Collection ID: IULC013
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Summary

Creator:
Kory, William
Abstract:
The materials in the William Kory Collection include papers and publications collected by Kory on Liberia. These materials include censuses, Liberian Studies Association papers, and geographic materials.
Extent:
1 cubic foot; (1 records carton)
Language:
Materials are primarily in English
Preferred citation:

[item], William Kory Collection, Bloomington, IN: Liberian Collections, Indiana University Libraries, 2013

Background

Biographical / Historical:

William B. Kory earned degrees in mathematics and geography from SUNY Buffalo, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Pittsburgh (PhD), specializing in Africa and demography. Kory collected items dealing with Africa as a student and while living in Liberia for two years (1963-1965) as a Peace Corps volunteer. While in Liberia, Kory taught mathematics in a junior high school (Lingo Lippe Jr. H.S.) in Kakata where he also coached soccer, helped with school curriculum development, started a choir, and performed other duties for the school. The William Kory collection includes censuses, Liberian Studies Association papers, and geographic materials.

Scope and Content:

The William Kory Collections contains two series, Papers and Publications. The Papers series contains unpublished materials from the Liberian Studies conferences, as well as various other items. The Publications series contains published materials from government agencies as well as other associations and institutes. Included in this series are censuses, and materials from the Liberian Research Association, and the Liberian Education Review.

Custodial history:

Copyright interests for this collection have been transferred to the Trustees of Indiana University. For more information, contact the Indiana University Liberian Collections

Processing information:

Processed by Paul McNeil

Completed in 2012.

Arrangement:

The William Kory Collection is divided into two series:

  1. Papers
  2. Publications

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

Closed for research.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

All research at the Indiana University Liberian Collection is by appointment only.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], William Kory Collection, Bloomington, IN: Liberian Collections, Indiana University Libraries, 2013

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Herman B Wells Library
1320 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405, United States
BEFORE YOU VISIT:
Attention Visiting Researchers: The African Studies Collection is currently closed for research.
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
afstlib@indiana.edu