TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# OF FILE
DATE DECSCRIPTION Items #
BOX 1
Correspondence between the Lovells and Mr. George Pepperdine
1935 - 1991 and Mrs. Helen Pepperdine 61 1
Photographs of Mr. George Pepperdine and Mrs. Helen
1935 - late 50's Pepperdine 12 2
The Lovells Correspondence with Dr. Hugh Tiner and Mrs. Lola
1935 - 1999 Tiner 14 3
Early 1940's - c.
1968 Photographs of Dr. Hugh Tiner and Mrs. Lola Tiner 13 4
The Lovells' Correspondence with Dr. E. V. Pullias and Mrs.
Pauline Pullias (Almost all of it is between Dr. Pullias and Patsie
1944 - 1987 Lovell Trowbridge) #1 100 5
Correspondence between Patsie Lovell Trowbridge and Dr. E. V.
1987 - 1995 Pullias #2 126 6
The Pepperdine College Crisis in 1957 (Accounts given by Board
1998 of Trustees Chair Donald Miller and Patsie Lovell Trowbridge) 2 7
1969 - 1978 Papers related to James L. Lovell 8 8
Correspondence between the Lovells and Dr. J. P. Sanders and
1958 - 1996 Gloria Sanders 9 7
Late 50's - 1998 Miscellaneous Papers of James L. Lovell 10 10
1935 - 1972 Miscellaneous Photographs #1 24 11
1939 - 1960 Miscellaneous Photographs #2 10 12
Colored Slides related to George Pepperdine College and the 3 sheets
1941 - 1960 Vermont Avenue Church of Christ of slides 13
BOX 2
Colored Slides related to George Pepperdine College and the 10 Sheets
1952 - 1960 Vermont Avenue Church of Christ of Slides 1
Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# OF FILE
DATE DECSCRIPTION Items #
7 Sheets
Stereo Slides of the Vermont Avenue Church of Christ, the Church of Stereo
1961 - 1975 in Japan, and Ibaraki Christian College Slides 2
1960 Ibaraki Christian College Lapel Pins 6 pins 3
1939 - 1977 Correspondence between Lovell and Dr. M. Norvel Young # 1 26 4
Greeting Cards from Dr. M. Norvel Young and Helen Young to the
No Date Lovells 8 5
1962 -1992 Publications related to Dr. M. Norvel Young 4 6
Photographs of George Pepperdine College, Dr. and Mrs. Young,
1937 - 1991 the Lovells and Others 6 7
1960 - 1961 Correspondence between Lovell and Dr. M. Norvel Young # 2 100 8
1961 Correspondence between Lovell and Dr. M. Norvel Young # 3 97 9
BOX 3
1962 - 1992 Correspondence between Lovell and Dr. M. Norvel Young # 4 78 1
Articles about Dr. M. Norvel Young, his family, and George
1937 - 1976 Pepperdine College/Pepperdine University 7 2
1960's - 1976 Lovell's correspondence with Dr. William S. Banowsky #1 100 3
1977 - 1983 Lovell's correspondence with Dr. William S. Banowsky #2 22 4
1964 - 1983 Christmas Greetings from the Banowskys to the Lovells 6 5
1967 - 1975 Photographs of Dr. William S. Banowsky 6 6
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Box 1/File 1/
Early 40's Biographical sketch of Mr. Pepperdine with his picture Item 1
Card announcing the Founder's Memorial Fund, signed Don Miller,
Chairman, Board of Trustees; M. Norvel Young, President of Box 1/File 1/
c. 1962 Pepperdine College Item 2
Booklet: The Legend of the Bells: A Christmas Story from the Box 1/File 1/
No Date George Pepperdines Item 3
Letter of Helen and George Pepperdine to Vivian and Jimmie Lovell
thanking them for their Christmas gift and reporting on the
Pepperdine's visit in Hawaii with Mr. Pepperdine's daughter Box 1/File 1/
No Date Florence and her husband Randy Crossley Item 4
Page 2 of a letter of Jimmie Lovell to Mr. Pepperdine applying for a
position with Western Auto. He is willing to receive a salary of $200
a month in contrast to the $400 a month he receives from duPont.
But duPont will likely transfer him to the East and he desires to Box 1/File 1/
10/22/1934 remain in Southern California. Item 5
Lovell's letter to the deacons of the Central Church of Christ, copies
to go to Mr. Peppedine, the minister, W. B. West, Jr., and the elders,
reporting that Mr. Pepperdine desires to make a sizable contribution
for Central's welfare work; Mrs. Pepperdine is willing to assist in Box 1/File 1/
5/14/1935 carrying out the projects, if the deacons set them up Item 6
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Jimmie Lovell's letter to G. C. Brewer, Minister of the Union Street
Church of Christ in Memphis, Tennessee, about three months of
gospel meetings in the Los Angeles area, first four weeks at the
Southwest Los Angeles congregation, where Mr. Pepperdine is an
elder, then four weeks at the 9th and Lime congregation in Long
Beach, and finally three weeks at the Central Los Angeles
congregation. The first two have formerly been anti-Christian
college and orphan homes but are now moving away from those
positions. He goes into detail about Mr. Pepperdine and his gifts to
charities and reports that Mr. Pepperdine's first wife was untrue to
him and that he is now married to Mrs. Helen Pepperdine. He gives
a character sketch of Mr. Pepperdine and comments briefly on Mrs. Box 1/File 1/
7/18/1935 Pepperdine. Item 7
Lovell's letter to Mr. Pepperdine commenting on his efforts to get
the Los Angeles congregations to join Mr. Pepperdine in the
newspaper work, about Mr. Pepperdine's contributing to the
mission efforts of the Saunders and the Foxes, and reporting that
he regrets that he must miss the first part of Brewer's meeting at
the Southwest congregation and that he fears duPont will transfer Box 1/File 1/
11/29/1935 him from Los Angeles to Denver. Item 8
Lovell's letter to Mr. Pepperdine about the use being made of Mr.
Peppedine's tract More Than Life for evangelism, about the
church's radio program "Take Time to Be Holy," about the
newspaper advertising of the Churches of Christ, about the
squabbling about whether to include congregations which disagree
on certain issues, and reporting that T. W. Phillips, Minister of the
Southwest congregation, has threatened to withdraw that
congregation's support because he doesn't approve of the Box 1/File 1/
1/7/1936 cooperative effort. Item 9
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Mr. Pepperdine's letter to Lovell in Denver, Colorado, discussing
the need or lack of need to contribute to certain church projects.
Mr. Pepperdine desires to help only if a congregation is unable to
do it on its own. He comments on the wisdom of the Pueblo
congregation bringing an unmarried man to work with them rather
than transferring Brother R. N. Hogan there, because Brother Hogan Box 1/File 1/
6/30/1936 is married and has three children and is well situated in Kansas. Item 10
"Los Angeles to Have New College--Education Center Endowed by
George Pepperdine," Los Angeles Examiner (Includes a sketch of
the Administration Building of George Pepperdine College and a
picture of the Organizing Officers of the new College: Hugh Tiner,
C. P. Shattuck, Don Miller, Batsell Baxter, Mr. Pepperdine and two Box 1/File 1/
1937 others) Item 11
"Dedicates His College; Classes on at Pepperdine Today," Los
Angeles Examiner (Picture of Mr. Pepperdine giving his Dedicatory Box 1/File 1/
9/21/1937 Address) Item 12
Souvenir 1st Issue of the Graphic : "George Pepperdine Begins First
Session with Capacity Student Body--Unofficial Tab on Enrollment
Shows 160" (Mr. Pepperdine is pictured giving the Dedicatory Box 1/File 1/
10/20/1937 Address.) Item 13
Box 1/File 1/
9/21/1937 Copy of Mr. Pepperdine's dedicatory Address Item 14
Pad of labels with glue backing: "George Pepperdine College, 1121
W. 79th Street, Los Angeles 44, Calif. Contents: Fourth Class Box 1/File 1/
No Date Mail…." (Picture of the Administration Building and a palm tree) Item 15
Page 5
CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Clint Davidson's letter to Mr. Pepperdine seeking his advice of
whether Harding College should publish a lengthy rebuttal to the
false statements the Bible Banner has made about Harding College,
J. N. Armstrong, and George Benson (Mr. Pepperdine had been
concerned about the articles.) Davidson reports that he personally
had never answered false statements which the Bible Banner had
made about him and that Harding had decided that it was best not
to publish the lengthy rebuttal to the Banner 's false accusations of
the college and its Administrators. Davidson desires Mr. Box 1/File 1/
11/14/1939 Pepperdine's reaction to that decision. Item 16
Lovell's letter to Mr. Pepperdine enclosing a list of the religious
affiliations of the students at Pepperdine for 1938 and 1939 classes
and recommending that he and Mrs. Pepperdine send a
subscription of the Christian Leader to the missionaries whom he
and Mrs. Pepperdine are assisting and to others as a Christmas gift Box 1/File 1/
12/5/1939 ($2 a year) Item 17
Lovell's letter encouraging Mr. Pepperdine to pay for the printing of
2000 copies of the May issue of the West Coast Christian (at $8.50
per 1000). It will carry a cut of the Southwest Church of Christ
building. He comments extensively on his disappointment that he
has received no encouragement from the Southwest congregation Box 1/File 1/
4/17/1940 for the publication. Item 18
Lovell's letter to Mr. Pepperdine requesting that the next printing of
the tract More Than Life be in the name of the Hollywood
congregation, which Lovell is seeking to build up because it has
only 50 members and he desires to build up the young people there.
He assures Mr. Pepperdine that the Vermont Ave. congregation
does not believe or practice majority rule as the Bible Banner Box 1/File 1/
9/14/1942 accuses. Item 19
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter asking Mrs. Lovell to become a member of
the Pepperdine Wives Club, which includes wives of the faculty,
wives of the Trustees, wives of members of the Pepperdine
Foundation, and single Pepperdine lady teachers, who are Box 1/File 1/
10/21/1943 associate members, not regular members Item 20
Year Book: Faculty Wives Club of George Pepperdine College 1943 - Box 1/File 1/
1943 - 1944 1944 Item 21
Luncheon of Faculty Wives Club in honor of visiting prescher's Box 1/File 1/
1/25/1944 wives Item 22
Box 1/File 1/
3/29/1944 Luncheon of Faculty Wives Club: Election of Officers Item 23
Faculty Wives Club Afternoon Meeting and 10-2-44 Masquerade Box 1/File 1/
9/28/1944 Hallowe'en Party Item 24
Faculty Wives Club Covered-dish Dinner and Concert Party and 12- Box 1/File 1/
11/21/1944 15-44: Party at the Pepperdine Home Item 25
Box 1/File 1/
1944 - 1945 Faculty Wives Club Members Added Item 26
Gordon M. Turner's letter to Mr. Pepperdine about a Bible Course
prepared for members of the Armed Forces and their families (The
project has been suggested by Jimmie Lovell.) The enrollment has
grown to 5000. He desires Mr. Pepperdine to prepare an inpirational
letter (not seasonal) to go with an installment of the course. Others
who have prepared such letters include himself, I. A. Douthitt, Box 1/File 1/
1/18/1945 Batsell Baxter, and Leonard Jackson. Item 27
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter to Mrs. Lovell, who is recovering from
surgery. She reports on her and Mr. Pepperdine's trip to the Box 1/File 1/
9/23/1946 Western National Parks and to Utah Item 28
Reuel Lemmons' letter requesting Mr. Pepperdine to send 1000
copies of More Than Life to C. A. O. Essien, who has converted
"some 150 congregations from denominationalism to at least a Box 1/File 1/
10/28/1950 weak form of undenominational Christianity" Item 29
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The Pepperdine's Christmas Card to the Lovell Family. A note
thanking them for the help they provided Mrs. Pepperdine during
her illness and for the pleasant dinner they prepared for the Box 1/File 1/
1954 Pepperdine Board members. Item 30
The Pepperdine's Christmas Card to the Lovell Family: "The
Christmas Evening Post" (Includes quotations about the season Box 1/File 1/
December, 1955 and an article on "Grand Old Yuletide Customs.) Item 31
History of the Churches of Christ in California ; Editorial by Jimmie
Lovell; Brief history of individual congregations and pictures of Box 1/File 1/
1959 individual prechers in California Item 32
Letter from M. Norvel Young, President of Pepperdine College to the
Pepperdine Alumni reporting that Mr. Pepperdine is seriously but Box 1/File 1/
3/30/1959 not critically ill Item 33
The letter of the Pepperdine's to the Lovells thanking them for the
beautiful night at the American Builders Recognition Dinner, which
they had executed to help increase the recognition and support of Box 1/File 1/
6/10/1959 Pepperdine College Item 34
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking Mrs. Lovell for the enjoyable
Faculty Wives Breakfast. She reports that she is unable to Box 1/File 1/
5/25/1960 accompany them on a trip because of Mr. Peppedine's health. Item 35
George Pepperdine's letter thanking Lovell for his trip East to
promote the Pat Boone program for the college. He reports on his
illness and on his trip to visit Hawaii to see his great-grand children.
He adds that it is inspiring to realize that the college "will go on for Box 1/File 1/
1/21/1961 many years after I am gone." Item 36
Lovell's letter reporting to Mr. Pepperdine on the difficuly he had in
leaving the Vermont Avenue congregation and discussing the
reasons he hasn't visited him in his illness but assures him of his Box 1/File 1/
1/23/1962 constant prayers for him Item 37
Program for the Memorial Service for Mr. Pepperdine in the Box 1/File 1/
August, 1962 Pepperdine College Auditorium Item 38
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
James H. Sewell, "George Pepperdine's Death Brings Memories to
Editor," p. 1, 12; Fred L. Casmir, "East Coast Editorial: I've Lost a
Friend and It Hurts," p. 2 (on Mr. Pepperdine's death); "10 %
Increase Expected in Pepperdine Enrollment," p. 2; M. Norvel
Young, "Thousands Have Attended Yosemite Park Gatherings," p.
11; "Pepperdine Summer Lectures Draws 2000 Visitors," p. 12;
"Pepperdine Book Now Available" (About More Than Life ), p. 12, Box 1/File 1/
8/31/1962 Christian Chronicle Item 39
Front Cover, Christian Bible Teacher : "In Memory of George
Pepperdine, Friend of Christian Education" (has a picture of Mr. Box 1/File 1/
September, 1962 Pepperdine) Item 40
"Alumni Selects Coming Home Queen: Helen Pepperdine Reigns at
Festivities" (with Mrs. Pepperdine's picture), pp. 1, 7; "Runnels
Named President's Aid," p. 3; "Trustee Receives Citation" (Jimmie
and Vivian Lovell honored by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn with a Box 1/File 1/
March, 1967 picture of the Lovells and Hahn), p. 4, The Pepperdine News Item 41
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking the Lovells for having her as a
guest of the American Builders Dinner, for resuming their interest in
"these most profitable affairs," and for enabling her to get to know Box 1/File 1/
5/13/1963 Mrs. Bechtel, who was honored at the occasion Item 42
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter to the Lovells thanking them for the
"unusual and pretty pin" and reporting on her planned trip to New Box 1/File 1/
1/4/1963 Orleans and to Hawaii Item 43
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking the Lovells for the gift of a meat
server and for all that they do for the college, with a special
Undated but in reference to an article which Lovell wrote for his paper to increase Box 1/File 1/
January confidence in the college Item 44
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking the Lovells for including her at the
"American Builders Night" and for the opportunity to meet Mr. Onan Box 1/File 1/
May, 1968 and his children Item 45
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"College Celebrates 33rd Year: Mrs. Pepperdine Keeps Tradition
Alive," p. 1; Linda Thor, "Young Commemorates Pepperdine
Founding: Hundreds Attend Chapel Ceremony," p. 1; Ron Elerbe, "
'An Answer to Prayer': Founder Dedicates Life to Christian
Education," p. 1; Ron Elerbe, "Pepperdine Give 24 Service Awards"
(Mrs. Pepperdine is pictured as a recipient), p. 3; the entire Graphic Box 1/File 1/
10/9/1969 for July 1938 is included as a centerfold; The Graphic Item 46
Booklet: Program--Pepperdine College at Malibu Master Plan Box 1/File 1/
2/9/1970 Announcement Item 47
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter urging Jimmie Lovell to be present for a
trustee's meeting Dr. Young has called at the Beach House to
discuss the "policies formulated by the Trustees at the beginning of
Pepperdine College," which "are being violated and are having an
adverse affect on faculty and students alike." The Trustees will
discuss what is going on at the 79th St. campus and "suggest
remedies even though most of the the problems are of an Box 1/File 1/
2/15/1972 administrative nature." Item 48
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter to Lovell including enclosures (not
included) concerning paid administrators who serve as Trustees.
She shows concern that the Trustees are being kept "uninformed
and unconsulted about the activities of Bill and Norvel and their
salaries." "We have the right and duty to know so that things will Box 1/File 1/
10/9/1972 not get out of hand again, ever ever ever." Item 49
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's answer to the above letter stating that he has no interest in
knowing the financial and salary arrangements with Bill and Norvel
but that she has a right to know, that all religious institutions in
America place names of big donors on buildings, that placing
prominent business men and women on significant boards can
cause the "spiritual foundation of the college" to lean "toward the
businessmen's thinking." He expresses concern that Norvel and
Bill will weaken on discipline of students who get out of line, as Box 1/File 1/
10/11/1972 they have on the Vermont campus. Item 50
Box 1/File 1/
10/20/1973 Booklet: This Is Your Life, Helen Pepperdine Item 51
Helen M. Young, "She Also Serves," 20th Century Christian , pp. 4 -
8 (about Mrs. Pepperdine, who is pictured on the cover of this Box 1/File 1/
October, 1980 section) Item 52
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter of sympathy to Mrs. Lovell on Jimmie's Box 1/File 1/
4/30/1984 death Item 53
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking Mrs. Lovell and Patsie Trowbridge Box 1/File 1/
7/17/1985 for visiting her and going over "past events which we shared" Item 54
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter to Mrs. Lovell thanking her for phoning her.
She discusses how her "companion" who is "to fill in the vacant
places but can't substitute for family. She comments that her Box 1/File 1/
5/5/1986 daughter Marilyn calls from New York once a week. Item 55
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter to Mrs. Lovell thanking her for phoning her.
She discusses her loss of memory at the age of 83. "I'm sure that Box 1/File 1/
July, 1986 being all alone with no relatives near is a big problem." Item 56
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE PEPPERDINES
CORRESPONDENCE WITH MR. AND MRS.
GEORGE PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
President Davenport's letter to the Pepperdine alumni reporting that
Mrs. Pepperdine passed away on 10-5-90. He gives a brief sketch of
Mrs. Pepperdine and comments on the fact that they had had the
opportunity to know her as a founder, an experience that few Box 1/File 1/
10/9/1986 alumni of other colleges have had. Item 57
Mrs. Pepperdine is pictured on the cover: "Helen Davis Pepperdine,
1903 - 1990"; Frank Pack, "The First Lady of Pepperdine," p. 2 Box 1/File 1/
Spring, 1990 (picture of Mr. and Mrs. Pepperdine in 1947), Pacific Church News Item 58
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter for her family wishing Patsie Lovell "well" Box 1/File 1/
No Date on her "great adventure of marriage" Item 59
Mrs. Pepperdine's letter thanking the Lovells for the "big box of
See's candy" for Christmas. She comments on her visit to Las
Vegas and her distress at the "many stupid people there…trying to Box 1/File 1/
No Date get rich without working for it." Item 60
Note from Mrs. Pepperdine to the Lovells to accompany a
photographic reproduction of the original painting of Mr.
Pepperdine made by Terry Wehr and presented to the college on Box 1/File 1/
No Date December 9, 1957 Item 61
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PEPPERDINES
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MR. AND MRS. GEORGE
PEPPERDINE
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
September, B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Mr. Pepperdine and Dr. W. B. West, Jr., Box 1/File 2/
1935 Minister of the Central Los Angeles Church of Christ Item 1
B/W 2 x 2 1/2 Photograph of Marilyn Pepperdine, daughter of Box 1/File 2/
1935 George and Helen Pepperdine, when she was an infant Item 2
Box 1/File 2/
1936 B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Mr. Peppedine holding Marilyn Pepperdine Item 3
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of L to R: Mr. and Mrs. George Pepperdine Box 1/File 2/
May, 1936 and Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Qualls of Denver, Colorado (2 Copies) Item 4
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of two men standing next to a sign: "Another
Church of Christ to be erected here soon Rock Hill Congregation"
(One of the men is likely Mr. Pepperdine. The photo has an overlay Box 1/File 2/
No Date which blurs the individuals.) Item 5
Box 1/File 2/
c. 1948 B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Mr. Pepperdine Item 6
Box 1/File 2/
1958 B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Mr. Pepperdine, Mr. Lowe, Mrs. Lela Lowe Item 7
No Date--Late Box 1/File 2/
50's B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Mr. Pepperdine (2 Copies) Item 8
No Date--Late Box 1/File 2/
50's B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Mrs. Pepperdine (2 Copies) Item 9
No Date--Late Box 1/File 2/
50's Three B/W Negatives (two of Item 8, one of Item 9) Item 10
B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Mrs. Pepperdine seated and serving at a Box 1/File 2/
No Date tea, standing: C. P. Shattuck, Norvel Young, Vivian Lovell Item 11
1 x 1 1/2 cut of Mr. Pepperdine for use in publications of Jimmie Box 1/File 2/
No Date Lovell's papers Item 12
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE HUGH TINERS
THE JAMES L. LOVELL PAPERS
CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR. AND MRS.
HUGH TINER
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
A letter of condolence from Hugh and Lola Tiner to Vivian and Box 1/File 3/ Item
No Date Jimmie Lovell 1
Jimmie Lovell's letter to Hugh Tiner about the newspaper
advertisement which includes the Huntington Park Church of Christ.
He discusses the need for cooperation between the Los Angeles
congregations and reports on the dissemination of Mr. Pepperdine's
tract More Than Life and suggests that Tiner offer on the radio
program "Take Time to Be Holy" to send a copy of the tract free to
all who request it. Follow-up should then be made to all who receive Box 1/File 3/ Item
12/31/1935 the tract. 2
Bob King, "Board Elects Tiner President of College: Trustees Name
Dean to Preidency in Meeting at College Thursday--Tiner Becomes
Second Pepperdine President July 1 as Baxter's Resignation Box 1/File 3/ Item
4/19/1939 Becomes Effective," Graphic , p. 1 3
Valentine letter from the Tiners to the Lovells, stating that it was like
"old times" being with them, the Millers and the Derricks on Box 1/File 3/ Item
2/12/1947 Saturday evening 4
Lola's letter to Vivian Lovell when she is in Seattle with her parents.
She expresses the hope that they are getting better. She assures
the Lovells that Patsie is proving "quite sufficient" during her
separation from them and that she knows that she can call on the Box 1/File 3/ Item
3/3/1953 Tiners if she need any thing. 5
Mrs. Tiner's letter from Hawaii to the Lovells thanking them for their
note and gift of $5. She expresses regret that she and Hugh will Box 1/File 3/ Item
6/1/1956 miss the Builders of America Recognition night. 6
Mrs. Tiner's belated birthday card and note to Vivian Lovell, who is Box 1/File 3/ Item
10/16/1956 out of town 7
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE HUGH TINERS
CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR. AND MRS.
HUGH TINER
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Mrs. Tiner's brief note to Vivian Lovell: "Thinking of you. Can never
forget what you did for me. Good wishes always." (during the Box 1/File 3/ Item
6/24/1957 period when Dr. Young replaced Tiner as President of Pepperdine) 8
"Dr. Hugh Tiner Guest Speaker at Huntington Park Installation," Box 1/File 3/ Item
1/3/1964 Daily Signal (serving the Southeast Community), p. B-1 9
Lovell to President M. Norvel Young stating that he has proved to be
a great man and leader and that he could prove "his greatness and
render the college, church and Christianity a wonderful service" by
bringing Tiner back to Pepperdine as vice president in charge of
some area of work. "Just think what you would do for the great men
of business to whom Pepperdine was Hugh Tiner--men as Brian Box 1/File 3/ Item
10/7/1966 Essex and Bob Smith." 10
Lovell's letter to R. E. (Bob) Smith reporting that Dr. Young has
turned down his suggestion in the letter of Item 10. He reports that
Hugh and Lola are back together, that the church at Torrance has
had him to preach for them. "Hugh is the same great man he always
was, only more dedicated and spiritual. Lola is her same sweet
person and lady. Oh, Bob, how happy this makes me. It is awful to Box 1/File 3/ Item
10/20/1966 see great men fall and never rebound." 11
Tiner's letter to Lovell enclosing an article (not included). He
commends Action stating, "It helps our members who read it
regularly because you always touch on some reason why we don't Box 1/File 3/ Item
8/27/1968 do more for Christ." 12
Tiner's letter to Lovell stating that it was good to see him and Vivian
at his "surprise birthday dinner." He adds that at the ACU
Lectureship many were seeing as never before "the great
contribution you are making. Brother Mullins from Dallas was lavish Box 1/File 3/ Item
2/28/1977 in his praise of your great work." 13
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CORRESPONDENCE--THE HUGH TINERS
CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR. AND MRS.
