist. Researcher responsible for further copyright restrictions.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials
The Drew University Archives holds Thomas H. Kean's presidential records.
Processing and Other Information
Processing Information
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This collection was processed by Meghan Scrimgeour and Christina McKitish, under the supervision of Rebecca Rego Barry, August 2004. The finding aid was written by \[Meghan Scrimgeour and Christina McKitish, under the supervision of Rebecca Rego Barry, August 2004. Finding aid updated by Cheryl Oestreicher in 2006, and Matthew Beland in 2012. |
Descriptive Rules Used
Finding aid content follows the guidelines suggested by Describing Archives: A Content Standard.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item; Date (if noted); Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, Box and Folder Number; University Archives, Drew University Library, Madison, New Jersey
Subject Headings
Kean, Thomas H. Archives.
Kean, Thomas H. Political and social views Sources.
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Correspondence.
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Contents List
- Series 1: Legislative Material, 1982-1990
- Series 2: National Governor's Association, Regional Governor's Association, Coalition of Northeastern Governors, 1983-1989
- Series 3: Speeches and Writings, 1981-1990
- Series 4: Photographs, 1976-1989
- Series 5: Correspondence, 1983-1996
- Series 6: Office Files, 1988-1994
- Series 7: Education, undated
- Series 8: Public Relations, 1981-1990
- Series 9: Miscellaneous/Ephemera, 1964-1991
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