Description
Julius Cherry Powell served as Eastern Kentucky University's seventh president from 1976-1984. These 183 boxes reflect Powell's influence on the historical development of the institution during a period of declining enrollment and diminished state appropriations. This set of records also include the last few years of the administration of Robert R. Martin and thus make up the official records of the office of the president.
This collection of records should be used in conjunction with several other record groups. Specifically, the photographic collection from the Office of Public Information has numerous negative and some prints on the Powell administration. A series of oral history interviews with Dr. Powell, regarding a variety of subjects, and with faculty and alumni can provide useful supplementary material to the papers. The Board of Regents minutes offer an invaluable source of information about Powell and his presidency. Unless otherwise stated the records are open for research.
