Pacific University President John Russell Herrick Correspondence, 1879-1883
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Calvin, L. C. Letter to John Herrick, May 20, 1880
- Clark, N. G. Letter to M. H. Buckham, April 12, 1879
- Hastings, Warren. Letter to John Herrick, July 1882
- Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, May 20, 1880
- Herrick, John. Circular letter, June 1, 1880
- Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, June 22, 1880
- Herrick, John. Telegram to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, June 23, 1880
- Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, July 1, 1881
- Herrick, John. Letter to George Atkinson, September 20, 1881
- Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, March 13, 1882
- Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, July 12, 1883
- LeGrand, Joseph. Letter to John Herrick, August 17, 1881
- Legrand, Frank. Letter to John Herrick, July 5, 1881
- McVittum, Edmund. Letter to John Herrick, February 2, 1883
- Maxwell, L. V. Letter to John Herrick, July 19, 1880
- Mitchell, H. Letter to John Herrick, May 27, 1882
- Neace, Lewis. Letter to John Herrick, August 15, 1882
- Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick, April 28, 1880
- Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick, July 1881
- Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick, July 1881
- Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick, March 20, 1883
- Shuster, C. A. Letter to John Herrick, August 9, 1880
- United States Army. Adjutant General's Office. Letter to John Herrick, June 26, 1882
- Wheeler, W. H. Letter to John Herrick, July 1, 1879
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Herrick, John Russell, 1822-1912
- Title
- Pacific University President John Russell Herrick Correspondence
- Dates
- 1879-1883 (inclusive)18791883
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- RG.3.102
- Summary
- Correspondence collected by John Russell Herrick during his Presidency at Pacific University and Tualatin Academy (1880-1883).
- Repository
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Pacific University, Archives
Pacific University Archives
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR
97116
Telephone: 5033521400
archives@pacificu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Biographical Note
John Russell Herrick was born May 12, 1822 in Milton, Vermont. He graduated from the University of Vermont and Andover Theological Seminary. He married Harriet Emily Brownell in 1856, and they had two children: Mary Brownell and John Wheeler. In 1880, he became the second President of Pacific University and Tualatin Academy. As President of the University, however, he spent much of his time travelling to the Northeastern United States soliciting money for the school. One of Herrick main interests was promoting women's education and his most significant achievement while President was the construction of a Ladies' Hall. It was renamed Herrick Hall in 1897. His other achievements included his success in bringing one of the U.S. Government’s Indian Training Schools to Forest Grove. Herrick eventually resigned from Pacific University after losing the support of the Board of Trustees over various issues, as well as his concern over the effect of constant travel on his wife. He went on to do other work, including preaching, writing, and serving as President of the University of South Dakota. He died in Elgin, Illinois on July 26, 1912.
Content Description
The collection consists of 24 letters related to John Russell Herrick, written while he was President of Pacific University and Tualatin Academy. The letters include his exchanges with the Board of Trustees concerning his appointment, his progress in promoting and raising funds for the schools, his future plans for the University, and his resignation. Also included are several letters from people who were interested in sending themselves or their children to Pacific University or Tualatin Academy.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item identification], Pacific University President John Russell Herrick Correspondence, Pacific University Archives, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Restrictions on Use
Pacific University owns the copyright to some, but not all, of the materials housed in its archives. Copyright for materials authored or otherwise produced as official business of Pacific University is retained by Pacific University and requires its permission for publication. Copyright status for other collection materials varies. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Calvin, L. C. Letter to John HerrickDates: May 20, 1880
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Description: Clark, N. G. Letter to M. H. Buckham
Letter from N. G. Clark to the President of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, M. H. Buckham, D. D. The letter recommends John Herrick as a candidate for the President of Pacific University.
Dates: April 12, 1879 -
Description: Hastings, Warren. Letter to John HerrickDates: July 1882
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Description: Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of TrusteesDates: May 20, 1880
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Description: Herrick, John. Circular letter
Copy of a letter from John Herrick, soliciting money for Pacific University from groups in the Eastern United States.
Dates: June 1, 1880 -
Description: Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees
Letter from John Herrick to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, accepting the position of President of Pacific University and Tualatin Academy.
Dates: June 22, 1880 -
Description: Herrick, John. Telegram to the Pacific University Board of TrusteesDates: June 23, 1880
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Description: Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees
Copy of a letter from John Herrick to a member of the Pacific University Board of Trustees, expressing his opinion that the University should ally itself with other Christian colleges in the West.
Dates: July 1, 1881 -
Description: Herrick, John. Letter to George AtkinsonDates: September 20, 1881
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Description: Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of TrusteesDates: March 13, 1882
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Description: Herrick, John. Letter to the Pacific University Board of Trustees
Letter from John R. Herrick to the Pacific University Board of Trustees, tendering his resignation as President of Pacific University and Tualatin Academy.
Dates: July 12, 1883 -
Description: LeGrand, Joseph. Letter to John HerrickDates: August 17, 1881
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Description: Legrand, Frank. Letter to John HerrickDates: July 5, 1881
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Description: McVittum, Edmund. Letter to John HerrickDates: February 2, 1883
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Description: Maxwell, L. V. Letter to John HerrickDates: July 19, 1880
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Description: Mitchell, H. Letter to John HerrickDates: May 27, 1882
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Description: Neace, Lewis. Letter to John HerrickDates: August 15, 1882
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Description: Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick
Letter from the Pacific University Board of Trustees to John Herrick, announcing his appointment as President of Pacific University and Tualatin Academy. This item is a handwritten duplicate. It is signed by Alanson Hinman, George Atkinson, G. Shindler, Myron Eells, R. P. Boise, O. Dickenson, G. H. Collier, and H. W. Corbett.
Dates: April 28, 1880 -
Description: Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John Herrick
Letter from the Pacific University Board of Trustees to John Herrick, asserting their opinion that Pacific University ought to be a non-sectarian Christian college, and should not attempt to create a partnership between different denominations.
Dates: July 1881 -
Description: Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John HerrickDates: July 1881
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Description: Pacific University Board of Trustees. Letter to John HerrickDates: March 20, 1883
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Description: Shuster, C. A. Letter to John HerrickDates: August 9, 1880
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Description: United States Army. Adjutant General's Office. Letter to John Herrick
Letter to John Herrick from the United States Army, notifying him of the transfer of Lt. Melville C. Wilkinson from overseeing the Indian Training School. He returned to his company in the United States Army.
Dates: June 26, 1882 -
Description: Wheeler, W. H. Letter to John Herrick
Letter to John Herrick advising him to accept the position of President at Pacific University.
Dates: July 1, 1879
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Chemawa Indian School
- Indian Industrial School (Forest Grove, Or.)
- Pacific University
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Occupations
- Education administrators, postsecondary
