Abstract While attending Northwestern, James Edward Avery developed a calling toward the ministry. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Avery began studies at the Yale Divinity School. In 1973, Avery was hired as Northwestern’s interim chaplain. The following year he accepted the appointment of University Chaplain. During his tenure at Northwestern, Avery continued the development of the Alice Millar Chapel into a working congregation of regular attendants. Very popular with students, faculty,...

Abstract Collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, statements, and printed materials relating to the Campus Religious Counselors (CRC) of Northwestern University, spanning primarily through the 1960’s and 1970’s. The pamphlet titled “A Religious Happening” in the Brochures and Flyers folder (box 1, folder 7) describes the CRC as “trained religious counselors who direct the program of activities for their several religious groups.” The CRC was made up primarily of Christian faith...