Ulysses Kay papers, 1894-2017, bulk 1938-1995

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Series IV: Biographical Materials, 1940s-1995

This series contains materials that include biographical information on Kay. These materials document Kay's awards, catalogs of works, citations, commissions, honors, and professional activities. The series also includes biographical articles on Kay, condolence letters, curriculum vitae and résumés, obituaries, publishers' brochures, naval service records, school transcripts, and vital records.



Box 82 Folder 5 Awards and Commissions, 1982, 1992

(Includes a handwritten list from 1982)


Box 82 Folder 6 Biographical Clippings and Articles, 1957-1972


Brochures

(These are publishers' brochures which include biographical statements and information on Kay's published works. Most of these were printed by BMI.)


Box 82 Folder 7 Brochures, 1956-1987


Box 82 Folder 8 Brochures and Related Biographical Statements and Drafts, 1940s-1970s



Box 103 Citation and Award Certificates, 1976-1980s



Box 83 Folder 1 to 4 Condolence Letters on Kay's Death, 1995 (4 Folders), 1995


Curriculum Vitae and Résumés


Box 83 Folder 5 Summary of Training and Experience, 1940s


Box 83 Folder 6 Biography and Curriculum Vita, 1980s


Box 83 Folder 7 Curriculum Vitae, circa, 1957-1986

(Includes biographical statements, lists of works, résumés, etc.)


Box 83 Folder 8 Vita and Data Summary, 1968-1988



Box 84 Folder 1 Activities, circa, 1968-1974

(Includes formal report for Leham College, lists of performances for "Markings,", and photographs)


Box 84 Folder 2 Honorary Degrees, 1969, 1977-1978, 1969, 1977-1978


Box 84 Folder 3 Honors, 1969-1993


Box 84 Folder 4 Job Offers, 1969-1989


Box 84 Folder 5 Naval Service Records, 1942-1946


Box 84 Folder 6 Navy Band Reunion Flyer, 1961

(This is an invitation for the band to come to the Kays' home)


Box 84 Folder 7 Obituaries, 1995


Box 84 Folder 8 Reference Material, 1966 circa 1989-1990, 1966, 1989-1990

(This includes some material on Kay, as well as additional material on BMI, etc.)


Box 84 Folder 9 For Scrapbook, 1949-1954

(Primarily clippings on Kay and relatives)


Box 84 Folder 10 Transcripts, 1960s

(Includes Kay's transcripts and 1965 correspondence on his teaching activities)



Box 103 University of Rochester Diploma, 1940



Box 84 Folder 11 Vital Records (Ulysses and Barbara Kay)


Box 84 Folder 12 to 13 Miscellaneous, 1934, 1957-1992 (2 Folders), 1934, 1957-1992

(Includes biographical information and information on Kay's activities and catalog of works)



Box 117 Folder 8 Certificate of Membership to the BMI 10-Year Club, 1953

Awarded to Kay



Box 136 Folder 1 Academiae Americanae Romae Sitae award, 1949

Awarded to Kay; includes a translation of the latin text.