HUGH TINER
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Charles Carpenter's letter to Patsie Lovell Trowbridge enclosing a
digitized copy of an old photograph taken in 1944 by his father
which includes her and Hugh Tiner. He adds, "I think Harry Robert
Fox, Sr., was working for O.S.S. in the Burma theatre of war."
(Arnold Fox, Ramona Fox, Jean Fox, and their mother, the wife of
Harry Robert Fox, Sr., are all in the photograph also. The Box 1/File 3/ Item
2/23/1999 photograph is included in File 4/Item 7.) 14
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HUGH TINERS
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PHOTOGRAPHS OF MR. AND MRS. HUGH TINER
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
B/W 3 x 4 Photograph of Lola Tiner, Patsie Lovell, Vivian Lovell, Hugh
Tiner taken at the President's home on the George Pepperdine Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's College campus Item 1
B/W 3 x 4 Photograph of Patsie Lovell seated with the George Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's Pepperdine College campus in the background Item 2
B/W 3 x 4 Photograph of Patsie Lovell standing with the Promenade Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's of the George Pepperdine College campus in the background Item 3
Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Item 1 Item 4
Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Item 2 Item 5
Box 1/File 4/
Early 40's B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Item 3 Item 6
Digitized B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of L to R: Arnold Fox, Flora
Davidson, Ramona Fox, Jean Fox, Jimmie Lovell, Clinton Davidson,
Patsie Lovell, Jack Davidson, unknown, Lucia Anita Carpenter,
Grandmother Jennie Mae Porter, Pauline Fox, unknown, President Box 1/File 4/
1944 Hugh Tiner Item 7
Box 1/File 4/
1999 Sheet making identifications of the people on the above Photograph Item 8
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Lola Tiner (Inscribed: "To my wonderful Box 1/File 4/
No Date friends, Jimmie & Vivian, with all good wishes, Lola") Item 9
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Hugh Tiner (Inscribed: "With deep
appreciation for your friendship and ever-helping hands, Sincerely, Box 1/File 4/
No Date Hugh") Item 10
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of L to R: Lola Tiner, Mrs. H. W. Morrison, Box 1/File 4/
5/8/1955 Mrs. Helen Pepperdine, Vivian Lovell Item 11
Box 1/File 4/
1956 B/W 2 x 3 Photograph of Lola Tiner Item 12
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B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Hugh Tiner when he was the minister of Box 1/File 4/
c. 1968 the Church of Christ in La Mesa, California Item 13
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No Date Brief Outline of Dr. Pullias' family Item 1
Christmas card from the Pulliases to the Lovells (Sketch of the library Box 1/File 5/
No Date of George Pepperdine College on the cover) Item 2
Christmas card from the Pulliases to Patsie and Douglas Trowbridge Box 1/File 5/
No Date after the death of Jimmie Lovell ("Remember us to your mother.") Item 3
Dr. Pullias' Christmas note to Patsie Lovell Trowbridge. He asks that
she remember them to her parents and refers to Mrs. Pullias' making
progress in her recovery (Insignia of USC and a building is on the Box 1/File 5/
No Date cover.) Item 4
Dr. Pullias' lengthy letter to Patsie when she became a Christian
while "still a young girl with most of the rich beautiful experiences
before you." Patsie has highlighted this section: "Sometimes you
will become discouraged, and may even wonder if it is worthwhile to
try to be a Christian. Remember always that nothing in life is so
worthwhile--nothing brings so much real joy and happiness, and
when things are a little hard, that is often a sign that you are growing
into something better. Let no one tell you that life or any part of it is
ugly. All that God has made (and of course that is everything) is
beautiful and good. We sometimes misuse that which God has
made, and then it becomes evil. But it will be of great worth if you
learn to look for the good, and true, and beautiful in all the world Box 1/File 5/
9/27/1944 around you." Item 5
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Dr. Pullias' 1st letter to Patsie as an alumni, one of 1869 alumni.
Patsie highlighted this section: "How much time and effort have we
given this past year to the eternal things--the things of the spirit--as
compared to the material things that pass with the using? What
more could we have done for good causes this year? What
additional deeds of thoughtfulness and kindness could we have
done? Have we become more concerned about the service we
should render or about what could come to us personally? Have we
had the vision or courage to make just a little sacrifice for something
worthy or good? This type of question might help us avoid blind
alleys and to make some progress toward the great ideal we have
before us" She also highlights the sentence in his personal
message: "There is much to be done for the good, the true and the
Christmas, beautiful. In order to do our share of the job we must be giving in Box 1/File 5/
1952 heart and mind." Item 6
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie as an alumni. Patsie highlighted this
section: "There is so much of ill will, suspicion and
misunderstanding in our world, let us resolve to give our hearts and
minds to spreading good will, faith and understanding. In a word, let
us reduce the amount of hate and increase the amount of love
wherever we touch life. Here is a fitting verse of Scripture: "And the
wise are peace-makers who go quietly saving for a harvest of
righteousness--in other people and themselves." (James 3:18) If you
have remained in close contact with God, and we sincerely hope you
have, ask him to bless and guide this great work for young people
Christmas, that it may do for others what it attempted to do for you. May Box 1/File 5/
1953 happiness be yours...is my earnest desire." Item 7
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie as an alumni. He reports that in 1952 they
raised $6,800.42 and that in 1953 the goal is to raise $16,000, $2000 Box 1/File 5/
2/1/1953 from the Alumni Item 8
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie as an alumni. Patsie highlighted this
section: "And then there is the great ideal that we find our greatest
joy through sympathetic service we render to others. It is not what
we get but what we give that truly enriches life....Finally, I would
mention the world's greatestneed: a genuine care and concern for
the welfare of others. It is not enough that we are prosperous, warm,
clothed and safe. It is not enough that we receive a good education
and innumerable other blessings. We forever desire equal or greater
blessings for all men everywhere who are our brothers. Smugness
and self-satisfaction are dangerous--through them we become little
Christmas, and petty. Through genuine concern for others we grow toward real Box 1/File 5/
1984 greatness and true happiness." Item 9
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie when she became a graduate student at
Stanford. He comments on his admiration of the Stanford spirit but
cautions that "when we move into a different atmosphere, unless we
are extremely thoughtful, we oftentimes gradually shift our sense of
values....I have no doubt that you will keep your balance in this
complex new world in which you find yourself. You will be changed
certainly, but change can be growth if you let it take place in terms of Box 1/File 5/
11/29/1955 the great fundamentals you have already learned." Item 10
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie as an alumni. Patsie highlighted this
section: "In deepest humility I wish to share a few thoughts with you.
First, stay in touch with your Alma Mater and her ideals. This
nearness of spirit will help you judge your basic direction and will
safeguard against drifting. Second, in spite of the rush of life, keep
in contact through reading and other conscious efforts with the best
that mankind has produced in literature, art, music and science. This
contact is both growth-producing and healing. Third, cultivate with
faith and as little anxiety as possible the roots of that which you wish
to come to harvest. Sow and calmly cultivate and learn to wait for
the results. Finally, above all things keep your touch with God. Man
at best is predominantly spirit and when this part of himself is
allowed to wither, he rapidly becomes something less than man. He
Christmas, who continues to seek in this area of life will find the most important Box 1/File 5/
1955 thing of all." Item 11
The Pulliases' letter to the Lovells with the added note: "We love you Box 1/File 5/
12/22/1955 too--all of you--bless your hearts (written in Mrs. Pullias' script) Item 12
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie as an alumni. Patsie highlighted this
section: "All of us need to be warned against the seductive nature of
the easy prosperity in which we have so long lived. There is a
danger that we may conclude that our easy successes in a material
way are due to a special merit in us and are very important. Every
thoughtful person knows that our times are seriously artificial--that
we have not solved the big problems that confront mankind in our
day and that sooner or later we must face them. In essence, they are
spiritual problems and will require spiritual insight and strength for
their solution. It is of utmost importance, therefore. that we avoid the
distortion of spiriutual vision which our preoccupation with material
Christmas, success so frequently produces. In short, the eternal verities are still Box 1/File 5/
1956 eternal and true." Item 13
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Dr. Pullias' last letter to the alumni as Dean of George Pepperdine
College. He shows no rancor in the letter but concludes with seven
points which he calls a "few simple truths….There is nothing new
about them for they come from the wisdom of the ages: 1. The
important things in life are the things of the spirit....2. Strive to take
the long view of life....3. Be a lifelong seeker after truth remembering
always how given all men are to error....4. Do your work well
whatever it may be....5. Strive to discover the signficant or important
issues of life and give your energy and talent to them....6. There will
be much tragedy and trouble in your lives. So it has always been, so
perhaps it will always be. The essence of wisdom is to turn these
parts of life into the means of growth....7. Respect individual men
and women for what they are and not because of any superficial
characteristics (Patsie had highlighted not only these points but Dr. Box 1/File 5/
1/22/1957 Pullias' elaboration of each.) Item 14
The memorial program for John Pullias, son of Dr. Pullias who had Box 1/File 5/
8/31/1957 drowned on August 30, 1957 Item 15
Pauline Pullias' letter thanking the Lovells for the beautiful flowers Box 1/File 5/
9/6/1957 they sent and for the concern for their sorrow Item 16
Earl V. Pullias, "Goals for Teachers," Toward Excellence in College
Teaching , pp. 44 - 45, reprinted from Improving College and Box 1/File 5/
Spring 1970 University Teaching Item 17
Earl V. Pullias, "Lest We Forget," Improving College and University Box 1/File 5/
Summer, 1972 Teaching , Summer, 1972, Vol. XX, No. 3 Item 18
Earl V. Pullias, "Problems of Aging: Psychological Principles," Box 1/File 5/
October, 1977 reprinted from Leisure Today (Joper, October 1977), pp. 9 - 11 Item 19
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"James L. Lovell (1896 - 1984)," Vermont Avenue Church of Christ
Bulletin, p. 3 (Dr. Pullias' reminiscences of Jimmie Lovell's
contributions to the Vermont Avenue Church following his death on Box 1/File 5/
5/6/1984 April 29) Item 20
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie after her father's funeral. He comments on
the authenticity and genuineness of the service, especially her
statement. He adds: "Your father and I were close friends for almost
20 years. That is a long time in any life. The association was, I
believe, a mutual blessing--a good memory. The next 20 years
because os very special events probably beyond our control were
diffferent. But I think you know there was no bitterness. My years at
USC were excellent as were the years at Pepperdine. So life goes. Box 1/File 5/
5/10/1984 Your father did much good in his very special way...." Item 21
Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. She highlights this section: "In regards
to your moving request that you consider me as your father in the
years that lie ahead, I guess I have always thought of you, in a deep
sense, as a daughter. So I shall be very pleased, as much as it may
be possible, to be a father to you. In reality, as of course you know,
no one could take the place of a real father. I know you would not
expect that, but I understand your request and am pleased that you
make it and will do all in my power to honor it. I have some health
problems myself--not really serious I believe but often unpleasant--so Box 1/File 5/
6/22/1984 I am not my best self." Item 23
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I had not seen you (at least not much)
since you were a college girl until I saw you at your father's funeral
and you came and embraced me so warmly and kindly. In my mind's
eye when I think of you, as when I write to you, the picture is of a
college young woman. So I guess you will remain always young in Box 1/File 5/
8/13/1984 my mind." Item 24
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "The essence of the Christian faith is a
magnificent thing, but individual people's conception of it can be
badly distorted although certainly well meaning. There are many
such distortions in our attempt to restate the genuine church. The
ideal is great: what we have done with the ideal is often not
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "The Church of Christ is in great turmoil
across the country. In fact, religion is in great turmoil. As I said
before, I feel confident and steady about the basics of the Christian
faith: they are magnificent. Do what you can to distinguish beween
that which is basic in our Christian faith and the specific ideas and
attitudes our loved ones might have had about it. The lingering Box 1/File 5/
9/21/1984 resentment will dissolve in love and new insights." Item 26
Dr. Pullias' letter to the U.S.C. Post-Doctoral Colloquium on Higher
Education about the 7th Pullias lecture when Dr. K. Patricia Cross is
to lecture. He adds a note to Patsie and Douglas that when he retired Box 1/File 5/
October, 1984 the Endowed Lectureship was established in his honor. Item 27
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "People are so quick to misunderstand
and are sometimes hurt by what they think someone they respect
believes or doesn't believe in religion, that I have learned to take care- Box 1/File 5/
10/11/1984 -maybe too much care." Item 28
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I am confident that old age should not
be, and need not be, what it so frequently is--fearful, fractious,
complaining, often petty. Some mental hygiene and the best of the
Christian faith should produce a different kind of ending or rounding
our period of human life. The spirit it seems should remain young,
vibrant, joyful and full of hope. Knowing the close relation between
the body and the spirit, I can see the deterioration of the one is
bound to profoundly affect the other. I am hoping to learn for myself
and perhaps through writing and teaching to help others. A great
period of spiritual adventure in the deepest sense does not seem too Box 1/File 5/
11/11/1984 much to search for." Item 29
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "My chief concern, I believe, is the gradual
and apparently inevitable loss of one's best abilities and even long-
developed qualities. The result often is that the ending period is
unpleasant, painful, and even distasteful. I don't believe this needs
to be the case--certainly not as often as it is in modern life. The key
would seem to be to continue to grow spiritually as the body Box 1/File 5/
11/25/1984 deteriorates." Item 30
Earl V. Pullias, "Women and Civilization," Improving College and Box 1/File 5/
Winter, 1975 University Teaching , Vol. XX, No. 1 Item 31
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie in response to her "interesting ideas about
age and aging": "I am interested in the problem both for personal and
professional or psychological reasons….Your experience with your
two uncles I believe is relatively typical of much modern old age. To
get a true picture, we would need to add grinding poverty for most
cases. I am confident a good society would find a better way to Box 1/File 5/
1/10/1985 handle the problem." Item 32
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I suppose there are many things in our
society we haven't worked out very well, things that threaten to
destroy our civilization if they continue to be neglected--and the
situation of many of the aged and sick in our society is one of them.
In a sense the typical rest homes of our society cast a shadow over
the rest of life. Of course, not as bad as prisons do. But as I write
critically like this I am inclined to be ashamed., for frankly I see no
ready, or certainly, no easy solutions. It does no good to complain or
whine. I hope we can be a part of building a better society than
human kind has yet had. Our task, I suppose, is to do the best job
we can of thinking and of doing where we are at the present time, Box 1/File 5/
1/24/1985 and if possible to take joy in the process." Item 33
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Eugene Stivers' letter to Patsie suggesting that she direct a project
which he and Logan Fox have conceived of producing "audio and
video tapes: some dialogues, some short lectures, some meditations,
some interviews. These will capture the real E. V. P., as we knew him
day after day and week after week at G. P. C. (especially in the
classroom) and Vermont Avenue Church (especially in his famous
class). Hundreds of others knew this same Dr. Pullias in his U. S. C.
teaching days. In this way our memories will be nourished and Box 1/File 5/
1/28/1985 others can come to know him in lecture rooms and classes." Item 34
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "Some of what I will say would deeply
offend many of our brethren….The exchange will not end until one of
us goes over to the other side--the search is endless. 1. I believe the
basic truth of the Christian Gospel that Jesus of Nazareth through
his incarnation in human flesh revealed the nature and will of God to
human kind--the word (the nature and will of God) became flesh and
lived among us, living and teaching the will of God. And I believe
this by all odds is the greatest truth that men and women can know.
2. To know as best we can the nature of that life and teaching and to,
through faith, incarnate it into one's liufe--to grow in Christlikeness--
is the basic purpose of the disciple's life. That in this way we Box 1/File 5/
2/7/1985 become sons and daughters of the Infinite God. Item 35
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3. We have a record of these revelations written in the New
Testament in the form largely of informal letters written to specific
people at specific times. The document if looked at as a whole and
understood in spirit gives an adequate and understandable picture of
the revelation of God's will through Christ. Note: from this point on
is where the problems for the modern disciple arise: painful, difficult,
and perhaps insoluable problems. 4. Each church or group of
Christians attempts to understand the details of that teaching. These
people are called denominations of which I suppose we are clearly
one. Usually a denomination fastens on a few points and in
emphasizing these points loses the spirit of the revelation as a
whole. 5. All through my life (I was born in the Church of Christ as
you were), I have been uneasy with the idea that we as one group of Box 1/File 5/
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continued people were all wrong and would be "lost." continued
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This never made sense to me and further it seemed to me that that
attitude was bound in time to spoil one's spirit. Jesus condemned
nothing so severly as self-righteousness. 6. At the same time I have
always believed that our attempts to "restore" the church by being as
close in letter and in spirit to the New Testament as possible was a
great and noble ideal--one worthy of working toward in humble faith
and love with deep humility. Really I think it is evident that we as a
people have not particularly in recent times done a very good job in
reaching that ideal, Many groups have tried it. 7. No other group has
done any better, or perhaps in many cases as well. So I would never
be one to move from one group to another serching something
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continued matter." continued
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Patsie Lovell's letter to Dr. Pullias: "I wonder if it is because I sat at
your feet as a young student that I found so many points of
agreement between us as you shared your beliefs or is it simply the
basics of our faith has led to such agreement. I know that classes at
Vermont Avenue made lasting impressions....I do think that there will
be continued opportunities of spiritual growth after death....I
personally regard Jesus as a man in touch with His feelings--capable
of crying, holding children, touching, laying hands on people,
cracking a whip when he became righteously indignant....I believe a
major causative factor for the decline of our membership, although
scripturally, most accurate, is a failure to recognize to a greater
degree that there must be a balance between the intellectual, spiritual
and emotional....If we are ever to be effective in a world where
feelings as loneliness, fear, hopelessness, etc. are rampant we're not
going to have much drawing power with a highly intellectual Box 1/File 5/
2/14/1985 approach." Item 36
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I was very pleased that we have in the
main a 'meeting of minds' on this complex and important issue of
religion….My guess is that the major cause is that with similar
evidence from which to work, thoughtful seeking minds come to
similar conclusions--unless they by some means even do not
understand, become fixed, and thus not open to evidence. This
happens to many religious groups and to many individuals. Then Box 1/File 5/
2/24/1985 there is little or no growth or change." Item 37
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "You should not get the impression that I
am overly critical or in any sense bitter toward the 'Church of Christ,'
our brotherhood. There are many good things about us. I'll mention
just a few as I see them: 1) We urge the personal study of the
Scriptures. That is good, for they are the source of much truth. 2)
We stress an attempt to pattern our churches and personal lives after
the Bible. That too is good. 3) We emphasize the autonomy of the
local congregation. A great idea if followed. Of course there are
many other strong points. We have drifted into many bad ways in
our attempt to be legally right, for it seems we have often lost the
spirit which is the essence. We have sometimes built an atmosphere
around us that many of our best young people cannot take, and often Box 1/File 5/
2/20/1985 reacting leave all religion ." Item 38
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias in which she tells of a group of eight
church couples who meet to discuss spiritual issues. She told them
of a bag woman who was living in the alley behind her office and
whom she and Doug had helped and about feeling guilty for not
having her stay in her office when the weather wasunusually bad.
The group had disappointed her by advising that she stop helping
and allow agencies designed for such work do so. She reports that
she declined to accept the project Eugene Stivers had written her
about (Item 34), because she did not desire that it confuse the
"meaningful experience" she is having with him. She comments on
sometimes being bored at church and in Bible classes. "I wonder at Box 1/File 5/
3/1/1985 times if you spoiled me. I learned so much from you." Item 39
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He first commends her letter for its
"authenticity," his "best compliment," agrees with her that
"frequently church services are neither interesting or very
meaningful, that "many of our people have fastened upon the worst
and least defensible of our positions and thus neglect the weightier
matters," and that those who stop attending "do not do well
spiritually." c Concerning the bag woman: "It is right that you should
feel compassion for her." For him it is a matter of priority. Since
time, skill, and money are "finite", "I am inclined to help those who
seem to have promise. I have been more interested in education....I
would like to produce a world where there would be no hunger. Our
faith at its best moves along both on two fronts: it causes us to help
the homeless woman sleeping in our alley and at the same time
makes us determined to develop a society which is less cruel and
unfair." On group meetings he quotes Emerson: "Two people are
usually sincere, but upon the entrance of a third all three become Box 1/File 5/
3/15/1985 hypocrits." Item 40
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She thanks him for "kind words
regarding my authenticity" and discusses how she seeks to achieve
it in group therapy sessions which she directs. Concerning the
entrance of a third person leading all three to become hypocrits: "I
certainly think it takes more work with three than with one and that
the odds for successful communication are indeed greater than with
two." Concerning his comment that he supposed much of life is
tragic, she comments on her failure to be very sensitive to him when
his son John died and that her first tragedy came when her own son
"Mark was diagnosed as having diabetes at 16." She reports how
she and Doug sought to work with him in achieving independence in
caring for his illness and reports his nearly dying when he was
unable to estimate his insulin needs when he had the flu as a student
at Pepperdine. "After this shock of Mark's illness, I have never felt as
secure about life again....Even when the pain receded there remains Box 1/File 5/
3/22/1985 an alertness founded, I suspect, in fear that never quite leaves me." Item 41
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports on two cases of ladies at the
Vermont Avenue church who are having serious problems and of the
sudden death of his brother Athens Clay, to whom he was very close.
"If my letter is not as clear as it should be you will understand....in a
sense Job is writing to you!....But we must remember I do not
mention the roses blooming in the backyard here, nor the Iris out
front, nor that we are reasonably well." About her son Mark's illness:
"It is hard sometimes to believe that great text that all things work
together for good, but I believe it is deeply so." Concerning the
backyard study where he writes his letters he explains that it was
built for John, who tragically drowned in 1957 and that later he had
made it into his own work place at home--still call it "the shop." He is
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She commends his thoughtful articles in
the church bulletin which he had included with his letter, expresses
sympathy over his loss of his brother. Her closest similar experience
was the death of her Cousin, Jack, the closest she ever had of a
sibling. "I loved him very much." "Could it be that we humans would
not plumb the depths of our being if not emotionally shaken from
time to time." She thanks him for giving the background of his
"backyard study." She tells of a fine young woman staggering from
the heartache of an unfaithful husband. The lady makes great
demands on her own personal time and her husband is delaying his
payments for her treatment. She reports that she allows clients to
delay payment when in financial stress, doesn't charge some, lowers
the fee for some, but on occasion takes a case to small claims court.
"I wonder if my conduct was appropriate for a Christian." She Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He reports on the memories the
"backyard study" brings to him and explains why he uses it only for
counseling those whom he knows well. Concerning her group
counseling: "The process enables you to help many more people.
Perhaps in a sense all good teaching is therapy. I believe that it is
true that it is easier to be sincere, genuine, not to play to the
audience or grandstand when only two people are involved, but the
overcoming of that attitude is a part of the therapy doubtless. As to
bringing religion into healing, I have found that it is best or wisest to
deal with it as it arises. For direct dealing with religion perhaps in
any situation is of doubtful wisdom and worth. I have often thought I
was able to do better things for the essence of religion in my formal Box 1/File 5/
4/2/1985 psychology classes than in church." Item 44
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Bulletin, p. 3 (Based on two lines from a poem by Henry Van Dyke:
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4/14/1985 stars." Item 45
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Dr. Pullias letter to Patsie: After talking about his ill health, especially
his imbalance which makes the danger of falling greater, he
comments: "I always liked a walking cane, earlier out of vanity I
suppose, and now out of necessity! So life goes. As I describe this
small affliction I have a feeling of shame for I am greatly blessed. I
believe my mind is as clear as ever and I am able to render much
service." Concerning Gene Stivers' suggestion that he make some
video tapes: "I don't wish to do it now; it would be a strain on me."
