Finding Aid for the Frederic J. Kakis papers 2008.047.r
Finding aid prepared by Rand Boyd
Chapman University
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Orange, CA, 92866
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Title: Frederic J. Kakis papers
Identifier/Call Number: 2008.047.r
Contributing Institution:
University Archives, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2.5 Linear feet
(3 boxes, 1 flat box, 1 item in art rail)
Date (inclusive): 1960-2009
Abstract: The collection consists of Chapman University Professor Emeritus Frederic J. Kakis' pubished articles, regalia and some material
related to his career at Chapman University.
The Frederic J. Kakis papers consists of four series that spans the years from the 1960s to the present. The series deal with
his expertise in the field of forensics relating to the insurance industry, his academic writing in the field of chemistry,
his career at Chapman College/University, and the publishing information of his two books, Drugs: Facts and Fictions, and
Legacy of Courage: the adventures and survival of a Greek-Jewish family that refused to submit to the Germans.
Frederic J. Kakis is a Professor Emeritus of Chapman University. Dr. Kakis began teaching at Chapman University in 1964 and
recieved emeriti status in May, 1992. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from City College of New York, with special honors, Magna
Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University. Dr. Kakis was born in Drama, Greece,
and he and his family survived the Nazi Holocaust in Greece during World War II. He is the author of countless articles in
the fields of forensics and chemistry, and the author of Drugs: Facts and Fictions and Legacy of Courage: A Holocaust Survival
Story in Greece.
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research.
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
This collection is arranged in series:
Series 1, Forensics
Series 2, Chapman College / University Career
Series 3, Chemistry articles
Series 4, Post-Chapman activities
Series 5, Academic regalia
Series 6, Photographs
[identify item], Frederic J. Kakis papers (2008.047.r), Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Chapman
University, CA.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Kakis, Frederic J., Professor Emeritus, d. 2009
Chapman University. Chemistry Dept.
Faculty -- Emeriti -- Chapman University
Faculty papers
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Greece -- Personal Narratives
Box 1
Series 1, Forensics Bulk, 1990-1997 1969-1997
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
(1 box)
Folder
1. Publication, forensic, Claims People 1992-1994
2. Publication, forensic Claims People 1995-1997
3. Clippings, forensic articles 1990-1997
4. Flyers, forensic conferences / seminars 1990-1996
5. Awards, correspondence and public relations, forensic 1969-1997
Box 2
Series 2, Chapman College / University Career Bulk, 1980-1990 1960-1997
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
(1 box)
Folder
1. Ephemera, Hellenic Associates of Chapman College
2. Correspondence and minutes, Hellenic Associates of Chapman College Board of Directors
3. Chapman College Career 1960-1987
4. Exhibits 2-22 (missing 7, 12, 15-18, and 20)
5. Correspondence, Chapman College 1981-1997
6. Correspondence, Personal 1968-1987
7. Correspondence and photos, Scudder Award 1984-1985
8. Emeritus Status Appointment 1992
9. Ephemera, Drugs: Facts and Fictions 1982
10. Drugs: Facts and Fictions book launch celebration photos
11. Photos, Hellenic Associates of Chapman College
Box 3
Object 1, Box 3
Box 4