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Judy Wright papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1349

Overview

Judy Wright was the executive director for Independence Days, and a board member for the Lawrence Arts Commission, Independence Days Festival, Fairy Godmother Fund, and Kaw Valley Dance Theatre. This collection includes resources, letters, and newspaper clippings associated with these various associations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1982 - 2012

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 Judy Wright

Dr. Judy Wright graduated from the University of Kansas in 1986 with a Ph.D. in communication studies. She was a founder of Women Philanthropists for KU, and on account of her leadership this initiative has provided opportunities for hundreds of women through annual programs. Her efforts and accomplishments also branch out into the community of Lawrence. In the community, Judy Wright served as a board member for the Lawrence Arts Commission, the Fairy Godmother Fund, and the Kaw Valley Dance Theatre. Additionally, she was the Executive Director for the Lawrence Independence Days Festival from 1983[?] to 1990.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 1349

Physical Location

RH MS R372

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Judy Wright, 07/02/2014.

Title
Guide to the Judy Wright Collection
Subtitle
Judy Wright papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by imf. Finding aid encoded by imf. Revised by eear, 2015.
Date
2014-11-19
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/7610921552
Preferred citation
Judy Wright Collection, RH MS 1349, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas.

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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