Concerning the problem of collecting fees for counseling: "It is hard
and tender spot for me. I never was able to solve it sayisfactorily in
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: Concerning his remaining in the home
he had lived in since 1938, she comments on arguments for building
their large home in Palos Verdes--tax shelter, good investment:
"focused our attention more on material things....Many times I have
felt it would be easier to live as Sister Theresa rather than one foot in
the world of dedicated service and the other in the world of modern
materialism....With millions starving...it is difficult to justify the
imbalance when one views the situation from a Christian
standpoint." Concerning his ailments: "It helps me to understand
your feelings." She tells about her own bouts with vertigo. "I have
no right to complain either because I have been blessed with a
strong comstitution and have not missed a day of work in almost 20
years." She comments on his "Mud and Stars" article remembering
his telling his classes to strive for those things that are "true,
beautiful, and good." "You have helped the rest of us keep our Box 1/File 5/
4/26/1985 perspective about what really matters and that is a great gift." Item 47
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Christ Bulletin , p. 3. (Concerns the influence of positive attitudes on
healing. He refers to two books by Norman Cousins and Phil. 4:8 and
Prov. 17:23 "A merry heart does good like a medicine, but a broken Box 1/File 5/
5/12/1985 spirit dries up the bones." Item 48
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Dr. Pullias letter to Patsie; On the early Pepperdine lectureships:
"How tired I used to get listening to rather foolish and/or shallow
speakers at the lectureship….They served an important social and
political purpose and perhaps other good. The original purpose was
doubtless good. I wonder if religious faith can survive without
denominational loyalties? I think so, but these narrow and often self-
righteous loyalties nearly always develop, it seems." On the year
since her father's death: "A loved one dies in the poignant now--
painful, immediate and baldly real. And there is the next day, the
next month, the next year. The pain lessens, the wound heals, and
eventually the originally dreadful immediate becomes unreal. In the
nature of things time heals the broken heart." On his choosing to
remain in his modest home: "I have beautiful things, but I have
simplicity and dislike pretense and show. Of course, one is in
danger of being proud of his humility. Perhaps the devil gets us in Box 1/File 5/
5/13/1985 one way or another?! Not really if we truly love." Item 49
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: On positive thinking: "I find myself
stressing the importance of internal dialogue and what it can do for
us as I endeavor to help my clients. The mind is indeed a powerful
instrument." She reports on her visit with a congregation of
approximately 750 in Austin, Texas, working on getting Action in the
mail and on the World Bible School effort: "At points I felt like crying
because it has been long since I have experienced such zeal in a
church....Dad never seemed to lose it, but somewhere I did....The trip
had a side effect I had not anticipated. It set off a wave of emotion
about Dad that was almost overwhelming at the time....Some of the
young people working on the WBS materials knew about the program
but were only vaguely familiar with the name Jimmie
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "You have grown used to my writing. But
I have a concern that you will not grow used to my ideas. I would
hate for them to disturb your peace of mind. Remember that I am
searching even as you are, and of course I might be wrong. This
particularly applies to the problem of money....Really I suppose all we
can hope from money is that it will set us free from the urgent need Box 1/File 5/
5/25/1985 to make it. But instead it has a way of tying a person to that need." Item 51
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She refers to a humorous movie "The
Gods Must be Crazy" which concerns the contageous plague of
desiring things to provide status. She reports on a serious
experience of her son when on his way to Newport Beach he became
disoriented from a severe insulin reaction. He now was convinced to
at all times wear a medical tag, which she and his father had urged
him to do. She recommends Rubel Shelly's book I Just Want to Be a
Christain , which discusses religious issues she and he have been Box 1/File 5/
5/29/1985 discussing. Item 52
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He expresses concern about Mark's
experience with an insulin reaction and reports that his wife Pauline
had had a serious stroke and had a severe fall that resulted in her
hospitalization. In an earlier letter he had said that had almost asked
her for a donation to the Vermont Avenue Church. She had in turn
sent a contribution which in this letter he does not accept. "I would
have to tell you much more before you could think it was a good
spiritual investment." He had indicated that she might not want to
come into the area where he lived. She had responded that she
would very much like to visit with him in his "backyard study." Now
he responds: "I was not really concerned about your being ashamed
of our home: much of it you would like, I am sure. It is all very Box 1/File 5/
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Earl V. Pullias, "Look Well to this Day," Vermont Avenue Church of
Christ Bulletin , p. 3 (In the article he quotes Jesus and an unknown
East Indian poet on the subject. He concludes: "If only we were wise
enough to live well this day then there will be no need to worry about Box 1/File 5/
6/30/1985 tomorrow or look back with regret on yesterday.") Item 54
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He commends her clever article in the
Pepperdine Alumni Voice in which she discusses "the old times at
Pepperdine" and thanks her for what she said about their religious
studies together and his influence on her decision to follow
psychology as a life work. He comments on that period in
Pepperdine's history: "I guess there is something great about a new
institution with fresh new ideals." He repeats his report about Mrs.
Pullias' recent hospitalization and tells her that he has decided to
drop her $20 check in the plate at the Vermont Avenue Church. "I
have pretty good intuitions at times. I hope it is wrong this time, but I
have felt things have been a little difficult for you the last two or three Box 1/File 5/
6/29/1985 weeks." (She hasn't written recently.) Item 55
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Dr. Pullias' response to a letter not included. He comments that it is
"difficult to know how widely spread the low moral standards are
now" and that a black girl he is counseling reports that "boys and
girls living together not married is quite taken for granted among her
friends....Perhaps times are not much worse than when you and I
were young: surely they are different." He thanks her for sending a
copy of 20th Century Christian which includes an article by him
which has been reduced ("a good job, I thought") and an article
about her father ("He was a very interesting man. He and I had one of
the closest friendships of my life for a long period of years.") He
comments that it is not best for them to receive counseling: "We
have too long been in the business of helping people to let ourselves Box 1/File 5/
7/11/1985 be helped. Or do you think I am right about that?" Item 56
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: The letter is altogether about John's birth
in 1939 and his death in 1957. Patsie's father was at the Pullias'
home when the time came for Pauline to go to the hospital, which
delayed taking her to her room until assured that they could pay.
"That was very early in the old Pepperdine history." Mrs. Pullias
never recovered from John's death. "It hurt me very much at the
time, but as time passed it became more remote, particularly after the
first ten years, when it became clear that it was best that he not live.
It is strange how the pain changes. At first it is very acute, even
physical. I never was inclined to be bitter, to blame myself or have
very many regrets. Then as time passed the immediacy grows less
and the memory and care become more abstract and become more
distant. Of course, you continue to love a person, but the love grows Box 1/File 5/
7/16/1985 different with time. It may be it differs with people." Item 57
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie in which he advises her "to pull back a
little. You must have 'a great good place' where you can renew
yourself--if not find one and use it. And I would urge you to do so
before you go beyond a point that will require months to come back.
I hope that I have not gone beyond that point: what is called in our
work the point of no return--or more accurate the point of difficult
return.... Illness and age are sometime--perhaps usually--dreadful
things. Do your responsibility well, but take care not to let them spoil
your life." (Seemingly Patsie's work, her home, her care for her ailing
mother and uncle is becoming too much for her. The letter he is Box 1/File 5/
7/25/1985 responding to is not included.) Item 58
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias in which she thanks him for his thoughts
on John's 46th birthday and his death. "I can understand Mrs.
Pullias' feelings about John. A mother's natural protective instincts
toward her children are so intense and deep I'm not certain if they do
recover the loss of a child as does a father regardless of how
involved the father may have been with a child." Then she reports on
a recent near-death experience of Mark from a diabetes attack on a
camping trip when she and Doug were present." "Mark could have
died and so we have to face that reality. We may hear one day, as
you and Pauline did, that he had died. Will we be better prepared
because of what we have been through. It is difficult to say. If one
allows themselves to care deeply, risk being emotionally involved
with others, then this earthly walk we make is a vale of years. Not all
the time, but never far from it." She thanks him for his letter
recommending that she taper off, which she has a difficult time Box 1/File 5/
8/1/1985 doing. She encloses some tapes for him. Item 59
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsy thanking her for the tapes. He says that the
goal of the speaker "is surely good but difficult to achieve….This
man's attitude seems to be good, but you know Patsie, I doubt if
most young people would be interested in the man's long and rather
complex argument. Perhaps there is no other way to handle the
problem, particularly as a minister. We just want to be disciples as
students and followers of Christ. It seems like it would be relatively
simple, but I suppose it isn't. Wonder what makes it so
complicated." He sends her an audio tape of his reminiscenece of
his years at Pepperdine which he has prepared for Mrs. Dorothy Box 1/File 5/
8/15/1985 Moore as part of Pepperdine's oral history collection. Item 60
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He states that her daughter Stacey, who
is starting to college, does not need to answer a letter he has sent
her. "I don't think I would like to be a freshman girl this year. Our
world is in transition, and I think no one knows where it will end....the
constant pressure on them in the sexual area is unbelievable. Maybe Box 1/File 5/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She discusses the problems with the
youths at the high school Stacey had attended--drunken brawls--
frequent loud music, drinking, drugs, and no parental supervision.
"We set limits, read articles and books by Christians telling how to
cope with many issues, we prayed and tried to offset the parties by
giving things of our own. Her relationship with Doug has been
excellent. He has given her love and devotion so necessary for a girl
to experience in order to feel good about herself." She reports on a
meeting she is to have with the Torrance elders to discuss W.B.S.
"One emotionally disturbed elder... has blocked one worthy effort
after another because he could not control it....I feel...that I am not
walking into the meeting alone. I feel as if Dad will be at my
side....Also one of the elders asked if Doug shouldn't come with me.
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I understand what you said about the
elder. Many men who receive that position allow it to go to their
heads which indicates they were not qualified in the first place. But
that is the way the world goes, and we will have to learn to live with
it....The whole problem of the general attitude the church takes
toward women is in my judgment all wrolg. There are no second
class Christians in the church. It is true there are a few scriptures in
the Bible which could be used to support our position, but there are
many others which give the opposite view--even in Paul's writings.
My view is that the verses used to keep women in their place applied
to local situations in the church of that time....I guess it will be a long
time before we accept the teaching of Christ about the basic equality
of women. This is one of the points that holds the Church of Christ Box 1/File 5/
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Patsies' letter to Dr. Pullias reporting that the "meeting with the
elders went well from my standpoint. Their concern was trhe version
of the Bible used in the study. I respectfully said something as
follows, 'Gentlemen, I am going to say something, and I know you
will take it in the right spirit. I just can't be concerned to any high
degree about the type of Bible that is used, at this time. Jake
Coppenger could give you a list of 20,000 names any day of the week
asking for training in God's word so priorities must be determined'."
She comments on her mother's 84th birthday celebration which
included six dear friends from a pot-luck group that went back to the
Central Church of Christ and continued to get together through the Box 1/File 5/
10/12/1985 years. "Don and Louise Miller and the Derricks were here." Item 64
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "It seems to me you came through all
right with the meeting with the elders. Life is strange, and deep
human habits change very slowly. It will be a long time, if ever,
before we overcome the old ways of treating women….Instead of
taking the New Testament as a legal document which it was never
intended to be, I believe we must try to understand its total spirit,
especially the spirit manifested by Jesus. But that is a long process.
Our task in the meantime is to strive to keep our hearts as pure as we
can." Later he adds, "In most cases old age and illness are sad. I
hope that there is a better way to deal with it, but it will not be easy to
find. The modern tendency to keep everyone alive as long as
possible is really very foolish. I suppose it manifests some kind of
fear of death. There is a time for us to go, but no one seems to want
to face it. The present emphasis to do everything possible to save
life is, I think, pathological. Of course, it has its good side, but it Box 1/File 5/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She reports on the return of the Bag
Lady "only one sandal, a bit thinner and pushing a shopping cart."
Patsie had taken a young child Renee to an ice cream parlor when
the Bag Lady "darted in the backdoor and asked for a free sample of
ice cream....The child I had with me is from a very wealthy family and
quite use to having most everything she wants....The Bag lady asked
for Peach and Vanilla and quickly left the store with her small sample.
I had already paid for Renee's ice cream cone so she was surprised
when I ran after the Bag Lady and gave her the cone. Renee kept
asking, Why are you doing that?" On our drive back to the office we
talked about giving things to people who have less than we do.
Hopefully, the experience will add some perspective to Renee's very
materialistic life....I now have a retired wool jacket and several pair of
socks in the trunk of the car waiting until the Bag Lady and I cross
paths again. On these extremely cold nights I some times wonder Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He discusses her recent experience with
teaching a lesson to Renee in relation to the Bag Lady and "thinking
with her about poverty, illness, and estrangement in our strongly
affluent society. I, of course, do not know the Christian answer, or
any good answer, to this enormous modern problem. I am sure we
must be quick to give alms, but giving out of plenty has always
disturbed me. There is such a danger that it becomes self-
righteous....Someway we must help build a world where there would
be no such poverty. But in the meantime, evidently a long meantime,
we must be kind and thoughtful and as little spoiled by our plenty
and all the evil that is associated with it as possible. You will notice
that Jesus never gave much alms: he tried to heal and give a new
view of life." On her tendency to work too hard: "You may have a
constitution that can bear it through to old age. I hope you do not Box 1/File 5/
12/20/1985 risk it." Item 67
On Christmas: "Isn't it strange how we humans can take the most
beautiful of good things and distort and make something less good
out of them?...What a great idea that Jesus made a special visit to
our world and left it a message of love and beauty that could change Box 1/File 5/
12/20/1985 it! Eventually in time his message will change the world. Let us not Item
continued lose heart." 67continued
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She writes about an intended week in
San Diego with Doug's parents for Christmas which was interrupted
by having to bring her mother back to L. A. because of a sudden
medical emergency. She writes of the difficulty of taking a break as
Dr. Pullias continues to insist. She inquires whether he still writes
articles for the Vermont Avenue church bulletin and reports that she
has written several unpublished articles for Action . She reports that
Stacy has returned to Pepperdine after the holidays. "As she attends
Pepperdine it recalls to my mind many of my own experiences,
activities, friendships, and feelings... and significant friends. If I don't
visit them at least once a year at least we exchange Christmas cards
and recall the good old days at GPC. Of interest is the fact that the
two of us who were last to marry have maintained our marriages Box 1/File 5/
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letter because he had had first, cataract surgery and later, surgery on
his prostate and a hernia. He is better and wrote the Colloquium
letter in his bed. He comments on her mother's illness: "These
things seem to accompany old age, sometimes worse than others,
but I fear not ever very good. It is a problem we all need to study in
the light of faith. Not many people have steady faith." He promises
not to nag her further about her health: "I suspect we all do about the Box 1/File 5/
2/4/1986 best we can, all circumstances being what they are." Item 69
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: After expressing concern concerning
his illness, she reports in detail about her work with Holley, a young
lady with munltiple physical and psychological problems but has
maintained a marvelous spirit throughout: "I have learned from her
about faith, trust, will to live, determination, and a host of other
things." The adverse effect on Holley of an "overprotective and
demanding mother," she reports, "has helped me deal more
effectively with my son," Mark. She includes an article on homeless
people and reports that the bag lady was back for a while, "sitting on
a wall at the local gas station" until it was sold to new management
and is now gone again. "I feel a calling to do something to help such
people." She reports that the Torrance church "finally approved our
training teachers" for WBS and that "50 people attended the first Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: After reporting that he has reached a
plateau in his recovery, he thanks her for the article about homeless
people and adds: "It is a major problem of our strangely affluent
time." He tells of the attempts of a YMCA of Orange County to raise
money to build a hotel of some sort to enable them to help homeless
women. He adds, "As you know I am very unhappy in a society
where so many of us are affluent while so many do not have the
basic necessities. Some day we will do better. Yet I suppose there is
something in all of us that makes us cling to life to the very end. I
wonder what your opinion is on the right to die problem. It doesn't
seem to me it is right to force feed the poor B-----girl, who suffers so
greatly, and yet I know the legal problem is complex. Surely a person
has the right to die in dignity, rather than being forced to live on Box 1/File 5/
when there is no hope. Have you given much thought to the Item 71
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: At length she discusses her own
struggle for self- esteem because of problems she had as a child--the
negative effect that children in elementary school, comments from
her dad, and injudicious remarks of a teacher had on her. But anger
led her to prove these were wrong and resulted in her graduating
from Pepperdine with academic honors. "After the shock wore off, I
realized it is not very productive to work toward goals for negative
reasons; however, students with low self-esteem are in a terrible
bind. If they believe what has been told about themselves they give
up or they get angry and fight to save themselves and in the process
may lose a realistic perspective. It was not until I went to Stanford
(thanks to your help and that of Dr. Shostrom and others) that I Box 1/File 5/
2/26/1986 finally came to accept the fact that I was intelligent." Item 72
Concerning Holley's determination to live in spite of her pain and
suffering: "A key factor is the issue of hope--hope that things will
change for the better. Also when confronted with the ultimate choice
of death or hanging on one has more experience with hanging on
than in dealing with the unknown of death....Since we do not know
what physical death is like there is a distinct possibility the pain
could be worse. We protect our bodies all our lives. It seems a
natural instinct until the very end and when one is tired and in pain I Box 1/File 5/
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Regarding the issue of mercy killing: "I agree that it is a very complex
problem. In my own mind I think more about the people who love the
individual and the terrible drain on their energies that such a
prolongation of life imposes. I can't imagine any worse torture than
to see one's child in such circumstances, and I am not sure what I
would do if confronted with the problem. She gives an example of a
mother caring for a son who is in a coma after a motor cycle accident
and letting his "three sisters be virtually neglected." The mother has
had not just "the stress of caring for him but the constant pressure
of dealing with doctors who did not agree about his care and Box 1/File 5/
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continued order to keep someone diagnosed as 'brain dead' alive." continued
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie stating that he appreciated her struggle as
a child until she "caught her stride in academic work." He comments
that he never knew about her problem and is trying to remember
whether she had a class under him. He adds: "I guess it is a wonder
that your experience as a child did not damage you more than it did.
I suspect your painful experience did much to make you a good
counselor. One of the greatest traits we need is a deep
understanding and broad sympathy." He counsels her to always
remember the role her mother played in her early life. "She is likely
to need much understanding in these last years. Try not to ever lose
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3/15/1986 remember." Item 73
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that in the past month both
Doug's mother and her mother broke their hips and had to have
surgery. Mrs. Lovell developed gall bladder problems and had to
have the second surgery five days later. "She is consumed with her
own pain and gives little or no thought to the needs of others....It is a
very difficult time for our family....When the chips are down the basic
choice is despair or faith in God and I realize I have chosen to believe
in God although I do not understand what is happening." She
reports that she had several classes under him; her favorite, an
advanced class in mental hygiene. "It was a difficult course for me,
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4/9/1986 through writing." Item 74
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: Commenting on the behavior of Patsie's
mother: "After a certain point older people who are sick become
extremely self-centered and can think of nothing but themselves and
their symptoms. They can't help it so it is not their fault, but they will
take all of the daughter's time and then would not in any sense be
happy....Don't think I am changing my view about your appreciating
how good she was to you. You will have to use common sense,
remembering that nothing you can do will help very much. The
demands will simply be endless and often unreasonable. You will be
kind, of course, but remember you must set limits." He reports that it
will be difficult to find someone at the Vermont Avenue church to
care for her. "A good strong relative is often the best bet, but I doubt
you have such....Love her as you always have and be as kind and
understanding as you can, but you have a tough task before you. Box 1/File 5/
4/14/1986 Keep your faith strong--and a sense of humor." Item 75
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "It is a very dangerous world in which we
live. I think we had a great ideal at the old Pepperdine, but perhaps it
was because we were new and were living or trying to live in terms of
great ideals. I know that there is a danger that as we get older we will
become cynical and feel things are going bad. I don't think this is the
case with me. I believe I see pretty clearly what is true, beautiful, and
good, and feel the hurt of the prevalence of their opposites. I mostly
fear getting to where I cannot see the difference between the true and
false, and even more that one might not have the courage to live by Box 1/File 5/
4/21/1986 what he or she knows is true. Help me to avoid that fate." Item 76
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She is writing from a retreat in Santa
Barbara. She says she has never been so tired. Her Uncle Donald is
dying, her mother continues to need a great deal of help, Stacey is
suffering from undiagnosed stomach pains, and she and Doug are
gainfully employed. "With so amny demands on our time and
energies, I find it difficult to concentrate on things which are true and
beautiful and good. I increasingly wonder what the purpose is
behind almost four years of family illness and the subsequent
intense stress, Doug and I have tried to remain strong, honor our
responsibilities, but we are both worn down and are beginning to Box 1/File 5/
5/9/1986 fear we can't keep the pace much longer." Item 77
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He comments on not remembering her as
a student: "I suppose since I had known you from childhood the
image of you as a person was all mixed up with you as a
student….By that date the college had become quite a burden and
serious misunderstanding was building which eventually destroyed
the old institution and so I suppose my mind was pretty much on
these things....I am very glad you are coming to realize how deeply
tired you are....Just try to remember if we drive ourselves too far, it
often takes a long time to come back, if we ever can. For all of us I
think there is probably a point of no return or at least difficult return.
Let us try not to pass it. Do what you can for your mother and uncle,
but remember you will not be able to do too much. It will not help to Box 1/File 5/
5/16/1986 make yourself ill over them." Item 78
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He comments on the Pepperdine
Psychology Department: "I have always been humbly proud of the
Psychology Department we developed at Pepperdine…I remember
Shostrom telling me that his first year of graduate work was very
easy at Stanford because he had been so well prepared in his
undergraduate major at Pepperdine. Of course, we must not brag too
much." He sends her newspapers from Sumner County, where her
father had grown up. On his missing his brother Athens Clay: "Of
course I miss talking with him and exchanging ideas as we used to
do on the phone. But in the main, I am thankful that he did not have
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias She reports the death of her uncle
Donald, who died in his sleep and of their hurrying home from a
vacation to care for the funeral details. She says her mother took his
death very well. "When she was no longer able to visit him after her
surgery she seemed to emotionally detach from him.... I am still
numb. Sunday when I usually visited Donald, I found myself
wandering around at loose ends." On his not remembering her as a
student: It is "a minor matter as I certainly felt your support at all
times....To this day I am not clear as to the pressures you and my
father went through during those years, but I know he and mother
worried a lot about 'it'....Naturally, Donald's passing has once again
brought up the issue of death and the aging process. Doug says that
he gains comfort from a statement credited to Epicurus: 'While I am
here death is not. When death is here I am not.' After watching
Donald's decline over a four year period, I find it a cruel process and
struggle to find any virtue in it not only for the victim but for those Box 1/File 5/
6/2/1986 who are care takers." Item 80
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On his being on the L. A. County Board of
Education: "Being a member of the Board is a wonderful way to
round out a person's career. I believe I do much good, and up to now
it has not been too much for me, although now and then I grow weary
of the work--especially the drive." On her uncle's death: "As we have
observed before, even though we know a death is best for all
concerned, it always comes as a shock: it is so final, and in a deep
sense irreversible. Yet as we know it is the very essence of the
process of life. In many ways a sudden death, such as my brothers
had seemed really best, but we don't decide these things." On
funerals: "I hope you will understand when I say it is always the
detail which you spoke of your and Doug having to care for that
bothers me....I don't like it. But it is a part of life. It seems that
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6/16/1986 over anything. I hope you will understand." Item 81
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She agrees that she does not like a fuss
at a time of death. "I dislike having people rushing to my home with
casseroles and wanting to encourage me. I know our family prefers
to be rather private. This has been viewed as strange--if not rejecting
by some." On their correspondence on religious issues: "I look
forward to hearing your thoughts on who is considered to be a
Christian. It is very rewarding to be involved with a group who
emphasizes teaching the basics, as it were, and endeavor not to get
bogged down in the old debates that led to so much division and
heartache." She reports that the Torrance church elder "who
blocked many people and programs has resigned and will be moving
from the area. As the other elders began to defeat his efforts to
control others, I believe he saw the writing on the wall. It is for the
best, many of us feel, and there is already a new breath of optimism Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports that he is not quite ready to
begin their discussion about the problem of Christian fellowship.
Then he discusses the necessity of authenticity: "Perhaps you
should know that I consider sincerity or authenticity (freedom from
pretense and show) as about the biggest compliment one can give....I
am very tired of much of our present life. It all seems so shallow and
often meaningless. I believe there have been few times in human
history when people were so given to show and pretense. I don't
know if we can individually escape the meaningless process.
Perhaps we can a little. I am not opposed to money and the things
money can do. They are often good. Our task is to keep our hearts Box 1/File 5/
7/24/1986 pure, as much as we can: not be spoiled by things." Item 83
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: In response to Dr. Pullias, comments on
the shallowness of today's world: "I feel that way more and more and
have wondered if that is a consequence of growing older. My
impression is that morals of our society have changed drastically
since I first began counseling." She refers to a man who has cancer,
is wealthy, materialistic, living with a second wife much younger than
he, and disgruntled about many things and desiring " 'To get religion
fast'....I told the gentleman that if he wanted the results he professes
to desire he would have to change his life style. The issues are more Box 1/File 5/
7/27/1986 religious than psychological. Item 84
In my opinion, most of what is on TV is absolute garbage. There are
few motion pictures with any redeeming value. Many modern
novelists seem intent upon dragging their readers' minds through
the gutter....I'm tired of people referring to adultery as 'having an
affair.' Sometimes it seems that black is white and that one stands
alone, although I know intellectually that is not true. I frequently
think about what you often said about 'striving after those things Box 1/File 5/
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"Luncheon Honors George Pepperdine Centennial 1886 -1986,"
Pacific Church News , p. 3 (Included are photograps of former Deans
J. P. Sanders and E. V. Pullias talking and of guests from L to R:
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He provides his outlime of a lesson he
taught the Vermont Avenue church adult class on fellowship to get
her reaction: "The lesson asked and tried to answer the question: Is
your God too small? Is he made in your image instead of being the
universal God? THe question then is how far out does our Christian
love go? 1) There are some people we love and feel very close to like
Jesus felt for Peter, James and John. Not many surely, but some. 2)
There is the rest of the congregation we have and care for in a sense.
