Scope and Contents: The personal and official papers of John Vickers comprise 13 boxes of materials covering the years 1958(1960)-1977. Mr. Vickers held a variety of important administrative positions, (such as Executive Assistant to President Robert R. Martin and Director of the Placement Office) during his tenure at Eastern Kentucky University (1960-1977).
These papers reflect Vickers' active interest in such professional educational organizations as the Kentucky Educational Association and the Central Kentucky Education Association. His role in organizing various campus conferences and activities such as cheerleader workshops, homecoming events, and MCA meetings is fully documented. There is a sizeable quantity of personal correspondence concerning Vickers' active interest in Eastern athletes and his leadership in local and state Baptist church matters.