Paul C. Kitchin, Jr. papers, 1947-1977

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Finding Aid

Prepared by Stephen C. Morton, September 9, 1985; Prepared for the Web by Barbara Bass, September 3, 1996
6 boxes, 2 horizontal file folders; 6 cubic feet

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Biography

Paul C. Kitchin, Jr., was born on October 18, 1918. His undergraduate career was interrupted by four years of service in the U.S. Army Air Corps, October 1941 to November 1945. He returned to Ohio State University and earned an BA. degree in political science in 1946. In 1949, he received his M.A. degree in political science in 1946. In 1949, he received his M.A. degree in political science from Kent State University and in 1954-1955, he studied for the Ph.D. at Ohio State.

Professor Kitchin joined the faculty at Kent State in 1948, and he retired in July of 1977, with the rank of Professor of Political Science. He was formerly acting chairman of the department of Political Science. He also served as student ombudsman from May of 1970, until his retirement, after having been commissioned by President White to study the ombudsman role and its potential applications at Kent State University. This report led to the creation of the post of ombudsman in 1968.

He is an authority on local governments, having been the director of the Annual Conference on Local Governments held at Kent State University. He has previously been secretary-treasurer of the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists and holds memberships in various organizations, such as the American Association of University Professors, the American Political Science Association, the National Municipal League, and the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

Scope and Content

His papers arrived at the University Archives in nine cartons, plus one oversized folder, on June 21, and 23, 1977, receiving accession number UA 77/13. The deposit agreement was signed on July 1, 1980, following the preliminary processing of the collection. Final processing was completed during the summer of 1985, resulting in a final count of six boxes, arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within subject, plus two oversized folders. All property rights rest with the Kent State University Libraries, Department of Special Collections and Archives.

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Box 1

Folder -- Content

1. Correspondence, personal: Oct. 19, 1951-Nov. 24, 1958
2. Correspondence, personal: Jan. 8, 1959-Sept. 14, 1970, and undated
3. Committees, Advising and Guidance: Aug. 22, 1966-Dec. 1, 1967, and undated
4. Committees, Advising and Guidance: Feb. 1-Oct. 18, 1968, and undated
5. Committees, Administrative Officers: Sept. 14-25, 1970
6. Committees, Committee (Faculty-Student) on Campus Speakers: May 8,1964-Feb. 1968, and undated
7. Committees, Civil Rights: Feb. 7-May 24, 1966
8. Committees, Collective Bargaining: Feb. 14-Sept. 5, 1975
9. Committees, Ad hoc Faculty For De-escalation of the War in Vietnam: Dec. 6, 1967
10. Committees, Faculty Senate University Budget for 1973-1974: Mar. 1973
11. Committees, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, minutes: Oct. 9, 1969-Jul. 17, 1970
12. Committees, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, minutes: Sept. 13, 1972-Dec. 13, 1973
13. Committees, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, minutes: Jan. 3-Dec. 11, 1974
14. Committees, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, minutes: Jan. 8-Dec. 29, 1975
15. Committees, Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate, minutes: Jan. 14-Apr. 19, 1977
16. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Jan. 19, 1964-Oct. 18, 1966, and undated
17. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Jan. 19, 1967-Jun. 11, 1968
18. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Sept. 28, 1968-Dec. 1, 1970
19. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Jan.-June.2, 1971
20. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Oct. 21, 1971-Sept. 20, 1972
21. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Nov. 3, 1972-June5, 1974
22. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Oct. 25, 1974-June.24, 1975
23. Committees, Executive Committee of the Political Science Department: Oct. 10, 1975-May 19, 1977
24. Committees, Ad hoc Committee on General Education: May 21, 1969-May 25, 1970
25. Committees, Political Education: undated
26. Committees, Professional Standards, recommendations: Jan. 19, 1968-Mar. 7, 1977
27. Committees, Professional Standards Committee of the Faculty Senate: Dec. 7, 1970-May 11, 1976
28. Committees, Regional Campuses Committee: Apr. 28, 1973-May 15, 1976
29. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: Nov. 24, 1964-Dec. 19, 1968
30. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: 1969, and undated
31. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: appeals: Oct. 5, 1967-Jul. 7, 1969
32. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: minutes: Jan. 7, 1965-Apr 29, 1969, and undated
33. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: policy: May 9, 1967-Jan. 22, 1970, and undated
34. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: Dec. 18, 1962-Jun. 17, 1969, and undated
35. Committees, Student Conduct Committee: printed material: 1965-1969, and undated
36. Committees, (Faculty) on Student Discipline, report: 1963
37. Committees, General: Oct. 1- 22, 1970
38. Committees, on Administrative Officers: 1970
39. Committees, Tenure Committee of Political Science Department: Nov. 26, 1974-Jan. 28, 1975
40. Committees, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee of Political Science Department: Apr. 28, 1970-May 17, 1977
41. Committees, University Policy Advisory Committee for Off-campus Instructional Operations: Nov.12, 1970-May 4, 1971, and undated
42. Clippings: Miscellaneous
43. Academic Centers and Continuing Education, correspondence: Apr. 7, 1966-Nov. 30, 1967
44. Academic Centers and Continuing Education, correspondence: Jan. 18, 1968-Jun. 25, 1969
45. Academic Centers and Continuing Education, correspondence: Sept. 4, 1969-1970
46. Academic Centers Council, minutes: Nov. 1, 1966

