File 2: Death, bulk: November 1, 9, and 11 1991, February 14, 1992
Scope and Contents
The materials in folder 1, holds 6 files.
File 1: Awards
File 2: Death
File 3: Life
File 4: Personal Data
File 5: Professional Achievements
File 6: Publications Listing
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within November 1, 9, and 11 1991
- Creation: February 14, 1992
Biographical / Historical
Rupert C. Koeninger died November 1, 1991 in Austin, Texas at the age 84.
Extent
5 Sheets : Black and white copies. 3 sheets are stapled with their corresponding pages.
1 Sheets : Newspaper.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
File 2 "Death," is made up of copies of newspaper articles about Rupert C. Koeninger's death as well as copies of eulogies from his funeral.
The copy of the newspaper article from Central Michigan Life is titled, "Dear professor left us ideas, spirit." This article was printed on November 11, 1991. The article is written by a former student of his, Charles Wesite who writes about the many things Koeninger taught all those he encountered.
The newspaper article from The Texas Observer, "A Closure for Rupert Koeninger" printed in February 14, 1992 talks about his early life as well as his career. The article features a photograph of Rupert Koeninger greeting Dan Rather who was a former student of his. The article also features a photograph of Rupert and his wife Ethel.
Copy of a typed eulogy to Rupert C. Koeninger by Marjean Creager. Dated on November 1, 1991.
Copy of a typed and stapled eulogy to Rupert C. Koeninger by Ray. 3 pages
Copy of a typed and stapled eulogy to Rupert C. Koeninger by George B. Mears. 2 pages.
Copy of a typed and stapled eulogy to Rupert C. Koeninger by Dr. Hugh Cunningham of journalism at Sam Houston State University. Dated on Novemner 9, 1991. 8 pages.
Repository Details
Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository