Esther Klages Collection
Content description
The collection consists of three items - an academic hood and diploma presented to Klages in 1991, and a plaque of appreciation which is undated. Esther Winter Klages was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Human Letters by George Fox College in 1991.
Dates
- Creation: 1991 and undated
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1991 - 1991
Creator
- George Fox College (Creator, Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
Collection is available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
George Fox 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 George Fox University is retained by George Fox 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.
Biographical Note
Esther Winters Klages (1904-2004) was a teacher, university administrator, and church worker. She attended Cascade College, Willamette University, and University of Southern California where she received a master's degree in religion in 1942. After the death of her husband, Henry Klages, she moved to Newberg, Oregon, where she became a volunteer and benefactor of George Fox College (now University). The Centennial Bell Tower is credited to her inspiration, while the Klages Dining Room and Klages Plaza are named in her honor.
Extent
1 Cubic Feet (3 items)
Summary
Esther Winter Klages was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Human Letters by George Fox College in 1991. Collection includes her academic hood, diploma, and a plaque.
Source
- Klages, Esther Winter (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Esther Klages Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zoie Clark/Rachel Thomas
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Sponsored by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Repository Details
Part of the George Fox University and Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Archives Repository