Monsignor Clement Kern Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001013
Scope and Content
Monsignor Kern's records document the struggle of Detroit area migrant workers and their fight for compensation for their work. The collection also explores his involvement in organizations to further the equality of minorities.
Dates
- 1945 - 1969
- Majority of material found within 1945 - 1950
Creator
- Kern, Monsignor Clement (Person)
Language of Materials
Material in English and Spanish.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
History
Monsignor Clement Kern was a Roman Catholic priest who came to Michigan after studying in Mexico. He found himself at Most Holy Trinity Church in the heart of Detroit's Corktown district. Kern served at Holy Trinity as assistant pastor for six years and as pastor for 28 years. During his time at Holy Trinity Msgr. Kern worked to emphasize the importance of human dignity and to demonstrate that everyone, in the eyes of God, is equal.
Under the leadership of Father Kern, Holy Trinity became a major center for Latino American residents of southwest Detroit. During his work in Detroit, Kern became active in the migratory labor arena and helped with the Michigan Committee to Aid Farm Workers.
Under the leadership of Father Kern, Holy Trinity became a major center for Latino American residents of southwest Detroit. During his work in Detroit, Kern became active in the migratory labor arena and helped with the Michigan Committee to Aid Farm Workers.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 MB)
Abstract
Monsignor Clement Kern was a Roman Catholic Priest at Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit, MI for 34 years. Under his leadership, Holy Trinity became a major center for Latino American residents of southwest Detroit. Kern became active in the migratory labor arena and helped with the Michigan Committee to Aid Farm Workers. Monsignor Kern's records document the struggle of Detroit area migrant workers and their fight for compensation for their work. The collection also explores his involvement in organizations to further the equality of minorities.
Arrangement
Folders are listed by their location within the box.
Acquisition
The records of Msgr. Clement Kern were deposited in 1980, with a second deposit in 1986.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Kimberly Hermann on October 20, 2009.
Creator
- Kern, Monsignor Clement (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Monsignor Clement Kern Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Kimberly Hermann; encoded by Jennifer Meekhof.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
5401 Cass Ave.
Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Ave.
Detroit MI 48202 USA