College chaplains
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Records of University Chaplain, James Edward Avery (1949-1999)
Collection
Identifier: 30/16
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,...
Dates:
1960 - 1986; Other: Majority of material found within 1973 - 1986