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Congratulatory inaugural greetings Dr. Mortvedt received from colleges and universities from July to October 1962.

Dr. Mortvedt’s correspondence in 1963 including both personal correspondence and general university business/memoranda. Topics include: committees, academic programs and curriculum, dancing, the Kennedy convocation, the sewer system, visitors to campus, chapel speakers, the upcoming 75th anniversary, and PLU gifts and grants.

Memos from President Mortvedt to PLU faculty members (1962-1967) Subjects include chapel attendance, university objectives, long-range planning, personnel issues, and evaluation of faculty and tenure and retirement policies.

Following Dr. Eastvold’s death, this file contains the continuation of correspondence and materials from the Ford Foundation regarding reports and donations to PLU for educational television programing.

Reports to the PLU Corporation regarding the state of the university, the academic program, religious life, enrollment, finances, co-curricular activities, long-range development, and personnel changes from 1963-1968.

Clippings spanning president Mortvedt's career at PLU. Topics include the new library, President Kennedy's visit, honorary doctorates, and Dr. Mortvedt's retirement.

Materials related to Dr. Mortvedt’s retirement from PLU including: a copy of the 1968 PLU “Knightletter” announcing his retirement, the University Bulletin “Reflection” (1969) with a farewell notes from Dr. Mortvedt “Ave Atque Vale,” and an article outlining his time at PLU entitled “The Man of the 1960s/Dr. Robert Mortvedt.” Also included is the program from the Alumni Association dinner honoring Dr. Mortvedt and “The St. Olaf Alumnus” magazine (1969) where his retirement is also announced.

Assorted speeches given by Mortvedt throughout 1963 including the following: “Follow-Through Counts,” “The End We Seek,” “This is a Chapel Service,” “Marching to a Different Drum,” “Residues are Not Enough,” “The Miracle of the Mind,” “Film: The Difference,” “A Letter to Willie,” “The Position of Religion on Liberal Learning,” “Your Communications—Road or Roadblock,” and two memorial service eulogies.

Assorted speeches given by Mortvedt throughout 1964 including the following: “The Drums We Hear,” “Den Syttende Mai,” “When the Spider Walks,” Caution! Men Thinking,” “The Working University Faces Its Task,” “Opening Convocation,” “Dedication Service,” “Reformation Sermon,” “Lutheran Youth Research,” “What does One Say?,” and “Christmas is Ultimate Reality.”

Assorted speeches given by Mortvedt throughout 1968 including the following: “The Current Temper of the University,” “Thoughts on Worship,” “Courtesy and Worship,” “Commit Your Work to The Lord,” “The Necessity for Freedom,” “Campus Crisis, Challenge and Opportunity in 1968-1969,” “Physical Development,” “The Value of Moments,” and “The Businessman’s Stake in Higher Education.”