Robert E. Hawkinson papers

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: 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: 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.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Acquisition Information

Donated on behalf of the Estate of Robert E. Hawkinson, September 19, 2011

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Personal papers, 1975-2009Return to Top

This series is organized in three subseries: A. Correspondence, B. Travels and C. Willamette University related papers. Arrangement is alphabetical within each subseries.

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

This series is organized in three subseries: A. Political Science Department, B. Willamette University Administration papers and C. Legislative Intern Program.

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

Archives West Finding Aid

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