3) There are the people of our wide brotherhood who believe
essentially as we do. We accept and love them in a sense. 4) There
are all the people of Christendom who call on the name of Christ and
sincerely strive to be Christian--Baptists, Methodists, Mormons,
Catholic. 5) Then we move out to all those people who reject Christ
as Christ including the Jews (to whom we are very close) and
including Muslims, the Buddhists, etc.--all sincere religious people Box 1/File 5/
8/17/1986 who believe in God. Item 86
6) Then there is that group of people who say they do not believe in
the notion of God. 7) Finally, there is that category of people who are
naturally different from us, and that we are afraid of. I refer to all
handicapped people, the criminally inclined, and those who are
different sexually--the homosexuals for example. What is our
attitude toward all this array of people? I think we make a mistake if
we have to decide who is saved. That is God's decision. In the
meantime, we must teach what we consider right--what the Box 1/File 5/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: "In respect to your question: Is your God
too small? I see a pattern similar to one that comes into being when a
rock is dropped into a quiet pond causing radiating circles to move
outward. I'm in the center circle and many people are with me. Other
people of differing faith are located further and further out according
to my perception of their belief system. As for myself, I've
determined that the best course of action is to focus my attention on
doing what good I can in influencing those with whom I have contact
as much as I can trusting that God will use my efforts as He sees fit.
Trying to force people to change has not been very effective as far as Box 1/File 5/
9/20/1986 I have been able to observe." Item 87
She tells of lending some James Dobson tapes to a Jewish family
suggesting that they note the psychological parts and disregard the
religious aspects if they were offensive. The father on returning
them said "he was impressed with how much the Christain message
had meaning for life today....I strongly disagree with homosexuality,
but I can compassionately work with a homosexual client....I agree
with you that it is important not to judge others, evaluate, but not
judge. It is a great relief not to have that horrible
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I liked your reaction to my thought. I
liked the figure of a stone dropped in a pool….I am glad you are free
from the dreadful need to know exactly who is saved. It is a great
relief not to have the responsibility of God. It is too much for us
mortals to carry....I am still concerned by the concept of 'saved.'
There are many senses in which the term can be used: I frankly find
the concept very difficult to understand. There is doubtless a sense
in which a person is saved or not saved and there is the infinitely
deeper sense that one is saved by the degree to which he or she
incarnates the spirit and nature of Christ in his or her life. Perhaps
both or true. The teaching seems to be that we are 'being' saved all
the time if our hearts are pure or we are trying to be pure and most
important we are in touch with a loving, tender God. It is a great Box 1/File 5/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: "Many things have contributed to
Pepperdine's present way of functioning and philosophical
orientation including my father's introducing the American Builders'
Recognition Night on campus, which, I believe, was one of the first
merging of people with great wealth and differing faiths with the
school. My faher, of course, worked with these people for years; he
held to his convictions morally and spiritually to a high degree and
assumed others would do so also." She discusses what she feels Box 1/File 5/
11/9/1986 contributed to the moral lapses of Dr. Tiner and Dr. Young. Item 89
On the importance of achieving the spirit of Jesus: "Jesus resorted
to parables as a way to help people understand his point. The
analogy I think about is when people apply for US citizenship. They
must do certain things to qualify (complete many application forms,
provide references, meet certain physical and moral criteria, take a
written examination, etc.) The final step, of course, is the oath of
allegiance. A person may go through all of these steps without
capturing the spirit of our country, yet still can be a US citizen.
Others capture the spirit and, of course, these individuals are the
ones we would most want to have with us--all a matter of degree--
only God knows the heart. 'Many will say, "Lord, Lord," but I know
them not' Those who break the laws may still be citizens but have
failed to honor their original commitment, either as to obeying the
laws or in spirit....Is it not true that if one has the spirit he/she is
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He informs her that he is sending her a
subscription of Daily Word , which he has read for years: "Now and
then it may be a little overdone, but in general the emphasis is
good….'Our people' usually don't like anything that is not written by
'our people,' which of course would eliminate most songs, but I don't
think you would be that way. I am eager that in addition to intellectual
stimulation that our correspondence contribute to our deep spiritual
development which is so endangered by the forces of our time." He
writes again about his response to the 100th celebration of Mr.
Pepperdine's birthday at Pepperdine. He continues on the topic of
"saved": "I find myself increasingly less interested in what we
usually call 'saved' or in 'salvation.' Yet I know it is an important
concept. I suppose my concern is that to be 'saved' in that sense is
at least a mere beginning, albeit an important beginning. It is the
wonderful spiritual growth beyond that beginning that interests me Box 1/File 5/
11/18/1986 most deeply. (For example, our attitude toward poverty and wealth.)" Item 90
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that she looks forward to
receiving Daily Word and that he doesn't need to be concerned
about it not being written by "our people" because she reads much
such material. She reports that that Gwen Kranovich told her he "had
changed" her life and that she recalls a number of his wise sayings:
"A man without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs";
There is nothing so small as a lie because you are setting up your
finite word against the almighty truth"; "Life is like sweeping back
the sea with a broom." "She said Dr. Glen Hutchinson had paid her
way to college because George Pepperdine had once paid his way
through school." She reports that Gwen has had cancer surgery but
has just found it has spread. She suggests that he write her if he has Box 1/File 5/
11/29/1986 time. Item 91
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports that he has written Gwen and
comments on the poverty that many suffered from at that time:
"Poverty is not good. I wish we could build a world where there
would be less." On another subject: "The drug thing is worldwide.
(and that includes alcohol), and I doubt if any of us understands
why." On old age: "The hard thing about old age is that it doesn't
seem to be a very good investment: that is, when we do all we can
for an old and usually sick person, our efforts don't seem to do much
good. We haven't learned yet to deal very wisely with old age either
as individuals growing older or people who care for them. Both
sides could improve." He comments on her apparent tenseness and
sugguests that she have a "quiet time everyday alone, maybe for Box 1/File 5/
12/14/1986 inner prayer; maybe just quietly listening and perhaps thinking." Item 92
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Notice: "A Gift: Subscription for the magazine Daily Word is being
sent to you with best wishes for a merry Christmas from Mr. and Mrs. Box 1/File 5/
No Date E. V. Pullias" Item 93
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias reporting the deaths of two friends; she
spoke at the funeral of one and commented that the elders of the
church said they had never heard a woman speak at a funeral. The
wife of the man who had died is helping her sort out her father's
papers. She is reading the Daily Word each morning and states it
"helps set the tone of the day which is good." She reports on her
activities and leadership role in the work of WBS. She concludes
with comments on the bag lady: "The bag lady is back and seems to
be doing rather well as bag ladies go. I pass her almost every
morning as she sits in the sun where I turn into my office. She does
not look tense sitting in the sun. I feel tense as I whip down the alley
to my office where I will work many, many hours. At times I wonder
which of us is closer to finding the meaning of life! I am killing
myself to earn enough to sit in the sun a week a year while she, on Box 1/File 5/
1/14/1987 the other hand, sits in the sun every day. Life is indeed interesting." Item 94
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On Prayer: "I have no doubt about the
power of prayer. I am sure there is a spiritual reality and that it can
be touched through meditation. I am also concerned that when it is
talked about too much and somewhat professionalized it soon loses
its power and begins to disappear. I am making as earnest study as
I know how of prayer. I am sure I have never really learned how to
pray." On the Daily Word : "It is my hope that it will help me to
understand spiritual things better, and maybe then I will learn to
pray." He reports on a serious automobile accident that has
hospitalized his son Calvin, "a very serious blow at this time. Let us Box 1/File 5/
2/2/1987 hope he will be all right." Item 95
On her mother's illness: "Old age is nearly always a hard tragedy.
Often we cannot go on to the other side when we would like to." On
the bag lady: "Take care not to romanticize the bag lady. I suspect
her heart is terribly broken. Human beings made in the image of God
deserve something better than that, I am sure. But in the main we
have built a bad society. How we could build a better one I surely do Box 1/File 5/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She encloses an article about the
Endowed Pullias Lecture: "You have contributed so much to so
many it must give you a sense of deep satisfaction." She expresses
concern about his receiving the shocking news from the emergency
room about Calvin's accident and reports that she had had similar
experiences with her son Mark and her daughter Stacey: "I have a
great deal of compassion for what you and Pauline must have gone
through, and particularly after the loss of your beloved son John."
She reports on a meeting of WBS teachers in the area at which she is
to speak and about the task of sorting through her father's papers:
"Most of the great men within our brotherhood wrote to him with
exceptional love and friendship. If I got only one or two such letters
a year I would feel deeply blessed but he got them almost daily as far Box 1/File 5/
2/21/1987 as I can tell." Item 96
"Chair Endowed: Earl V. Pullias Honored at USC" Dr. Pullias is Box 1/File 5/
No Date pictured. Item 97
"World Bible School News and Notes," p. 3; Patsie Lovell
Trowbridge, "Who Are You in Three Sentences," p. 4, Torrance Box 1/File 5/
3/22/1987 Church News and Notes Item 98
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports that Calvin is back at work
after a two-month's recovery and that there was no permanent
damage. Then he adds: "Patsie, these are difficult times for me, and I
am not sure why. The enormous affluence and pride in the world are
a great sorrow to me. It seems to me that the snobbery in advertising
has steadily increased in recent years, or do you suppose it is that I
am growing old? Since I wrote you last I past (sic) my 80th birthday.
Those who have jobs are doing well indeed in a financial way, amidst
homelessness and poverty. It is all wrong some way. And then I am
terribly disturbed by the deterioration in ethical and moral standards
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3/22/1987 societies, but I didn't want it to happen to America." Item 99
He reports on the congregational unity at the Vermont Avenue
church among Spanish, English, and blacks. "So I perhaps should
be pleased at making a little progress here and there. But someway
in the midst of it all I feel unclean and besmirched. I am tired of false Box 1/File 5/
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continued what is wrong with me!" continued
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: "I have just re-read your letter…and wish
to assure you it is much of the world that is at fault and not you….I
truly believe our society is deteriorating very fast. One has but to
turn on TV for a few minutes to see some of the problems in living
color....Some of my clients are lost in what I refer to as 'deep
sin'....living together when not married, use of drugs and alcohol,
infidelity, materialism, homosexuality, nudity are, in my opinion, just
a few of the things that are ruining America and I do not know how to
stem the tide....Some of your feelings may stem from the stress of all
you have been through this past year--major surgery, illness of a
spouse, a child in a serious accident, etc.. Such experiences take
their toll. Although one may hold fast to their faith during times of
trial we are still human and such experiences are very emotionally Box 1/File 5/
4/14/1987 expensive.... Item 100
It is extremely painful to see great purposes and goals and concepts
dying. America held up the torch for more freedom in God's name
than in any other society in the history of the world, I believe, and to
me, it is like watching a beloved friend die of a terminal illness while
one stands by powerless to do much of anything. All I know to do is
to keep focusing on those things that are true and beautiful and
good. It makes the fellowship of kindred souls more precious...It
reassures us that we are not alone. My dear friend, take heart, for
your life has been like a beacon in the darkness for thousands of
people. No one could have tried harder to point the way, but
remember that the Lord warned us that many would hear, but few Box 1/File 5/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: After thanking her for the Easter Card, he
continues: "There is no doubt that civilizations have decayed, and It
seems ours might be in such a stage. And yet, Patsie, as this
beautiful Easter season approaches with all its hope and promise my
great hope for the future of mankind remains, and my very old vision
comes back. I know that the promise for the short run may be rather
bad, but I try to remember that it is different for the Infinite God: 'a day
is as a thouand years and a thousand years as a day.' We have taken
some pretty serious wrong roads, and surely we will have to reverse
those, but in time it is my hope and belief that men and women will
find a way forward--for I believe that is the plan of God for humanity.
But the problem is that we are only genuinely human when we are
free, and so God wants us to be free. But surely we must learn a
great deal before that can be the case. In the meantime we must do Box 1/File 6/
4/16/1987 the best we can, and keep our vision. Item 1
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4/16/1987 times. I would say it is probably the most serious problem facing us. Item 1
continued We seem caught in a dreadful error, and I can see no easy way out." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He thanks her for the surprise visit and for
the basket of fruit. He comments that she looks pressed: "Your
Nature and I should let you alone about it." He also comments that he
was pleased to see her mother: "The years we are in are rough and
frankly there is not much way to make them different I fear. Perhaps a
greater faith would help, but that is a complex matter. He said that he
thought of reminiscing with her mother but didn't, then tells that in
less than a month on July 16, it will be forty-eight years on Sunday
afternoon that your father and I were talking here in the house, and
Pauline came in the room and said she had to go to the hospital for
John's birth,. There are a thosand other things of those days that
could be recalled of the early Pepperdine, but perhaps it is best to let Box 1/File 6/
6/14/1987 them rest where they are." Item 2
Then he comments that Pauline had just come home from almost two
months in the hospital--a little more than two weeks in the General
Hospital and the remainder in a convalescent hospital. "As you
know, these rest homes or convalescent H. are at best horrible
places, the majority of these old people are largely there to die, but
there was a small percentage who are actually convalescent. They Box 1/File 6/
6/14/1987 have a fine therapy program which was what P. needed." He hopes Item 2
continued she receives the letter before she leaves on a trip. continued
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He thanks her for the card and tapes and
for including an addressed return envelope. "I listened to your talk
and thought it was very good. You speak well, Glad all went well on Box 1/File 6/
7/1/1987 your trip." Item 3
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias begun in flight from Europe and
completed in her study at home. She reports that she is trying to plan
her activities: "It seems that several of the things I feel I must do I
would like to drop, but the things I would like to set my mind upon are
the ones more easily dropped....The problem reminds me of the
saituation one runs into trying to make the four legs of a table level.
When I take action in one area it affects another, and so it goes. I find
it very frustrating and can become discouraged about the matter if I
let myself." She tells of her campaign of getting rid of unnecessary
things in her home: "I seem to have a deep desire to simplify our lives
as much as possible" but she realizes that it is essential to coordinate
her goals with Doug's, not always easy to do. "It seems as we grow
older that our desires to pursue certain individual goals is more
intense. I, for example, want to devote more of my time and energy to
WBS. Doug is willing to support it up to a point, but not to the degree Box 1/File 6/
7/17/1987 I desire." Item 4
She says that earlier she had listed 28 responsibilities she had and
that now there are only 20 but that she feels "no lessening of stress
and have little additional free time. At the time there were 28
categories I prayed that I would find solutions. God, I know, is
assisting as the list is diminishing....I just want results to come more
quickly and more easily. The Daily Word publication is helping to
give a perspective." She questions why he enjoys their
"corrspondence more than a face to face conversation. I seem to find
something special in each experience." She concludes by reporting Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He comments, "The Iran-Contra Scandal
has made me sensitive about the law" and states that he is pleased
she has a lady to stay with her mother so that "she can stay in her
home perhaps to the end." He reports that his own "mother had a
horror of rest homes and refused to go" and that they "were able to
get people...to stay with her. But really they were not too satisfactory:
one smoked and you could smell her a 'quarter of a mile'; another one
kept her head in the TV most of the time. But we found we could be
too 'choosy'." Then he reported that the Vermony Avenue Church
needed to replace the 23-year-old carpet in the auditorium and that
because of the influence that congregation had had on her family
perhaps she might want to contribute to the project for her parents.
He adds, "I have not known anyone as free from denomination bias as
Br. Nagai," the minister. He concludes, "But remember you can say Box 1/File 6/
7/18/1987 no, and still love me and be loved." Item 5
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He explains the background of the little
shack which he uses for his study. It was originally built for a shop
for his son John, who was interested in electronics. Sometime after
John tragically drowned, Dr. Pullias tranformed it into his study which
he has used for twenty years. When he left Pepperdine, he was given
the desk he had used as Dean and it is now in his study. He
comments on John: "I became reconciled that his death was, all
things being true, for the best. Life would have been too hard for
him." On his leaving Pepperdine: "It may seem that I was hurt and
even bitter over leaving Pepperdine. I have never felt bitter about that
situation: some sorrow and regrets but no bitterness. My going to
USC opened up a whole new professional life for me. I enjoyed the
years at P. and considered the work a great part of my life, and of
course loved you young people, but I would not have fitted into the Box 1/File 6/
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He suggests that it is not wise for her and her mother to visit Mrs.
Pullias. The stroke caused a loss of hearing and some loss of
memory. "To expect visitors puts an extra strain on her which is not
good." Then he concludes by discussing why he prefers to keep their
dialogue limited to writing. To visit in his study would involve her
"coming through the house and into the backyard, which at present
"would not be good....It would be a different relationship if I saw you
personally. In some ways perhaps a better relationship, but in others
more complex and not as good for me." Concerning her work on
WBS: "I know it means a great deal to you that it was an idea of your
father. I can understand Douglas not being able to go all the way with Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She encloses a check to go toward the
purchase of carpeting for the Vermont Avenue auditorium and refers
him to a company where she feels they may get the carpeting
wholesale. She comments that she did not feel that he was
continuing to mourn John's death but was recalling him with affection
on some special dates that stand out in his memory. Rather, it is she
who is mourning her father's death and has a need to talk about him
and there are few with whom she can do so. She says she
understands his feeling about leaving Pepperdine, "but I am glad you
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8/1/1987 and contribution." Item 7
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She expresses appreciation for his explaining frankly why a visit with
Mrs. Pullias is not best and explains that the dining room at her
mother's home is stacked with boxes which she and Doug are sorting
through. She concludes by commenting on the "amazingly positive
attitude" of Doug's mother to her second broken hip: "Well, having
been through this before now I know what to do to get well." She
says she mentally puts on her therapist robe as she listens patiently
to her mother's long explanation of why her case is different. Patsie Box 1/File 6/
8/1/1987 explains that she is doing what she can to make her mother as Item 7
continued comfortable as possible. continued
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie thanking her for the check for carpeting for
the Vermont Avenue church auditorium and for the information of Box 1/File 6/
8/5/1987 how they might get it wholesale Item 8
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie thanking her for a beautiful card: "Every
item of beauty in this world adds a dimension of joy to our life--or at
least it should." He asks that she write about how she and "Douglas
met, and fell in love. Just a little about that phase of life which is a
sort of empty spot for me....enough to make me a little more
knowledgeable about that part of your life. I am interested too in any
thing you might find about the best road to spiritual enlightenment. A
few times you have mentioned your experience with meditation and Box 1/File 6/
8/20/1987 prayer and some time alone." Item 9
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that she met Douglas when
they were graduate students at Stanford. She had just broken her
engagement with Fred Benton, who had just returned from the
services and desired her to marry at that time rather than continuing
her education at Stanford. She and Doug met at a mixer for graduate
students. A girl friend had said that she desired to introduce her to a
handsome but shy distant cousin who was to be at the mixer. When
she introduced Patsie to Doug, she surmised that he was the shy
cousin and went to great lengths to make him feel at ease. Doug
loved the zealous behavior and they began dating. He was not
threatened by her goal of a Ph.D. as most other young men were. She
was also dating Art, a man from a wealthy Eastern family who took Box 1/File 6/
8/22/1987 her on very proper, very expensive dates. Item 10
By contrast Doug could hardly make ends meet. But they enjoyed
being together and wanted similar things in life and he had some
qualities similar to her father. He wanted to be a writer and as an
attorney to have a private practice. He was independent, liked
adventure, and was able to compete with other law students at
Stanford. He willingly attended the Palo Alta Church of Christ with
her. When she met his family at Christmas, she also liked them. His
mother had worked toward a Ph.D. in English. During this Christmas
she met for the last time with Fred Benton, who was dating Yuton,
one of her classmates at Pepperdine. While Fred accepted her
decision, Art had a difficult time doing so. She had come to have a
serious, deeper conviction that her relationship with Doug was Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He graded her above letter as "excellent."
"It filled in nicely an area where I was ignorant about you." He says
that she should have no regrets about not completing her Ph.D. "You
had good training, and have had, and continue to have a good career,
and those things are what count." He comments on the sexual
revolution of the time: "This is a very hard time for girls especially.
The sex problem has always been difficult, but more so now. The
standards are very strange now, and of course, the problem has been
complicated by AIDS. Many modern girls have a strange notion about
what I have called "free" prostitution. I think the attitude is foolish for
girls, but it is a part of our times." He clarifies that it is not the
condition of the house that prevents him from talking to her in the
"backyard study." Mrs. Pullias is very crippled and very ashamed of Box 1/File 6/
9/3/1987 her condition....Be patient with us and love us if you can." Item 11
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that she and Doug have
been married for 31 years and that she understands about Mrs.
Pullias since her own mother has the same sensitivities. She agrees
with his concern about the attitude toward sexual issues. "Drugs are
also another source of pressure along with alcohol." She reports that
both Stacey and Mark have maintained high moral standards. "It
sometimes hurts to see them taking the pressures because they
march to a different drummer all the time." She concludes by
discussing her mother's condition, "Why must she suffer? She is
very tired and if it is not one thing it is another tearing away at her
poor old body....Her spirit is predominantly good....I just hope I handle Box 1/File 6/
9/6/1987 myself, as well as she is, going when my time comes." Item 12
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She expresses concern at his attack of
vertigo and suggests that he seek counsel from a second doctor. On
her counseling young people concerning good relationships: "I share
with them that a good relationship is like a pie with many slices--
communication, mutual interests, religion, desire for children, etc.
and that the sexual part is only one of the slices (ideally to come into
place on the wedding night when one finally gives all that they have
to the other). From my point of view, our society has things almost
backward now. Sex is rushed into almost immediately and then
several months down the line the parties find out they have nothing in
common or object to the other's religion or some such issue. But as
you know, it is advice and theory to most and they dart ahead with the Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He says that perhaps his best work that
includes a discussion of sex and the human personality is A
Common Sense Philosophy for Modern Man : "I have never felt I have
made much progress in solving this problem. Someway it was too
much to make us part-God as we are so evidently and at the same
time to be a major part animal with all the animal needs. Frankly, I
have never seen what I considered a good solution. Perhaps as a rule
the Christian solution is not very good as I understand it....If it were
not the enormous need some of us have, I might consider the
solution that some of the best nuns have found, but I could never do
it, and even beyond that that solution leaves out the wonderful beauty
and tenderness of sex love at its best, But frankly it is almost never
at its best....it is ultimately related to love and especially children Box 1/File 6/
10/3/1987 which is the chief need of women." Item 14
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She knows that she is the primary care-
taker of her mother and that Dr. Pullias is not well, Mrs. Pullias is
incapacitated, and that Calvin has limitations in handling decisions:
"How are the four of you going to manage as time passes?...I know
how she [her mother] will manage because I am here to help; but I do
not know how you will manage and it concerns me," She has just
learned that her mother has bone cancer. Then on the difficulty that
young people face: "Much has been taught in our religion about
remaining pure until marriage, but one factor alone makes it very
difficult for our people...and that is the pattern of marrying later and
later. As you know, in primitive tribes sex behavior was woven into
the rest of life in a natural way. The 'unsaved' have had a lovely
openness about it; however, I am aware there are many Box 1/File 6/
10/11/1987 disadvantages also." Item 15
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports that October has been one of
the worst months of his life. He has been suffering from a virus
which the doctor has been unable to help. "I appreciated your
thought in your last letter about the situation here. What you say is
largely true, and does not offend me. I hope I have a little more time
to work things out. Thanks for your thought and care. I will continue Box 1/File 6/
11/5/1987 our discussion on the problem of sex and love when I am better." Item 16
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: About her mother's condition: "She is old
and sick and of course, needs your love and care very much, but
there seems to be something almost hopeless and almost
discouraging about advancing age and the illness that accompanies
it....You will do as good a job as can be done." Concerning the
complex problem related to sex: "I know it has interested the best of
minds among us from Plato on down; so perhaps you and I could
learn something about this aspect of human nature." He suggests
that she read a beautiful story by John Galsworthy called "The Apple
Tree." "The story greatly inspired me, touching all phases of love,
and raising many profound problems....Let me know what you think Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' lengthy letter to Patsie giving 10 observations about
sexual relationships with this preface: "Keep in mind that none of us
knows very much about the subject, so I give my thoughts with great
modesty….1) Sex (the physical part) is very closely related with love
in all its forms, but is not to be confused with it. The two can surely
exist pretty much apart from each other. Usually in love in the early
part of life the physical is dominant, but is greatly affected by other
factors as time passes. 2) In human beings sex is a very private
thing, a fact I believe not largely caused by custom or training, but
natural to most people. It is intimate and sacred and to talk about it
too freely cheapens it. We of course, need to be more free than we
used to be, but that can be carried too far: That is the meaning of Box 1/File 6/
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3)The sex need is different in men and women. For women the
central portion of the need is to have children. Of course, the need
varies greatly from person to person, and this should be respected in
a marriage. But in general, the basic difference remains. It is not that
men do not want children, but the need is different. 4) In love women
are more interested in partnership and cooperation. The building on
this fact makes for a great difference in marriage. 5) In an attempt to
deal wisely with sex, we have emphasized the masculine phase of the
need too much. The release that a man needs is important, but there
is much beyond it, and there is a danger the relationship will stop
there, and inevitably grow stale. 6) It is a mistake to try to make
'good prostitutes' out of every wife. She will usually enjoy the
relationship, perhaps even estatically, but it must be in her way. Her Box 1/File 6/
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7) Women, especially modern women, should take care not to give
away or cheapen their chief attraction. The woman's body and soul
are a very precious object. It must be handled with care: very difficult
to be in our time, when often they have become cheap and available
on demand. 8) There is definitely a spiritual side to love and sex is
clearly related to it (This is a life-time study). At its best the physical
relation becomes sanctified and greatly enhanced by its manifestation
in love. 9) We put too much strain on our young people in modern
time. There is a point for many beyond which they cannot go without
losing control. Young people need to know that fact, and try to keep Box 1/File 6/
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10) We probably over emphasize mistakes in sex behavior. They are
important of course, but probably not more important than other
mistakes. In our counseling work we have seen a single mistake can
leave a life-time scar. Yet we do not dare emphasize the avoiding the
mistake any less--a hard problem....It is good to think with you 'man
to man' on this and other subjects....Do you suppose an eighty year Box 1/File 6/
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continued sex?? Perhaps, but I am not sure." continued
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that she is suffering from a
broken rib, that she had been involved in an automobile accident, and
that she has by her bed the book he and Mr. Pullias gave them as a
wedding present: Elizabeth Barrett Browing's Sonnets From the
Portuguese . She uses as a book marker the note included with the
gift: "Dear Patsie, We want you to have this book in your library.
