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Oral History: Kent Krell

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Kent Krell

The Associated Press
The State Record
Columbia, SC

Krell talks about covering school integration in South Carolina and beyond. Krell’s vast experience in S.C. news offers insight into the past.

Video Interview

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Photo Gallery

Kent Krell
Kent Krell
Kent Krell working for the AP, circa 1960s.
Kent Krell working for the AP, circa 1960s.
Kent Krell (right) with Governor John West at the 1971 Byliner Dinner with the Central S.C. Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi.
Kent Krell (right) with Governor John West at the 1971 Byliner Dinner with the Central S.C. Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi.
Kent Krell in 1987 as editor of the editorial page at the Columbia Record.
Kent Krell in 1987 as editor of the editorial page at the Columbia Record.
Krell speaking at the 1971 Byliner Dinner.
Krell speaking at the 1971 Byliner Dinner.
A meeting with Pug Ravenel (right) circa 1976.
A meeting with Pug Ravenel (right) circa 1976.
Circa 1990, Krell throwing out the first pitch of a baseball game between Northwestern and South Carolina.
Circa 1990, Krell throwing out the first pitch of a baseball game between Northwestern and South Carolina.
Krell’s pet kitten, Andy, visits The State in 1972.
Krell’s pet kitten, Andy, visits The State in 1972.
From left, US Attorney General Nick Katzenbach, Bill Roan and Kent Krell. Circa the late 1960s.
From left, US Attorney General Nick Katzenbach, Bill Roan and Kent Krell. Circa the late 1960s.
1980 News Conference with President Jimmy Carter.
1980 News Conference with President Jimmy Carter.
Kent Krell accepting an award at the 1971 Byliner Dinner.
Kent Krell accepting an award at the 1971 Byliner Dinner.
Kent Krell with Sen. Strom Thurmond.
Kent Krell with Sen. Strom Thurmond.
Kent Krell while working with the Associated Press. Circa 1960s.
Kent Krell while working with the Associated Press. Circa 1960s.
Krell shakes hands with President Reagan at a 1982 luncheon for editors.
Krell shakes hands with President Reagan at a 1982 luncheon for editors.

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Biography

Born: Liverpool, England

Newspaper History:

  • Chicago City News
  • Associated Press (13 Years)
  • The State (3 Years)
  • The Record (14 Years)
  • The State (8 Years)

Honors and Awards: S.C. Hospital Association Award for Editorial Writing 

Education: Kenyon College and Northwestern 

Books: Carolina Decameron: Tales of Hugo and Other Stories

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