Guide to the Westminster College Board of Trustees records

Table of Contents

Collection Overview

Collection Inventory+/-

Biographical Note/Historical Note

Content Description

Collection Use

Administrative Information

Subjects

Collection Overview +/-

Title: Westminster College Board of Trustees records
Dates: 1913-1979, 1988-1990 (inclusive)
Collection Number: ACC-016B
Summary: This collection is the records of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College dating from 1913-1990. It consists of agenda, budget notes, bylaws, correspondence, memoranda, policy statements, proposals, and various reports.
Repository: Westminster College, Giovale Library
Address:
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Phone: (801) 832-2250

Collection Inventory +/-

box 1, folder 1: 1913-1914
box 1, folder 2: 1916-1920
box 1, folder 3: 1921-1922
box 1, folder 4: 1923-1925
box 1, folder 5: 1926-1927
box 1, folder 6: 1928
box 1, folder 7: 1929-1930
box 1, folder 8: 1931-1932
box 1, folder 9: 1934
box 1, folder 10: 1935
box 1, folder 11: 1936
box 1, folder 12: 1937
box 1, folder 13: 1938
box 1, folder 14: 1939
box 1, folder 15: 1940
box 1, folder 16: 1941
box 1, folder 17: 1942
box 1, folder 18: 1943
box 1, folder 19: 1944
box 1, folder 20: 1945
box 2, folder 1: 1946-1949
box 2, folder 2: 1952 June-August
box 2, folder 3: 1952 September
box 2, folder 4: 1952 October
box 2, folder 5: 1952 November-December
box 2, folder 6: 1953 January
box 2, folder 7: 1953 February-March
box 2, folder 8: 1953 April-May
box 2, folder 9: 1953 June
box 2, folder 10: 1953 July-August
box 2, folder 11: 1953 October
box 2, folder 12: 1953 December
box 2, folder 13: 1954 February-June
box 2, folder 14: 1954 July-December
box 2, folder 15: 1955 January-March
box 2, folder 16: 1955 April-May
box 2, folder 17: 1955 October
box 2, folder 18: 1955 November-December
box 2, folder 19: 1956 March-October
box 2, folder 20: 1956 November-December
box 2, folder 21: 1957 January-May
box 2, folder 22: 1957 June-December
box 2, folder 23: 1958 January-June
box 2, folder 24: 1958 July-December
box 3, folder 1: 1959 January-June
box 3, folder 2: 1959 July-December
box 3, folder 3: 1960 January-April
box 3, folder 4: 1960 May-July
box 3, folder 5: 1960 August-October
box 3, folder 6: 1960 November-December
box 3, folder 7: 1961 January-April
box 3, folder 8: 1961 May-July
box 3, folder 9: 1961 May-July
box 3, folder 10: 1961 November-December
box 3, folder 11: 1963 January-April
box 3, folder 12: 1963 May-July
box 3, folder 13: 1963 August-October
box 3, folder 14: 1963 November-December
box 4, folder 1: 1964 January-April
box 4, folder 2: 1964 May-July
box 4, folder 3: 1964 August-October
box 4, folder 4: 1964 November-December
box 4, folder 5: 1965 January-June
box 4, folder 6: 1965 July-December
box 4, folder 7: 1966 January-April
box 4, folder 8: 1966 May-December
box 4, folder 9: 1967 January-April
box 4, folder 10: 1967 May-December
box 4, folder 11: 1968 January-July
box 4, folder 12: 1968 August-December
box 4, folder 13: 1969 January-June
box 4, folder 14: 1969 July-December
box 5, folder 1: 1970 January-May
box 5, folder 2: 1970 June-December
box 5, folder 3: 1971
box 5, folder 4: 1972
box 5, folder 5: 1973
box 5, folder 6: 1974
box 5, folder 7: 1975
box 6, folder 1: 1976
box 6, folder 2: 1977
box 6, folder 3: 1978
box 6, folder 4: 1979
box 7, folder 1: 1988 February-May
box 7, folder 2: 1988 October-December
box 7, folder 3: 1989 February-June
box 7, folder 4: 1989 August-October
box 7, folder 5: 1990 January-March
box 7, folder 6: 1990 May-June
box 7, folder 7: 1990 August-October

