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Chester Francis Luther papers, 1936-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Luther, Chester F. (Chester Francis), 1906-1994
- Title
- Chester Francis Luther papers
- Dates
- 1936-1986 (inclusive)19361986
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WUA091
- Summary
- The Chester Francis Luther papers include correspondence between Luther and Senator Mark O. Hatfield, reports from the Office of the College of Liberal Arts Dean, photographs, and letters to the Board of Trustees about the resignation of Roger J. Fritz.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Chester Francis Luther was born October 12, 1906 near Auburn, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 1928, his Master of Arts in 1929, and his PhD in 1932 from Stanford University. Luther joined the faculty of Willamette University in 1936, succeeding retiring professor James T. Matthews. From 1940 until 1946, Luther served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Luther taught mathematics at Willamette until 1972. After his retirement Luther actively campaigned for the University's department of Alumni and Parent Relations.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Chester Francis Luther papers include correspondence between Luther and Senator Mark O. Hatfield, reports from the Office of the College of Liberal Arts Dean, and letters to the Board of Trustees about the resignation of Roger J. Fritz. Photographs, event pamphlets, and other university ephemera from Luther's tenure at Willamette University are also represented.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Chester Francis Luther papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Professor Emeritus award | 1972 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 subject notebook
Contains samples of the hundres of problems Luther worked in preparation for teaching his classes.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 3 | Taxes 1999
Contains newspaper clippings about the death of Robert M. Gatke, retirement schedules, and correspondence with former students.
|
1973 |
| 1 | 4 | Great Ideas
Contains materials from the "Great Ideas club" including discussion topics and questions, and meeting schedules.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 5 | Speeches - Chester
Contains alumni survey responses, signed Waller Hall dedication postal card, correspondence with Alumni and Parent Relations.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 6 | Hatfield Library
Contains correspondence with Senator Mark O. Hatfield, fundraising letters, and informational material on the buliding.
|
1986 |
| 1 | 7 | 1980s (Tab: WU Faculty Emeritus and Morning Coffee Groups) | 1981-1986 |
| 1 | 8 | Commencement 1975 CFL Honorary Degree (Tab: Correspondence Willamette 1990-) | 1975 |
| 1 | 9 | CFL Retirement (Tab: Willamette - Recent (1969-1980))
Includes remarks to the faculty of Willamette University on his retirement.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 10 | Roger Fritz 1972 Signing "resignation" (Tab: Willamette University 1936-1968)
Contains letter to the Board of Trustees calling for President Roger Fritz's resignation.
|
1972 |
| 1 | 11 | 1970s (Tab: Keepsakes - Friends) | 1970-1979 |
| 1 | 12 | 1960s (Tab: Keepsakes - M + M) | 1966-1969 |
| 1 | 13 | 1950s Willamette (Tab: Personal Correspondence - Helen)
Contains invitation to Mark O. Hatfield and Antoinette Kuzmanich wedding.
|
1957-1959 |
| 1 | 14 | CFL Report of the Dean of Willamette
Contains Reports of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
|
1942-1946 |
| 1 | 15 | 1940s Willamette (Tab: Committee on G.H. Smith) | 1940-1948 |
| 1 | 16 | 1930s Willamette (Tab: Willamette 1981)
Contains recruitment correspondence from James T. Matthews.
|
1936-1937 |
| item | |||
| 1 | 1 | Matthews Medalion Anniversary Awards | 1936-1937 |
| 2 | Satirical Comic
Contains recruitment correspondence from James T. Matthews.
|
1936-1937 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011
- Smith, G. Herbert (George Herbert), 1904-
Corporate Names
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Salem (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white photographs
- clippings (information artifacts)
- clippings (information artifacts)
- correspondence
- direct mail
Finding aid processed by Christopher McFetridge.
2015
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