E. P. Weber Papers
Scope and Contents
The papers consist mostly of his correspondence with the Board for Higher Education of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, subject files, some general correspondence, sermons, and reports from his office to various agencies.
Dates
- 1958 - 1983
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for research by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Concordia University Archives is the owner of the E. P. Weber Papers and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Concordia University Archives before any reproduction use. Copyright resides with the creator of the documents or their heirs. The status of copyright is governed by the Copyright Law of the U. S. (Title 17, U.S.C.). In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Biographical note
The Rev. Dr. E. P. Weber was the third president of Concordia College (University) from 1958 to 1983.
Dr. Weber was born in 1917. He graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 1941. He earned an M.A. from the University of Florida, Gainesville, in 1946, and a Doctor of Sacred Theology Degree from the Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago, in 1962. He served parishes in Gainesville, KS; West Lafayette, IN; and Crawfordville, IN. He was Chaplain at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, from 1945-1958.
During his presidency the high school moved to its own location. The college was granted four-year status. Construction projects included the finishing of Elizabeth Hall; Neils Hall; South Hall (later renamed Weber Hall); the Physical Education Building; and Hagen Campus Center, a remodeling of the former Guild Hall. The old gymnasium was remodeled into a Fine Arts Building. Under his leadership, the Concordia Community Association was formed, minority students were actively recruited, and academic programs were expanded. He played a key role in the establishment and growth of the Lay Assistant Ministry program of the Northwest District.
Dr. Weber died June 21, 2010, in Portland.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 document boxes)
Abstract
The papers of E.P. Weber, president of Concordia College (University) from 1958-1983.
Arrangement
The files are arranged in three series: Series I. BHE correspondence; Series II. President's files; and Series III. Reports. Within each series the files are arranged in chronological order.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the E. P. Weber Papers An Inventory at the Concordia University (Portland, OR) Archives
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Nolan R. Bremer
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid is written in English.
- Sponsor
- Encoding of finding aid supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Repository Details
Part of the Concordia University Archives Repository
http://www.cu-portland.edu/academics/libraries
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman St.
Portland 97211-6099 USA
library@cu-portland.edu