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Series 1. Biographical Information (regarding Kirtanananda Bhaktipada Swami, also known as Keith Gordon Ham), 1948-2011 and undated

 Series — Box: 1, Folder: 1-7

Scope and Contents

This series contains material regarding the life of Kirtanananda Bhaktipada Swami (Keith Gordon Ham) and includes two drafts of a biography written by Henry Doktorski with comments by F. Gerald Ham; a personal account of Bhaktipada's battle with polio; records from various schools that Bhaktipada attended, including a letter regarding his dismissal from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; invitations, photographs, and other material regarding Bhaktipada's fiftieth birthday celebration; and material regarding his final illness and death.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-2011 and undated