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Correspondence concerning Dr. Mortvedt's inauguration. Included are discussions about the design of a presidential medallion, invitations to the event including a letter from Dr. Mortvedt to President Nathan N. Pusey of Harvard University to address the University Congregation, and inaugural notes for the committee and lists of people to be invited.

Assorted materials about Dr. Mortvedt’s inauguration to PLU on November 8, 1962 including the program, the inaugural address, and various newspaper clippings about the event.

Dr. Mortvedt’s correspondence in 1962 including both personal correspondence and general university business. Correspondence begins when Dr. Mortvedt is elected President and addresses issues such as chapel requirements, the transition from President Eastvold to Mortvedt, the close circuit television system, faculty and staff hiring, the development of the library, inauguration, civil defense procedures, and campus events. Also included is some correspondence of Dr. Hauge and Cecil Vance passed along to President Mortvedt.

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.

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

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.

File contains information about the association of Independent Colleges of Washington, of which Dr. Mortvedt was a member, including correspondence relating to the activities of this board, solicitation, interaction with business community, contributions, and other assorted topics.

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.”

Correspondence from 1964 covering both personal and general university business. Major topics include: academic programs and curriculum, campus movies, committees, faculty governance, chapel attendance, the state of Christianity at PLU, development, and assorted events.

President Mortvedt's introduction to the 1963-1964 student yearbook, the Saga, entitled "The Growth of the University."