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University Archives Walter C. Schnackenberg Papers
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Short Writings

File includes: a biography of Erling Thompson, essay entitled “Originality of State of Washington Names”, essay entitled “On the Educational Uses of Television”, untitled essay on Christianity and politics, untitled essay on secularization and religious resurgence, essay entitled “The Niche and the Call”, essay entitled “Time and the Historical Situation”, essay entitled “The Limited Commitments”, essay entitled “Secular Christianity”, notes for writings, maps of Washington, essay entitle “On Ethics”, essay entitled “The Humanities and the Humanistic View” (1965, multiple copies), pamphlet entitled “The Plight of the Humanities” (1965, not written by Schnackenberg), essay entitled “The Myth of the Learned Man”, essay entitled “Reflection on Moderation”, and an article for the Mooring Mast “On Khrushchev’s Downfall.”

Brief Statements

Brief statements made by Dr. Schnackenberg. File includes: a statement for the Department of History section of the 1966 SAGA (two copies) and the “Brief Statement of Some Traditions of Interest to Students for the New Student Handbook (two copies).

Correspondence, 1937-1949

Schnackenberg’s correspondence prior to his tenure as a professor at PLU. File includes correspondence from family, friends, and representatives of various universities, Harald Ronning, Dr. Eastvold, and Dr. Preus. Some of the subjects covered in the letters are Schnackenberg’s military service, scholarship applications, graduate schools, career and educational opportunities, research, and Schnackenberg’s dissertation. Some correspondence is in Norwegian.

Correspondence, 1950-1952

Schnackenberg’s correspondence directly prior to his tenure at PLU. File includes correspondence from family, friends, Tingelstad, officials from Augustana College, various churches, and Dr. Eastvold. Some subjects covered within the correspondence are his thesis, musical work, his children, speaking engagements, his work at Augustana, the opening of a position at PLU, his eventual resignation to Augustana, and his acceptance of the position at PLU.

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.

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.

Correspondence, January-July 1967

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU which contains both personal and university-related letters. Some subjects covered in this file include: personal travel plans, correspondence with students, correspondence with colleagues, personal business, educational committees, and academic conferences.

Correspondence, August-December 1967

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU which contains both personal and university-related letters. Some subjects covered in this file include: correspondence with students and colleagues, personal business, educational committees, and departmental business. Includes many copies of letters sent by Schnackenberg.

Correspondence, 1971

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU which contains both personal and university-related letters. Subjects covered in this file include: correspondence with students (current and past) and colleagues, Schnackenberg’s position as Chair of the History Department and related responsibilities, assorted materials regarding President Wiegman’s appointment, issues regarding the Washington Historical Society of Tacoma, and family and/or personal business.

Correspondence, 1972

Schnackenberg’s correspondence during his years at PLU which contains both personal and university-related letters. Subjects covered in this file include: correspondence with students and colleagues, church-related business, materials relating to Schnackenberg’s position as Chair of PLU’s History Department, university business from the Pacific Northwest, and family and/or personal business.

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