Keeney, Arthur H. (1920 – ) Papers, 1933-1996

Held by The Filson Historical Society 

Creator:  Keeney, Arthur H. (Arthur Hail), 1920 – 

Title:  Papers, 1933-1996 

Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department. 

Size of Collection:  1 cubic feet 

Location Number:  Mss. A K26 

Scope and Content Note 

The collection includes correspondence, research materials, pamphlets, and journal articles, mostly related to Arthur and Virginia Keeney’s research on the Verhoeff family. The compiled research material focuses on two articles written about Frederick and John Verhoeff. Includes some papers of Dr. Frederick H. Verhoeff. Collection also contains a photocopy of a typescript of John M. Verhoeff’s diary, written while he was a member of R.E. Peary’s crew attempting to reach the North Pole in 1891. Photos of Frederick Verhoeff and family were transferred to the Filson’s photographic collection. 

Folder List 

Folder 1: Frederick Verhoeff papers, 1933-1978 

Folder 2: John M. Verhoeff diary, 1891-1892 

Folder 3: Keeney correspondence, 1959-1996 

Folder 4: Keeney articles 

Folder 5: Keeney research materials, miscellaneous 

Folder 6: Various articles, Verhoeff family genealogy 

Folder 7: National Archives pamphlets