Records of the John R. Lindgren Foundation
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Scope and Contents
This series consists of four folders. One folder contains a small amount of correspondence, scattered over the period 1909-1955, mostly concerning appointments to fill vacancies on the Foundation's Committee of Direction. Another folder includes brochures (1912-22, 1937-44) announcing and describing Foundation essay contests. Two folders of minutes (1909, 1912-59) document the proceedings of the Committee of Direction and its subcommittee on scholarships. Annual financial statements are included with the minutes. All records are arranged chronologically within folders.
Dates
- 1909, 1912-1959
Creator
- John Richard Lindgren Foundation for the Promotion of International Peace and Christian Unity (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.
Extent
1.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The John Richard Lindgren Foundation for the Promotion of International Peace and Christian Unity was established in April, 1909 by Northwestern University Trustee John R. Lindgren, who donated $25,000 to the University, the income from which was to be devoted to sponsoring lectures, conferences, and essay contests on topics relating to international peace and Christian unity; and to such other purposes as the Foundation's Committee of Direction deemed appropriate. Funds from the Foundation have supported oratorical contests; scholarships and other financial aid for foreign students at Northwestern; and contributions to such organizations as the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches.
Method of Acquisition
These records were separated from the University Archives subject file. They were probably removed from the James Alton James Papers (Series 11/3/16/4) at an earlier date.
Separated Materials
None.
Processing Information
James G. Carson; April 25, 1985
- Title
- Guide to the Records of the John R. Lindgren Foundation
- Author
- James G. Carson
- Date
- 01/04/1987
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Library Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu