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Orrin E. Tiffany Papers, 1927-1929
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tiffany, Orrin E.
- Title
- Orrin E. Tiffany Papers
- Dates
- 1927-1929 (inclusive)19271929
- Quantity
- .5 linear ft., (1 box)
- Collection Number
- General Collection B-4-T
- Summary
- The file contains correspondence of Dr. Orrin E. Tiffany, acting president of Whitworth College, and his wife as registrar of the College. Most folders deal with the recruitment of faculty and students during some rather tumultuous times in the history of the College.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research use.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Orrin E. Tiffany joined the faculty of Whitworth College in 1926 as professor of history. He succeeded Professor H. L. Hussong as dean of the College in 1927. The Board named Tiffany acting president on July 22, 1927. His wife became the registrar. At the time Dr. Tiffany took over administrative leadership he disclaimed any ambitions for the presidency. The folders in this file contain correspondence of Tiffany and his wife dealing mostly with recruitment of students and faculty during tumultuous times in the history of the College.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The file contains correspondence of Dr. Orrin E. Tiffany, acting president of Whitworth College, and his wife as registrar of the College. Most folders deal with the recruitment of faculty and students during some rather tumultuous times in the history of the College.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
From the Orrin E. Tiffany Papers; located in the Whitworth University Archives; Spokane, Washington.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Series I: Presidential PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Introduction and Inventory |
undated |
| 1/2 | Correspondence |
1927 |
| 1/3 | Correspondence |
Jan. 1928- June, 1928 |
| 1/4 | Correspondence |
July 1928 |
| 1/5 | Correspondence |
Aug. 1928 |
| 1/6 | Correspondence |
Sep. 1928 |
| 1/7 | Correspondence |
Oct. 1928- Dec. 1928 |
| 1/8 | Correspondence |
Jan. 1929- June 1929 |
| 1/9 | Correspondence |
Aug. 1929- Dec. 1929 |
| 1/10 | Miscellaneous |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Presbyterian universities and colleges
- Protestantism--History
- Universities and colleges--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Tiffany, Kathrine
- Tiffany, Orrin E.--Archives.
Corporate Names
- Whitworth College--Archives
Geographical Names
- Spokane (Wash.)
Occupations
- College administrators
- College presidents
Finding aid prepared by H. W. Johnston
1999
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