Box 4

Nicholson was the Corresponding Secretary for the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Correspondence is about university funding, including student loans from the “Children’s Day Fund”, and the endowment campaign.

Minutes from a Board of Trustees meeting includes annual reports from the President and Dean, Willamette University Articles of Incorporation, and financial affairs.

Correspondence regarding Willamette University’s degree requirements.

Peck established the biology program at Willamette University in 1908. Contains correspondence regarding Peck’s nomination for the position of Professor of Biology. Also includes his telegraphed message accepting employment at Willamette University.

Rader was the editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate newspaper. Folder contains correspondence about Willamette University’s advertising and publicity and Rader’s desire to receive an honorary Doctorate from Willamette University.

Rankin was the President of Willamette University’s Board of Trustees when J. H. Coleman retired as President of Willamette University. Correspondence is about finances, faculty, construction on campus, and related topics.

Correspondence with Amedee M. Smith related to the construction of Eaton Hall.

Sweetland was the Athletic Director of Willamette University. Topics of correspondence include salary, description of responsibilities, plans for athletic teams and facilities, and opportunities to study medicine.

Tillman was a professor of Chemistry at Willamette University. General correspondence regards department finances and payment of salary.

Tourtellotte was the architect of Eaton Hall. Contains original, signed set of “Specification of the material and labor to be used in the erection of a Liberal Arts Building “Eaton Hall,” and correspondence related to its design and construction.