Philip W. Eaton Papers, 1992-1993

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Eaton, Philip W.
Title
Philip W. Eaton Papers
Dates
1992-1993 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear ft., (2 boxes)
Collection Number
General Collection B-3-E
Summary
Presidential files of Philip W. Eaton, including correspondence, invoices and travel schedules, all of which describe a very active interim president with the best intentions for the college.
Repository
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research use.

Languages
English.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

As students returned to the campus of Whitworth College for the 1992 fall term they were greeted by Interim President Dr. Philip W. Eaton. Eaton came to the presidency following the unexpected resignation of Dr. Arthur De Jong. A 1995 graduate of the college, former faculty member and trustee, the 49-year-old Phoenix businessman had experienced Whitworth from a variety of perspectives. At the time of his appointment as interim president Eaton was chair of a search committee for a new president. Eaton was professor of English (Ph. D., Arizona State University) at Whitworth for 17 years and left academia for the business world in 1985. Phil’s wife Sharon is a member of the Whitworth College class of 1964. Two of their three children are alumni of the college. The folders in this relatively short file present a good picture of an active president very much dedicated to the welfare and the future of the college.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Section - Box; Introduction and Inventory - 1; Correspondence - 1; Invoices - 2; Travel - 2

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

From the Philip W. Eaton Papers; located in the Whitworth University Archives; Spokane, Washington

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

President's Office; Whitworth University; Spokane, WA 99251; 509-777-1000

Acquisition Information

Unknown

Related Materials

Arthur J. DeJong Papers

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Series 1: Presidential FilesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Introduction and Inventory
undated
1/2
Biography
undated
1/3
Academics
Sep. 11, 1992- May 27, 1993
1/4
Admissions
Dec. 17, 1990- July 15, 1992
1/5
Admissions/Financial Aid
July 23, 1992- Apr. 29, 1993
1/6
Alumni
Dec. 18, 1992- Mar. 26, 1993
1/7
Board Meeting
Fall 1992
1/8
Charles Boppell
Sep. 25, 1992- Oct. 6, 1992
1/9
Business Affairs
Nov. 4, 1992- May 18, 1993
1/10
Christian College Coalition
Jan. 30, 1993- Feb. 4, 1993
1/11
Computer Services
Nov. 10, 1992- Apr. 2, 1993

Series 2: CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/12
Correspondence
July 15, 1992- Nov. 11, 1992
1/13
Correspondence
Nov. 20, 1992- Dec. 30, 1992
1/14
Correspondence
Jan. 5, 1993- Mar. 31, 1993
1/15
Correspondence
Apr. 1, 1993- June 1, 1993
1/16
General Correspondence
July 25, 1992- Dec. 30, 1992
1/17
General Correspondence
Jan. 4, 1993- May 21, 1993

Series 3: Presidential Files, continuedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/1
Development
Sep. 17, 1992- Dec. 29, 1992
2/2
Development
1993
2/3
Ecclesia Project
Oct. 16, 1992
2/4
Foundation
Jan. 2, 1993; Mar. 19, 1993
2/5
General Ledger Detail: Current Fund
July 22, 1993
2/6
George Fox College Workshop
Apr. 2, 1993
2/7
Independent Colleges of Washington (I. C. W.)
Oct. 30, 1992- May 3, 1993

Series 4: InvoicesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/8
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
Aug. 31, 1991- Dec. 31, 1992
2/9
Automobile Expenses
Jan. 4, 1992- June 7, 1993
2/10
“T. Computer Center” "T. Copier” "T. Addressograph”
Sep. 3, 1992- Mar. 17, 1993
2/11
Equipment/Repairs
June 29, 1992
2/12
Miscellaneous Expenses
June 29, 1992- June 20, 1993
2/13
Postage/Telephone
July 14, 1992- July 6, 1993
2/14
Print Shop
July 23, 1992- Apr. 28, 1993
2/15
Special Projects; Fixed Equipment
June 18, 1992- Jan. 14, 1993
2/16
Supplies
July 16, 1992- May 27, 1993
2/17
Travel
June 28, 1992- June 14, 1993
2/18
Trustee Miscellaneous Expense, Postage, Telephone, Word Processing
July 16, 1992- June 1993
2/19
Trustee Meetings
June 4, 1992- Apr. 22, 1993
2/20
Trustee Recognitions
May 5, 1992- May 20, 1993
2/21
Trustee Supplies
July 17, 1992- May 4, 1993
2/22
Trustee Travel
July 2, 1992- May 26, 1993

Series 5: Presidential Files, continuedReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/23
C. Everett Koop Lecture
Mar. 9, 1993
2/24
Library Dedication
Oct. 23, 1992
2/25
Lindaman Chair
Feb. 15, 1993
2/26
Long Term: Physical Plant
Oct. 13, 1992
2/27
Publications
Sep. 1, 1992- Feb. 3, 1993
2/28
Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Center (S. I. R. T. I.)
Oct. 1, 1992- Oct. 19, 1992
2/29
Student Accounts Receivable Problem and Resolution
Nov. 30, 1992- May 10, 1993
2/30
Student Life
Sep. 1992- May 12, 1993

Series 6: TravelReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
2/31
Seattle, WA
Oct. 1, 1992- Oct. 4, 1992
2/32
Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 14, 1992- Oct. 18, 1992
2/33
Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 11, 1991- Nov. 19, 1992
2/34
Seattle
Dec. 5, 1992- Dec. 7, 1992
2/35
San Francisco, CA
Jan. 22, 1993- Jan. 25, 1993
2/36
Seattle, WA
Feb. 8, 1993- Feb. 10, 1993
2/37
Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Los Vegas, NV
Mar. 14, 1993- Mar. 17, 1993
2/38
Portland, OR
Mar. 29, 1993
2/39
Seattle and Tacoma, WA
Apr. 9, 1993- Apr. 13, 1993
2/40
Seattle, WA
May 24, 1993
2/41
Washington Friends of Higher Education: Board of Directors Meeting
Nov. 2, 1992- Nov. 3, 1992
2/42
Washington Friends of Higher Education: Board of Directors Meeting
Nov. 2, 1992- Nov. 3, 1992

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College students
  • Presbyterian universities and colleges
  • Universities and colleges--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Boppell, Charles L.
  • DeJong, Arthur J.
  • Eaton, Philip W.--Archives.

Corporate Names

  • Whitworth College

Geographical Names

  • Spokane (Wash.)

Occupations

  • College presidents