Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Coughlan, Robert, 1914-1992
- Abstract:
- John Robert Coughlan was a journalist and author, notably publishing articles in LIFE and Fortune magazines prior to ghostwriting Rose Kennedy's memoir, Times to Remember. Coughlan was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Indiana University in 1988. His papers, gathered and annotated by his wife, Patricia Coughlan, include correspondence, notebooks, manuscripts, photographs, ephemera, and publications.
- Extent:
- 7 Linear Feet and 5.4 Gigabytes
- Language:
- Bulk: English
- Preferred citation:
[Series], Robert Coughlan papers, Indiana University Kokomo Campus Archives.
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection documents the activities of Robert Coughlan, journalist, author, Kokomo native, and recipient of an Honorary Degree from Indiana University. Much of the collection consists of notes, correspondence, drafts, and photographs created during the research, writing, and publication of magazine articles and books. Some of the significant topics include: Rose Kennedy and the Kennedy family, Time-Life Inc., international travel, and journalism awards. This collection also documents his personal life. Materials are largely textual, comprising correspondence, news clippings, drafts, memos, publications, oversized certificates, and bound monographs. Other formats include ephemera, photographs, award plaques and certificates, and some film and audio. Materials were gathered and annotated by Patricia Coughlan, wife of Robert Coughlan.
- Custodial history:
Materials were donated by Patricia Coughlan, wife of Robert Coughlan, in a series of shipments in 1994. Then-Chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo Emita B. Hill corresponded regularly with Mrs. Coughlan and coordinated the acquisition. The deed of gift was signed in September 1995.
- Processing information:
Collection processed to folder-level in 2018. Some item- and folder-level processing completed upon acquisition in 1993 by Gail MacKay, Emeritus Librarian.
- Arrangement:
Audiovisual Awards Biography Books Clippings Collection Correspondence Ephemera Kennedy Manuscripts Michelangelo Notebooks Photographs Publications
- Physical facet:
- digital images
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no restrictions on access for this collection. Please allow at least two business days between request and scheduled visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish or reproduce must be secured from the repository. Due to the existence of records bearing personal and private information from a variety of sources, permission must be obtained from the IU Kokomo Campus Archives prior to copying any of the materials within this collection, even if that material is not intended for publication or digitization.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Series], Robert Coughlan papers, Indiana University Kokomo Campus Archives.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Kokomo
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Indiana University Kokomo Library2300 South Washington StreetKokomo, Indiana 46902, United States
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Kokomo
- CONTACT:
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765-455-9412iukarch@iuk.edu