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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Parent for a Year Certificate- Herbert Hoover Boy's Club of Newberg
George Fox University Archives
"Parent for a Year" Certificates from the Herbert Hover Boy's Club, Newberg, Oregon.
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Herbert Hoover Foundation Invitation to 100 Year Celebration of Hoover's Birth
George Fox University Archives
Herbert Hoover Foundation Invitation to 100 Year Celebration of Hoover's Birth.
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Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Herbert Hoover Foundation, 1972
George Fox University Archives
Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Herbert Hoover Foundation.
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Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Herbert Hoover Foundation
George Fox University Archives
Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Herbert Hoover Foundation.
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Elizabeth Dempsey to Milo Ross, September 12, 1964
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Elizabeth Dempsey, secretary to Herbert Hoover, to Milo Ross, September 12, 1964 expressing thanks for birthday greetings.
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Herbert Hoover to Russell Gainer, March 24, 1964
George Fox University Archives
Framed letter from Herbert Hoover to Russell Gainer, March 24, 1964 expressing appreciation to the Newberg Rotary Club for a get well letter.
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Herbert Hoover to Milo Ross, May 25, 1959
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to Milo Ross, May 25, 1959 about the donation of books to George Fox College.
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Salute to Hungarians Program, December 30, 1956
George Fox University Archives
"Salute to Hungarians," program for First Aid for Hungary. Herbert Hoover was the honorary chairman. December 30, 1956.
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Arthur Roberts, Mary Dade, and Charles Beals to Herbert Hoover, August 3, 1955
George Fox University Archives
Birthday greetings from Newberg Friends Church representatives Arthur Roberts, Mary Dade, and Charles Beals to Herbert Hoover, August 3, 1955.
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Betty Jordan to George Fox College Library, December 3, 1955
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Betty Jordan to George Fox College Library asking for information on the Hoover family and accompanying reply with Hoover genealogy information.
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Herbert Hoover Day Program
George Fox University Archives
Program from Herbert Hoover Day, August 10, 1955, Newberg, Oregon. On this day Herbert Hoover Park, Herbert Hoover Boulevard, and the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum were dedicated. Herbert Hoover gave an address to a large crowd gathered for the event.
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Hoover's 81st Birthday Speech- The Dedication of the Hoover Minthorn House Museum, August 10, 1955
George Fox University Archives
Speech given by Herbert Hoover at the dedication of the Hoover Minthorn House museum in Newberg, Oregon. This speech was given on August 10, 1955, Hoover's 81st birthday. Hoover recalls memories of his boyhood in Newberg and life with his relatives, Dr. and Mrs. Minthorn. The closing prayer is given by Milo Ross, President of George Fox College (later George Fox University).
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Invitation to Levi and Rebecca Pennington to Hoover Birthday Luncheon
George Fox University Archives
Levi and Rebecca Pennington's invitation to a Birthday Luncheon and reception for Herbert Hoover's 81st birthday. This coincided with the dedication of the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum.
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Herbert Hoover to Mr. Barker, December 10, 1953
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to Mr. Barker, December 10, 1953 about donations to the Boys Club of America.
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Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington, April 3, 1951
George Fox University Archives
Letter from ex-President Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington, April 3, 1951 about the way he faces false public representations of his character.
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Fundraising efforts for Hoover-Minthorn House Museum
George Fox University Archives
Correspondence and lists from fundraising efforts for the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum.
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Hoover House Contact List
George Fox University Archives
Contact list from the Hoover-Minthorn House fundraising effort circa 1947.
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Hoover House Fund General List
George Fox University Archives
Hoover House Fund contact list, circa 1947.
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Hoover Mission to Athens Itinerary
George Fox University Archives
Itinerary for Hoover Mission for food relief prepared en-route to Athens.
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Hoover Mission, Vienna Itinerary
George Fox University Archives
Itinerary for Hoover Mission for food relief prepared in Vienna.
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Notes of Dr. Minthorn and Hoover's childhood by unidentified person
George Fox University Archives
Notes on and with a Newberg Friends Church bulletin on Dr. J. Henry Minthorn and Hoover's childhood.
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Hoover Family to George Taylor, February 1, 1944
George Fox University Archives
Hoover Family to George Taylor, February 1, 1944 expressing thanks for the sympathy card sent upon the death of Lou Henry Hoover.
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Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington, May 19, 1941
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington expressing the impact of Pacific College on his life and giving high praise to the college for its dedication to "thousands of other boys and girls over the years."
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Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington, May 5, 1941
George Fox University Archives
Letter from Herbert Hoover to Levi Pennington accepting a degree in absentia from Pacific College.
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Herbert Hoover to Mary Sandoz, undated
George Fox University Archives
Telegram sent from Herbert Hoover to Mary Sandoz in regard to honoring Levi Pennington, probably in 1941 on the occasion of Pennington's resignation from Pacific College.