Guide to the Robert J. Simonds Papers, 1963-1966 AIS.1969.04
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Robert J. Simonds Papers
Creator
Simonds, Robert J.
Collection Number
AIS.1969.04
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet(15 folders)
Date
1963-1966
Language
English
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Author
Archives Service Center Staff.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Biography
The personal material in this collection documents the time period when Robert J. Simonds worked for ALCOA (Pittsburgh, Pa.) in public relations and personnel. Simonds next worked for Kelchum, Inc., a fund-raising consultancy, where he spent the next 30 years before retiring as Executive Vice-President. He continues to work as a fund-raising consultant and is now associated with First Counsel, Inc. as president of the North Group and chairman of FCI International.
Scope and Content Notes
Contains correspondence, memorabilia, and miscellaneous material pertaining to civil rights and interracial programs in the Pittsburgh Area Camp Achievement, George Washington Carver Week, Pittsburgh Interracial Home Visit Committee, Project Friendship, SHARE, United Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (Pittsburgh Presbytery) Membership Exchange Plan, and Mississippi Project; includes tape of Jazz for Freedom Concert, 17 January 1965.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Robert J. Simonds on February 1, 1969.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Previous Citation
Robert J. Simonds Papers, 1963-1966, AIS.1969.04, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Robert J. Simonds Papers, 1963-1966, AIS.1969.04, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center staff.
Subjects
Corporate Names
Project Friendship (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Pittsburgh Interracial Home Visit Committee
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Pittsburgh
South Hills Association for Racial Equality
Personal Names
Simonds, Robert J.
Genres
Personal papers
Memorabilia
Correspondence
Other Subjects
Civil rights -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
Human rights workers -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
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