Letters, 1991 - 1993

Item — Box: 10, Folder: 22

Identifier: VI

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection: The C. Warren Becker Collection consists of twenty-eight boxes. There is considerable biographical information (see Bx 1 Fld 1) and personal correspondence (see Bx 1 Flds 6-15). The letters, cards, plagues and expressions of gratitude and appreciation to C. Warren Becker are a significant testimony to his impact (see Bx 1 Flds 28-38 and Bx 26 Flds 1, 2). There are 23 recording tapes with organ music, dedication of the organ of Pioneer Memorial Church at Andrews University, interviews, and worship services (see Bx 1 Fld 39; Bx 2; and Bx 3 Flds 1-7). There are several folders which contain materials, such as correspondence, photographs, papers, and outlines related to Catharine Crozier and Harold Gleason (see Bx 3 Flds 26-40; Bx 4 Flds 1-15).

Because Becker believed that one of the most important functions of a church musician is to lead the congregation in the singing of hymns, he enjoyed organizing hymn festivals, and this collection contains notes of programs of his many hymn festivals (see Bx 5 Fld 14). He also kept sources on the history of Adventist hymnology (see Bx 7 Flds 1-7). Moreover, there are articles, papers, outlines, and considerable sources as part of his teaching materials (see Bx 7 Flds 24-32; Bx 8; Bx 9; Bx 10 Flds 1-10). Also included are materials by Wolfgang Hans Martin Stefani, such as correspondence, dissertation and papers (see Bx 6 Flds 2-19).

This collection also contains historical information on the purchase of pipe organs for Pioneer Memorial Church and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Chapel. Another interest of Becker were the stained glass windows in the Pioneer Memorial Church (see Bx10 Flds 14-25). Additionally, he liked to collect church and music programs. These have been divided as “Ceremony Service”–such as funeral, organ dedication, and wedding services, “Organ Recitals,” and “Worship Services” (see Bx10 Flds 17-32; Bx11). The largest section of this collection is Becker’s personal collection of musical scores mostly for the organ. Most of them are originals, but there are photocopied scores as well (see boxes 12 -25, 29 - 32).

Dates

Majority of material found within 1991 - 1993

Extent

From the Collection: 28 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

List of Letters

• Norman and Dorothy Moll to Richard Davidson, Oct 10, 1990
• Raoul Dederen to John Baldwin, Warren Becker and others, Oct 30, 1990
• John T. Baldwin to members of the Seminary Pipe Organ Committee, Jan 31, 1991
• Jack M. Bethards to Norman G. Moll, Jun 4, 1991
• Arden D. Mahrle to C. Warren Becker, Jun 12, 1991
• F. Christian Holtkamp to John Baldwin, Jul 8, 1991
• F. Christian Holtkamp to John Baldwin, Jul 22, 1991
• C. Warren Becker to Paul E. Hamel, Aug 29, 1991
• Jan Higgins to all Members of the Seminary Pipe Organ Committee, Aug 30, 1991
• Paul E. Hamel to C. Warren Becker, Sep 3, 1991
• James J. North to all Members of the Seminary Pipe Organ Committee, Oct 10, 1991
• Brian M. Fowler to James J. North, Oct 24, 1991
• C. Warren Becker to William Edward Rippey, Dec 9, 1991
• C. Warren Becker to Brain M. Fowler, Jan 9: 1992
• C. Warren Becker to Joylin and Richard, Jan 16, 1991
• Norman and Dorothy Moll to John T. Baldwin, Mar 16, 1992
• John T. Baldwin to Seminary Pipe Organ Committee Members, Apr 13, 1992
• Paul E. Hamel and John Baldwin to Seminary Dean’s Council, Dr. Warner Vyhmeister, Apr 29, 1992
• John T. Baldwin to Members of the Seminary Pipe Organ and Fund-raising Committee, Jan 5, 1993
• John T. Baldwin to Members of the Seminary Pipe Organ and Fund-raising Committee, Jan 19, 1993
• Dorothy and Norman Moll to Friends of Meaningful Worship, no date
• James J. North, Jr. to Organ Committee/Fund Raising Committee