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Scope and Contents Oregon State Senator, 1900 to 1908, Robert Asbury Booth served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Willamette University and was a major contributor to the endowment campaign. Booth also provided funding to bring Francis Hoyt, the first president of Willamette University, to give the 1911 commencement address. The correspondence shows that Homan relied on Booth for advice on many issues related to Willamette University including the endowment campaign, the Willamette University’s Board...

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John Hamline Coleman was the president of Willamette University from 1902 to 1908. Correspondence includes discussion of the Medical College of Willamette University , the donation of funds and preliminary plans for Eaton Hall, the beginnings of the endowment campaign, and the impact of the Panama Canal on Oregon institutions of higher education.

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An article detailing the progress of the endowment campaign.

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Dohse worked for the Department of Interior, United States Indian Service at the Chemawa Indian School. Correspondence is in regard to a former Chemawa student who transferred to the Willamette Academy.

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Abel E. Eaton was a member of the Board of Trustees and the donor who funded the construction of Eaton Hall. Main topic of correspondence is the construction of Eaton Hall, including discussion of plans and specifications, the laying of the cornerstone, payment of workers, the dedication ceremony, and other related topics.

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Folder contains the guarantee of the original heating plant contractors, Steiner & Berger signed in 1909 and the specifications for refitting the heating work of Eaton Hall, drawn up by A.E. Doyle, Architect of Portland, Oregon in 1923.

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Correspondence on a variety of subjects including courses taught at Willamette University, institutional history, current and prospective students, fund raising efforts, and the endowment campaign.

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U. S. Congressman, 1907 to 1932, Willis C. Hawley held a variety of positions with Willamette University, including University President from 1891 to 1902 and a member of the Board of Trustees. Folder includes general correspondence regarding Eaton Hall, politics, and university finances.

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Heritage was the Dean of College of Music. Correspondence is in regard to general business of the College of Music, and allegations about Heritage’s moral character and conduct, which ultimately resulted in his removal as Dean.

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Francis Hoyt was the first president of Willamette University from 1853 to 1860. The letters are regarding his travel arrangements from Cincinnati to Salem in order to give the commencement address of 1911.