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Arthur J. De Jong Papers, 1988-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
De Jong, Arthur J.
Title
Arthur J. De Jong Papers
Dates
1988-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 linear ft., (4 boxes)
Collection Number
General Collection B-3-D
Summary
Records of the office of the sixteenth president of Whitworth College, Dr. Arthur De Jong, including correspondence, internal relationships, and travels.
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
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Biographical Note

Arthur J. De Jong, the sixteenth president of Whitworth College, was born February 24, 1934 in Paterson, New Jersey. The son of a minister of the Reformed Church in America, De Jong grew up in Michigan and Iowa. He graduated from Central College, Pella, Iowa, in 1956 with degrees in geography and political science; then went on to earn a bachelor of divinity degree in pastoral psychology from Western Theological Seminary in 1959. Three years later he received his master of theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. In 1971 De Jong was granted a doctor of science of theology degree by San Francisco Theological Seminary. In 1978 De Jong became president of Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio. This Presbyterian-related institution was in financial difficulty. In De Jong’s nine and one-half year term the situation was reversed and De Jong presided successfully over a $19 million fund-raising campaign. In addition, under his leadership, the faculty at Muskingum developed a new basic education curriculum and designed a college-level program for students with learning disabilities which became nationally recognized. Joyce Van Doorn De Jong, his wife, earned a degree in elementary education at Hope College, Holland, Michigan. The De Jongs raised five children. Elected to the Whitworth presidency after a national search, Dr. De Jong took office on February 1, 1988. He resigned from the position in June 1992, leaving a balanced budget and a successful $15 million centennial capital fund campaign. In addition to the usual folders recovered from the presidential office, this file includes a interesting section containing the invoices covering the expenses of that office. These invoices offer a clear picture of the many activities and responsibilities of the president of Whitworth College.

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Content Description

Section - Box; Introduction and Inventory - 1; Administration - 1; Miscellaneous Correspondence - 2; Invoices - 3; Presidential Travel - 4; Associations - 5

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

From the Arthur J. De Jong Papers; located in the Whitworth University Archives; Spokane, Washington.

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Administrative Information

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Phillip W. Eaton Papers

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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

  • Series I: Biography

    • Description: Introduction and Inventory
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box/Folder 1/1
      Location: Series I: Biography
    • Description: Inauguration
      Dates: Apr. 22, 1988
      Container: Box/Folder 1/2
      Location: Series I: Biography
    • Description: Inauguration: Congratulatory Messages
      Dates: Apr. 22, 1988
      Container: Box/Folder 1/3-4
      Location: Series I: Biography

  • Series II: Administration

    • Description: Academic Affairs
      Dates: Feb. 19, 1988- Dec. 3, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/5
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Ibid
      Dates: Feb. 19, 1988- Dec. 3, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/6
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Admissions
      Dates: Jan. 8, 1991- Dec. 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/7
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Alumni
      Dates: Aug. 1989- May 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/8
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Association of Governing Boards
      Dates: Apr. 24, 1989- June 2, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 1/9
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Ibid: Booklets
      Dates: Feb. 7, 1988- Oct. 25, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/10
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
      Dates: Feb. 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 1/11
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Audio-visual Department
      Dates: 1986-1989
      Container: Box/Folder 1/12
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Business Office
      Dates: Feb. 1986- July 13, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 1/13-15
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Centennial Campaign
      Dates: May 1985- Apr. 26, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/16
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Central College
      Dates: Feb. 2, 1988- Nov. 13, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 1/17
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Chaplain
      Dates: Dec. 22, 1986- Sep. 17, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/18
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Christian College Coalition
      Dates: Mar. 10, 1987- June 1, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 1/19-20
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Ibid: Biology Conference
      Dates: June 12, 1987- June 13, 1987
      Container: Box/Folder 1/21
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Ibid: Tuition Exchange Program
      Dates: Mar. 14, 1985- May 22, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/22
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: College Board: Institutional
      Dates: May 4, 1990- May 12, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 1/23
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Community Colleges of Spokane
      Dates: Feb. 5, 1988- May 8, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/24
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Computer Information
      Dates: Sep. 25, 1987- Aug. 29, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/25
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Church Correspondence
      Dates: Feb. 2, 1988- June 15, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 2/1
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Miscellaneous Correspondence
      Dates: Mar. 17, 1986- June 8, 1994
      Container: Box/Folder 2/2-9
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Political Correspondence
      Dates: Apr. 17, 1989- May 17, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 2/10
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Thomas S. Foley: Correspondence
      Dates: June 14, 1984- Aug. 23, 1994
      Container: Box/Folder 2/11
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Presbyterian Church Correspondence
      Dates: Apr. 24, 1985- July 1, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 2/12-14
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Council of Independent Colleges
      Dates: Feb. 18, 1988- June 25, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 2/15
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Ibid: Values Institute
      Dates: May 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 1/16
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Development
      Dates: Sep. 1986- June 4, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 2/17-19
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Eastern Washington Educational Consortium
      Dates: July 13, 1987- Aug. 31, 1988
      Container: Box/Folder 3/1
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Eastern Washington University
      Dates: Nov. 10, 1987- Sep. 13, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 3/2
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Enrollment Management
      Dates: Aug. 25, 1989
      Container: Box/Folder 3/3
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Evergreen Athletic Conference
      Dates: Dec. 14, 1982- May 17, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 3/4
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Great Lakes College Association
      Dates: Nov. 14, 1985- Sep. 1986
      Container: Box/Folder 3/5
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Faculty Matters
      Dates: Mar. 17, 1989- [Feb. 1992]
      Container: Box/Folder 3/6
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Habitat for Humanity
      Dates: Mar. 5, 1990- Jan. 17, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/7
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Higher Education Coordinating Board
      Dates: June 27, 1988- Mar. 5, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/8
      Location: Series II: Administration
    • Description: Independent Colleges of Washington
      Dates: Mar. 20, 1989- Jan. 12, 1993
      Container: Box/Folder 3/9-11
      Location: Series II: Administration

