1.12 E Email: King Meehan

Title

1.12 E Email: King Meehan

Subject(s)

Universities
Plaques

Description

Importance of E.J. "King" Meehan to founding of Christopher Newport College

Date

January 30, 2008

Creator(s)

Heuvel, Sean M.
Instructor, Dept. of Leadership and American Studies
Christopher Newport University

Call Number

1.12 E

Statement of Rights

Christopher Newport University, All Rights Reserved

Email Body

I thought you may want a bit more information on E.J. "King" Meehan for your future discussions with the President regarding his plaque. Meehan was a Peninsula businessman who was one of the key figures in Christopher Newport College's founding. Working in conjunction with other businessmen and civic leaders, he helped convince government authorities in the late 1950s of the need for a local college for Peninsula residents. He was also a lead figure in advocating for CNC's transition to four-year status in the late 1960s. Along with CCing Amy Boykin, I have also included Rita Hubbard in case she wants to add anything. In short, Meehan is someone who should indeed be remembered on our campus. Thanks,

Subject Line

King Meehan

From

Sean M. Heuvel

To

Mary Sellen

CC

Amy W. Boykin
Rita C. Hubbard