Omer A. Heacox collection on UK,

Abstract

Photographs of the University of Kentucky campus circa 1930-1935.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Omer A. Heacox collection on UK,
Date
circa 1930-1935 (inclusive)
Creator
Omer A. Heacox
Extent
0.04 cubic feet (1 box):13 items
Subjects
Heacox, Omer A., 1913-19??.
University of Kentucky.
Lexington, (Ky.)
College buildings -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged at the item level.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by Alice Wasielewski in December 2006 under the supervision of Deirdre A. Scaggs, University Archivist.; machine-readable finding aid created by Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Omer A. Heacox was originally from Schenectady, New York. He attended the College of Engineering at University of Kentucky from 1930 to 1935 and graduated with a B.S. in Engineering. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and a Sergeant in Company C of the ROTC, served on the Inter-fraternity council, and ran freshman track. Mr. Heacox went on to serve in World War II. The U.S. Army Combined Arms Research Center Library has a collection of his slides taken during his service in Florida and India called the 2Lt. Omer A. Heacox Slide Collection.

Contents of the Collection

Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Administration (Main) Building,, undated

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  • Item 1
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Barker Hall / Buell Armory,, undated

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  • Item 2
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Kastle Hall,, undated

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  • Item 3
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Kinkead Hall,, undated

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  • Item 4
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Mechanical Hall,, undated

  • Box 1
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Memorial Hall,, undated

  • Box 1
  • Item 6
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Universal Service Photograph, University of Kentucky Tennis Court opposite Kastle Hall / Pence Hall,, undated

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  • Item 7
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McVey Hall,, undated

  • Box 1
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Tennis Court, possibly the one opposite Kastle Hall,, undated

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  • Item 9
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Administration Building (Main Building),, undated

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Stoll Field in McLean Stadium,, undated

  • Box 1
  • Item 11
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Wendt Shop,, undated

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  • Item 12
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Photographic reproduction of and advertisement for "State College of Kentucky," with drawing showing A & M College site and three original UK buildings - College (Main) Building, White Hall, and President's House. Also says, "Session Begins Sept. 11th, 1889",, undated

  • Box 1
  • Item 13
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