John Kessler papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 09-9.30

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These are the papers of John Kessler, commanding officer of the V-12 officer training school unit at Berea College during WWII. The papers include correspondence regarding V-12 reunions, correspondence with V-12 alumni, copies of articles about and by Kessler, and Kessler's US Navy officer service records.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1980-1998

Creator

Kessler, John. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Biographical / Historical

John Kessler was commanding officer(first executive officer) of the V-12 officer training school unit at Berea College during WWII. Kessler also worked to organize reunions of V-12 alumni following the War. Before and after his service in the Navy, Kessler was an insurance salesman. In addition to organizing Navy V-12 reunions, Kessler also helped to develop the Navy V-12 Scholarship and the Navy V-12 Award (scholarships recognizing Berea College students who are able leaders and who promote community among their peers).