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Records of the John R. Lindgren Foundation

 Collection
Identifier: 0/5/1

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

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

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

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