These are stories we have loved and we want to share them with you.
Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs. Pullias." She adds: "I believe I have kept
December, almost everything you have given me or written me which suggests, I Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports on her chuildren's attitude
toward marrying someone who is not a member of the Church of
Christ--Mark is firm: he will not; Stacey is more liberal, but it is still an
issue with her. She then responds to his analysis of sexual
relationships from a woman's perspective, especially his observation
that a major part of the female sex drive is to have children: "I suspect
at the deepest level this may be true, but I suspect it is far less of a
drive than men would care to believe, especially for 'modern women.'
There certainly do not seem to be as many earth mothers around as in
times past or more specifically to the point is the fact that many of
today's women want the best of both worlds--children and a career
and to enjoy the processes in each effort. In my counseling I see that
fatigue tears into the sexual lives of both men and women time and
again. Also many men still seem to be under the impression that if
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For most women, that is the last thing they want when a relationship
is strained. If communication is not effective at other levels for most
females then it certainly is not going to be effective at the most
intimate level of all. Most of the women with whom I work desire sex
but begin to reject it because of fatigue and often lack a basic
understanding of what makes a woman responsive. Lastly, I suspect
most girls, especially in generations past, have been admonished to
suppress their sexual nature by both their mothers and fathers. It is
very difficult to be brought through formative years of one's life
denying an emotion or feeling guilty about it and do a 180 degree turn
into wild abandon on the wedding night. I think that both mothers and
fathers throughout history have taken a more liberal attitude toward
the sexual nature of their sons implying, if not stating, that such
behavior was expected although annoying or considered humorous. Box 1/File 6/
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continued impression is women have had a tougher row to hoe than men." continued
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie asking her advice concerning whether it
would be appropriate to write her mother asking for a contribution on
the Vermont Avenue church auditorium carpet. She and her father
were members at Vermont Avenue for 20 years and members of his Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias's letter to Patsie thanking her for the Christmas gifts to the
family.: "I especially apprerciated your statement about aging. It is, I
believe profoundly true, and you state it well. If we could only deeply
believe this truth and live by it, we would be so much
better....Beginning at your age you might learn to live by the thought
you express so well when you arrive at the 80's. It will not be easy, Box 1/File 6/
12/25/1987 but is possible--a significant part of our Christain faith." Item 22
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Dr. Pullias letter to Patsie on marrying someone outside of one's faith:
"My experience has led me to this conclusion: a person brought up in
a strict church of Christ family or environment can rarely adjust to a
partner that is not or does not wish to become a member of the
church of Christ. In this area we are very much like the Catholic
people: they too find it almost impossible to change. There are
almost no exceptions to this fact. Fortunately many other religious
people don't feel this strongly about denomination beliefs and find
they can change and be happy....But going along this way is usually
more difficult for a man than for a woman, but not always. It depends
on the man. So you see this is a very difficult problem. This is the Box 1/File 6/
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Now if you ask me if this is the way it should be, that is a whole
additional problem and would require a long discussion of the
meaning of religion and faith and even after such thought the
individual personally would not be changed much--that I suppose is a
life-time matter and I have found that church of Christ members, who
really want to change and become members of another group usually
are not good members of the new group: usually they cut their Box 1/File 6/
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continued a sad thing." continued
"Earl V. Pullias Retires at 80," USC Educator , p. 1 (Dr. Pullias' picture Box 1/File 6/
Winter, 1988 is included.) Item 24
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She includes a check from her mother,
$50 from the Bill Johnsons, and other donations from the Torrance
church members to go toward the Vermont Avenue church carpeting.
The elders at the Torrance church are deciding whether the church
itself will make an offering. She continues, "Thanks for your deep
and honest thoughts about marrying outside the church. They
confirmed my own beliefs." She concludes by giving the background
of their dog Whiskers. "I found him one day...while driving down
Hawthorne Boulevard. He was so tired he would walk a few feet and
fall down, get up and walk a few more feet and fall down. There were
many cars on the road, but no one stopped. I was in a great hurry,
but I could not pass such a sorry sight....At first he would not come to
me, but would dart away. Finally, I told him that if he wanted me to
help him he would have to stop running away. He sat and looked at
me for a long time and then walked to the car and got in the front Box 1/File 6/
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I took him to a dog grooming parlor where they told me that his feet
were raw and bleeding from his travels. He had to have all his fur
clipped off because it was so matted. I didn't recognize him when I
returned to pick him up. No one thought he was very cute but his
winning personality soon won us over....He became Stacey's dog
....He has added a dimension to our lives that has been special and...it
is difficult to imagine our home without him. Doug frequently takes
him to court, not, of course, into the building, but he goes along for
the ride.... There is something about the death of an animal that
disturbs me almost more than the death of a human as they seem so
innocent. I would like to think that they have a place in heaven too. I
have often felt that the description of a place with gold streets was
unappealing. I know the intent was to convey the splendor of the
hereafter, yet the thought of being with those we love, including a Box 1/File 6/
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continued the greatest gift of all." continued
Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Mrs. Vivian Lovell for her generous check
for the Vermont Avenue church carpeting. He comments on the years
the Lovells worshipped at Vermont Avenue as "good years to
remember" and speaks of the fine friendship and good
correspondence he and Patsie have developed. "You are greatly
blessed to have a wonderful daughter like Patsie, especially to help Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: His comments on the church: "The
teaching of the church is good and true if we just understand, but our
blindness often times keeps us from fully understanding and when
we take a small part and think it is all, then we make a great mistake."
He comments that he never knew Stacey was adopted [Patsie had
mentioned it in the previous letter.] Of course, it makes no real
difference, except I have found that it always has its problems which
must be worked out. But I suppose that is true of all of life." On
women's sexuality: "Of course, you are right about the way women
are taught about sex and sexual desires. But that way of teaching
seems to be almost universal for women, at least in our western
world. We had a Catholic Italian neighbor who was very fond of her
husband and dearly loved her children, but the act that brought the
children into being was horrible to her, at least publicly. I suppose
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Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for the checks she had collected at Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias which concerns two issues: the checks
she had accumulated for the carpeting of the Vermont Avenue church
and his unwillingness to have a face-to-face meeting with her.
Seemingly Dr. Pullias encountered some reluctance from the Vermont
Avenue elders to accept the checks she had sent so he had returned
them. She is now having difficulties in explaining as she returns the
checks. She had "gone to a considrable amount of time and effort to
assist in a worthy cause" and now feels "unappreciated and suddenly
faced with more work to do." Second, she does not understand why
he cannot have a private meeting with her. As a counsellor she has
worked with families in many difficult situations. "In all these
instances all that mattered were the people. I've been in slum areas
and wealthy homes, neat homes, and ones you could hardly find the
floor in but, again all that mattered were the people. I may take note,
but I rarely judge." She reports that her mother would also like to Box 1/File 6/
2/11/1988 visit with Mrs. Pullias. She includes a final check from Mrs. Peck. Item 29
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "All my life I have wondered if it were wise
to be frank with people. I am still undecided….Believe me if you can,
but the last thing in the world I would wish to do would be to hurt you.
Yet I did and that I regret….So far as you can judge me by my
intentions." He expresses appreciation for Mrs. Peck's check. "I
understand what you say about your mother, and I think we can work
something out that will be good for all of us." He says that he thinks
she will understand about the visit in the "backyard study" when he
writes later. "Hold steady and remember genuine love solves all
things....It was my hope that our correspondence would comfort and
strengthen us. Instead it threatens to add to our burdens, but that is Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: He had mentioned that her previous letter
revealed that she was tense. She agrees and is now jogging a mile in
the morning to help ease the tension. She says that she feels the
most pressed that she has felt in her life--being unable to find people
to take her mother out and feeling the need to do so. She has felt
regrets for not spending more time with her father and does not want
to experience it with her mother. She is preparing for the local
workshop for WBS and it is uncertain whether Reuel Lemmons will be
able to speak as had been planned. He has been keeping WBS going
in the direction her dad planned and she is troubled about what will
happen when he dies. She is delighted with the excited reception of
the WBS in ouside nations but disturbed that in the US interest
"seems to be dying on the vine." She also comments that in her work Box 1/File 6/
2/20/1988 "the cases I handle seem much more severe than a few years ago." Item 31
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "I understand your care about your
mother. You probably take the problem too seriously, as your
husband suggests, but I doubt if we can change on such things. I
wish you could reduce your counseling work somewhat. It is a great
emotional strain when you do it well." He thanks her for the fliers she Box 1/File 6/
2/25/1988 sent on WBS and will encourage people to attend the workshop. Item 32
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She expresses concern that she has not
heard from him and duscusses again the ill health of Reuel Lemmons
and reports that his wife is dying from cancer. His two sons are doing
little to assist. "Why are two great men in our brotherhood (yourself
and Reuel) living in humble homes while I'm in a big, expensive one
running like a chicken? What can I really do to help?" Reuel's poor
health deeply concerns her: "It also frightens me to face the fact that
Reuel could die at any time because he is the only link to my father.
Reuel better than any one else knows what Dad wanted and captures
the same dream for the future of WBS--that is where faith must come
in with the realization that God knows what is best in the 'ultimate
scheme of things,' (a frequently used statement from a favotrite Box 1/File 6/
3/17/1988 professor, Dr. E. V. Pullias." Item 33
She reports concerning a difficulty she has had with her secretary,
who "exploded in an angry outburst and told me off, gave her notice
and refused to answer my calls." She learned that it all resulted from
misplaced anger (she is going through an ugly divorce). The
encounter is causing Patsie to have sleepless nights. But the
incident enabled her to be more empathetic with a client who has just
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He commends her for writing so freely
about things that concern her. He reports that the Pullias Lecture
with Dr. Gardner went well and that he made the closing statement. "I
will have to decide how long I take a public part. That will not be easy
to do." On the situation of Reuel Lemmons: "It is very sad, and yet
very typical of many people who live to be old--and become
sick....Some additional personal care would help, as you are trying to
do with your mother. Some good training in this area might do some
good, but I fear we are nearly all deeply selfish, especially in our
time." On her encounter with her secretary: "That kind of thing can
be painful, and I am sure that one was. I think you can learn 'to
reinterpret that stimulus,' and not be bothered much. That is more Box 1/File 6/
3/20/1988 difficult to do in the case of people we love." Item 34
Dr. Pullias's letter to Patsie: He comments again on Reuel Lemmons,
who is nearing the end of his life: "There seems to be no easy way to
make the transition to the other side--at least it is for many people."
On Reuel's humble home: "I doubt he wanted what is called a 'nice
home.' I have observed how deep that that need is in human nature
all my life. Perhaps it is stronger in women. Perhaps the ordinary
tract house satisfied his basic need for a place to live. It may not be
equally true of his wife....My ideas of the 'simple' life reach way back
to Greek and early Christian thougfht. I have always liked the simple
life and have tried to live it....If you gave me one of the nicest homes
in Palos Verdes, I would not be comfortable there....Yet I like beautiful
things, and think churches and schools and public buildings should
be beautiful...and flowers and grass I deeply love. Aren't you glad you Box 1/File 6/
3/26/1988 didn't marry such a person?!" Item 35
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie thanking her for the beautiful Easter Card
("I love things of beauty.") and the lovely message on it. On Easter: "I
have always thought our attitude toward this day is basically foolish.
Yet I know our intention not to be influenced by all the traditions of
the old ancient church is good, and I have hoped not to be foolish in
opposing our extremes." On WBS: "I understand what you are trying
to do with the World Bible School idea. It is wonderful to tell the
wonderful story of Jesus' visit to the earth....I wish the best for your
workshops....The evil forces of the world take almost any idea and
twist it out of shape, and often into something evil. Yet that fact must Box 1/File 6/
4/3/1988 not prevent us from trying. Item 36
Don't let my recent letter bother you too much. I don't feel too
negative, I hope, toward your Palos Verdes....I know to be poor and
sick is a bad condition. To be well off and proud and insensitive to
the suffering of the world is perhaps worse. We have to do the best
we can: that is all any of us can do....You have a fine spirit which I
love. You probably have a little more temper than is wise but I Box 1/File 6/
4/3/1988 suspect that it is part of your nature, and thus hard to improve, Item 36
continued although I am confident it can be done." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He expresses concern that he hasn't heard
from her. He wonders if it relates to her work in panning the
workshops for WBS: "Your interest in that work is deep and far-
reaching. Perhaps largely because of your father's great interest and
work in the area." He comments that he has framed on his desk the
copy of the quotation on aging from Daily Word which she prepared
for him. "It is a beautiful statement, and I am trying to learn from it.
But Patsie, when you are old, and there is illness, and often friends
begin to drop away, that attitude that 'I am a spiritual being, ageless Box 1/File 6/
4/26/1988 and eternal' is not easy to keep alive in one's mind. But I am trying." Item 37
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She assures him that it was her extensive
work on the WBS workshop that prevented her writing him: "You
were incorrect in thinking I had given up on you." Reuel Lemmons
had been well enough to speak at the workshop. She reports on a
visit she had with Beverly Law, her roommate at Pepperdine, who is
living in Utah and is an active member of the Mormon church. She
has hesitated to talk to her about religion. "Our Mark has several
books dealing with Mormonism and stress it is more like a cult than a
faith....Bev and Jack are very well off financially. Although I am
concerned about my value system I find I spend much of our time
together counseling Beverly to keep her perspective and not get
caught up in the rat race in their area." She encloses a Christmas
Card they had sent her family years ago and is trying to get a book for
him which "was required reading in Stacey's value course and I am Box 1/File 6/
5/1 & 7/1988 finding it a thoughtful work." Item 38
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. He tells her that his remarks on her having
given up on him "was half joking, except perhaps there is no reason
you shouldn't give up on me. I often half conclude that in many
senses, I have been a lost cause? But usually I have great faith that
there is much that I can do that can make the world better. I live in
that faith." He says he thinks he understands her interest in WBS: "It
is a good effort and worthy of your interest....I wish you well in that
effort, and in all good things you give your heart to." He expresses
hope that soon he can arrange for her mother to visit Mrs. Pullias. "I
will try not to put it off too long. I know our time is limited. Indeed it
is for all of us: it is good that it is so." He says that she is wise not to
discuss religion with Beverly. "I had many LDS people as advanced
students. They are fine people, but take their religion very seriously, Box 1/File 6/
5/12/1988 and many of them are well off financially. Very interesting people." Item 39
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He is lying in bed writing her and listening
to Brahm's beautiful First Symphony. He reports that he has
developed a hernia that needs to be taken care of and that he is to
have surgery on it at the Daniel Freeman Hospital on June 6. He will
be an out patient and if all goes well will be back at his regular
activities in about a week. Calvin is taking a week's vacation at that
time. He says that he will call on her if it is necessary and adds: Box 1/File 6/
5/29/1988 "Think of me and offer a nice prayer for me." Item 40
Earl V. Pullias, "What Is Right With Public Education? Dream and
Reality," Los Angeles Office of Education (Originally published as an
"Occasional Paper" by the School of Education at the University of Box 1/File 6/
5/15 - 21, 1988 Southern California ) Item 41
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Dr. Pullias ' letter to Patsie enclosing the above article and reporting
that he is healing from his surgery more slowly than he desired and
that he hopes to arrange the visit between her mother and Mrs.
Pullias soon and to "take up our interchange of ideas again. I Box 1/File 6/
6/12/1988 appreciate the book and your pleasant thoughtful card." Item 42
Dr. Pullias, response to a letter from Patsie which is not included. It
was hand-written and he commends her penmanship. He expresses
cocern at Reuel Lemmons' deteriorating condition. "I know for your
sake and for your father's sake, you will see that he does not come to
want.' He was glad that she had had a much needed vacation. "There
are few things better than distance to give us better perspective. He
thanks her for the publication from Stanford. "It was thougtful and
very attractive. I especially enjoyed the criticisms of Mr. Reagan,
chiefly I suppose because I agree with them!" He comments on her
experience with her mother reminding him of the difficulty his brother
had of finding satisfactory help in caring for his own mother in her Box 1/File 6/
6/25/1988 last days. Item 43
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With Public Education: Dream and Reality": I found it most g
interesting. You have always had a wonderful talent for writing and f
speaking." She is vacationing in Williamsburg and Washington D.C. e
Concerning the preserved Williamsburg of early America she writes: e
"I often feel I would have been happier had I lived in an earlier time in l
history. Somehow I have never felt I fitted with the present age in our i
society. Useless thoughts I realize, but quite a strong feeling at n
times". She says that he has been helpful in pointing out that she has g
been too critical of her efforts which leads to depression. "I should a
probably sit down and write a paper on the things I do right to regain t
perspective regarding myself." She has seen exhibits of Paul t
Gaugin's works and read an article on Picasso. "These two i
individuals are considered to have set the world of art on its ear, but m
lived personally immoral if not depraved lives....What should a e
Christian's attitude be toward such people?" She says that she s
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7/4/1988 Mrs. Pullias and that he should not concern himself about it. S Item 44
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She has seen exhibits of Paul Gaugin's works and read an article on
Picasso. "These two individuals are considered to have set the world
of art on its ear, but lived personally immoral if not depraved
lives....What should a Christian's attitude be toward such people?"
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continued about it. continued
Dr. Pullias' typed letter on Vermont Avenue church stationery listing
and thanking all who gave toward the carpeting fund, which has been
adequate with the portion which the church there is caring for. The
carpet is being installed. The list includes Patsie and Doug, Patsie's
mother, and others whom she had encouraged to give. He adds a
personal note" "Patsie and Douglas: The carpet project went nicely. Box 1/File 6/
7/17/1988 Many thanks for your help. Good wishes. E.V.P." Item 45
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie reporting that Calvin had been ill during his
vacation preventing them from taking the planned "few brief trips."
He writes that he believes she and Doug would enjoy what he
considers his best book A Common Sense Philosophy for Modern
Man : A Search for Fundamentals. He suggests that they pass by the
first three chapters. He agrees with her that he does not care for
Picasso and feels that he has been over-rated. "We will talk some
more on modern art." He reports that the Vermont Avenue church
carpeting is in. "I appreciate your helping." He still plans for a visit Box 1/File 6/
7/28/1988 between her mother and Mrs. Pullias. Item 46
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Dr. Pullias' letter in response to letter from Patsie which is not in this
collection. She had also discussed a vacation plan that went awry
and seemingly Tracy is becoming serious about a boyfriend: "There is
a lot of risk in any marriage. I am not sure why that is true. But there
are still many good ones." Then because she had written about their
dog Whiskers, he gives an account of an experience he had with
mother cat and her offsprings: "About six months ago a rather beat-
up mother cat and her middle sized young sons arrived here in the
backyard and begged for food. My nature being what it is I fed them,
first scraps from the table and later some bought. The mother was
business-like. The middle sized young son (a nice yellow) was
friendly and cunning. He would lie down and roll over to get your Box 1/File 6/
8/17/1988 attention. After a while he disappeared as cats do. Item 47
The old mother was going to have kittens by the apparent evidence.
Apparently not too old or beat up for some activities! The kittens
were kept hidden away for a long time, but a few weeks ago they
began to appear looking for food. Finally all four appeared. Beautiful
kittens: two light white and grey, one yellow like the older brother,
and a strange partly black and yellow one. They appear each morning
for food. Should I name them Truth, Beauty, Goodness and Love?
But alas kittens grow into cats, and if nature has its way we would Box 1/File 6/
8/17/1988 soon have a hundred cats--and I would be broke trying to feed them. Item 47
continued But I like animals and there is a conflict." continued
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Dr. Pullias is responding to a letter from Patsie not included in this
collection. She was just leaving on vacation and taking with her the
Tenth Pullias Lecture. This letter gives the background of the Pullias
Lectures. He regrets the naming of the lectures after him but it was
essential to raise the funds for the endowment: "We set a small goal
which seemed to be adequate at the time to do what we wanted to do--
and the goal was reached promptly. Of course, the naming it for me
will seem proper in a few years when I am no longer around. The
Lecture will go on as long as the University goes on. So all in all, I
feel fairly comfortable about it. The higher learning is a great interest
of mine, as you know. It does the greatest of all works next to the
church." He is preparing for her an autographed copy of A Common Box 1/File 6/
9/18/1988 Semse Philosophy . Item 48
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias after her return from Europe. She was so
intrigued that she wished that she had studied abroad as he had in
England. "Do you have any regrets about your life? If you have
some, how do you handle your thinking processes regarding those
events?" She and Doug enjoyed reading Gardner's Pullias Lecture.
She recommends his reading The Dance of Anger , written especially
for women but has good suggestions for all. She and Doug look
forward to reading A Common Sense Philosophy . On cats: "We have
what we call our 'field cats'--strays that come and go (mostly come!)
