Lehigh University Endowment Fund, 1923-1929

Collection

Identifier: SC MS 0039

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains letters noting contributors and amounts, and also expenses, including fees charged by a fundraiser. It also includes lists of income and expenses of the Endowment Fund in chronological order.

Dates

1923-1929

Creator

Lehigh University (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University is a private, coeducational nondenominational institution. Home to over 4500 undergraduates and 2200 graduates, it offers education in 4 colleges- Arts and Science, Business, Engineering, and the College of Education.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Material includes letters from the Alumni Secretary to the University Treasurer listing contributors and amounts, of donations to the Endowment Fund, for the period 1923-1929. It also includes expenses charged to the Endowment Fund, including invoices from the John Price Jones Corp. (for $325 per week, plus expenses) for a consultant fundraiser.