Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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Lewis & Clark College
Special Collections and Archives
Lewis & Clark College Special Collections and Archives
Aubrey R. Watzek Library
0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
archives@lclark.edu
503-768-7254
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Collection Number:
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OLPa011KOV
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Creator:
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Kovalenko,
Eugene Nicholas
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Title:
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Eugene Nicholas Kovalenko
Papers
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Dates:
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1972-1991 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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1 box, .25 cubic feet
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Languages:
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English
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Summary:
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This collection of papers is primarily
correspondence between Eugene Kovalenko and John R. Howard regarding the
Immanuel Velikovksy Symposium held at Lewis & Clark College, August 16-18,
1972.
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Location of Collection:
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Archives
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Biographical Note
Eugene Nicholas Kovalenko (b. 1934) studied at the University of
California and received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of
Utah. Kovalenko's papers and writings in this collection are primarily
comprised of correspondence with John R. Howard from 1972-1992. John R. Howard,
served as Lewis & Clark College president from 1960 to 1981. He employed
Kovalenko to work on the Immanuel Velikovsky Symposium held at Lewis &
Clark College, August 16-18, 1972. Russian-born American scientist Immanuel
Velikovsky is best known as the author of a number of controversial books,
primarily arguing that ancient myths, legends, and accounts of catastrophic
events related in the Bible and other texts have a basis in fact. Based on his
findings, he proposed a revised chronology of Ancient Egypt, synchronizing it
with the history of Israel. His ideas were widely criticized and rejected by
scientists, physicists, Egyptologists, and others in the academic field. The
collection also includes a small folder relating to the Northwest Soviet
Liaison Corporation, a company formed by Kovalenko.
Content Description
This collection includes Eugene Kovalenko's correspondence with John
R. Howard, 1972 to 1992, mostly regarding the Immanuel Velikovsky Symposium at
Lewis & Clark College in 1972. It also includes posters, programs and other
ephemeral materials relating to the symposium; a folder containing information
on the Norhtwest Soviet Liaison Corporation (1973); and some letters of
recommendation written by Kovalenko (1972).
Arrangement
These records are organized in a single series of files organized by
record type.
Administrative Information
Custodial History This collection was assembled by Eugene Kovalenko.
Acquisition Information The papers were deeded to Lewis & Clark College by Eugene
Kovalenko in 2006.
Processing Note Processed in 2006.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access This collection has no restrictions and is open for research.
Restrictions on Use Permission to publish, exhibit, broadcast, or quote from materials in
the Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections requires written
permission of the Head of Archives & Special Collections.
Preferred Citation The Eugene Nicholas Kovalenko Papers, OLPa011KOV, Lewis & Clark
College Aubrey Watzek Library Archives & Special Collections, Portland,
Oregon.
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or
places should search the catalog using these headings.
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| Howard,
John R. (1923) |
| Kovalenko, Eugene
Nicholas--Archives |
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Velikovsky, Immanuel, 1895- |
| Lewis And
Clark College Portland Or |
| Immanuel Velikovsky
Symposium |
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Box 1 of 1:
Eugene Kovalenko Papers
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Container(s)
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Description
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Dates
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Velikovsky Symposium Materials:
Includes posters, programs (annotated) reference lists, invited scholars lists,
correspondence between Kovalenko, -Velikovsky, and others. Image of Velikovsky
symposium participants.
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1972 |
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Correspondence from John Howard
to Eugene Kovalenko (1972-1991) including drafts of some writings of John
Howard.
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1972-1991 |
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Correspondence to John Howard
from Eugene Kovalenko including writings of Eugene Kovalenko.
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1972-1992 |
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Northwest Soviet Liaison
Corporation
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September-October 1973 |
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Letters of Recommendation fro
Eugene Kovalenko
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June-August 1972 |
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