Guide to the Robert W. Kirk papers,
1946-2004

Collection Number: 24-02-3372

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Laura Finkel
Date completed:
August 2004
EAD encoding:
Laura Finkel, 2004

© 2004 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Robert W. Kirk papers, 1946-2004
Collection Number:
24-02-3372
Creator:
Kirk, Robert Warren, 1922-
Quantity:
0.9 cubic ft
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, photographs, video cassettes.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Correspondence, photographs, video cassettes related to Dr. Robert W. Kirk's career in veterinary medicine.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Dr. Robert W. Kirk was born May 20, 1922 in Stamford, Connecticut. He received his B.S. from the University of Connecticut in 1943, and his DVM from Cornell University in 1946. He married Helen M. Grandish in 1949 and they have three children.
Dr. Kirk's work in companion animal medicine is internationally recognized. He is perhaps best known for his text, Current Veterinary Therapy, currently in its 13th edition.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Correspondence, photographs, video cassettes related to Dr. Robert W. Kirk's career in veterinary medicine, including his writings as well as his work at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
PROVENANCE

Donated by Dr. Robert Kirk in 2004.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Kirk, Robert Warren, 1922-
Cornell University. Hospital for Animals
Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine.

Subjects:
Veterinary medicine -- Study and teaching.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
Videocassettes.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Robert W. Kirk papers, #24-02-3372. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
Series I. Biography
1946-1997
General
 Box 1 Folder 1
1967-1994
News Clippings
 Box 1 Folder 2
1978-1997
Awards
 Box 1 Folder 3
Miscellaneous Certificates
 Box 3 Folder 8
Series II. Correspondence
1949-1968
General
 Box 1 Folder 4
1969-1971
General
 Box 1 Folder 5
1972-1975
General
 Box 1 Folder 6
1976-1977
General
 Box 1 Folder 7
1978-1979
General
 Box 1 Folder 8
1980-1981
General
 Box 1 Folder 9
1982-1984
General
 Box 1 Folder 10
1985
General
 Box 1 Folder 11
1986-1989
General
 Box 1 Folder 12
1990-1995
General
 Box 2 Folder 1
1996-2000, n.d.
General
 Box 2 Folder 2
1976
Guyana
 Box 2 Folder 3
1986-1990
Italy
 Box 2 Folder 4
1980-1982
Japan
 Box 2 Folder 5
1992-1997
The Seeing Eye, Inc.
 Box 2 Folder 6
1971-1972
South Africa
 Box 2 Folder 7
Series III. Writings
1974-1995
Current Veterinary Therapy
 Box 2 Folder 8
1977-1978
First Aid for Pets
 Box 2 Folder 9
1985, 1990, 1995
Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment
 Box 2 Folder 10
1983, 1991
Small Animal Dermatology
 Box 2 Folder 11
1985
Small Animal Medicine: Past, Present and Future
 Box 2 Folder 12
Series IV. Photographs
1959-1985
Portraits
 Box 3 Folder 1
1966-1998
Personal
 Box 3 Folder 2
1973-1990
Conferences
 Box 3 Folder 3
1985
Retirement Reception
 Box 3 Folder 4
Miscellaneous
 Box 3 Folder 5
ca. 1970s
Dr. Kirk with "Meg"
 Box 3 Folder 6
1956
Dean Hagan with Christmas Letters
 Box 3 Folder 7
Series V. Miscellaneous
1967-1974
Cornell University Small Animal Clinic
 Box 2 Folder 13
1973-1974
Japan/Australia Sabbatic
 Box 2 Folder 14
1997, 2004
Jack Mara Awards - videos
 Box 2 Folder 15
Miscellaneous
 Box 2 Folder 16