Harold Hamilton Kerr papers

Collection

Identifier: M049

Overview

Harold Hamilton Kerr served as a member of Northeastern University's Corporation (1942-1963), Board of Trustees (1945-1963), and Committee on Development (1945-1963). In recognition of his services, Northeastern University named the faculty center at 96 The Fenway in honor of Kerr on October 28, 1975. He also served as president, treasurer, and director of Boston Gear Works, Inc., in 1940-1947. In addition, he was a member (1937-1947) and vice-president (1940-1944) of the National Metal Trader's Association. In 1945, he was appointed member of Chemical Warfare Service Advisory Board. He also served on three military-related governmental commissions and was honored with several awards.

Dates

Creation: 1943-1947

Creator

Kerr, Harold Hamilton (Person)

Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use:

Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the University Archivist.

Chronology

1937-1947
: Member of Administrative Council of the National Metal Trader's Association
1940
: Chairman of the Quincy Defense Force
1940-1941
: Second Vice President of the National Metal Trader's Association
1942-1944
: First Vice President of the National Metal Trader's Association
1942-1963
: Member of the Northeastern University Corporation
1943
: Boston Gear Works received the Army-Navy Production Award
1945
: Appointed member of the Chemical Warfare Service Advisory Board
1945-1947
: President of the National Metal Trader's Association
1945-1963
: Northeastern University Trustee and member of the Committee of Development
1947
: Retire from Presidency of Boston Gear Works, Inc.
1975
: Harold Hamilton Kerr is dedicated by Northeastern University

Extent

0.15 cubic feet (1 container)

Language

English

Additional Description

System of Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Physical Location

29/3

Bibliography

Northeastern University Building File, Harry Hamilton Kerr Hall.
Marston, Everett C. "Origin and Development of Northeastern University, 1898-1960." Boston, MA: Northeastern University, 1961.