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Victor K. and Peggy Perry papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1999_117-UA

Collection includes letters, class notes, clippings, honors, and ephemera from civic and social organizations.

Dates

  • circa 1940s-1960s

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has been transferred to the University of Louisville; please consult a reference archivist for more information.

Extent

5 linear feet (4 records center boxes and 4 plaques)

Biographical sketch

The Perrys were prominent members of the African American community in Louisville. Victor K. Perry (circa 1905-1996) taught physics at Central High School from the 1920s to the 1950s, as well as coaching the football team. Peggy Perry worked for the Defense Mapping Agency. Victor was grandson of William H. Perry, Sr. for whom Louisville’s Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School was named.

Creator

Title
Victor and Peggy Perry Papers
Status
Completed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Louisville Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Ekstrom Library, Lower Level Room 17
Louisville KY 40292
502 852-6752