Pennington Family Papers, 1876-1975

This collection chronicles the majority of Levi Talbot Pennington's life, particularly his career as president at Pacific College (now known as George Fox University), the poetry he wrote, and his life as a Quaker. The collection has several sources that talk about Pennington's early life, and those were made near to and after his passing. The collection consists of letters, photographs, personal notes, poems, passports, diaries, sermons, newspaper articles, and general records. This collection is informative and useful for those who wish to learn more about the history of George Fox University and its culture, the values and teachings of the Quaker tradition, and the life of one of the presidents of George Fox University. With the knowledge available in this collection, people who view it will come to a deeper understanding of George Fox University and the Quaker tradition.