F. W. J. Sylwester Papers 1907-1946 (bulk 1924-1946).

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F. W. J. Sylwester Papers 1907-1946 (bulk 1924-1946).

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Not many records survived from the presidency of Dr. Sylwester. Extant records include correspondence from 1924-1937 (predominantly with Synodical officials), various office documents, documents relating to his career (including some correspondence), records of his campus trees project, and various biographical items (especially from his 50th anniversary as a professor [1955] and 90th birthday [1971] celebrations). The collection also includes several histories of the Sylwester family, especially in relation to Concordia University.

1 record box, 1 document box.

Concordia University Libraries, FWJ Sylwester Library

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Concordia University Libraries, FWJ Sylwester Library

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Sylwester, F.W.J. (Franz Wilhelm Johannes), 1881-1972.

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Concordia University (Portland, Or.)

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The high school was first accredited in 1948 with both the State of Oregon and the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. The college faculty worked on accreditation issues for several years until in 1960 the Board of Control resolved that the institution go forward with the accreditation process. The college was first accredited with NASHS in December of 1962. Later the accreditation came from the Northwest Association. The Board for Higher Education of The Lutheran Church--Miss...