At one time there were eight, but now just one who has a litter as I
hear mewing in the ivy along the fence. The last kittens were
abandoned by the mother and we found them dead. She or someone
else had killed one. I feel the other died of starvation. I now wonder if
I should rescue the new litter or let nature run its course. I
understand your concern. What did you decide to do?" She regrets Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: He reports that his vertigo is a little worse
and that the doctor doesn't offer much hope. About her regrets about
the speeches she has agreed to give: "I think that probably all of us in
public work, especialy those of us who are naturally shy, tend to
regret the commitments we have made. But usually when the event is
over, we are pleased. In short most of us are nearly always in
conflict." Then on the cats: "I am ashamed I have not done anything
about the cats, just hoping, I guess, that something will happen to the
poor things for which I am not responsible, but nothing is likely to
happen. It is strange, but when the boys were small and we had cats
and they liked them, it seemed something always happened to them--
and now when we don't want them they are indestructable. How do
you explain that?" He says that he has the copy of A Common Sense Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for her visit and the flower and
commenting that he was pleased she could visit his "backyard study"
and "have a feel for where" he works. He wishes he could have given
the history of the objects in the room and perhaps have counseled
her there, "although I think I have lost a good deal of my skill." He
hopes that the latter chapters of A Common Sense Philosophy will
speak to her. He reports on two meetings of the Board of Education
he attended and states that he is giving up this responsibility on
January 1, 1989. "It is not easy to give up." He reports on a picnic he Box 1/File 6/
11/18/1988 and Calvin had in Griffith Park. Item 51
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie expressing concern that he hasn't heard
from her since her visit two weeks earlier and that she hasn't given
her reaction to The Apple Tree . "But Patsie, I am already ashamed to
be pushing you. There is no reason for you to write except when you
wish to." He has just undergone a brain scan "looking for the
possible cause of the imbalance problem. I don't quite have the faith
in these things I should....I guess the dreadful world situation bothers
me more than it should. I would like to help build a better world, and I Box 1/File 6/
12/3/1988 think I have done my share." Item 52
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias reporting that she enjoyed the visit with
him and would like to return to his study again and that her mother
enjoyed the visit with Mrs. Pullias. The letter is mostly about her
analysis of The Apple Tree , which Dr. Pullias had encouraged her to
read, and in a comparison of it to the movie The Portrait of Jenny ,
which concerns three loves of Joseph Cotton--an older woman, too
old for him to marry; a young girl, too young for him to marry; and
Jenny, who was right at the right time but seemingly just a creature of
his imagination and drifts away at the end of the film. "When one has
been without love they value it more and never recover from the Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter ito Patsie: "Your reaction to The Apple Tree was
wonderful….You write a good letter. I am pleased you mother
enjoyed her visit here….She seems to do pretty well, if one takes into
account her age….I don't want you to feel this little study is not open
to you. I am getting a few things worked out, by the end of the year Box 1/File 6/
12/7/1988 and then we'll see what we can do." Item 54
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She observed that his letter of December
3 and hers of December had passed in the mail. She comments on
her pleasure of the visit in the "backyard study." "I would have
enjoyed sitting there longer than was possible. I found it a peaceful
place which I imagine is pleasant on rainy days as well as one when
the sun is shining. I liked the ivy coming in the window as if it were
eager to join in the conversation. But I liked it mainly because it was Box 1/File 6/
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She expresses empathy for his reaction to the MRI test which he had
undergone in an attempt to discover the cause of his vertigo because
she had had a similar experience. "To me it was like being buried
alive. Because there was an error made I had to go through it a
second time. Sliding into that enclosed chamber a second time was
very traumatic to me." She feels that "fatigue plus a climatic shift can
cause an attack." She wonders what he thinks causes his attacks. "I
believe we often know at some level of our beings what is wrong....As
one you have guided and helped over the years I can witness...that
you have done much for this world. I become very discouraged also
when I think how many people need help and that I touch a relatively
few lives. But we both must remember the great value of one life and
not lose heart. The world is such a beautiful place it just seems Box 1/File 6/
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continued will be some of the most appreciated joys in heaven." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On their encounters with vertigo: "When I
read of the symptoms you have when one of the dizzy spells come, I
was ashamed for my imbalance is not nearly as bad as yours,
although it is unpleasant, and perhaps a little dangerous, especially
since I drive so much." He reports that he also had to retake a couple
of sections of the MRI a second time. The doctor has given him some
exercises to help his problem. He said that her analysis of The Apple
Tree "was wonderful. It was like a good thought paper my students
used to write." He comments on his planned retiring from the Los
Angeles County Board of Education for which he has served for more
than thirty-four years: "I think I did a good work there. I feel good that
the man being appointed to succeed me is a black man and an officer
of the Episcopalinn Church. He will bring something good to the
Bd....All the to-do about my leaving the Bd. is a little like a funeral; all
the people with their complments mean to be nice." He recommends Box 1/File 6/
12/16/1988 that she read The Little Prince . Item 56
Dr. Pullias letter thanking Patsie for her gifts, especially the calendar
with verses for each day, which they will read when they offer thanks
for the morning meal. He expresses hope that she will resolve to
"reduce her work" in 1989 and in general "to find a little better way to
live. I am trying very hard to take my own advice. I am not deceived
about how difficult it is to change our behaviour, which usually
involves a basic change in our nature. But we must try, and with Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She is writing from the hospital where he
mother is being tested for abdominal pains. Her mother is still in the
hospital on January 1 but at home on January 7 and Patsie realizes
that she must make a lot of decisions in the weeks to come. She
desires his comments on The Apple Tree and reports that she has
read The Little Prince many times and quotes several of her favorite
passages about the rose. One of them is "The men where you
live...raise five thousand roses in a single garden. They do not find
what they are looking for...and yet what they are looking for could be
12/31/88, found in a single rose...but their eyes are blind. One must look with Box 1/File 6/
1/1/89, & 1/7/89 his heart." Item 58
She comments at length over the psychological need of those who
are complimenting him upon his leaving the Board of Education: "It
is necessary to allow those about you to resolve the conflict they feel
over your parting. I suspect that the greater involvement and
contribution, the more difficult it is for others to resolve the conflict
they feel over your leaving, and, hence their emoting and clinging. Of
course, you are aware of these dynamics." In A Common Sense
12/31/88, Philosophy he had written about one's attitude toward death. "I Box 1/File 6/
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continued progressing age and health problems." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On her mother's illness: "Life is so
strange, especially the ending years, that it is hard to put it in proper
perspective--if there is a proper perspestive, that can be achieved by
the human mind. I don't want to say or think the wrong thing, but I
have come, and have felt this way a long time, to feel that it is good
for one to go on over to the other side when the time comes. Of
course, we do not know when the time comes, but I believe God
knows and I should like to be able to accept that judgment when the
time comes. I had an older brother who loved life and the living of it.
He fell sick in his early 70's and died at 73. I could not weep for him
for he would not have liked life, as much as he loved living, if he had Box 1/File 6/
January, 1989 lived on as an invalid." Item 59
On her question about whether his attitude of death had changed:
"Yes Patsie, I feel my statement about death to which you refer is
basically correct. In fact, I believe it more deeply than I did when it
was written more than twenty years ago. I know the attitude is
complicated by many problems, and very hard for us as humans to
achieve and live by. Yet the essence of the rightness and beauty of
the process is there. Interesting the idea is close to the central idea
of The Little Prince . It is a great pleasure to find someone that likes
The Little Prince as I do." On the homeless: "I feel deeply that we
have built a world that makes such poverty and destitution possible.
We can and will eventually build a more Christian world which would
find a better place for these and all people. We are now too selfish,
and I know we cannot do much as individuals--the whole system is
wrong, but in time we will change it. Just how I do not know yet." On Box 1/File 6/
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completed the decision that must be made." completed
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias. She discusses Reuel Lemmon's death
and his imptortance to her dad and to WBS but expresses confidence
in Tex Williams who will replace his role in WBS. She reports, "On the
one hand WBS is growing so fast that we can hardly keep up in
contrast to the church in the South Bay area of Los Angeles which is
dwindling. "A recent speaker from Pepperdine said that the Church of
Christ was losing members faster than it was gaining them." She Box 1/File 6/
1/10/1989 comments that she desires to have his comments on The Apple Tree . Item 60
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias reporting that her mother has become
often extremely demanding, irritable, and impatient. "I know such
behaviors are not unusual for people in physical distress, but it is
difficult to bear. She wrote her a letter stating that she needed to
choose between an angry, bitter person or maintaining a sense of
dignity in her remaining years. The result: she calmed down and is
treating others in a kinder manner. "Mother has always been willing
to change once she recognizes a problem. I admire her for that
quality.....I believe myself to be a skilled planner and it is extremely
difficult for me to accept this minute by minute, hour by hour type of
existence, but there, of course, is no alternative." She comments on
the USC Educator article about his retiring from the Board of
Education. "I find myself inadequate writing to someone of your
credentials. You truly are an outstanding figure, you know; but I Box 1/File 6/
1/15/1989 remind myself that our relationship is unique." Item 61
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie on death: "I judge from things you have
said on several occasions that you may not have come to a very
creative and peaceful terms with death, either for yourself or those
you love. Of course, it is not an unusual problem. Perhaps almost
none of us has found a good solution. I believe you should work on
this problem before you grow much older or as you grow older. I
don't mean to imply that I have come to full terms with death, but
perhaps I have learned some things that will help. I have
considerable experience with the problem. I am now, though not Box 1/File 6/
1/28/1989 terribly old, the last of my generation of my immediate relatives. Item 62
The early Christians are reported to have welcomed death. Their
phrase was that a sister or brother had received her or his release, a
kindness if you think of it, especially for an old person. A second
one....that death is a natural thing and very necessary to the ongoing
of the life process. In that sense, there comes a time when it is
natural and good for anyone of us to go on to the other side. There Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On her not completing her doctorate at
Stanford: "It was a decision that seemed to be good at the time, and
it is too late to do anything about it now. You could have gotten it all
right, but it might have been at a very high price. It seems to me that
you have done quite well without the degree, and I think you would be
wise to set your mind at rest about that thing." On her mother's
behavior, he suggests that improved action is perhaps only
temporary: "I suspect very soon she would be right back to her old
behavior, and the point is you can wear yourself out trying to do an
impossible thing. This conclusion is reached from long experience in
dealing with old persons and sick people: it is a very sad fact, but
nearly all old people who live to be very old have two or three very Box 1/File 6/
2/9/1989 bad years toward the last." Item 63
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie on The Apple Tree : He says he is
determined to read more of Galsworthy and that in preparation for his
letter he reread the introduction. "He has remarkable insight into life
and the behavior of people: it is a great gift of God. I am convinced it
would have been a greater tragedy if Frank had gone through with the
planned marriage to Megan. She would never have been accepted by
the circle he moved in and perhaps deeply--perhaps unconsciously
he knew this. Yet I was greatly moved by the beauty and power of
Megan's love. There is a deep sense in which she was superior to Box 1/File 6/
2/18/1989 Stella and her group. Item 64
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But she[Stella] had all the the grace and a certain charm that the
upper class of England had cultivated. It would have taken several
generations and much learning on Megan's part to catch up. And yet
in this brief moment of spring and love, his heart leaped across that
barrier and he was ready, or thought he was, to try it in reality. But I
could not help but dislike the cruel way he handled the conflict. He in
a deep sense destroyed her: and it was surely a painful destruction, Box 1/File 6/
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continued Christianity as it should be could pull down those barriers." continued
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias about her frustration in caring for her
parent's large house, which was built to assist them in carrying on the
work of WBS. She summarizes: "I guess it boils down to the fact that
when Dad died, I suddenly inherited a huge hunk of WBS, another
large home to care for, the responsibility of an only child for an aging
parent and a warehouse (Mother was not wrong in her terminology) of
things on top of an already full life! Basically, I do not know how to Box 1/File 6/
2/24/1989 dig my way out." Item 65
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On aging: "Age and illness and the natural
forces of life make it difficult for us to change much. In fact, it is
always and at any time hard to change, and for those of us who
assume the reponsibility for caring for sick and old people, their
behavior often seems very near to contrariness or even a kind of
'meanness.' We love them and want very much for them to be good
and wise--at least, as we see those things. I think we could grow old
more gracefully and wisely than we usually do, but I know it is not
easy. There seems to be a tendency for the worst part of us to come
out as we grow older. I suppose that is natural, for the best requires
effort, and can never be taken for granted: a wagon just naturally rolls
down hill." He comments on Galsworthy's "psychological insight. I Box 1/File 6/
3/9/1989 think the best English writers are the best in the world." Item 66
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie reporting cataract surgery on his left eye Box 1/File 6/
3/22/1989 and encouraging her to reduce the pressure she is under. Item 67
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias discussing his reaction to The Apple
Tree : "I may have been somewhat less skeptical about Megan's fitting
into Frank's world than you were; however, I agree that it would have
been difficult. I tend to have a deep conviction that purity of motive
and genuineness win out in the long run and often captivate the
hearts of even the most hardened individuals or hollow social
followers." She gives an example of her placing a client, a very down-
to-earth, basic sort of person, in a group of Palos Verdes Estate
women. Several were ill at ease with her and no doubt looked down
on her. "But as the weeks passed her sincerity and openness gained
increasing respect. Her directness was charming in contrast to the
status seeking pattern of the others. Gradually with my backing, she
helped pace the whole group to a level of honesty that few of the
women had ever experienced before." She asks why he has such a Box 1/File 6/
3/25/1989 great interest in The Apple Tree . Item 68
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie in response to her inquiry about his great
interest in The Apple Tree: "As you probable guessed that is a long
story. First the author is one of the best English writers, and they are
indeed very good. Much deeper which may interest you: My Mother's
father was a gifted son of a local and very successful, but totally
unlearned farmer. He had planned to study law which was the road
'up' in those times. He fell in love with a beautiful country girl named
Jennie James, married her. Children followed one after another, and
he died early, broken and poor. My grandfather, the Greek immigrant,
had five very gifted sons, but they all married neighborhood, ignorant
girls early and destroyed their lives. The early wife of one of these
men died and he had an opportunity to prepare a little before he
married again. He became a distinguished preacher of the Church of Box 1/File 6/
4/2/1989 Christ. Item 69
My poor mother seeing this inevitable sequence fought somewhat
like a wild cat to keep her sons from getting married before they had
their education, and succeeded fairly well. For instance, I could have Box 1/File 6/
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continued and Megan might have adjusted. But the principle is there." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie expressing his desire to receive her
reaction to his analysis of The Apple Tree . He commends her article
on Reuel Lemmons as "well done" and on her effort on the behalf of
WBS: "The idea meant a great deal to your father, and I know he
would like the effort you put into the cause. It is a good job. He
comments that she needs to make some basic changes before she
enters "the final phase of life or you will be in pretty serious trouble. I
think you will make them pretty much on your own. I have found
people do pretty much what they want to do. Our counseling may
help them go a little easier where they want to go. This is not always Box 1/File 6/
4/16/1989 true, but often." Item 70
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias in which she reports on the death of her
dog Whiskers: "He had several bad days a few weeks prior--and one
very difficult day when I hardly left his side…..It was a very difficult
experience for me. All through childhood I had wanted a little dog
that looked like Whiskers. When I found him on Hawthorne Blvd., it
seemed like a special gift was given me. He was a fine little animal.
Doug and I buried him in our backyard under two large pine trees
alongside our other family pets. Doug was very supportive and he
was sweet to prepare the attached service which ended with a lovely Box 1/File 6/
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I appreciate your telling me about your family and especially how your
mother wanted her sons to attend fine schools. It does seem true that
when someone is captivated by a certain story that there is inevitably
something with which they identify. Now, I understand why The
Apple Tree held special meaning for you. I would suspect only you
know whether your mother was right or not in her effort to prevent
your marrying a local girl and settling in the community in which you
grew up. I often feel that women are more intense about their sons,
especially in generations past, because only the male members of the
family seemed free to reach for the stars. It is better for women in
many ways these days, but in times past I suspect taht many a Box 1/File 6/
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Again, if I am not being too personal, did you give up a Megan on
your own?" She reports that Pepperdine is naming a few religion
department rooms in honor of her father. "I would suspect he would Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "Through the influences of many sources,
chief of them Christianity and democracy, we are steadily moving
toward a different and a better word. In essence, the idea is to treat
all living things as friends and neighbors. The thought is well
expressed in a little book I read once called The Kinship of all Life --a
profound idea. The account you sent of the death and burial of your
pet reminded me of this steady development in the history of human
kind. In general, we made steady progress on many fronts, but now
and then and here and there we go backward. I like to believe that it
is God's great purpose that we move forward: The first one that
impresses me most is the importance in the treatment of women, and
the wider and wiser use of their abilities . Unfortunately, they become
more like men as they achieve leadership positions, but not always.
At least the great traits that are natural to their nature remain, and it is
in these that the hope of the future lies: What really matters in the Box 1/File 6/
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I note that there has been a great reduction in the fur business in the
last few years, and I suspect it will eventually disappear. The same is
true of hunting. And so we come to respect all of life and its
manifestations. Basically, the process of the extension of love to all Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie expressing regret that he did not see her on
her last visit. He didn't hear when Mrs. Pullias called to him. "She
doesn't hear very well, but reasonably well if you take care to talk
directly to her….There are few things that cut us a loose from people
more than the inability to hear....Was there a Megan in my life? Really
I don't know if there were! I have made some notes on 'The Girls I
Have loved of the Girls that Loved Me or I thought They Did' and have
thought I might write about it sometime. I guess by now most of them
have gone on to the other side, and probably no longer care about
such things. But I may be wrong about that. I am sure we never grow
too old for love, and it may be that it continues in the next life. We
know so very little....By the way, the great German philosopher
Goethe married a poor uneducated woman, and so did B. Franklin. I
don't know if they were happy. There are many things involved in a Box 1/File 6/
5/16/1989 marriage." Item 73
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On the flowers she sent "from beloved
Tenn. The Flowers had suffered the inevitable passing of time and
were withered….I am reminded that it is in the nature of life that we
can't catch a particular moment, and take it home. All that it was
when we saw it is lost when it is out of its original setting, and only a
symbol is left. Still the symbol may have much meaning...." On his
love life: "I fell fatally in love when I was very young--just a little
beyond 21--and I believe I have not wandered much off the
reservation in the intervening years. Through the years there were a
good many women who loved me or thought they did, and in the
previous years there were some that perhaps loved me or were
interested in me, but in the main, I too have been a one-woman man. I Box 1/File 6/
7/1/1989 think that is good." Item 74
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Then he begins seven suggestions to Patsie as friend to friend: 1)
Plan as you move from now, to steadily reduce your work, perhaps
getting it cut in almost half in the next ten years. 2) Find some solid
time for a period of relaxation, meditation and prayer. Try to learn just
to be quiet a little each day. Thus you may approach old age in much
better health. 3) Prepare as best you can for your mother's illness
and eventual death. Her Illness may be very long and painful or she
may go suddenly. I have a feeling that you may not have accepted the
inevitability of death. Perhaps none of us has. Try not to preach to
her. 4) Cultivate with care the love and relationship with your
husband as you grow older. It must become more spiritual and less
physical. Do not take that love for granted. Remember that by nature Box 1/File 6/
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continued become quite undesirable. Keep an eye on it." continued
5) As much as you can shift the responsibility of the World Bible
School to others, but take care not to let people use it or you. It is a
fine idea. 6) Find some time to be in close touch with nature--it is
very healing and we need it. 7) Work to cultivate the things of the
spirit as you grow older. Especially, cultivate the gentle, tender, more
feminine side of your nature. That is the pearl of great price. Don't Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: On her visit with Mrs. Pepperdine: "Her
helper said that she no longer gets many visitors and frequently
becomes depressed about being so alone. Apparently, her children
have not been very close to each other or to her. Marilyn Pepperdine
lives in New York. You may recall that she married a Jewish fellow
whom she later divorced. She has never remarried and visites her
mother about once a year for several weeks. Although both sons live
in California they seldom contact their mother. Mrs. Pepperdine is
almost blind and she has great difficulty remembering things. Mother
phones her about four times a month and she does remember those
contacts which pleases mother. She was interested in knowing how
you and your family were getting along. She seems to remember
more about things that happened years ago than in the recent past.
She asked several times where the new campus was located;
however, she could recall a great deal about the years all of us were Box 1/File 6/
7/13/1989 active on the old campus." Item 75
On the lack of great men in the church: "When I think of people like
you, my father and Reuel Lemmons I wonder what it was that caused
you men to be such remarkable human beings. I truthfully do not feel
that there are many great men in the brotherhood among the younger
generations. There is much talent and dedication, but something
seems to be missing that men such as you possessed--great
creativity, ability to envision the steps to a better world, lead others to
higher goals and so on. Did growing up in the country lay a Box 1/File 6/
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She asks questions about his fatally falling in love at 21: "Did your
mother object since she was so anxious for you to have an advanced
education? Was this when Mrs. Pullias entered your life?" On the
need for encouragement: "I appreciate your encouragement. I do a
great deal of encouraging, but there are few who encourage me. I
suspect that I frequently give the impression that I have things well in
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continued find themselves somewhat isolated." continued
Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for the Father's Day gift. "I hope that Box 1/File 6/
7/16/1989 your faith grows steadily. That is our hope in this world." Item 76
Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for taking a special interest in Calvin
and for proposing their doing "a little exploring on the peninsular
shore there." On his falling in love with Mrs. Pullias and their
marriage: "For many reasons I had a very unhappy childhood and
youth. I met Mrs. P. when we taught together when I was 21, and
promptly fell deeply in love after which we married. That opened up a
whole new world to me which enabled me to go on for 50 years to a
good career. I am sure the powerful sex need was involved, but that
was only a part of it: there was a beautiful 'meeting of minds' which is Box 1/File 6/
8/7/1989 a great thing." Item 77
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On his lady students getting crushes on him: "It has been argued, and
I think properly so, that great teaching is essentially a 'love affair,' so
through the years there were a good many women who were caught
in the 'love affair' and more or less allowed the learning to be
distorted. Only a person who has that problem settled in a good
marriage can handle these love affairs wisely and responsibly. I am
not sure just how it works in the case of men--there are many Box 1/File 6/
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: On her visits with Mrs. Pullias: "Each
time I have visited with Mrs. Pullias it has seemed to me that she has
not become too tired. The time you were listening to music and I saw
her alone I stayed a bit longer at her request. Don't forget you are
dealing with women and we want to visit more than the opposite sex!
Have you ever known it to work any other way?" Her concern about
Calvin's future: "What is going to happen to Calvin when you, Pauline
and Frances die? What will happen to Pauline in the event you die
first? I am well and yet I find it a very demanding responsibility taking
care of my mother? I think it is remarkable the way you four manage
at the present time, but the delicate balance cannot last. What then?"
She says that when a date for the Calvin's exploring expedition is
arranged, she will get permission of friends in the Portuguese Bend to
view the tidepools at close range and will pack a small picnic lunch Box 1/File 6/
8/25/1989 for the outing. Item 78
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie suggesting the possibility of arranging
Calvin's exploratory adventure to the tidepools of Portuguese Bend
be a Saturday while he is on vacation. "Calvin has long wanted to go
to the sea near Palos Verdes, so it will be a fine trip for him." Because
of Mrs. Pullias' health problems she does not desire to go and
"Frances finds it uncomfortable to travel in the car because of her Box 1/File 6/
9/4/1989 eyes." Item 79
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias suggesting that they have their outing on
Saturday, September 23. She comments that she understands why it
is best not to include Mrs. Pullias and Frances in the outing. On her
working out problems related to organizational issue related to the
Austin Board and the West Coast WBS Board: "As you know. the
feelings of dedicated People run high and it is not always easy to get
them to relinquish their hold on certain matters. One of the ministers
on my board seems to feel he has to carry the banner of truth for all of
us when in reality I am sure he is motivated by a need to control and
gain power. Unfortunately, he may be totally unaware of these Box 1/File 6/
9/9/1989 motives which further complicates matters." Item 80
She reports that the IRS is insisting that they pay sales tax on
materials they formerly sold in California: "We ended up having to pay
$14,000 in past charges so as to avoid fines and liability. I've always
disliked the custom of going about blaming Satan for everything like
the plumbing needing fixing, etc., but I do feel WBS is being 'attacked' Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie stating that Sepember 23 is good fot the
outing and insisting that Calvin prepare the picnic lunch: "If you don't
mind, Calvin will prepare the picnic lunch as he usually does for the
two of us. That will give you a chance to see what our picnics are
like. Nothing fancy but good solid food as a picnic should be. That
will save you the trouble of preparing something that day....I may have
told you I am planning to see the year 2000 come in....Do you think
September, you will make it that far? I hope so, and you will if you become a little Box 1/File 6/
Monday night wiser, and probably will anyway." Item 81
Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for the outing she arranged for
Calvin and him: "You gave us, and particularly Calvin, a beautiful day
yesterday. The best I can do is to thank you immediately. It was
something that Calvin has long wanted to do., and you made it
possible very pleasantly. We were pleased you could be a part of one
of our picnics. I am glad you seemed to enjoy the meal with us." He
comments that he did not feel too well that day. "I am not old enough
to feel this way! I'll need to be better to make it to 2000." On her
health: "I am still concerned that you make steady progress in
reducing the pressure on you. I know it is very hard to do, but I am Box 1/File 6/
9/24/1989 sure you can do it, and I think it is important." Item 82
Patsie's letter thanking them for making the outing so pleasant and
thanking Calvin for the jar of jam: "The preserves are more
appreciated because they came from your driveway tree….I felt you
did not look well on our outing and should probably have stayed
home and rested, but maybe the fresh air did some good. You looked
thinner and I do hope that you will not lose any more weight,
especially if you plan to make it to the year 2000." She reports that
she and Doug are planning a trip to France with their friends Frank Box 1/File 6/
9/30/1989 and Darlene Reed. Item 83
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie. On her creativity: "You write a good letter;
I think a lot of things influence our creativity, perhaps chiefly our
inheritance. But when I say that I am aware that we don't know." On
his continuing activities: "I still have contact with many people, and I
think I am able to help some of them. At least many of them think so,
and I believe it is often true. It is important that I get much better if I
hope to make the year 2000--at least, to make it so it will be some
pleasure!" On the modern world: "The way of our modern world
worries me as I am sure you know. I don't know for sure what a good
world would be like, but I am pretty sure of some things it would not Box 1/File 6/
10/10/1989 be like." Item 84
Dr. Pullias's letter thanking Patsie for offering to drive him to
Pepperdine's Colleagues Dinner but stating that Pepperdine has
arranged for his transportation. He reports on a trip he and Calvin
had: "You will be interested that Calvin and I had a wonderful trip last
Saturday. We had our picnic at Elizabeth Lake and came back down
Bouquette Canyon, and got some wonderful fresh corn at a stand at
the bottom of the canyon. Very nice for supper. The trip was a little Box 1/File 6/
10/30/1989 long, but you would have enjoyed it." Item 85
Invitation to the 15th annual Colleagues Dinner Honoring Dr. E. V.
Pullias November 16, 1989 Radisson Plaza Hotel, Manhattan Beach, Box 1/File 6/
11/16/1989 California Item 86
Program: "Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and
Psychology Fifteenth Annual Colleagues Dinner honoring Dr. Earl V.