Biographical Note/Historical Note +/-

Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah (1902- ) : Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah came into official existence as an educational institution when the Board of Trustees approved a name change on Feb. 6, 1902 from the earlier name, Sheldon Jackson College. For a few years, the letterhead on Westminster College stationery included the notation "formerly Sheldon Jackson College". College classes were suspended 1909-1913 but resumed in 1914. Westminster College as a legal entity was closed June 30, 1983 and reopened the next day on July 1, 1983 as "Westminster College of Salt Lake City", technically a new institution. The name was changed back to Westminster College in 1998.

Two earlier institutions are associated with Westminster College: The Salt Lake Collegiate Institute (SLCI) and Sheldon Jackson College in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Salt Lake Collegiate Institute (1875-1910) : The Institute was founded by First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City and opened April 12, 1875 in the basement of the church. In 1896 the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions assumed ownership and administrative control of the institute, and maintained operations until 1910, when it transferred the property to Westminster College. By the 1902-1903 school year the Institute had already become the "Preparatory Department" of Westminster College.

Sheldon Jackson College, Salt Lake City, Utah (1895-1901) Sheldon Jackson College in Salt Lake City, Utah was chartered in 1895 and opened 1897 on the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute campus. The one and only commencement was held on June 4, 1901. The Board of Trustees approved a name change to "Westminster College" on Feb. 6, 1902. Sheldon Jackson and his wife signed an agreement to the name change on April 25, 1902.

Westminster College Boards of Trustees: Trustees came from all areas of the college and community. Many Westminster presidents attended Board meetings, probably in an advisory non-voting role since the president reports to the Board of Trustees, which has the power to hire or fire a president. A few were either members before becoming president (such as B.C.J. Wheatlake), or went on to become members of the board as Presidents Emeritus. The trustees also included major donors, businessmen, community leaders, and ministers. Beginning in the 1970s, the names of some faculty, alumni, and students begin to appear in the list of trustees.

George W. Martin, a Presbyterian missionary, was an early trustee of Westminster College.

The Treasurers of Westminster College were officers of the Board of Trustees; Parke M. Pontz held this office from 1921-1954, followed by Ralph S. Gunn.

Harold R. Waldo, Sr. was Secretary to the Board from 1933-1965.

Below is a partial list of various categories of Trustees who served between 1946-1974, drawn from A short history of Westminster College, Salt Lake City: the first century, 1875-1975 by Emil Nyman, College Archivist. Nyman included a five-page "Appendix D. Trustees 1946-1974 (Alphabetical)" in his publication.

Chairmen of the Westminster College Board of Trustees from 1946-1974:

  • 1948-1957, John M. Wallace, Sr.
  • 1958-1964, Forrest Walden
  • 1965-1967, M.M. Fidlar
  • 1968, George T. Hansen, Jr.
  • 1968-1970, Haydon Morgan Calvert
  • 1970-1973, Joseph Bernolfo
  • 1973- , Charles T. Klein

Presidents:

  • Herbert Ware Reherd (1913-1939 as 4th President; 1939-1950 as President Emeritus)
  • Robert D. Steele (1939-1952 as 5th President)
  • J. Richard Palmer (1952-1956 at 6th President)
  • Frank E. Duddy (1956-1963 as 7th President)
  • W. Fredrick Arbogast (1963-1968 as 8th President)
  • B.C.J. Wheatlake (1933-1965; four months from May-Aug. 1952 as Interim President during a presidential search)
  • Manford A. Shaw (1940-1964 as a Westminster College 1920s alumnus; 1968-1976 as 9th President)

Faculty:

