Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was an American politician, mining engineer, author, and government official. He served as president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. He attended Pacific Academy, the precursor to George Fox University from 1885-1888. Throughout his life he maintained a connection with the college and Newberg.
The George Fox University and Mark Hatfield Collection on Herbert Hoover contains materials that show Herbert Hoover's relationship with Newberg, Pacific College/George Fox College, and individuals associated with both. Of note are the many items that shed a unique light on the personal life of Herbert Hoover such as personal letters, Christmas cards, early photographs, donations to Pacific/George Fox College, writings about fishing, and items related to the home he lived in while in Newberg. Much of the collection was developed by Sentaor Mark Hatfield who was a Hoover scholar and enthusiast. This collection is a unique look at how a small institution and town celebrate their links to a president.
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Hoover to Robert Crow, December 27, 1940
George Fox University Archives
New Years greetings from Herbert Hoover to Robert Crow.
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Levi Pennington to Oliver Weesner, January 29, 1940
George Fox University Archives
Letter describing Lou Henry Hoover's donation to Levi Pennington to use as he saw fit in the interest of Pacific College.
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Mildred Hall to Mrs. Ward, May 11, 1934
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Mildred Hall to Mrs. Ward, May 11, 1934 offering the Hoover's books for her use.
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Herbert Hoover to United States Senate, July 1, 1932
George Fox University Archives
Message to the United States Senate from President Herbert Hoover dated July 1, 1932 about the General Claims Commission between the United States of America and the United Mexican States.
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White House Invitation of Mrs. Eugene V. Ward
George Fox University Archives
Invitation and White House gate pass sent to Mrs. Eugene V. Ward by President and Mrs. Hoover for a visit December 15, 1932.
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Hebert Hoover to the United States Senate, May 28, 1930
George Fox University Archives
Message from President Herbert Hoover to the United States Senate, May 28, 1930, explaining his rejection on a bill (S. 476) that would make changes to veterans benefits.
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Hoover Day at Pacific College
George Fox University Archives
A book of memories from the 1930 celebration of Herbert Hoover at Pacific College (precursor to George Fox University). This book includes the day's program, speeches given, and a photograph and list of attendees.
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Levi Pennington to President Herbert Hoover, March 16, 1930
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Levi Pennington to President Herbert Hoover expressing encouragement for Hoover in his prohibition and anti-war work, and support for his presidency.
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Peg to Dear Ones, undated.
George Fox University Archives
Letter from an unidentified Peg addressed to her "Dear Ones." In the letter Peg explains that her father was a classmate of Herbert Hoover and a friend. Accompanying the letter is an amusing story about Herbert Hoover and a camel as told to Peg's father by Hoover.
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Levi Pennington to President Herbert Hoover, April 6, 1929
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Levi Pennington, president of Pacific College, to President Herbert Hoover wishing him congratulations on his inauguration as President of the United States.
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Lou Henry Hoover to Highland Friends Missionary Society, October 15, 1929
George Fox University Archives
Thank you letter from Lou Henry Hoover to Highland Friends Missionary Society, October 15, 1929.
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Mary Randolph to Ethel McLellan Ward, March 6, 1929
George Fox University Archives
Personal invitation from Mary Randolph, secretary to Lou Henry Hoover, to Mrs. Ethel McLellan Ward to visit the White House to hear the Dayton Westminster Choir.
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President and Mrs. Hoover to Mr. and Mrs. Clephane, circa 1929
George Fox University Archives
President and Mrs. Hoover to Mr. and Mrs. Clephane, August 26, year unknown, invitation to a Garden Party.
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Herbert Hoover to J.C. Ainsworth, December 14, 1925
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to J.C. Ainsworth, president of the US National Bank in Portland, Oregon asking him to devise some sort of campaign to develop financial support for Pacific College (precursor to George Fox University).
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![Telegram from Mrs. C D Henry to Mrs. [McLelland], November 20, 1925 by George Fox University Archives](https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/archives_hoover/1030/thumbnail.jpg "Telegram from Mrs. C D Henry to Mrs. [McLelland], November 20, 1925 by George Fox University Archives")
Telegram from Mrs. C D Henry to Mrs. [McLelland], November 20, 1925
George Fox University Archives
Telegram from Mrs. C D Henry to Mrs. [McLelland], November 20, 1925 announcing the Hoover's safe arrival in London.
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Allan Hoover's Graduation Announcement from Palo Alto Union High School
George Fox University Archives
Allan Hoover's Graduation Announcement from Palo Alto Union High School, 1924.
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Herbert Hoover to Amanda Woodward, March 6, 1924
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to Amanda Woodward, March 6, 1924,
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Photograph of the First Annual Conference on Street and Highway Safety
George Fox University Archives
Photograph of the White House Reception of the First Annual Conference on Street and Highway Safety, Washington, D.C. December 16, 1924. Herbert Hoover is standing in the front.
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Merchants' Association Address
George Fox University Archives
Herbert Hoover's Merchants' Association Address give in Greater New York, January 24, 1921
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Herbert Hoover to D. Kenworthy, May 3, 1920
George Fox University Archives
Telegram from Herbert Hoover to D. Kenworthy, May 3, 1920. Hoover expresses his desire to be a member of the Alumni Association of Pacific College.
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Hoover Address Before the American Bankers' Association
George Fox University Archives
Herbert Hoover's Address Before the American Bankers' Association, Chicago, December 10, 1920. 5 pages with highlighted sections.
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Herbert Hoover to Amanda Woodward, July 5, 1899
George Fox University Archives
Handwritten letter from Herbert Hoover to Amanda Woodward, July 11, 1899 written from China.
"Mrs. Ezra Woodward,
Newberg, Oregon
Dear Mrs. Woodward; Your letter of last November (!) has now traveled around the globe once and a half times. Then through the interior of China until I have it at last today.
I remember very well indeed the many kindnesses at your hands in my small boy days at Newberg and indeed needed them.
It is true that I have been somewhat successful financially but fear rumors of such things get distorted in traveling and I am pictures as rolling in wealth that does not exist.
I do enjoy a large salary but with it have a very considerable position to mantain [sp] socially and I am not independent in matters of support to others - for now six people are in various American Universities at my expense.
I have always felt a kindly interest in the Newberg college and recognize the good which is accomplished in the general educational scheme of my country and I know the unusual merit of its faculty - whose stamp of self sacrificing man we all recognize as rare indeed. And I would be only too glad to offer any help possible but to do so at present is out of the question I regret to say.
I am at present Cheif Engineer to the Chinese Government Department of Mines and my work keeps me far our of reach of mail for a great portion of the time. I have a home here (Tientsin) and another in Peking the Capital and still another in PaPaHo on the sea coast. All travels in the interior must be done on horse back or sedan chair or houseboat and on account of the anti-foreign feeling generating from unwise missionaries is not very pleasurable. The last time I have a guard of a company of soldiers and got through successfully. I often think of Newberg and its people and often tell my wife of my days there.
I am sincerely your
H.C. Hoover
Tientsin China
July 5, 1899"
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Granville Everest Sketch
George Fox University Archives
Granville Everest was a schoolmate and friend of Herbert Hoover. This sketch depicts the place of the barn where Herbert Hoover milked the family cow in early Newberg.
