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Diary 1959
File · 1959
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

In this diary Xavier notes PLC sports scores, spends a great deal of time studying and gardening, and takes a trip to Norway. In the back pocket: scraps with addresses written on them, notes and a perfectly preserved leaf. In the front of the book are two excellent pencil drawings from a “Sara Amanda Xavier.”

Diary 1958
File · 1958
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary mentions that Xavier forgets many of his engagements—particularly for the evenings. But he still notes PLC sports scores. There is a small magazine calendar for 1959.

Diary 1957
File · 1957
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary mentions that Xavier is confined to bed for a week, often spends all day studying or gardening in the spring and summer, and writes very detailed notes form the sermons every Sunday. Signe is often in town or visiting someone. Include is a blotting sheet of sums.

Diary 1956
File · 1956
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, another book from Augsburg Publishing, mentions that Xavier has a lump on his lower right jaw which grows and shrinks in size which worries him. He has a Silver Screen Television on which he watches football games. His children have moved away and they communicate through letters. He spends his time mowing his lawn, watering his lawn, doing house repairs, painting walls, and cutting wood. Included is an announcement for a 55th anniversary (unspecified). He looks into selling his stamp collection.

Diary 1955
File · 1955
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, a book from Augsburg Publishing, mentions that he is working on cleaning out his house and particularly his desk, but he does not write again after April. At this point he is no longer teaching or preaching. In the back pocket: Notes and a card from Augsburg Publishing House.

Diary 1939
File · 1939
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, a book by Augsburg Publishing, details how the Xaviers take in a child for three months for a friend named Connie and she doesn’t sleep well. Xavier breaks his glasses by resting an arm on them. His entries are long, but he doesn’t write again after May. In the back pocket: List of Pastors and Theological Professors of Lutheran Free Church, and a receipt.

Diary 1938
File · 1938
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, a Bank of California book, includes a long list of addresses and a card from the West Coast Lumbermen’s Association for G. W. Xavier. There are no entries.

Diary 1936
File · 1936
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, written in a Marquette Diary, mentions that Xavier goes to Kennwick, but this is the only entry. In the front there is an offering envelope. In back: random notes, notes on cold vaccine, addresses, notes on prices, a card with special credit privileges from Schoenfeld’s.

Diary 1935
File · 1935
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

This diary, a Laird and Lee diary, mentions his mother’s death on March 27th. He doesn’t write much more this year. In the back of the diary: train schedule, receipts, unintelligible notes, list of telephone numbers.

Diary 1933
File · 1933
Part of Johan Xavier Papers

In this diary Xavier mentions that he spends much time watching basketball games, playing golf, builds a doll house, plays in the Study/Faculty baseball game, and skips April through October. In back: certificate of good credit with L. Schoenfeld and Sons, a list of bills and a prediction for the next 60 years by H. G. Wells. Also tucked into the pages of the diary is a football book mark.