Contains pictures from Emmanuel Missionary College in the, 1950s
Item — Box: 5, Photograph Album: 3
Identifier: IV
Content Description
From the Collection:
The bulk of this collection centers around Burton Phipps’ 32-year tenure as a teacher and later head of the Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) Biology department. During this time Barbara graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College, taught for a few years, and then returned where she became a librarian in the College library. Her mother, Nettie, worked at Northwestern University, University of Michigan, and Chicago University (now the University of Chicago). In 1961 Barbara and her parents moved to Pacific Union College where Burton taught biology and Barbara worked in the library.
This collection contains memorabilia, documents, and photographs connected with their careers. Of significance are early pictures of the tract and missionary society in Springfield, Illinois, and photos relating to the biology department at Emmanuel Missionary College, including a few pictures of conventions of Adventist biology teachers. In addition, the Phipps had a wide circle of friends as evidenced by numerous Christmas cards they exchanged with their friends. The collection encompasses a broad window into the life of the Phipps including Christmas cards from other friends (such as the Eatons, Smiths, Gaylord, etc.), family vacations, life at Emmanuel Missionary College, and Pacific Union College.
This collection contains memorabilia, documents, and photographs connected with their careers. Of significance are early pictures of the tract and missionary society in Springfield, Illinois, and photos relating to the biology department at Emmanuel Missionary College, including a few pictures of conventions of Adventist biology teachers. In addition, the Phipps had a wide circle of friends as evidenced by numerous Christmas cards they exchanged with their friends. The collection encompasses a broad window into the life of the Phipps including Christmas cards from other friends (such as the Eatons, Smiths, Gaylord, etc.), family vacations, life at Emmanuel Missionary College, and Pacific Union College.
Dates
- 1950s
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Photographs Included in this album are:
- Field trip with the 9th grade biology class
- Biology department at Emmanuel Missionary College
- Pioneer Memorial Church construction in Jan. 1958
- Seminary building dedication with picture and announcement for summer session classes of 1941
- List of SDA Biology professors in North America
Materials Specific Details
This album likely belonged to Burton Phipps
Creator
- From the Collection: Phipps, Burton Hartwell, 1890-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for Adventist Research Manuscript Collections Repository