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Correspondence in 1965 related to request for a special North Pacific District (ALC) Fundraising Campaign for PLU in order to build a new library.

Correspondence from 1964-1969 between Dr. Mortvedt and Mr. Norton Clapp regarding a donations to PLU.

Materials regarding the planning and building of Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library including the following: pamphlets on the "Program of the Long Range University Specifics" (PLUS) plan, a thank you card for donors, memos on planning the library, choice of and correspondence with Bindon & Wright as architects including architectural sketches and personal notes, "The Program for the Proposed New Library Building at Pacific Lutheran University" ( a report by The Librarian, Frank H. Haley), statements on the purpose of the library and how it will be built. Also included are minutes of the "Committee on Dedication of Library,” an excerpt from the minutes of the Board of Regents in which the library is named Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library, planning documents for the move of the collection the new library, Vesper Service on November 23, 1966 to move the first books across the threshold, and a biography of the keynote speaker, Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan. There is an invitation to the dedication, program for the dedication including a symposium: "Learning Resources in the Expanded Role of the Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library, informational statements on the library, and materials from the tenth anniversary of Robert A. L. Mortvedt library including the remarks of the keynote speaker, Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan, "On the Social Uses of Solitude", and Dr. Mortvedt's remarks.

An assortment of programs for events that Dr. Mortvedt attended and/or at which he spoke. Included programs are as follows: The Reformation Festival (Seattle, WA on October 28, 1962), Eastern Washington State College Commencement (1963), PLU Opening Convocation (1963), Karen Levang Memorial Service (1963), the Joint Convocation of PLU and UPS with John F. Kennedy as speaker (1963), May 17th Festival (Seattle, WA for 1964 and 1977), Madigan General Hospital Intern Graduation Program (1964), PLU Opening Convocation (1964), Baccalaureate Service (1965), Invitation for the reception honoring the Mortvedt's 40th wedding anniversary (1966), GAMMA Spring Luncheon honoring Mrs. Mortvedt (1969), Easter Chapel (1969), The Baltic Nations Day (1968), Dedication of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Everett, Washington in 1969), The Annie Wright Seminary's 85th Commencement (1969), and a Pacific Lutheran Chapel Service program (1969).

President's report to the Regents (1962-1963), a special Report to the Regents (1969), a memorandum to faculty and staff regarding Dr. Mortvedt's retirement announcement at the Board of Regents meeting, and a report to the Regents on the Faculty constitution and a Progress Report.

A copy of a scrapbook complied by Mortvedt’s administrative assistant, Lucille Giroux and his secretary, Barbara, with highlights of his time as President at PLU.

Materials regarding Dr. Mortvedt’s involvement with the Higher Education Facilities Commission including agenda for meetings, different drafts of policy, correspondence, memorandum, reports, and newspaper clippings.

File contains materials relating to of the Board of Directions for the ICW and includes statistics, reports on personal property, a “Corporation Resolution #5,” and assorted information flyers and memorandum.

Materials regarding the Board of College Education in the American Lutheran Church, including largely correspondence between Dr. Mortvedt, Dr. Morris Wee, and Mr. Norman Fintel. Special topics include: changes in the Internal Revenue Code regarding change in law for charitable donations.

Materials regarding the Board of College Education in the American Lutheran Church, including largely correspondence from Dr. Mortvedt and Mr. Norman Fintel. Also includes ALC-LCA Joint Dean’s Meeting, corresponding with Acting Directors, Clifford Johnson’s visit to PLU, excerpts from Summary Statements from the Report of Continuation Long Range Study Committee, and other assorted materials.