The Finding Aid of the Kenneth Starr Papers 0219

Lucy Perrin, Michaela Sinclair
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
April 2024
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu


Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Kenneth Starr Papers
Identifier/Call Number: 0219
Physical Description: 45 Linear Feet 36 records cartons
Date: 1946-2022
Abstract: Kenneth Starr was an American lawyer and judge who worked in academia, law, and public service. He served in roles in the federal government and as the Dean of Pepperdine Law School. This collection includes papers from his tenure as Dean.
Language of Material: English .

Content Description

Thirty-six cartons of papers that document the work and activities of Kenneth Starr during his tenure as Dean of the Pepperdine School of Law.

Biographical / Historical

Kenneth Starr was an American lawyer and judge who made a lasting impact on those he encountered while working in academia, law, and public service. Starr was born on July 21, 1946 and grew up in Texas, where his father served as a church of Christ minister. He is especially known for being a former U.S. Federal Court of Appeals Judge, U.S. Solicitor General, and Independent Counsel. Additionally, he was the Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean of Pepperdine School of Law from 2004-2010, as well as the President of Baylor University between 2010-2016. He dedicated time to hold leadership positions on nonprofit boards and professional boards such as the Christian Legal Society and the Council for Court Excellence. He will be remembered as championing the cause of religious liberty and freedom of conscience for all people.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Kenneth Starr Papers, Collection no. 219, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.

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Subjects and Indexing Terms

Law schools -- California
United States -- Politics and government
California -- Politics and Government
Freedom of religion