  • Marcus Parr (1972-1973)
  • Mack Gift (1973-1974)

Alumni:

  • Martin Allred (1973-1975)

Students

  • Lori Pinder (1971-1972)
  • Stephen Brown (1972-1973)
  • Robert Devlin (1972-1973)
  • Kimball Duffin (1974-1975)

Donors:

  • A.B. Malouf (1953-1965) -- donor of Malouf Hall
  • Harry E. Carleson (1955-1965) and Fred A. Carleson (1966-1976) -- donor of the Men's dormitory
  • Lawrence "Biggie" Black (1960-1973) -- donor of the foot bridge across Emigration Creek
  • Mrs. George S. Eccles (1972- ) –- donor of Dolores Dore Eccles Art Center

Ministers of various churches:

  • Bishop A.W. Mouton, Episcopal Bishop of Utah (1942-1947)
  • Rev. W.M. Gwaltney, Minister of First Presbyterian Church (1946-1951)
  • Warren Bainbridge, Minister of First Methodist Church (1956-1968)
  • Rev. S.E. Clark (1958-1964)
  • Rev. E.W. Remley, Minister of First Presbyterian Church (1965-1967)
  • Rev. Thomas C. Jackson, Minister of First Presbyterian Church (1965-1968)

Other community and educational leaders:

  • Harold P. Fabian, lawyer (1960-1961)
  • Paul Fawley, professor of education, University of Utah (1965- )
  • A.B. Kesler, President and Chairman of Walker Bank (1967-1973)
  • John W. Gallivan, Publisher of the Salt Lake Tribute (1967-1978)
  • Virginia Frobes, retired Dean of Women, University of Utah (1974-1983)

Sources:

  • Westminster College of Salt Lake City : from Presbyterian mission school to independent college / R. Douglas Brackenridge. Logan Utah : Utah State University Press, 1998, p. 3-4 and 74.
  • A short history of Westminster College, Salt Lake City : the first century, 1875-1975, Appendix D. Trustees 1946-1974 / Emil Nyman.
  • Westminster College Dean Robert G. McNiece correspondence, 1891-1908 (ACC-003A).

Content Description +/-

This collection is the records of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College and consists of agenda, budget notes, bylaws, correspondence, memoranda, policy statements, proposals, and various reports. The records inform the Board of Trustees of upcoming events, report on college activities and financial affairs, and prepare members for regular and special Board meetings. The reports include statistical, operational, and program accounts on academic affairs, enrollment, faculty, finances, and student affairs.

Collection Use +/-

Restrictions on Access:

Open to public research.

Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Twenty-four hours advance notice is encouraged.

Restrictions on Use:

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material must be obtained from the director of the Giovale Library.

Preferred Citation:

Westminster College Board of Trustees records, 1913-1979, 1988-1990, ACC-016B, Giovale Library Archives, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Administrative Information +/-

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically by date.

Processing Note:

Processed September 2008 by Tera Mayo.

Creator:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City, Utah : 1902-1983). Board of Trustees

Westminster College of Salt Lake City. Board of Trustees

Language:

Collection materials are in English.

Quantity:

3.5 linear feet

Language of the Finding Aid:

English.

Author of the Finding Aid:

Finding aid written in September 2008 by Tera Mayo

EAD Creation Date:

2010 October 5 by Sarah Shaw

Standard:

Describing Archives : A Content Standard (DACS)

Subarea:

Archives

Related Material:

Related collections in Giovale Library Archives:

Subjects +/-

Corporate Names:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City, Utah : 1902-1983)--History--Sources
Westminster College of Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Subject Terms:

College trustees--Utah
Presbyterian Church--Education--Utah
Presbyterian universities and colleges--Utah--History--Sources

Form or Genre Terms:

Agendas (administrative records)
Budgets
Bylaws (administrative records)
Correspondence
Memorandums
Proposals
Reports

Geographical Names:

Salt Lake City (Utah)--History--Sources