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Correspondence of William Paul Starkey with Lehigh University

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0012

Scope and Contents

The material deals with Mr. Starkey's contributions of approximately $75,000 (through an endowment named for his late wife) to effect improvements, including a new altar and organ, in Packer Memorial Church in the early 1950s, and continuing discussions over the possibility of further contributions to expand religious education at Lehigh.

Dates

  • Creation: 1937 - 1958

Creator

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Collection is open for research.

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Biographical / Historical

Starkey graduated from Lehigh University in 1900 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was president and treasurer of Starkey Farms Co., Morrisville, Pennsylvania.

References: “Packer Chapel Project” Lehigh Alumni Bulletin. Vol. 38. November 1950: p.9

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection of correspondence between William Paul Starkey, Lehigh Class of 1900, and various Lehigh University officials concerning the observance and teaching of religion at the University. Original letters from Starkey and copies of replies from the officials, including president Martin Dewey Whitaker, vice president E. Kenneth Smiley, board of trustees president Eugene Grace, and others. Discussion includes proposed renovations to Packer Memorial Church.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections Staff
Date
1988-06
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2011-11-17: Finding aid revised by Arielle Willett
  • 2017-04-04: Added to ArchivesSpace

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

https://lts.lehigh.edu/find/special-collections
Contact:
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Bethlehem PA 18045 USA
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