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Board of Trustees, 1859-1898

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Subseries A

Scope and Contents

This series contains letters written to the various secretaries of the Board of Trustees but also some written to the presidents of the board or the university. Secretaries represented include S. S. Dyar, Charles B. Moores, and George P. Hughes. Letters to and from Presidents Thomas M. Gatch and Thomas Van Scoy are also present. Subjects include resignations, T. M. Gatch's move to the University of the State of Oregon (University of Oregon), loans from the endowment, taxes due on land, delinquent accounts, etc.

Dates

  • 1859-1898

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Historical materials in this collection are open to researchers. Records created after 1960 are closed pending processing and in accordance with University policy.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (32 boxes)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions

Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States