Pullias (Among the speakers: Dr. Olaf Tegner, Dr. James Hedstrom,
Regent Don Miller, and Supervisor Kenneth Hahn (All except, Don
Miller had been students of Dr. Pullias.) Dr. Pullias gave the Box 1/File 6/
11/16/1989 concluding remarks. Item 87
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias immediately after she arrived home from
the Colleagues Dinner. She objected to the long musical program
which "took so long when I would rather heard your thoughts or been
privileged to hear from others who had been your students or
colleagues. Hearing you once again was a deeply satisfying
experience, but it also made me feel a sense of sadness that so many
years have passed during which I missed the opportuinity to learn
from you. The points you shared were very meaningful...and were
very appropriate for those attending the dinner that evening. I am
glad there will be a scholarship in your memory and a room in the
education department dedicated to you also. So many buildings and
streets have been named for those who have donated money, but in
my mind your contributions were far more significant and it is good Box 1/File 6/
11/16/1989 that recognition be given at last." Item 88
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She reports that at the next lectureship a room will be dedicated in
the religion department in memory of her father. "I am sure none of
us will ever know that many things you did for Pepperdine during
your years of service there. I am only beginning to know how many
things my father did while their lives were centered around the
school." She says that she had once declined the invitation to teach
in the psychology department. "Jim Hedstrom stayed close to the
school and has enjoyed the association for many years. Jim and I
were classmates as undergraduates and later worked on our master's
degrees about the same time. He obtained some of the highest
scores on the Graduate Record Exam that had ever been obtained,
however, he seemed a better teacher than a counselor....We went our
separate ways, but to this day we remain the best of friends and our
talents have led us into our respective careers. We were both deeply Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias' letter to those who were present for the Colleagues
Dinner: "I appreciate all that was said and felt on that beautiful
occasion. Many of you wrote special notes in addition to telling me
personally, something of what your relationship with me had meant in
your personal lives and in your careers. All of these expressions
spoke to me. I value them all; those who spoke so meaningful and
sincerely on the public program; those of you who spoke to me
individually; and those who may have wished to speak but hesitated.
Many of you have good careers and a good life and we are thankful.
Some of you I know tragedy may have struck and things may not have
gone well. That too, we understand. It was kind of the University to
provide this beautiful occasion for all of us. I appreciate President
Davenport being there and the kind words he spoke; I appreciate the
work Oly Tegner did in planning the occasion; I appreciate being Box 1/File 6/
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and perhaps above all, I appreciate the fine scholarship established
and endowed in my name by one of my former students and his wife.
It has been more than thirty years since I saw many of you. Time has
worked its change on all of us. That is the nature of human life. We
play our part as best we can and pass on to let others assume the
responsibility. In the providence of God we hope that that part is well
done and in faith we believe that together we can build a better world.
I believe I can say in sincerity that in those earlier years we tried, with
some success, to give integrity and purpose to the institution which Box 1/File 6/
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continued become. May God bless all of you and the institution you represent. continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie about the Colleagues Dinner: "I too felt it
was a very special, and in a sense, a great occasion. The spirit of the
evening seemed to take over and it became much more than was
planned. I have found that is often the case....Since the very cruel, for
many people, and strange breaking of the old Pepperdine, I have been
especially careful with my words. I hope I was equally wise last
Thursday night and I believe I was. Perhaps the things said about me
were a little overdone, but I understand that was the nature of the
occasion. The three men who had been my students who spoke on
the formal program spoke very well, as did Don Miller whom I have
come to respect. And Kenny H. spoke from the heart, although it is
somewhat his nature to be political. I am sure as one of my former
early students wrote, she was sure some of the women could have Box 1/File 6/
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I appreciated especially the nice scholarship established in my name
by a former student whom I know well and admire. He was an early
student. I am not sure why he wished to remain anonymous,
although perhaps it was good not to mention his name. I am very
aware of the evil of pride, but I always hope a good deed widely
known may influence others to do likewise--a hard question. He
wrote me a nice letter. The old Pepperdine, new in its ideals and
purposes--stated best as democracy and Christianity--was evidently a Box 1/File 6/
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completed have never felt quite right about the new campus, perhaps unfairly. completed
"Tribute to Former College Dean Featured at Annual Colleagues
Dinner," Alumni Quarterly , pp. 1, 3 (Dr. Pullias is pictured with
President Davenport, with Don Miller, and in a separate picture
December, acknowledging "the tributes paid him by asserting that 'the things of Box 1/File 6/
1989 the spirit are the most important'." Item 91
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "There are many things I should like to
say, but I will not say them today. Perhaps later in our
correspondence if life lasts, and if not perhaps we can carry on our
correspondence on the other side! Do you suppose that is possible?"
He thanks her for her thoughtful gifts but expresses his conflict on
expensive gifts: "As you know, I like beautiful things, but in our world
they are usually very expensive. Usually we can have them because
somebody else can't have them. That has always given me pain. I am
confident that we will build a better world where that will not be true. Box 1/File 6/
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....Instead today, we can think of how wonderful it is that we live on a
planet that has been visited by Jesus, the Christ. We have not done
very well with his visit and his teaching and his life that would change
our world if it were practiced, but we are doing better than human
kind has ever done. That we make progress, and I believe we do, is
the important thing. There is no doubt in my mind that he taught us a
whole new way to live life. Maybe someday we will learn it and live it,
but surely not soon. I suppose that process of searching for that goal
and moving toward it is the key thing in life. It is hard to face and deal Box 1/File 6/
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continued but God willing, I will not give it up." continued
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: "As to whether or not God will allow us
to carry on conversation on the other side I can only say that I hope it
will be possible. The good things in life are so wonderful it is beyond
human comprehension, I suspect, that heaven could be better. I hope
you will find time to say the things that ran through your mind on
Christmas Day in a future letter...just in case God does not permit
heavenly correspondence and in case one of us doesn't make it!" "At
one point in our writing we commented on the fact that it seemed
strange that God gave men and women a sexual nature and then
seemed to admonish them to strictly control that basic element in
themselves." On the importance of WBS to her: "Were it not for our
friends in WBS I would feel very isolated and lonely and without a
challenging mission in the church. My father left me many things, but Box 1/File 6/
12/29/1989 his greatest gift was WBS. I would be lost without it.." Item 93
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie stating that her letter "raises a multitude of
fascinatiting problems. They bear upon many of the central problems
of life, especially those things I have tried to write and teach about,
and I hope to live. So I fear I will need to write many letters in reply to
the problems you state so well. I am not sure when I will be able to
write them, but I hope to for I am interested in what you say and what
you are becoming or not becoming." He asks what her and Doug's
reaction has been to his book A Common Sense Philosophy for Box 1/File 6/
1/13/1990 Modern Man . "I wonder why it didn't speak to more people." Item 94
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: "Can it be twenty days into the new
decade? Time is such a subtle thing, and in a sense so dangerous.
As one wise man said it is the stuff out of which life is made. In other
words, it is all we have. But like so many other things, we deal with it
best if we are not too conscious of it, and take it easy--as is often said
'easy does it'....So now to what I suppose must be a life-long
discussion for it concerns the most important issues of life. First, I
don't like for you to say that you have given up the battle of
materialism, for I am convinced this is the central battle of life. It was
I think the most serious problem in the New Testament times and it is
today. If we allow ourselves for any reason to be pressed into the
mold of the values of this life rather than being transformed by the
renewing of our minds, everything tends to be lost or eventually will Box 1/File 6/
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Yet I fully know that trying to find a meaningful balance is a never-
ending task and there is a strong tendency to give up the fight, as you
so well say. Shall I ask my family to live in a hut and wear the
equivalent of a loin cloth, or shall I rather see what I can get of what is
available? Shall I have no sex satisfaction or shall I be a woman
chaser seeking all the satisfaction available? Where shall we draw
the line? It is an unbelievably hard question, but I have accepted it as
the essential question, but I don't believe it can be dodged. Each one
of us finds the best solution he can find given in the great teaching of
Christ. It is hard, of course, but I believe a reasonably balanced
solution is possible and I have tried to find it and live it--only with fair Box 1/File 6/
1/20/1990 success. But I am in the process. I think I could do no less. (It Item 95
continued involves much work.)" continued
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: On Donald Miller: "Donald Miller is a fine
man, and so is his wife, Louise. They are probably two of the closest
friends my mother and father had. We all attended the Vermont
Church of Christ together and they belonged to a potluck group that
my parents helped start. I grew up with their children until we parted
when I was in my teens due to moves. Our family once took them on
a long trip across the United States to visit relatives in Tennessee.
On the way to your dinner they stopped to visit with mother. They
have been extremely thoughtful of her--more like a loving brother and
sister following dad's death." On Ramona Hahn: "My parents helped
Ramona Hahn's family who were in need upon their return from the
missionary field in Japan when Ramona and her siblings were very Box 1/File 6/
1/20/1989 young. Mother probably talks to Ramona once a month now." Item 96
On the Colleagues Dinner to honor him: "All in all, it was a fine
evening and we have since talked to others who would have attended
had they known about it. I guess the notice was limited to people in
the psychology nd education departments. I think many more would Box 1/File 6/
1/20/1989 have attended had it been a general mailing to all alumni, but that was Item 96
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On salaries: "Over the years I have had
some responsibility for salaries and have observed the whole process
in some detail. We must always keep in mind that they are relative.
One receives 2 hundred thousand, another of no more worth 2 million
or 10 million or someone a 100 million. I have never been able to
make any sense about the system whatever. So I am not sure what
my 'common sense' approach to that problem would be. I do feel
sure that in some deep way our system is wrong and will eventually
destroy us or make us destroy ourselves. We will find a better way I
am sure....It is a very rare husband that can bear over a long time his
wife making more than he does. It shouldn't be, but it is very deep in Box 1/File 6/
1/25/1990 human nature, and very hard to change." Item 97
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: "You state that you have only achieved
'fair success' with the problem of materialism. I think you have done
much better than you realize. You, however, are extremely intelligent
and you have capitalized on that ability which has enabled you to gain
power, recognition and respect because of it. Many others, lacking
that genius quality, strive, I feel, to achieve it by making their mark by
earning money. Through the achievement of financial success they
are able to achieve power, recognition and respect. Of course, we
have some examples of brilliant people who have also driven
themselves toward the achievement of earning much money." On
WBS: "All goes well with the WBS work. Most of the problems
associated with its rapid growth have been or are being resolved and
the key people are coordinating and coopperating in a true spirit of
the church Nothing can compare to the joy one feels when that Box 1/File 6/
2/3/1990 happens. It is a fine experience." Item 98
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie about money: "The problem is there may
not be a good answer to this very difficult problem in our time. We
have to have money and we need a lot of it. Yet I think we know it is
very dangerous….I often have thought it would have been good to
have married richer, and thus not have to ever been bothered about
money! But there perhaps would have been complications. I often Box 1/File 6/
2/10/1990 feel there are very few if any good solutions to our problems." Item 99
Letter of Dr. Olaf Tegner to Patsie and Doug to accompany the letter
Dr. Pullias prepared for those who attended the Colleagues Dinner to
honor him: "With more than 250 alumni and friends of the Graduate
School of Education and Psychology in attendance, it was one of the
finest evenings we have ever enjoyed together. The highlight of the
evening was, of course, the tribute for Dr. Earl V. Pullias. As
University President David Davenport said: "We're here to celebrate
one of Pepperdine's finest teachers who helped set the pattern of
academic excellence. He didn't just teach his students--he became a Box 1/File 6/
2/2/1990 part of their lives." Item 100
Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for the nice things she gave him for
his birthday: "I appreciate your statement in your last letter that I
meant a great deal to you." He reports that Calvin is to have hernia Box 1/File 6/
3/19/1990 surgery as an outpatient on March 27. Item 101
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Dr. Pullias' report to Patsie that this was Calvin's fourth hernia
surgery and his recovery has been slow: "Since childhood he has
been painfully shy and has not been able to overcome that problem."
On Pepperdine: "I am sorry I can't be a little more enthusiastic about
the Pepperdine situation….I have taken care not to speak of the
situation there over the years, but really I can't help but doubt their
basic integrity....That problem of integrity will eventually change, and
the institution will do a great work, but it may be a long time, and they
will use many people in the meantime. Remember I may be wrong
about this, but I don't think so. I don't think it is related to their
treatment of me and Pres. Tiner. That was complex....Although there
are few larger than the problem of integrity, it is the central problem of Box 1/File 6/
4/9/1990 our time, or perhaps any time." Item 102
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias about all the preperaration necessary for
her in preration for the Pepperdine events honoring her parents: "It is
my impression, however, that as word has gone out about this event
that the school has had to rethink some aspects. The one statement
that keeps coming up centers around the view that something of this
nature should have been done right after Dad's death or before. I
have realized that this recognition will also provide a bit more closure
for me where Dad's life is concerned." On caring for her mother:
"Doug and I have listened to two tapes by Dr. James Dobson
concerning the care for elderly family members. It has been helpful
as a reminder to remain patient and sensitive as well as to relieve Box 1/File 6/
4/20/1990 guilt over the frustration one feels." Item 103
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Dr. Pullias' letter thanking Patsie for her Easter gift of a piece of art for
his backyard study. He reports that Calvin is back at work half-time.
On Pepperdine: "It has been a long time policy on Pepperdine that I
say nothing negative about the institution. So you will recall that
what I said was a personal judgment....Basic nature is very hard to
change, although for an institution in time and circumstances make Box 1/File 6/
5/2/1990 changes." Item 104
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias about the Pepperdine events to honor her
parents at the Firestone Fieldhouse "where we soon met many friends
who seated themselves around us. Russell Squire, J. P. Sanders,
Norvel and Helen Young, Bill Stivers, Anna and Walter King, Tex
Williams, many WBS teachers and helpers, and a number of friends
from various churches where we had attended. It was a real reunion
with many dear people who were part of our lives at significant times
and in significant ways. When David Davenport presented Mother
with the Distinguished Christain Service Award she got a standing
ovation....It was a wonderful experience for all of us, especially our Box 1/File 6/
5/11/1990 family." Item 105
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On the dedication of a room in memory of her father: "It is a nice
room located right next door to the main offices in Appleby Center
and the main fountain. Dad's picture had already been hung with the
plaque beneath it. The plaque reads "Lovell Lecture Room Dedicated
to Jimmie Lovell, Lifelong Friend of George Pepperdine, Founder of
World Bible School and Pioneer Board Member and Generous
Supporter of Pepperdine University: '...for he was a good man, filled
of the holy spirit and faith' Acts 11:24 Dedicated on April 25, 1990."
Norvel Young spoke first emphasizing that this deication was being
done because the university wanted to begin a recognition of the
people who helped build the school in its early years. He recalled
some events and enlightened the group as to the type of things Dad
had done. Dr. Davenport spoke next and unveiled the plaque. I had Box 1/File 6/
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continued presentation. The text of what I said is attached. continued
The whole thing lasted ten minutes but fortunately did not seem
rushed although I felt under a lot of pressure....Had you been able to
attend I believe you would have appreciated the spirit that prevailed
throughout." Others present: the Kings, Frank Pack and his wife,
Kenny and Ramona Hahn. "The plaque given to mother the night
before reads: 'Pepperdine University presents this Distinguished
Christian Service Award to Jimmie and Vivian Lovell devoted servants
of Christ, enthusiastic workers in the church, generous supporters of
Pepperdine University, founders of World Bible School and ones who
have given their lives to the cause for which Christ died presented on Box 1/File 6/
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Dr. Pullias to Patsie on the events at Pepperdine honoring her
parents: "Evidently that was a very strong experience for the whole
family. Perhaps it touched the meaning of your father's life. That is
understandable, for his life and concerns mean much to you. It was
very nice for them to recognize and honor the work that meant so
much to him. I am glad you gave your mother a good experience.
You made a skillful response as you always do. I am glad the
occasion is behind you, and I hope all of you are well by now. How
complicated the world is! You will be guided to know what further
you wish to do. Try to keep your integrity intact and whole as much
as one can in this strange life." On Mrs. Pullias: "Mrs. Pullias is
about the same, except, of course, time is against her. She had a fine
mind, but it seems that time destroys all minds in this mortal world.
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5/26/1990 of age. Perhaps sometime we will." Item 106
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie reporting that Calvin has been ill and on his
response to a Pullias lecture: "Thursday I went down to the University
to dictate a response to Dr. Boyer's Lecture which he made you will
recall this year. Up to now I have made a brief reaction to the speech,
and they are about to publish the Lecture. I believe it was a good
response to a very fine lecture. He, as President of the Carnegie
Fondation for the Advancement of Teaching, is one of the leading
educators in the U. S. As you may remember we have brought some
fine speakers to this program. I fear it will not be easy to keep up that
standard as I grow older. As is natural, I know fewer and fewer of the
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7/7/1990 to this problem. I think a great deal of this occasion." Item 107
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias on reaching another birthday: "I've never
worried about birthdays, but this one did bother me a bit. I wish I
could know all I know about life now and put it into a 30 year old
body. If I had the choice I would not give up the wisdom--the cost
getting it has been too high. I value what I know. I seem to live with
more regret now than optimism. On the approaching empty nest as
Stacey leaves: "I believe she should move out, but hate to have her
go as it will be the end, in some ways, of our family as we have always
known it. Yet birds must leave the nest if they are to fly successfully
on their own. There is resistance to change and endings, even when
one knows what is happening and what must be, are not easy. I do
hate endings. They are, for me, very painful experiences whether
happy or sad." On Stacey's painful break up with Jeff: It "triggered off
many feelings regarding her abandonment by her natural mother and
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7/10/1990 with the issues of her adoption which may be a good result." Item 108
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias on the USC Pullias Lectures: "It seems to
be a very fine program. I believe the University will carry it on and will
make an effort to keep the quality of speakers outstanding. They
have much to gain from doing so. It is a wonderful contribution, I am
sure, for you to write a response to the lecture each year, but you may
find it too demanding upon your energies. Cutting out interesting and
useful activities is always difficult, but keep in mind that the event in Box 1/File 6/
7/13/1990 and of itself is a great effort and meaningful to many people." Item 109
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On the importance of work: "Work is so
necessary in our world. I feel so sorry for all the young black people
who find it hard to get work in our present world." On adoption: "
Many of the young people I have known have had trouble with the
problems related to adoption. We really don't seem to know what is
best to do about the knowledge about birth parents and all the rest.
As you probably know there is a danger in spite of our best efforts
that the adopted child will have a deep feeling that in some
fundamental sense she or he is 'spoiled goods' as one girl expressed
it to me. That belief leads to many unwise decisions. I often feel life
is just too complex for us mortals to try to live! There is not much
other choice, I fear!" On the death of a loved one: "You are braver
than I am about how you would like for a loved one to die. I have
wished that when death comes, it will come in sleep. I think perhaps
the dying in my arms would be too much for me. But as you know we Box 1/File 6/
7/21/1990 do what we must when the time comes." Item 110
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On USC: "I try to stay in close touch with
U. S. C. Wednesday morning I went to hear the President's last
speech….I talked a moment with him, and he was very nice. It will be
important who follows him and difficult. You see I had a very fine
experience at U. S. C., and they have been very good to me. I have a
great interest in the University." On the church: "My interest and
concern for the church and its work as you know is a more personal
thing and in all kinds of faith, I think. Try not to misunderstand that.
Our exclusive and sometimes ugly attitude has always been a sorrow Box 1/File 6/
9/22/1990 for me--since childhood." Item 111
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: On her drives with her mother: "We like
to drive around the area recalling to mind the early campus and all
the people who were so much a part of it. Mother and I agree that it
was a fine period in our lives and that life in general seemed calmer
and more emotionally satisfying. Life, I believe, is truly much more
hectic than even ten years ago, and it is difficult to determine why.
The density, of course, is a major contributing factor. When we were
traveling through the English countryside and staying in small inns at
night located in pleasant villages I wondered why we continued to Box 1/File 6/
9/29/1990 elect to live in any city." Item 112
Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On her trip to England: "Perhaps you
knew we spent a year there in 1937 - 38, just before I came to the
position at Pepperdine. In fact, the year was really my first year at
Pepperdine. It was an extremely pleasant and profitable year. I have
always had a great admiration for the English people, and my year
among them deepened that respect." On Mrs. Pepperdine's death: "I
was saddened by the passing of Mrs. Pepperdine. I never knew her
very well, but as we were saying the passing of certain people is like
the removing of a land mark. But as you know, that is the nature of
life. I knew Mr. Pepperdine rather well, and I came to know Marilyn
and young George pretty well. But that has been a long time ago
now, and things have changed. I do not in the main have much regret Box 1/File 6/
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On her mother: "I appreciate the care you give your mother. In the
very nature of life, as you know, she comes up toward the end of this
life, as we all will. We don't quite understand this part of life, nor
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continued pretty well." continued
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: She reports that she is stepping down as
President of WBS: "However, as you probably gathered this decision
holds some regrets for me although I will not cease to be a worker in
the program of WBS. As you well know it is never easy to decide
what to do when one comes to the fork in the road, but faith and
prayer seem to lead one forward to higher ground." On her medical
problem: "Of interest is the fact that I have been reading in John
about the miracles that Jesus performed. Some of the people who
asked for healing seemed to do so without any question in their
minds that what they requested would not be granted. They had faith
like a mustard seed. I have often wondered about that kind of faith as
it seems like blind faith. Did the person have any doubts between
asking and being healed? How could someone help but have some
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My strong impression is that my prayer was heard and answered....I
have been deeply affected by this experience as I know what these
days would be like had there been a growth within me. All the
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On Mrs. Pepperdine and her children: "Marilyn...told me that the
reason she and her brothers seldom visited their mother was because
she had physically abused them as children. She said that Helen was
unpredictable. She would be very kind then suddenly become
extremely angry. George was the child most frequently attacked., but
Marilyn was often back-handed in the face. She said it was hard to
hear her mother praised by others none of whom really knew what
she was like as a parent. Marilyn said it had been essential for her to
move away as she could never have recovered from her early
childhood experiences. She felt fortunate to have a somewhat better
relationship with her mother the past few years but she remained
selective as to the things she would tell Helen. Marilyn shared that
she has no reason or intention of ever returning to this area of the
world again, not even to see her brothers (George is in California, Box 1/File 6/
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continued end a mystery which mother and I have long tried to solve." continued
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie: On her mother's illness: "Your mother's
condition is understandable and in a sense to be expected, although
of course, we are all sorry….I know how difficult this problem is for all
of us, but I hope you have been able to reconcile yourself to the fact it
is almost time for your mother to go. And yet we never seem to be
quite ready for the end, and it doesn't seem to make much difference
when it comes. It seems that we could work life out better than
that....I suppose it is not too wise to expect too much of life. The old
Scripture which says 'Man born of woman is of few days and full of
trouble.' Deeply true, I guess. As we grow older the troubles seems
to multiply. Sometimes, as I have said before it seems best if one can Box 1/File 6/
2/5/1991 go early or quickly. But I know we don't make those decisions." Item 116
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias about her sense of deep frustration over
her mother's serious condition and Doug's recuperation from a heart
condition and the resulting added burden of responsibilities. She
reports the support of Mark and Stacey and a dear friend Mary Louise
Bailey: "I find it very difficult, however, to ask for help. It is a hard
role reversal for me as I am accustomed to being a helper and not a Box 1/File 6/
3/7/1991 helpee." Item 117
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Dr. Pullias' letter to Patsie on her frustration: "Although it is hard to
do, it is much better if you can see the problems in a different light.
As a rule it can be seen differently. I don't mean to be 'preaching' at
you.. You don't need that--rather you need, as we all do, to be
understood and to be loved. I would suggest it would be good if you
can just decide not to let things get to you. I know your mother is old
and sick, and would try the patience of Job. She is not likely to be
any better. Perhaps we will all be that way if we live long enough and
are not well....I would suggest if you can you pull back, relax a little,
and see if things won't look differently. It may be I am suggesting Box 1/File 6/
3/14/1991 something impossible. If so, we will just have to do the best we can." Item 118
Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias on her feelings following her mother's
death: "I find that I miss mother more and more with each passing
day because the reality of her death has finally begun to become a
reality. It is not that I would wish her back in her condition, but I miss
her concern, love and encouragement very much. My sources for
those emotions have gradually become less and less and I feel the
loss deeply. I always knew mother and dad and Donald and Albert
were there for me and praying for me and now they are all gone. I feel
very lonely at times. The threat of losing Doug only made me feel
more alone. As the days pass I realize that it will take a long time for
me to recover from all that has happened since the first of the year.
