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Advancement Office. Records, 1885, 1964-ongoing.

 Collection
Identifier: W99-1238

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, church files arranged by Classis, reports, “Expand Western” campaign slides and audiotape cassette (narrated by I. John Hesselink) in 1979, The Campaign for Western, 1996, the campaign for the building of the De Witt Theological Center, 2002-2003, and the Our New Day capital campaign to construct a new entryway, offices, learning center (former library) and renovate the kitchen, commons, hallways, and windows. Most of the material deals with financial issues of Western Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary from 1970-1996.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885
  • Creation: 1964-[ongoing]

History

Stuart Post served as the Director of the Development Office at Western Theological Seminary, 1970-1973.

Extent

2.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Formerly known as the Development Office. This collection consists of correspondence, church files arranged by Classis, reports, and “Expand Western” campaign Case Statement and slides and audiotape cassette (narrated by I. John Hesselink) in 1979. Most of the material deals with financial issues of Western Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary from 1970-2003 including the "The Campaign for Western: Mission in the 21st Century," 1996, the twelve million dollar fundraising project for Western Theological Seminary endowment, the campaign for the building of the De Witt Theological Center, 2002-2003, and the Our New Day capital campaign to construct a new entryway, offices, learning center (former library) and renovate the kitchen, commons, hallways, and windows.

Provenance

Development Office

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hope College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Van Wylen Library
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Holland Michigan 49423 United States
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