Ronald J. Kurth Speeches, 1990-1994, 1990-1994

Title

Ronald J. Kurth Speeches, 1990-1994

Date

1990-1994

Repository

Murray State University Special Collections & Archives

Murray, Kentucky

Arrangement

Chronological arrangement

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Ronald J. Kurth Speeches, 1990-1994, 003-10-08, Special Collections & Archives, Murray State University.

Extent

1.75 linear feet. 3 legal sized document cases and 1 legal half sized document case. Speeches and notes, Good.

Biography/History

Ronald James Kurth was president of Murray State University from 1990 to 1994. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and former naval aviator. He held a Ph.D. from Harvard University and was a scholar on Russian military and diplomatic history. Prior to being president at Murray, he served as Senior Military Attache' at the American Embassy in Moscow and was president of the United States Naval War College from 1987 to 1990. He later served as Dean of Academic Affairs at the Air War College and as president of St. Johns Northwestern Military Academy.

Scope and Content

Collection consists of the typescript speeches and notes made by Murray State University president Ronald J. Kurth from 1990 to 1994.

Subjects

• Kurth, Ronald James
• Murray State University - Presidents.
• Universities and colleges - Administration.