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Robert E. Hawkinson papers, 1975-2009
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hawkinson, Robert E., 1943-2011
- Title
- Robert E. Hawkinson papers
- Dates
- 1975-2009 (inclusive)19752009
- Quantity
- 15 linear feet, (15 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WUA041
- Summary
- Robert Hawkinson's papers contain personal papers, administrative materials, papers related to the Legislative Intern Program and photographs of many events at Willamette University such as graduation, World Views class activities and the dedication of Kaneko Hall.
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert E. Hawkinson, 1943-2011, grew up in Chicago and graduated from Swarthmore College in 1966. He went on to the University of Chicago, receiving an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science in 1969 and 1977.
Before joining the Willamette University faculty in the Political Science department in 1982, Hawkinson taught at the University of Chicago, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. During his years at Willamette University Hawkinson worked to improve the state of higher education both in his classroom and as a member of the administration. In addition to teaching political science courses, he was integral in the development of the World Views and College Colloquium freshman seminar series and helped create a residential commons program at Willamette. Hawkinson worked with students as an advisor, mentor and role model. He also sponsored many programs designed to enhancing the community experience of students. An example is the work he did as the original advisor to the Bistro on campus which began as a student project in 1986 and is continuing as a success after more than twenty years.
His research and writings were highly regarded, helping him receive numerous grants and fellowships, including the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, the Morton Grodzins Public Policy Fellowship, and fellowships at the National Institutes of Mental Health and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library.
Hawkinson was the only son of Ervil and Elizabeth Hawkinson and is survived by his first cousins and their children and grandchildren.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Robert Hawkinson's papers contain personal papers, administrative papers, papers related to the Legislative Intern Program and photographs of many events at Willamette University such as graduation, World Views class activities and the dedication of Kaneko Hall. The administrative papers include information on the Political Science department, General Education studies related to Willamette University and three Commencement Program Scripts annotated by Hawkinson. The Legislative Intern Program materials contain information on the background of the program, materials on similar programs at other universities in Oregon and letters from Oregon legislators regarding their interest in the Intern program.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections.
Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Robert E. Hawkinson papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is composed of three series, Series I: Personal papers, Series II: Willamette University Administrative papers and Series III: Photographs and memorabilia. Within each series subseries are arranged by subject and folders alphabetically.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: Personal papers, 1975-2009Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Subseries A: Correspondence
Hawkinson's correspondence deals with personal letters, cards from friends upon his retirement and thank yous from students and colleagues.
|
1975-2009 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
1 | 1 | Performance and Congratulations
Letters of congratulations on Hawkinson's appointment as Dean of Student Life and on his retirement.
|
1975-2009 |
1 | 2 | Student Letters |
1980-2004 |
1 | 3 | Thank you notes and letters |
1989-2008 |
1 | 4 | Thank you notes and letters |
1989-2008 |
Subseries B: Travel
Maps, tourist pamphlets and guide books from places Hawkinson traveled.
|
2002-2007 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
1 | 5 | Baltic
Maps, tourist pamphlets, guide books - mostly about Estonia.
|
undated |
1 | 6 | Russia
Information on Hawkinson's trip to Russia.
|
2007 |
1 | 7 | Trips
Includes information on trip to Greece as preparation for taking a group of students.
|
2002 |
1 | 8 | Trips
Includes information on trip to Greece as preparation for taking a group of students.
|
2002 |
Subseries C: Willamette University related papers |
1989-2009 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
1 | 9 | Commencement Program Scripts |
2007-2009 |
1 | 10 | Holliday, Lisa - Evaluation 08
Folder contains information on the job description for the Dean of Campus Life and it's rewrite, also some information on Bob's retirement fund – nothing about Lisa Holliday.
|
2008 |
1 | 11 | Bob's retirement
Includes notes from friends, the retirement party invitation, the retirement announcement and his Emeritus diplomas.
|
2009 |
1 | 12 | Speeches
Speeches given at a number of events by a variety of speakers, including M. Lee Pelton.