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Box 2

Folder -- Contents

1. Advisee list: Jan. 16, 1968-Dec. 4, 1969
2. Advising and Orientation: Apr. 22-May 6, 1977
3. Affirmative Action, Office of: Oct. 7, 1971-Jan. 20, 1977
4. American Association of University Professors, correspondence: Mar. 5, 1952-Mar. 3, 1953, and undated
5. American Association of University Professors, correspondence, official: Oct. 2, 1952-Dec. 5, 1973, and undated
6. American Association of University Professors, miscellaneous: Feb. 7, 1952-June.4, 1975, and undated
7. American Association of University Professors, Academic Freedom: Jan. 12-Apr. 22, 1953
8. American Association of University Professors, Academic Freedom Information, Congressional Record: Janu. 9, Jul. 24, 1953
9. American Association of University Professors Faculty Salary Studies: 1952
10. Architecture, School of: 1976
11. Art, School of: Sept. 8, 1969
12. Arts and Sciences, College of, correspondence: Janu. 6, 1953-Feb. 5, 1968
13. Arts and Sciences, College of, correspondence: Mar. 5, 1969-Sept. 22, 1975
14. Arts and Sciences, College of, minutes: Jan. 16, 1964-Dec. 9, 1976, and undated
15. Arts and Sciences, College of, miscellaneous: Octo. 23, 1963-1976, and undated
16. Atomic Age, correspondence: Oct. 19, 1949-May 11, 1954
17. Atomic Age, miscellaneous: Jul. 5, 1946-Mar. 1, 1954, and undated
18. Ballots, sample election: undated
19. Ballots, sample election: undated
20. Black Student Affairs, correspondence: Oct. 12, 1964-Apr. 13, 1973, and undated
21. Brewster, Massachusetts, Warrants for town meetings: 1967
22. Business Administration, College of, miscellaneous: Dec. 9, 1970-Jun. 4, 1976, and undated
23. Calendars, appointment: 1971-1975
24. Campus Bus Service, miscellaneous: Nov. 9, 1971-Jan. 12, 1976
25. Campus Unrest, reports: June 15, 1970-Jan. 21, 1971
26. Civil Rights Issues, correspondence: Jan. 15, 1964-May 28, 1968, (plus clippings) and undated
27. Collective Bargaining Among Faculty: Mar. 1974-May 1977, and undated
28. Community Relations: Sept. 15, 1967-Dec. 3, 1973, and undated
29. Comptroller-Treasurer, Office of: Oct. 17, 1957-Sept. 15, 1960
30. Conferences and Special Events: Mar. 29, 1974-May 18, 1976
31. Continuing Education: Jun. 30, 1975
32. Course information: Feb. 6, 1951-Sept. 28, 1972, and undated
33. Danforth Associates: 1959-1972, and undated
34. Education, College of: Nov. 1970
35. Educational Policies Council, correspondence: Aug. 18, 1969-Jun 3, 1975
36. English Department, correspondence: Jan. 28,1971-Dec. 17, 1973
37. Equal Educational Opportunities Commission: Feb. 4-Jun. 3, 1974
38. Faculty Associate Program: Sept. 6, 1967-Aug. 20, 1970, and undated
39. Faculty Club: Apr. 25, 1961-Feb. 5, 1962, and undated
40. Faculty, general: Feb. 8, 1971-Oct. 4, 1973
41. Faculty liaison corps: Jul. 1972
42. Faculty Ombudsman, correspondence: Aug. 13, 1970-Sept. 24, 1973
43. Faculty Outreach Program: Apr. 3, 1973
44. Faculty Senate, correspondence: Jan. 14, 197-Nov. 11, 1970
45. Faculty Senate, correspondence: Jan.26, 1971-Dec. 5, 1972
46. Faculty Senate, correspondence: Jan. 30, 1973-Dec. 31, 1974
47. Faculty Senate, correspondence: Jan. 8, 1976-Feb. 23, 1977

