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File contains a detailed history of the Snackenberg family researched and written by Jim Skurdall following correspondence with Dr. Schnackenberg’s daughter, Mary. Materials contain information about the first Schnackenberg immigrants from Germany and England, maternal and paternal ancestry of past relatives, and family connections to Norway.

The Papers of Walter C. Schnackenberg contains materials related to his career as Professor of History at Pacific Lutheran University (1937-1973), detailing his scholarly work and leadership as a faculty member and key figure within various Lutheran organizations.

A biography of Dr. Schnackenberg upon his acceptance of the position of associate professor, a copy of Dr. Schnackenberg’s will, the program from his memorial service, correspondence regarding his death and funeral arrangements, clippings from PLU publications, and poems by Gjertrud Schnackenberg published in Scene about her father. Also includes a transcript of an interview Kerstin Ringdhal conducted with Doris Schnackenberg Bohman, Dr. Schnackenberg’s wife, and programs for her memorial service.

Materials relating to Schnackenberg’s youngest daughter, Gjertrud Schnackenberg. File includes her poem “Advent Calendar”(1981), an article on her husband Robert Nozick (1983), materials concerning the honorary Doctor of Letters she received from Mount Holyoke (1985), and an interview with her printed in the Tacoma News Tribune (1985).

Materials found in Dr. Schnackenberg’s briefcase after his death. Original order has been preserved. File includes: information on the League of Women Voters of Washington, materials on grants, questionnaire on equality and rights, results of the questionnaire, student profiles, etc.

Department of Public Relations’ Faculty Information Sheet (1954, with subsequent additions), requests for biographical information from Who’s Who Among Authors and Journalists, handwritten notes for curriculum vitae, Outstanding Educators of America pamphlet with their request for biographical information, and various versions of Schnackenberg’s vitae (1973).

General materials on the Division of Social Sciences. File includes: notes on developments within the department, copies of departmental policies, criteria for determining chairmen, memos for divisional priorities, minutes of faculty meetings, proposals for By-law changes, and requests for a report on tuition income and enrollment ratios.