Jensen, Erling N.: Correspondence, 1961 - 1969

File — Box: C-03, Folder: C:030

Identifier: C:030

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to each president and interim president from Frederick A. Muhlenberg in 1867 through Kathleen Harring in 2022, including biographical background, selection, inauguration, correspondence, achievements, and resignation/retirement from office.

Includes programs, emails, documents, newspaper clippings, legal papers, interviews, addresses, speeches, and personal letters.

Dates

1961 - 1969

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

Estate of Rev. J. Martin Kern (d. 1964) leaves $175,000 to college-"Kern Field" will honor him; new chapel organ and remodeling issues; remove Luther J. Deck's name from door of music lounge; college featured in 10/21/57 issue of LIFE magazine;

Personal letter to Edward C. Greenawald notes Muhlenberg may be considered for a possible Phi Beta Kappa chapter