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Box 3

Folder -- Contents

1. Faculty Senate, faculty welfare: Apr. 25, 1972-Jan. 11, 1974
2. Faculty Senate, miscellaneous: Jan. 19, 1956-Nov. 1969
3. Faculty Senate, miscellaneous: Jan. 8, 1970-Jun.15, 1976
4. Faculty Senate, Charter and By-Laws: Aug.14, 1967-Mar. 17, 1975
5. Faculty Senate, resolutions, reports, motions, proposals: Apr. 1, 1969-Oct.19, 1970
6. Faculty Senate, resolutions, reports, motions, proposals: Jan. 4, 1971-Oct. 21, 1974
7. Faculty Senate, resolutions, reports, motions, proposals: Mar. 17, 1975-Apr, 4, 1977, and undated
8. Faculty Senate, Recommendation for a Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation: Jun. 17, 1966-Feb. 18, 1970, and undated
9. Faculty Senate, University Committee of, minutes and correspondence: Feb. 13, 1963-Jun. 5, 1979, and undated
10. Finance, Director of, correspondence: Jun. 6-Sept. 15, 1972
11. Fine and Professional Arts, College of: Dec. 3, 1970-Nov.9, 1972
12. Fire prevention and safety: Aug. 13-Nov. 10, 1976
13. Food coupon system: May 15, 1974
14. Food Service: Sept. 28, 1970-Oct. 13, 1971, and undated
15. Foreign language requirement: Apr. 6, 1973
16. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: Dec. 16, 1954-Dec. 19, 1955
17. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1956
18. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1957-1958
19. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1959-1960
20. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1961-1962
21. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1963-1964
22. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1965
23. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1966-1967
24. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1968
25. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: 1969-1970
26. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, correspondence: undated
27. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, audit reports: Mar. 28, 1953-Jul. 15, 1963
28. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, miscellaneous: 1947, 1956-1958
29. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, miscellaneous: 1959-1970
30. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, miscellaneous: undated
31. Fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, Dean of Men: correspondence: Jan. 17, 1963-Jan. 10, 1968, and undated
32. Fraternity, Phi Gamma Theta, 1952-1956
33. Fraternity, Phi Delta Gamma, Phi Gamma Theta, undated
34. Fraternity, Advisors Council: Feb. 11, 1960-May 27, 1964, and undated
35. Fraternity, Interfraternity Council, minutes: October 4, 1967-Jan. 12, 1970, and undated

