Philip W. Eaton Papers
Scope and Contents
Section - Box; Introduction and Inventory - 1; Correspondence - 1; Invoices - 2; Travel - 2
Dates
- Creation: 1992-1993
Language of Materials
Materials are inEnglish.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research use.
Biographical Note
As students returned to the campus of Whitworth College for the 1992 fall term they were greeted by Interim President Dr. Philip W. Eaton. Eaton came to the presidency following the unexpected resignation of Dr. Arthur De Jong. A 1995 graduate of the college, former faculty member and trustee, the 49-year-old Phoenix businessman had experienced Whitworth from a variety of perspectives. At the time of his appointment as interim president Eaton was chair of a search committee for a new president. Eaton was professor of English (Ph. D., Arizona State University) at Whitworth for 17 years and left academia for the business world in 1985. Phil’s wife Sharon is a member of the Whitworth College class of 1964. Two of their three children are alumni of the college. The folders in this relatively short file present a good picture of an active president very much dedicated to the welfare and the future of the college.
Extent
1.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract
Presidential files of Philip W. Eaton, including correspondence, invoices and travel schedules, all of which describe a very active interim president with the best intentions for the college.
Custodial History
President's Office; Whitworth University; Spokane, WA 99251; 509-777-1000
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown
- Title
- Guide to the Philip W. Eaton Papers 1992-1993
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by H. W. Johnston
- Date
- © 2001
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections Repository