  • Series III: Invoices

    • Description: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
      Dates: Jan. 4, 1990- July 31, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 3/12
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Automobile Maintenance
      Dates: Jan. 8, 1988- Dec. 4, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/13
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Automobile Expenses
      Dates: Feb. 23, 1988- June 27, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 3/14
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Budget Information, Miscellaneous
      Dates: Feb. 19, 1988- July 3, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 3/15
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Centennial Celebration
      Dates: July 8, 1988- July 25, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 3/16
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Computer Center, Copier, Addressograph
      Dates: Apr. 1989- June 20, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 3/17
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Computer Printouts
      Dates: Sep. 1990-1993
      Container: Box/Folder 3/18-22
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Data Processing
      Dates: June 13, 1991- July 1, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/23
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Equipment Repairs
      Dates: Aug. 18, 1989- June 30, 1990
      Container: Box/Folder 3/24
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Fixed Equipment
      Dates: Apr. 22, 1987- Feb. 11, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/25
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Independent Colleges of Washington (I. C. W.)
      Dates: Aug. 4, 1988- Mar 27, 1989
      Container: Box/Folder 3/26
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Long Range Planning
      Dates: Sep. 7, 1988- Mar. 27, 1989?
      Container: Box/Folder 3/27
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Memberships
      Dates: Apr. 29, 1988- June 20, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 3/28-31
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Office Equipment and Repairs
      Dates: Feb. 22, 1989- Jan. 22, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/1
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Office Supplies
      Dates: July 10, 1991- June 10, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/2
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Margie Mae Ott Recognition
      Dates: Apr. 30, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/3
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Postage and Telephone Expense
      Dates: July 1991- July 11, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/4
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Postage, Telephone, Word Center
      Dates: May 1989- July 11, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/5
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Print Shop
      Dates: June 12, 1989- Apr. 16, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/6
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Receptions
      Dates: July 3, 1991- Dec. 19, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/7
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Special Projects
      Dates: June 2, 1989- Feb. 1, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/8
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Stationery
      Dates: Oct. 10, 1991- June 10, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/9
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Supplies
      Dates: May 31, 1989- July 11, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/10
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Travel
      Dates: May 8., 1989- June 26, 1992
      Container: Box/Folder 4/11-14
      Location: Series III: Invoices
    • Description: Travel by Others
      Dates: Aug. 21, 1991- Nov. 18, 1991
      Container: Box/Folder 4/15
      Location: Series III: Invoices

  • Series IV: Trustee Expenses

  • Series V: Administration, Continued

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Subject Terms

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

Personal Names

  • De Jong, Arthur J.--Archives.
  • Foley, Thomas S.
  • Madam Wu
  • Ott, Margie Mae

Corporate Names

  • Whitworth College
  • Association of Presbyterian Colleges
  • Christian College Coalition
  • Independent Colleges of Washington
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.)
  • Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (S. I. R. T. I.)
  • Synod of Alaska Northwest

Geographical Names

  • Spokane (Wash.)

Occupations

  • College presidents

Finding aid prepared by H. W. Johnston
2000

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