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Box 4

Folder -- Contents

1. Government Research, Bureau of, Oct. 17, 1960-Oct. 1970
2. Grading Patterns: Nov. 14, 1975
3. Graduate Council, minutes: Jan. 2, 1963-Feb. 2, 1971
4. Graduate information: Fall 1963-Nov. 11, 1970
5. Graduate School: Sep. 1, 1958-Nov. 18, 1975, and undated
6. Graduate Student Association: Apr. 18, 1969-Nov. 15, 1972, and undated
7. Graduate Student Council, minutes: Sept. 30, 1970-Jun. 23, 1971
8. Graduate Faculty: Jun. 18, 1963-Jun. 30, 1972, and undated
9. Graduate Studies Committee, minutes: Nov. 10, 1964-Dec. 11, 1972
10. Grievance Procedures: Mar. 5, 1969-Dec. 4, 1975, and undated
11. Gupta Report: Oct. 18, 1972
12. Health Center: Sept. 30, 1970-Mar. 29, 1971
13. Honors College: May 22, 1970-Oct. 25, 1973
14. Human Relations Department: Feb. 25, 1971-Nov. 15, 1976
15. Human Resource Utilization: Aug. 9, 1972-Jul. 6, 1976
16. Hyde Park: Mar. 30, 1971
17. Industrial Arts for Children: Fall 1974
18. Institute of Government Research and Service: Jun. 30, 1969
19. Instructional Service Reports: Oct. 12, 1966-Apr.11, 1968, and undated
20. Internal Communications Committee: 1970-1972
21. Kent Area Chamber of Commerce: Dec. 28, 1965-May 28, 1968, and undated
22. Kent State University Faculty Association: 1962, 1975, and undated
23. Kent State University Fringe Benefits: 1972, 1977
24. Kent State University Unionization: Apr. 20,1973-Jun. 10, 1974
25. Local Government Research Bureau: 1952
26. Mail Service: Nov. 10, 1970-Jan. 22, 1975
27. Massillon School Project: Mar. 31, 1964
28. Nursing Programs: Nov. 25, 1970, and undated
29. Ohio, State Departments: Mar. 31, 1962 and indexes $4-17
30. Ohio, State Departments: indexes #18-35
31. Ohio Association for Higher Education: Mar. 20, 1974-Apr. 8, 1975
32. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1955-1959
33. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1960
34. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1961
35. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1962
36. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1963-1964
37. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1965
38. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1966-1967
39. Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists: 1968-1970
40. Ohio College Association: Apr. 10, 1948
41. Ohio Education Association: Apr. 16, 1975, and undated
42. Ohio Faculty Senate, Year-end report: Apr. 2, 1971
43. Ohio Government, miscellaneous publications
44. Ohio Legislative Service Commission, correspondence: Nov. 2, 1970
45. Olds, Glenn, correspondence: Nov. 20, 1972-Jan. 20, 1977
46. Ombudsman, General: Mar. 17, 1967-Dec. 9, 1972
47. Ombudsman, General: Jan. 27, 1971-1972
48. Ombudsman, General: Jan. 19, 1972-Oct. 29, 1974
49. Ombudsman, General: Jan. 8, 1975-May 3, 1977
50. Omicron Delta Kappa: Oct. 4, 1972-Oc. 29, 1975
51. Parking and Traffic: Oct. 19, 1970-Jan. 14, 1977
52. Pass Fail Option: Apr. 26-May 17, 1973
53. Placement Bureau: Feb. 14-Apr. 11, 1975
54. Plant Maintenance Charge Policy: June 23, 1973
55. Police Department: Jan. 14, 1971
56. Political Campaigns: Oct. 1970
57. Political Science Department, correspondence: Oct. 25, 1951-Dec. 28, 1964
58. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 7-Dec. 20, 1965
59. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 7, 1966-1967
60. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 4-Apr. 26, 1967
61. Political Science Department, correspondence: May 2, 1967-Dec. 2, 1968
62. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 23, 1969-1970
63. Political Science Department, correspondence: Mar. 3-Jul. 30,1970
64. Political Science Department, correspondence: Aug. 7-Sept. 1970
65. Political Science Department, correspondence: Oct. 1, 1970-1971

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Box 5

Folder -- Contents

1. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 7, 1971- Nov. 11, 1971
2. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 7-Dec. 19, 1972
3. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 23-May 31, 1973
4. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jun. 1- Sept. 24, 1973
5. Political Science Department, correspondence: Oct. 5-Dec. 19, 1973
6. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 4-Jul. 12, 1974
7. Political Science Department, correspondence: Aug. 7-Dec. 23, 1974
8. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 3-May 29, 1975
9. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jun. 5-Sept. 29, 1975
10. Political Science Department, correspondence: Oct. 1-Dec. 24, 1975
11. Political Science Department, correspondence: Jan. 2-Jul. 22, 1976
12. Political Science Department, correspondence: Sept. 21-Dec. 24, 1976
13. Political Science Department, correspondence: Feb. 11-May 20, 1977
14. Political Science Department, correspondence: undated
15. Political Science Department, annual report: 1967-1968
16. Political Science Bibliography: Mar. 12, 1971
17. Political Science By-Laws: Jun. 25, 1969-Feb. 1, 1972, and undated
18. Political Science Department, Promotions Committee: Nov. 16, 1973-Apr. 29, 1977, and undated
19. Political Science, Courses #701, 731: 1952, 1954, 1959
20. Political Science, Courses #321, 629: 1968-1970
21. Political Science, Courses #481: undated
22. Political Science, Courses: #261: undated
23. Political Science, Courses #220, 483: 1963-1970
24. Political Science, Township Government Course: 1965-1966, and undated
25. Political Science, faculty handbooks: 1966-1970
26. Political Science, Faculty Meeting, minutes: Nov. 26, 1963-Dec. 19, 1973
27. Political Science, Graduate Student Association: Jun. 4 1969-Jan. 26, 1976
28. Political Science, Graduate Student Association: Jul. 15, 1970-Dec. 7, 1973
29. Political Science, Graduate Studies Committee: Jan. 8, 1974-Mar. 23, 1977, and undated
30. Political Science, Graduate Studies in Public Administration: Oct. 23, 1970
31. Political Science, Ph.D. Proposal: 1967
32. Political Science Papers on State Government: Nov. 14, 1966-Mar. 18, 1967, and undated
33. Political Science Policy Book: 1975
34. Political Science Teaching Loads: 1968-1969
35. Position Statements: 1971-1972
36. President's Council: Feb. 23-May 27, 1971
37. Publications: Feb. 15, 1973-Oct. 27, 1975
38. President's Office, correspondence: Jan. 28, 1953-Apr. 23, 1976
39. Psychology Department: Apr. 10, 1974

