Christopher Kiernan papers, 1975-2009

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG21.6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes materials related to Dr. Kiernan's life and career, separate from his other administrative roles on campus. The majority of the collection is teaching materials: notes, handouts, exam forms, etc. The collection also includes papers related to faculty committees and the development of the American Studies and Cultural and Historic Preservation programs, and small amounts of correspondence, personal documentation, and research sources and notes.

Dates

1975-2009

Creator

Kiernan, Christopher, 1943-2009 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. Select materials, marked in the inventory, are restricted in compliance with FERPA.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply, according to the Archives' use policy. Salve Regina University owns the copyright to material produced by employees and trustees of the University and work for hire. Requests for permission to publish material from the University Archives should be directed to the Archivist. See also the Archives' copyright and publication statement.

Biographical Note

Christopher Michael Kiernan (October 10, 1943- August 10, 2009) was a longtime administrator, staff member, and faculty member at Salve Regina University. He attended Assumption College for his Bachelor's (1965) and Master's (1970) degrees in history, and received his Doctorate of Education from Boston College.

After working at St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine, Kiernan came to Salve Regina College in 1980 to work as as Assistant to the President for Development of Enrollment. Over his tenure at the isntitution, he also served as Dean of Admissions, Vice President of Student Services, and Vice President for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean and Academic Vice President. His work included transitioning from college to university, maintaining accreditation, developing the Ph. D program, and creating an American Studies undergraduate program. An avid basketball player in his youth, he also coached basketball at various points in his career. He served as Academic Vice President and occasionally as a men's basketball coach. In 1995, he ended his administrative role and served as full-time faculty, teaching in history, education, and American studies.

Kiernan married Margaret Livingstone and they had four daughters: Kathleen, Coleen, Marlene, and Christine. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. St. Augustin Church's in Newport was his parish and he was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was inducted into the Salve Regina University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.

Extent

2.625 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains documentation of the life and teaching of Christopher Kiernan, faculty member and administrator at Salve Regina from 1980 to 2009.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged in five series:

I. Administrative
II. Biographical and personal
III. Correspondence
IV. Research
V. Teaching

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was transferred to the Archives after Dr. Kiernan's death in 2009.

Related Materials

RG 6.1.: Records of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Christopher Kiernan

Separated Materials

Salve Regina publications, including yearbooks and a promotional video, were removed from the collection when they duplicated other Archives holdings. Student work, exams, and grades were destroyed in compliance with FERPA.

Processing Information

Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Maria Bernier performed an initial sort of the collection. Later Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Genna Duplisea arranged and described the collection.