http://archives.lib.cua.edu/findingaid/johnfkane.cfm John F. Kane, Jr. Collection An inventory of the John F. Kane, Jr. Collection at The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives Finding aid prepared by Robin C. Pike. The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 2011-08-08
101 Aquinas HallThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, D.C. 20064
 Finding aid encoded by Robin C. Pike on August 8, 2011 English Descriptive Summary The American Catholic Research Center and University Archives 1942-1946, undated John F. Kane, Jr., 1923-1988 John F. Kane, Jr. Collection .5 linear feet; 1 box This collection contains publications, clippings, photographs, and personal records from 1942 to 1946 and undated, collected by John F. Kane, Jr. (BEE 1946). 349 English Biographical Note

John F. Kane, Jr. attended St. John's College, a military school. He entered The Catholic University of America in 1941 as an Electrical Engineering student. He completed his bachelor's degree in 1946. After graduation, Kane lived in Washington, DC and Virginia. Kane became a notable financial supporter of CUA programs as an alumnus. He made considerable donations to The Center for Irish Studies and the School of Arts and Sciences. Kane passed away in 1988.

 Scope and Contents

This collection contains personal records, including Kane's undergraduate thesis, publications and clippings, and photographs.

This collection is divided into three series: 1) Personal Records, 2) Publications, 3) Photographs.

 Arrangement

The John F. Kane, Jr. Collection consists of three series:

Series 1: Personal Records Series 2: Publications Series 3: Photographs Restrictions on Access

The first folder of personal records includes three student report cards and a student bank card, and is sealed for 50 years after 1988, the year of Kane's death, in accordance with FERPA. They will be available on April 25, 2039. The rest of the collection has no access restrictions.

 Related Material

See other CUA photographic and alumni collections.

 Index Terms

This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.

Persons: Kane, John F., Jr. Organizations: Catholic University of America--Campus Catholic University of America--History Catholic University of America--Students Places: Washington, DC Acquisition Information

The scrapbooks were donated to the Archives by the John F. Kane, Jr. Estate on June 17, 1998.

 Processing Information

Processing and EAD markup completed in August 2011 by Robin C. Pike.

 Bibliography

The Cardinal Yearbook, 1941-1943

The Tower, 1943

CUA Alumni Directory, 1946, 1997

Office of University Development Donor Records

 Detailed Description of the Collection Series 1: Personal Records, 1942, 1945, undated (2 folders)

1 1 RESTRICTED: Report Cards, Bank Card, 1942, 1945, undated

1 2 Undergraduate Thesis, 1945

A Study of Video Amplifiers, November 1945

 Series 2: Publications, 1943, 1946, undated (3 folders)

1 3 Yearbook, 1943

The Cardinal Yearbook

 1 4 Commencement Program, 1946

1 5 Clipping, undated

Source unknown, title of article "Louvain Rector Gets Catholic U. Degree at Graduation Service," and lists graduates including Kane

 Series 3: Photographs, 1946, undated (1 folder)

1 6 Photographs, 1946, undated

Hand-painted photograph of John F. Kane, Jr. at St. John's College Military School, Washington, DC (stored separate from matting); 57th Annual Commencement, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC June 12, 1946