Carl Gregg Doney, 1913-1941
Scope and Contents
Correspondence produced by Doney’s office, and Doney himself, dealing with Willamette University business and personal matters. The detailed correspondence in the collection provides a clear picture of Doney’s involvement in every area of university affairs. One example of this is correspondence received in the summer of 1929 regarding a stand Doney took towards a theater production being presented on a Sunday in the Salem Methodist Church. He refused permission and received several letters of support over the course of the summer.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1941
Creator
- From the Collection: Willamette University. Office of the President (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Smith, Hudson, and Pelton's records are currently closed to researchers. All other records are open.
Biographical / Historical
Carl Gregg Doney, 1867-1955, was born in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University with a B. A. and legal degree. After practicing the law briefly, Doney entered the ministry of the Methodist Church in 1893. He pastored a number of churches, and then went to West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1907 as President.
Doney came to Willamette University in 1915, taking charge of an institution in need of new buildings and better support for faculty and staff. During his tenure Doney oversaw the building of a new Lausanne Hall and gymnasium. A second fire in Waller Hall in 1919 also resulted in the rebuilding of Willamette University's first building. He also set in motion the process to raise the monies for these buildings and organized a committee to add $1,250,000 to the university endowment.
Doney stepped down as President in 1934 and retired in Columbus, Ohio. He died in 1955.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
Arrangement
Materials are arranged in chronological or original order.
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu