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University Archives Walter C. Schnackenberg Papers
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Correspondence, 1957

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU. File includes correspondence with friends, acquaintances, organizations, the Department of Stewardship of the ELCA, and university officials. Subjects covered within the correspondence include assorted research opportunities, speaking engagements, contracts, Schnackenberg’s personal business, his article on China and communism, Father’s Day materials, his pamphlet “Now or Never,” and materials related to his Father’s Death.

Board of Regents Report

Faculty edition of the report that covers the financial outlook, expansion program, university morale, pensions, salaries, insurance, faculty changes, sabbaticals, student scholarships, and the student congregation.

Honors Program

Materials documenting the efforts of Scholarship and Curriculum Committee to investigating the possibilities of an Honors Program. File includes: reflections by Schnackenberg on Faculty decision on the Honors Council, a statement of objectives by the committees and a list of participants, proposal for the Honors Seminar, and a study of the programs of different schools.

Lutheran Student Association 4

Materials related to Dr. Schnackenberg’s involvement in the Lutheran Student Association. File includes: various newsletters, program suggestions, preliminary preparations for ASHRAM—the annual meeting, officers roster, materials for installing officers, committee and officer reports to the LSAA, questionnaires, copies of SCOOP—a newsletter for LSAA officers and staff, various educational materials, memos on upcoming meetings and workshops, meeting agendas, minutes from meetings, a handbook for personnel of the 1957 Lutheran World Federation Assembly, etc.

National Defense of Education Act, Modern Languages

Articles and pamphlets on the study of foreign languages collected by Dr. Schnackenberg under the heading “National Defense of Education Act”. File includes: a pamphlet entitled “The Role of Modern Languages in Our Schools” (1956), pamphlet “Factors Involved in Good Modern Language Teaching” (1958), pamphlet “Grammar--Beware!” (1957), news releases on actions taken under the National Defense Act for the creation of foreign language institutes, and a copy of The Modern Language Journal (1959).

Correspondence, 1956

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU. File includes correspondence with friends, acquaintances, organizations, and university officials. Some subjects covered within this file include the publication “Frontiers,” speaking engagements, Augustana College, the National Lutheran Council, Pacific Northwest History Conference, assorted faculty business, the “Fullness Series” at PLC, the Ashram Conference, Schnackenberg’s personal business, requests for references, the Lutheran church, and student criticism of the education department.

PLU Library 2

Materials related to the planning and establishment of Mortvedt Library. File includes: questionnaires for the faculty, inventory lists, minutes from programming board meetings, reviews and proposals for departmental collections, general reports to the faculty and administration, and various memos on the planning, programming, and policies of the new library.

PLU Library 1

Materials related to the planning and establishment of Mortvedt Library. File includes: book lists, various public relations and informational materials, committee correspondence, committee reports, and articles on other libraries.

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