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Box 6

Folder -- Contents

1. Regional Campuses, correspondence: Dec. 11, 1968-May 18, 1973
2. Regional Campuses, Personnel: Jan. 27, 1970-May 9, 1972
3. Regional Campuses, Political Science Faculty Meetings: Dec. 1, 1973
4. Regional Campuses, Schedules: 1971-1973
5. Regional Campuses, Schedules: 1974
6. Regional Campuses, Schedules: 1975-1976
7. Regional Campuses, Relationships-Kent Campus: 1969-1970
8. Registrar's Office, correspondence: Nov. 30, 1959-Jan. 13, 1977
9. Registration, official memos: Aug. 1, 1961-Feb. 24, 1976
10. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC): 1970, 1973
11. Residence Halls, correspondence: Nov. 24, 1970-May 24, 1977
12. School for Newly Elected Councilmen: Dec. 4, 1971-Dec. 5, 1975
13. Seasongood Fund: Feb. 9, 1961-May 25, 1966
14. Seminars-Constitutional Government: 1967-1970
15. Special Education Department: 1971
16. Spirit Log: undated
17. Student Activities: May 18, 1953-Oct. 2, 1974
18. Student Affairs Council, minutes: 1959-1964
19. Student Affairs Council, minutes Nov. 9, 1971-May 29, 1973
20. Student Affairs Council, minutes: Oct. 4, 1973-May 11, 1976
21. Student Affairs Division: Oct. 1972
22. Student Conduct Code: Nov. 20, 1973-Feb. 26 1974
23. Students for a Democratic Society: 1969 (two oversized leaflets were removed from this folder to be placed in the horizontal file)
24. Student Election Commission: Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 1967
25. Student Employment: 1972-1974
26. Student-Faculty-Administrative Relationships: 1971
27. Student Financial Aids: 1970-1972
28. Student Government Constitutions: 1953, 1954, and undated
29. Student Government Position Papers: 1970
30. Student Grievances: 1970-1975, and undated
31. Student High Court: 1954-1955, and undated
32. Student Life: 1969-1975
33. Student Personnel Council: May 20, 1959-Nov. 3, 1961
34. Student Personnel Council: Jan. 24, 1962-Jan. 13, 1964, and undated
35. Student Residency Requirement: 1974
36. Student Rights and Standards Committee: Nov. 10, 1969-Jan. 19, 1973, and undated
37. Student Senate: Sept. 29, 1970 Oct. 18, 1972
38. Student Traffic Court: Nov. 1953-Apr. 20, 1972
39. Student Voting: Jan. 20, 1969-Apr. 20, 1971
40. Supply Center: Dec. 4, 1970
41. Telephone Service, correspondence: Apr. 1971-Mar. 20, 1973
42. Think Week: 1970
43. Treasurer's Office: Nov. 23, 1970-Feb. 18, 1976
44. Title IX Task Force: 1973-1974
45. Title IX Task Force: 1975-1976
46. Title IX Task Force: undated
47. Urban Regionalism, Center for: 1967-1970
48. Urban Regionalism, Conference on: 1964-1965
49. University Center: June 5-Jul. 19, 1973
50. University Financial Status: Oct. 22-Nov. 23, 1971
51. Veterans: 1968-1970
52. Vice President for Administration: Jan. 26, 1973-Feb. 9, 1976
53. Vice President for Educational and Student Services: Jul. 6, 1976-Jun. 8, 1977
54. Vice President and Provost: 1969-1970
55. Vice President and Provost: 1972-1974
56. Vice President and Provost: 1975-1976
57. Vice President for Academic Affairs: Feb. 9, 1961
58. Vice President for Public Affairs and Development: Jul. 1, 1976
59. Vice President for Student Affairs: Apr. 18, 1969-Dec. 30, 1970
60. Women's Center: Jun. 20, 1972
61. Citizens for Progress, Akron Beacon Journal, supplement: Apr. 3, 1965 (hf)
62. Students for a Democratic Society, broadsides: undated (hf)