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Helen Holmes Papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1136

Overview

The Helen (Lambert) Holmes Papers are those of a long time Wichita, Kansas resident. They focus on her father, Detective William "Bill" Lambert, and uncle Jim Gordon a member of the quartet The Four Tunes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Helen (Lambert) Holmes

Helen (Lambert) Holmes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William "Bill" Lambert. Bill Lambert (1897-1961) worked as a Wichita, Kansas policeman and detective from 1942 to 1960. The Lamberts had a son and a daughter, Helen.

Extent

1 linear foot (1 box + 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

The Helen (Lambert) Holmes Papers date from 1980 and consist of a photocopy of a magazine and a record. The Collection's one photograph is located at RH MS-P 1136.

Physical Location

RH MS 1136

Physical Location

RH MS-P 1136

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Helen Holmes, 1988

Title
Guide to the Helen Holmes Collection
Subtitle
Helen Holmes Papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by mbw, 2008; revised by eear, 2013 Finding aid encoded by mbw, 2008
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English</language>
Sponsor
Support for the processing of this Collection was provided by the Dana and Sue Anderson African American Collecting Program Endowment Fund.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1365187731
Preferred citation
Helen (Lambert) Holmes Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 1136, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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