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Papers of William O. Rieke, President of Pacific Lutheran University from 1975-1992. This collection contains materials from Rieke’s term as President of Pacific Lutheran University from 1975 to 1992. It is divided into six series and then arranged chronologically into folders by subject. The first series contains correspondence and meeting transcripts from the presidential search and Rieke’s inauguration as president. The second series contains documents pertaining to Rieke’s family and personal life including programs from his children’s weddings, Christmas cards, and souvenirs from various trips abroad.

The third series is correspondence and memos from Rieke’s term as president. The correspondence involves church contacts, the Board of Regents, and university associates in Norway. The fourth series contains materials about university and community outreach and relations, including news releases, Rieke’s speeches, and documents from a student and staff survey conducted in 1975.The fifth series includes artifacts (largely plaques and other awards) from Dr. Rieke’s career and presidency. The final series includes interviews on cassette tapes with or about Dr. Rieke from the PLU Oral Histories and Lectures Collections.

This file contains an assortment of newspaper clippings, articles, and news releases from Dr. Rieke’s presidency at PLU and career. Major copies include: Rieke’s resignation from UKC to accept PLU’s presidency, various speaking engagements, the controversy regarding Rieke’s desire to push religious ties, building projects and PLU expansion programs, and other important university issues.

Miscellaneous documents related to preparations by the President’s office for the interview process for the next president including proposed interview questions, reports about solicitations, and different applications and resumes.

Materials relating to Dr. Rieke’s presidential position search including pamphlets and other printed resources from Seattle Central Community College, a consultation service, the affirmative action register, and other miscellaneous resources.

Proposed agendas from the Presidential Selection Committee including interview schedules and other preparations.

Meeting minutes from PLU’s Presidential Search Committee covering details about the logistics of interviews, the job posting and announcements, reviews of candidates, and other topics.

Correspondence regarding nominated candidates in PLU’s presidential search including requests for information from candidates, nominations, and other assorted candidates.

File contains official copies and photocopies of Dr. Rieke’s curriculum vitae, published through the President’s office and other related documents.

Correspondence from the beginning of Dr. Rieke’s presidency at PLU including numerous letters from Lucille Giroux (Director of University Relations), responses to reporters and journalists covering his Inauguration and first months, correspondence with different PLU administrators and community/business members, and other university-related business.

Correspondence regarding nominated candidates in PLU’s presidential search including requests for information from candidates, nominations, and other issues.