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George Fox University Campus and Buildings Records

 Collection
Identifier: GFU.01.03

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the records of the buildings and campus of George Fox University. Of note are letters and writings of President Herbert Hoover on the College and Newberg area. Materials include personal and professional correspondence, architectural drawings, financial records, photographs, newspaper clippings, bulletins, and other records. This collection is of especial use for research on the physical history of George Fox University as well as the Newberg area.

Dates

  • 1885-Current
  • Majority of material found within 1960 - 1990

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing 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.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet (2 Boxes: 1record box, 1 document box)

Abstract

This collection is the historical materials on the campus and buildings of George Fox University.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three series. Files are arranged alphabetically by name within series. 1. Grounds 2. Planning 3. Buildings

Accruals

Further accruals are expected as the campus continues to grow.

Physical Description

Good

Creator

Title
George Fox University Campus and Buildings Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Caity Ross Rachel Thomas
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the George Fox University and Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Archives Repository

Contact:
416 North Meridian Street
Newberg Oregon 97132 U.S.A.
502-554-2415