|
2003-2009 |
1 | 13 | Willamette University recruitment brochure spoof |
1989 |
Series II: Willamette University Administrative papers, 1975-2005Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Subseries A: Political Science Department |
1975-1995 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
1 | 14 | Department memos |
1992-1993 |
1 | 15 | Political Science Department self-study |
1989-1992 |
1 | 16 | Political Science Department |
1992-1993 |
1 | 17 | Political Science Department |
1993-1994 |
1 | 18 | Political Science Department |
1994-1995 |
1 | 19 | Political Science Department materials |
undated |
1 | 20 | Political Science Course Syllabi Collection |
1991 |
1 | 21 | Self-study material |
1975-1976 |
1 | 22 | Self-study (plus evaluator's report) |
1979 |
1 | 23 | Self-study |
1979 |
1 | 24 | Self-study |
1989-1992 |
1 | 25 | Self-study materials |
undated |
Subseries B: Willamette University Administration papers |
1983-2005 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
1 | 26 | Admissions |
1987 |
1 | 27 | Admissions Trip (personal notes) |
undated |
1 | 28 | Associate Dean |
1990 |
1 | 29 | Atkinson Grants |
1990-1996 |
1 | 30 | Bryan Johnson Task Force |
1998-1999 |
2 | 1 | Campus Environmental Subcommittee |
1987 |
2 | 2 | Dean Search committee |
1988 |
2 | 3 | Enrollment Management |
1995 |
2 | 4 | Faculty Council Review |
1996-1997 |
2 | 5 | Food Service Committee |
1989-1990 |
2 | 6 | Freshmen Surveys |
1986-1987 |
2 | 7 | General Education Data - Facilities |
1994 |
2 | 8 | General Education Data - Financial Aid/Enrollment |
1994 |
2 | 9 | General Education Data - National Comparisons |
1994 |
2 | 10 | General Education Data - Administrative Retreat |
1995 |
2 | 11 | General Education Data - Department Reports |
1995 |
2 | 12 | General Education Data - Willamette University |
1995 |
2 | 13 | General Education Data - Working Groups |
1996 |
2 | 14 | General Education Planning |
1996 |
2 | 15 | General Education Planning |
1996 |
2 | 16 | MOH (Mark O. Hatfield Library) review |
1998 |
2 | 17 | McConnell Colloquium S.C. (Santa Cruz) |
1995 February 17 |
2 | 18 | Miscellaneous e-mails |
2001 |
2 | 19 | Next WU (Willamette University) Decision |
2003 |
2 | 20 | Bob-hours of recruitment |
1992 |
2 | 21 | Reform Process I |
1992 |
2 | 22 | Reform Process II |
1992 |
2 | 23 | Russ Proposal |
1989 |
2 | 24 | Sabbatical |
1986 |
2 | 25 | Summer - Bubble Planning |
1994 |
2 | 26 | Talks |
1988 |
2 | 27 | Task Force on recruiting and retaining students |
1994 |
2 | 28 | Teaching Project Proposal |
1992 |
2 | 29 | WU Values Study |
1983-1984 |
Subseries C: Legislative Intern Program |
1977-1997 | ||
Box | Folder | ||
2 | 30 | Background on Legislative Intern programs |
undated |
2 | 31 | Intern Program Descriptions |
undated |
2 | 32 | Intern Programs |
1977-1978 |
2 | 33 | (Intern) Exit Questionnaires |
1983 |
2 | 34 | (Intern) Exit Questionnaires |
1985 |
3 | 1 | Governor's Advisory Committee for state internships |
1989 |
3 | 2 | Information on Legislators |
1983 |
3 | 3 | Information on Legislators |
1985 |
3 | 4 | Intern Orientation |
1983 |
3 | 5 | Internship positions open |
1986 |
3 | 6 | Internship Review Committee |
1985 |
3 | 7 | Invitations and Thank yous for speakers |
1983 |
3 | 8 | Legislative Internship - Legislative Guides |
1977-1994 |
3 | 9 | Legislators wanting Interns (positions not filled) |
1989 |
3 | 10 | Miscellaneous materials on Lobbyists |
1980-1990 |
3 | 11 | Miscellaneous
Oregon legislative guides and other legislative materials.
|
1983 |
3 | 12 | Notes on guest speakers |
1983 |
3 | 13 | Oregon State Legislature Intern Program |
1997 |
3 | 14 | University of Oregon materials (on their intern program) |
1983 |
3 | 15 | Official materials (on legislative session) |
1983 |
3 | 16 | Portland State Interns |
1983-1984 |
3 | 17 | Talk on Internships and Willamette University to High School Counselors |
1988 |
4 | 1 | Oregon politics, a. |
1994 |
4 | 2 | Oregon politics, b. |
1992 |
4 | 3 | Oregon politics, Salem |
1994 |
4 | 4 | Oregon politics, The West |
1994 |
4 | 4 | Oregon politics, Oregon Humanities
Copies of journal.
|
1991-1992 |
Series III: Photographs and memorabilia, 1975-2009Return to Top
This series contains boxes of photographs as well as items presented to Hawkinson at his retirement party. Events represented in the photographs include the dedication of Kaneko, various graduation weekend events, Hawkinson's retirement party, parties and gatherings of his World Views class and other events related to Willamette University events. Items from the retirement party include a representation of a Viking sword, a Viking helmet in velvet and a didgeridoo. There is also a large framed item in the last drawer of the archives map case.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
5 | Photographs |
1975-2009 |
6 | Photographs |
1975-2009 |
7 | Photographs |
1975-2009 |
8 | Photographs |
1975-2009 |
9 | Framed photographs and plush Viking helmet |
undated |
10 | Didgeridoo |
undated |
11 | Viking sword |
undated |
12 | Willamette University Homecoming yell cone |
1993 |
13 | Box of various items of memorabilia
Items include a t-shirt marking America's first woman to play college football, Liz Heaston and ten autographed baseballs.
|
1987-2002 |
14 | Copy of Hawkinson's dissertation
Title - Presidential Program Formulation in Education: Lyndon Johnson and the 89th Congress.
|
1977 |
15 | Framed photographs |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Interns (Legislation)
Personal Names
- Heaston, Liz, 1977-
Corporate Names
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Oregon
- Salem (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs