Orrin E. Tiffany Papers 1927-1929

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Orrin E. Tiffany Papers 1927-1929

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The file contains correspondence of Dr. Orrin E.Tiffany, acting president of Whitworth College, and his wife as registrar of theCollege. Most folders deal with the recruitment of faculty and students during somerather tumultuous times in the history of the College.

.5 linear ft.; 1 box

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Whitworth University Archives

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Whitworth College

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Whitworth College was founded officially on February 19, 1890. During the years 1987 and 1988 plans were made to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Of course, this celebration, all during the 1989 year, was an opportune time for a fund drive. (Timothy R. Eaton, B .A. ’74) was commissioned to produce a motion picture film, “Whitworth College” for promotion of the financial campaign. This file includes the many film clips used to make the film and the final product in various formats. Fr...

Tiffany, Kathrine

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Tiffany, Orrin Edward, 1868-1950

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Orrin E. Tiffany joined the faculty of Whitworth College in 1926 as professor of history. He succeeded Professor H. L. Hussong as dean of the College in 1927. The Board named Tiffany acting president on July 22, 1927. His wife became the registrar. At the time Dr. Tiffany took over administrative leadership he disclaimed any ambitions for the presidency. The folders in this file contain correspondence of Tiffany and his wife dealing mostly with recruitment of students and faculty during tumultuo...