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I sometimes feel I could cry for a year. I sometimes emotionally hurt
so much I feel as if I cannot endure the pain, but, of course, I do. I am
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continued state." continued
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Patsie's letter to Dr. Pullias: A newsy letter about what she is reading, Box 1/File 6/
7/7/1991 Mark's new girl friend, and a day she spent with friends on July 4. Item 120
The Program for the memorial Service for Earl V. Pullias at the
Inglewood Park Cemetery. Patsy spoke and read selections from this Box 1/File 6/
8/25/1994 correspondence she had with Dr. Pullias for ten years. Item 121
"Earl Pullias, Former GPC Dean and Educator Dies at 87," Box 1/File 6/
October, 1994 Pepperdine Voice , pp. 1, 7. Item 122
Dr. Olaf Tegner's letter to Patsie (sent to the GPC alumni) about the
memorial service for Dr. Pullias and the Endowed Scholarship in his
name at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at
Pepperdine: "Patsie Lovell Trowbridge, '52, representing the
thousands of students whose lives were influenced and enriched by
Dean Pullias, said, "He was a beloved teacher as well as a friend and
mentor to many of us. He challenged us to develop principles and
values that provided creative alternatives to doubt, fear, futilities, Box 1/File 6/
2/7/1995 and cynicism that often threaten the quality of modern life." Item 123
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Dr. James D. Young, '43, colleague and co-author with Pullias for
many years, paid a very eloquent tribute to Dr. Pullias, remembering
him in many ways. "To celebrate the life of Earl V. Pullias, we need
much more time than a few moments on this beautiful hillside. Our
being here this morning is evidence that we will not let go with our
hearts a friend whom we've all known and respected as a truly
authentic human being. His vita is an interesting one, but it won't
suffice. It is merely an outline of a person whom we all know so well,
a person who lives in our memories, a person who deserves, a person
who needs no lengthy intorduction outlining his accomplishments, It
is the substance of his life, the quality of his being a man who cared
that matters. The name, Earl V. Pullias, is eloquent. The matters of
consequence about him are: he was the master in his work, and he
believed in the humanizing influences of the arts and of philosophers-- Box 1/File 6/
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continued beings 'to the height of the times.' continued
He was always open minded and willing to consider another point of
view. He was a good listener. He had the quality to face difficulty,
even tragedy, with faith, fortitude, and without being personally
warped or destroyed. Testimonials to his memory include, 'He was
one of the most caring administrators I have ever known.' 'He was a
wonderful and friendly, supportive, and encouraging colleague.' 'He
always found time to discuss any matter on which his advice was
sought'." Pepperdine University has been blessed by the life of Dr. Box 1/File 6/
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The Graduate School of Education and Psychology received a
$100,000 gift from a former student and friend of Dr. Pullias. The
anonymous donor said of Dr. Pullias, "This is my way of personally
thanking you for your lifetime commitment to the field of education
and to the Christian principles of Pepperdine University. You literally
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continued life as well." continued
Folder: The Earl V. Pullias Endowed Scholarship in Education. The
Graduate School of Eduaction and Psychology, Pepperdine Box 1/File 6/
No Date University Item 124
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Donald V. Miller, "Three Crises of George Pepperdine College that
Threatened Its Survival: Crisis I--President Tiner Resigns (He
provides the details of the situation that led to Dr. Tiner's resigning Box 1/File 7/ Item
11/6/1998 as President. 1
Crisis II--Pepperdine Foundation Files for Bankruptcy. He reveals
that A. J. Dumm, who from 1937 to his death in 1952 served as Vice
President and Chief Investment Officer of the Pepperdine
Foundation, had been able to prevent Mr. Pepperdine from
investing the Foundation funds unwisely. Then without letting the
George Pepperdine College Board of Trustees or even Mrs.
Pepperdine know it, Mr. Pepperdine was persuaded by
"unscrupulous 'blue sky' promoters.... to liquidate all Foundation
assets and invest them in the most hazardous so-called
development of minerals, like borax and sulfur....These 'rascals'
then, when all assets had been 'sunk' in the venture, convinced
him to have the Foundation issue a number of unsecured notes
$100,000 each, personally endorsed and guaranteed by George."
He reports that Mr. Pepperdine told him "that he assumed that
because God had so richly blessed him with his '$5 and an idea to
sell auto parts' that he would prosper any of his future ideas. He
11/6/1998 failed to analyze the losses were not the result of HIS ideas, but Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued those of a band of crooks." 1 continued
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Crisis III--The Survival of Pepperdine College. Because Dean
Pullias, knowing of Dr. Tiner's problem, had failed to inform the
Board of Trustees or as an elder of the church to counsel him, a
strain began to grow between the Pepperdine administration and
the Board of Trustees. When the Board began discussion with Dr.
M. Norvel Young to replace Dr. Tiner as President, the
"inexperienced Board failed to bring the faculty and the
administration into the search so the breach was widened." Thus
the Board suggested that Dean Pullias submit his resignation. The
new president would have the option, if he desired, to offer the
position to Dr. Pullias. Dean Pullias resigned, but one-third of the
faculty also resigned. "All of them felt the Fondation's failure
doomed Pepperdine College. The new administration of Dr. Young
and Dean Sanders faced a bleak future; to build a new faculty and
raise money to survive." Du Pont requested Jimmie Lovell to
11/6/1998 discontinue the American Builders Recognition night which he Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued had arranged and produced at Pepperdine. 1 continued
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Instead Lovell resigned his successful career with Dupont. As a
result of the annual awards made to outstanding chiefs of
construction, they received national publicity through material
written by Lovell and Bill Youngs. Money began to come to
Pepperdine, and the administration were put in touch with people
who later contributed to the school. The Lovells and the college
supplied the funds for the Recognition Night dinner and program.
Lovell also founded the Beavers organization--a group of ten men
and women in construction in the western U. S. The Beavers
Organization now numbers over 2000, "some of whom have sent
their children to Pepperdine and made donations." In addition, the
Youngs seeking to meet the crisis of the Foundation's bankruptcy,
began entertaining a groiup of professional men as "Friends of
Pepperdine" in the President's home. "Helen, without notes, named
each guest, and his or her profession or business....Gifts from this
11/6/1998 expanded group began to flow in. By the second year of the new Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued administration, the college budget was met for the first time." 1 continued
Patsie Lovell Trowbridge, "Memories of the Crisis that Threatened
the Survival of George Peperdine College--She opens: "When the
college was opened in 1937, I was a child of about 6 years of age. I
literally grew up with the school. Along with the Church of Christ it
was a central factor in the life of my family....Since we [the Lovell
family] traveled mostly by car, I could not help but overhear their
conversation. As a result, I do have some memories of the years
in question which may prove of interest to anyone seeking to
understand the dynamics of that tumultous period in the school's Box 1/File 7/ Item
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DR. HUGH M. TINER AND LOLA TINER-- she records the problems
Dr. Tiner and her father encountered in purchasing and overseeing
the moving of a chuch building to become the Vermont Avenue
Church of Christ. Her mother assisted Mrs. Tiner in social
functions at the President's home and her experiences as a child in
that home. Her father was heart sick at the situation that led to
Tiner's resignation. "My father had tears in his eyes when he came
in the front door following a visit he and Mr. Don Miller made to
12/2/1999 San Diego in an effort to reason with Dr. Tiner." She reports the Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued continuing friendship between her mother and Mrs. Tiner. 2 continued
DONALD AND LOUISE MILLER--She reports on the close friendship
her parents and she had with the Millers and their two daughters,
activities they attended together, a vacation they took together, and
the "potluch group" they formed which continued for over 60
years. "During the crisis years my father and Don Miller spent
hours discussing what steps should be taken to resolve the
financial problems of the school." During the period when their
close friendship with the Tiners dissolved, "Don and Louise Miller
12/2/1999 were a great source of encouragement to my mother and Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued father....and continued to be over the years." 2 continued
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MR. GEORGE PEPPERDINE AND HELEN PEPPERDINE--She
reports her surprise when she first saw Mr. Pepperdine: "He did
not look as I imagined a wealthy man should look. However, he
quickly won me over as he smiled a lot and seemed very kind."
She reports on playing with the Peppedine children and that they
did not feel as comfortable with Mrs. Pepperdine who "could
suddenly make a statement or observation that came across as
extremely judgmental....Mrs. Pepperdine was an elegant hostess."
Her father and Mr. Pepperdine discussed funds for worthy projects,
funding Christian education, and establishing a Christian College
in the West. "My father called Mr. Pepperdine 'Uncle George' which
pleased him and amused Mrs. Pepperdine." Mrs. Lovell and Mrs.
Pepperdine worked side by side in the faculty wives organization
(Mrs. Lovell as a wife of a Trustee was a member) and in the
Associated Women of Pepperdine. She and her mother continued
to visit Mrs. Pepperdine frequently after Mr. Pepperdine's death. In
12/2/1999 the last days they reminisced about "those wonderful days on the Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued old campus." They also spoke frequently on the phone. 2 continued
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PEPPERDINE CRISIS OF 1957
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
DR. EARL V. PULLIAS AND PAULINE PULLIAS--"The atmosphere of
Pepperdine College in those early years was like that of a very
large family." The Lovells would pick the Pulliases up and take
them to church on Wednesday night. Patsie played with John and
Calvin. They some times had meals with the Pulliases, and her dad
called Dr. Pullias "Doc." Dr. and Mrs. Pullias usually wore dark
conservative clothing and though pleasant "maintained a certain
reserve around most people. The Pulliases were like second
parents to me." Patsie became a psychologist through the
encouragement and example of Dr. Pullias, who helped sponsor
her to Stanford University. Her dad was critical of Dr. Pullias
because he delayed or avoided action on problems at the Vermont
Avenue Church. "Because everyone admired Dr. Pullias so much
12/2/1999 people hesitated to press matters with him if they sensed he might Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued not approve. Without being forceful he wielded much power. 2 continued
Those on the Board of Trustees at the college who were
businessmen became increasingly frustrated and concerned with
the inability of the administration, largely influenced by Dr. Pullias,
to take decisive action....Finally the Board had to make a decision
which caused a breach from which the school suffered dearly, but
did go on to survive the financial crisis." That ended the close
Lovell-Pullias friendship, though Mrs. Lovell had tried to maintain
it. The renewal of the friendship was opened when "Dr. Pullias
walked down the center aisle at the mortuary with the aid of a cane
to attend my father's funeral in 1984." This led to the
correspondence between Dr. Pullias and Patsie (Files 5 and 6),
which lasted until Dr. Pullias "could no longer write legibly." Patsie
and her mother would visit the Pulliases at least twice a month.
She spoke at Dr. Pullias' memorial service and made arrangements
12/2/1999 for Calvin and Mrs. Pullias' sister, Miss Francis Boyce, "to live at Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued the Christian Heritage Center in Upland." 2 continued
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DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"So many memories come to mind as I have written the above that
it has been difficult to limit myself to the essentials. There remains
no doubt in my mind that everyone involved in those difficult years
at Pepperdine were in their minds trying to do what they felt was
right and that all were praying about the situation in good faith. I
know first hand my family was and I have no doubt that the Pullias
family and others were also. I'm deeply grateful that the wounds for
most of us healed with the passage of time and the ultimate
success of the school. I owe unending gratitude to my parents for
12/2/1999 helping me to become who and what I am, but am also deeply Box 1/File 7/ Item
continued indebted to my Pepperdine family." 2 continued
Page 160
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Continuing to Serve--Jimmie Lovell, Editor, Supporter of
November, Missions," 20th Century Christian , pp. 30 - 31 (A picture of Lovell Box 1/File 8/ Item
1978 with his grandson, Mark James Trowbridge, is included.) 1
Attached to the above article is Lovell's letter to his only grandson,
Mark James Trowbridge: "Mark James" "Prince" "Happy" "Hap"
"Buster" "Assistant" My Beloved Grand Son the pride of my heart
September, and joy of my life. Hold the hand of Christ--Nothing else, all else Box 1/File 8/ Item
1969 amounts to but little-- Grand Dad Grandy Sept. '69 2
The address and telephone number of Dennis Okoth, Principal Box 1/File 8/ Item
No Date Nairobi Great Commission School 3
Page from a Pepperdine University Lectureship program for a 2:00
Class. Highlighted: "Title: "Sweeping This Land for Jesus" (R. N.
Hogan, James L. Lovell, and the Rise of Churches of Christ in the Box 1/File 8/ Item
No Date West). Teacher: Edward Robinson, Abilene Texas. Place: AC 210 4
Typed Script: "Sweeping This Land for Jesus: James L. Lovell, R. N.
Hogan, and the Rise of African-American Churches of Christ in the
West." The article concerns Lovell's extensive efforts in promoting
Hogan as an evangelist to the black race, but his delight that in his
evangelistic meetings he also converted many white people. It
reports Lovell's assistance in bringing Hogan to Los Angeles in the
30's where he established three thriving congregations. iI also
reports Lovell's continued support of Hogan in the 40's when Foy
Wallace, Jr., attacked Hogan for "trying to make white folks out of
negroes and negroes out of white folks." The lecture points out
what Robinson considers a flaw in Lovell's support as
"paternalistic" and only if Hogan did "not disturb the racial status
quo of Jim Crow America." "If God brought them together in 1937,
racial concerns and personal interest led them down different paths Box 1/file 8/ Item
No Date in the 1960s and beyond." 5
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DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
One was a doctrinal point: Hogan believed that the evangelist
wielded more authority than elders while "white leaders in the
Churches of Christ held that elders presided over the evangelist."
Also Hogan launched an attack on white school administrators in
Churches of Christ who denied admission to African Americans.
"These doctrinal and racial disputes badly weakened the bond
between Hogan and his long-time supporter and co-laborer, Jimmie
Lovell." Lovell, as a result, turned his attention to serving "as a burr
under the brotherhood to push us toward a fuller expression of
evangelism", editing "for 22 years Action , a missionary newsletter-
journal pointed toward distributing Bibles and tracts throughout the
world," and establishing "the World Bible School, a missionary
effort designed to match Bible correspondence course teachers in
the United States with students throughout the world. Lovell's
support of Hogan had seemingly inspired him to reach out not only
No Date to African Americans, but also to Asians, Mexicans, Africans, Box 1/File 8/ Item
continued Europeans, and other nationalities." 5 continued
"Ironically, a white and black man had collaborated to reach lost
No Date souls in an era of racial separation, but they moved in opposite Box 1/File 8/ Item
continued directions during a period of racial reconciliation." 5 continued
Earl V. Pullias, "James L. Lovell (1896 - 1984)," an article by Dr.
Pullias in which he records Lovell's part in establishing the Vermont
Avenue Church of Christ and establishing and editing Action . "He
had been actively at his work up to the very end. I knew him well,
and was closely associated with him for many years. He was a man
of great energy, strong loyalties, and much zeal for anything he
undertook. He had a keen interest in spreading the Gospel of Christ
as he understood it, and gave himself wholeheartedly to that effort. Box 1/File 8/ Item
No Date His enthusiasm was contagious." 6
Page 162
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Mr. Lovell, Former Chief of Police Here; Recieves 'Beavers' Trophy
at Los Angeles Dinner," The Examiner Press and Sumner County
Tennessean (The article in addition to reporting Lovell's receiving
the award, outlines his entire career and emphasizes his deep
commitment to church service. "Jimmie Lovell, through his highest
devotion, has brought great credit to his country, his church, the Box 1/File 8/ Item
3/5/1959 Industry, and the Beaver organization.") 7
Booklet: "The History of the Beavers," The Beavers--50 Years--The
First 50 Years 1955 - 2005 , pp. pp. 4 - 7. The article is primarily
about Lovell's history and his relationship to the Beavers, which he
was instrumental in founding in 1955. There are two pictures of
Lovell in the article. "If there is one individual who can be credited
with the formation of the Beavers, it would be Jimmie Lovell, whose
respect and admiration for contractors fueled a passion for the
creation of the organization. Without his persistence the concept of
the Beavers would not have survived the nearly five years it took
him to convince a group of influential major contractors of the value Box 1/File 8/ Item
2005 of starting the Beavers." 8
Page 163
J. P. AND GLORIA SANDERS
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
J. P. AND GLORIA SANDERS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The first Christmas letter to the Lovells from the Sanders after Dr.
Sanders became dean of Pepperdine (Jimmie was a Trustee.): "We
are so thankful for the joy of working under the wise and capable
persons dedicated to God's purpose….May all of God's children be
more mindful of his great overruling providence, more thankful that Box 1/File 9/
1958 he provides courage along with challenge, patience along with trial." Item 1
The Sanders' Christmas letter to the Lovells: "We are thankful we are
granted time to pause, to look back, and to feel anew the joy of past
experiences--rich and gratifying experiences….For these are not
mere memories but deep and vital inpressions that have become
part of us: new insights are ours because we pondered ideas with
you; sorrows are divided because you shared our burdens;
happiness is multiplied because you rejoiced with us; far horizons
are more clearly perceivable because we have envisioned the future Box 1/File 9/
1962 together." Item 2
Christmas card of the Sanders to Patsie--Added note: "I still Box 1/File 9/
1998 remember how we used to run up the aisle in the Vermont church." Item 3
Christmas card to Patsie from the Sanders--Added note: "When I
think of you, Patsie, I think of our running together in the Vermont Box 1/File 9/
No Date church and your father was one of my finest friends." Item 4
"J. P. Sanders at 90: Staying Alive All Your Life," Pacific Church
News , p. 5 (The front cover has three pictures of Sanders; four
additional pictures accompany the article. Attached: Patsie Lovell
Trowbridge's note: "He was a great minister and a good friend of my Box 1/File 9/
Fall, 1996 parents, who introduced him to Gloria who became his wife.") Item 5
A photograph of J. P. Sanders in his young days as a minister. He is
holding a Bible. Perhaps in the late 30's or early 40's when he served Box 1/File 9/
No Date as the minister of the Vermont Avenue church. Item 6
A photograph of J. P. Sanders taken around 1957 when he returned Box 1/File 9/
No Date to become Dean of Pepperdine College. Item 7
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MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Invitation from Mrs. Helen Young to Jimmie and Vivian Lovell to be
Late 50's in the receiving line of the Faculty Reception at the beginning of Box 1/File 10/
(Sepember 19) the school year Item 1
Letter of James Smythe thanking Patsie Lovell Trowbridge for
donoting some of her father's papers related to Pepperdine to the
University Archives. He writes: "All of his life your father was a
prominent leader in the Churches of Christ. Even before
Pepperdine was started, I remember reading articles by him in our
church papers. Then he was a charter member of the Board or
Trustees of Pepperdine and was instrumental in encouraging Mr.
Pepperdine to use his fortune in establishing George Pepperdine
College to serve the higher educational needs of young Christians
in the West. Then he was instrumental in the organizing of the
Vermont Avenue Church, in acquiring its church building from the
Roman Catholic Church, and a charter member of that
congregation. I remember him so well when I came as a student to
Pepperdine in 1943 and then both your mother and father when I
was the minister of the old Southwest congregation from 1955 to Box 1/File 10/
3/31/1998 1960." Item 2
Patsie Trowbridge' letter to James Smythe to accompany this
collection of the James L. Lovell Papers. She describes the Box 1/File 10/
5/11/1999 contents. Item 3
Note from Mrs. Seaver to Lovell on her calling card "Mrs. Frank
Roger Seaver, Twenty Chester Place": "Dear Mr. Lovell, This was a
never to-be-forgotten-Day in the lives of two thousand people, who
gathered on our beautiful Campus at Malibu, to honor my beloved
husband." (Probably for the dedication of the Frank Roger Seaver Box 1/File 10/
No Date College in 1975) Item 4
Pepperdine University place card for Patsie Trowbridge (probably Box 1/File 10/
No Date April, 1978) Item 5
Pepperdine University place card for Doug Trowbridge (probably Box 1/File 10/
No Date April, 1978) Item 6
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MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Patsie Trowbridge's letter to Mrs. Helen Young upon the death of
Dr. Young: "Although I know you will receive hundreds and
hundreds of messages of condolence from all over the world, I
needed to write and add our voices to the chorus of those
mourning Norvel and praising his life. I'm sure many who respond
will do so because of a unique attachment to him in some way. We
shared a history back through time which had a special meaning,
some of it having roots before I was old enough to be aware of its
ultimate significance. Through the love you and Norvel shared
with my parents, along with all of your combined dedicated efforts
together for Pepperdine, I also became a part of the team and,
therefore, am deeply touched by the loss of one who meant so Box 1/File 10/
2/23/1998 much to me and my family. Item 7
It is at such moments as these we come face to face with the
limitations of our words. I know in my heart, Helen, that you will
carry on as you know Norvel would wish you to do and because
that is part of your faith. It recalls to mind the scripture in
Ephesians 6:13--"Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done
all, to stand." I know you will stand. After dad died, mother was
diagnosed with bone cancer and Doug had a heart attack about all I
could do at times was stand--to keep going on faith and carry the
2/23/1998 baton that had been passed to me as the Lord and those I loved Box 1/File 10/
continued would have me carry it. Item 7 continued
I have a vision, Helen, of Norvel and Dad meeting again. What a
special, special moment of joy that will be. I suspect it won't take
them long to have some project in the making. How wonderful it
was that Norvel completed his fine book before making this
journey. We treasure our copy.....We made a special contribution
in Norvel's memory to WBS to place his name beside Reuel
2/23/1998 Lemmons and Dad's in the great cause of getting the gospel to all Box 1/File 10/
continued people of all nations." Item 7 continued
Page 166
MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS #1
THE JAMES L. LOVELL PAPERS
MISCELLANEOUS POTOGRAPHS #1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
B/W 2 X 4 Photograph of Dr. W. B. and Mrs. Velma West (He was the
minister at the Central Church of Chist in Los Angeles where the Box 1/File 11/
1935 Lovells attended.) Item 1
B/W 2 X 4 Photograph of Mrs. Velma West with her arm around
Patsie Lee Lovell standing next to the Central Church of Christ in Box 1/File 11/
1935 Los Angeles (Mrs. West was the Sunday School teacher of Patsie.) Item 2
Box 1/File 11/
1936 B/W 2 X 4 Photograph of Pattie Lou Phillips and Neda Clark Item 3
B/W 4x5 Photograph of the first class of George Pepperdine College
(I/4 of a 4x 20 Photograph. The back side has the second 1/4 of the
Photograph). Identifications of individuals in the photograph are in
the space above and below the Photograph. Helen Mattox (later Mr.
M. Norvel Young) is 2nd from the R on the front row with her arm
around the young Marilyn Pepperdine. The teachers are on to 3rd
Row L TO R: MISS SCHRAEDER, NORVEL YOUNG, JAY THOMPSON,
ED PETTY, OTIS KELLY (LIBRARIAN), E. V. PULLIAS
(PSYCHOLOGY/EDUCATION CHAIR), HUGH TINER (DEAN),
BATSELL BAXTER (PRESIDENT), MR. PEPPERDINE, MRS. HELEN Box 1/File 11/
1938 PEPPERDINE HOLDING YOUNG GEORGE Item 4
3/RD 1/4 of the B/W Photograph of the first class of George
Pepperdine College. The third row from L to R: MISS BLACK,
FRANCES EASLY, DR. RUSSEL SQUIRE (MUSIC CHAIR), HUBERT
DERRICK, HERMAN CAMPBELL (REGISTRAR), J. EDDIE WEEMS
(TRACT COACH), BATSELL BARRETT BAXTER (RELIGION
PROFESSOR), WADE RUBY (ENGLISH CHAIR), W. B. WEST, JR.
(RELIGION CHAIR); Back Side 4TH 1/4 of the Photograph--the 3rd Box 1/File 11/
1938 Row from L to R: PAT MALONE, EDITH DREISER Item 5
B/W 2 x 3 Photograph of the fountain with Delores in the center and Box 1/File 11/
cir 1938 the Promenade in the background Item 6
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MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS #1
MISCELLANEOUS POTOGRAPHS #1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Dr. Navall, Professor of Language in front of Box 1/File 11/
1942 the Administration Building Item 7
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Coach Al Duer (uncle Dudly) in front of the Box 1/File 11/
2/10/1942 Dining Hall Item 8
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Dr. Wade Ruby, English Chair, in front of Box 1/File 11/
March, 1942 the Administration Building Item 9
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of the attendees at the 3rd Annual Bible
Lectureship in front of Library. Ist Row from R to L: W. B. West, Jr.
(Religion Chair), Dr. Wade Ruby (English Chair), Dean E. V. Pullias,
President Hugh Tiner, Mr. George Pepperdine, C. R. Nichols
(Featured Lecturer), Brother Mc Caleb (Missionary from Japan), Box 1/File 11/
1944 Unknown, John Brashears, unknown, unknown, Jimmie Lovell Item 10
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of the attendees at the 4th Annual Biblical
Forum and Lectureship. Front Row Standing beneath the steps of
the Auditorium--Far Left: Jimmie Lovell; Center: L to R: W. B. West,
Jr. (Religion Chair), Herman Campbell (Registrar), Mr. George
Pepperdine, Dean E. V. Pullias; Far Left: Brother J. M. McCaleb, Box 1/File 11/
1945 - 46 Missionary from Japan Item 11
B/W 3 x 10 aerial view of the campus of George Pepperdine College Box 1/File 11/
October, 1946 with the community on the South and North of the campus Item 12
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of the Dinner honoring S. H. Hall.
Identifications of those at the head table are included on the back.
They include Batsell Baxter (former GPC President), B. C.
Goodpasture, editor of the Gospel Advocate , A. M. Burton,
philanthropist of Christian education, Athens Clay Pullias, President Box 1/File 11/
1947 of David Lipscopmb College, and his wife, S. H. and Mrs. Jennie Hall Item 13
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MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS #1
MISCELLANEOUS POTOGRAPHS #1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of the attendees at the Annual Bible
Lectureship. Front Row L to R: Dean E. V. Pullias, unknown, W. B.
West (Religion Chair), unknown, President Hugh Tiner, unknown, Mr.
George Pepperdine; Front Row--R to L: Unknown, Dr. Ralph Wilburn
(Religion Professor), Marshall Keeble (featured Lecturer); behind Box 1/File 11/
February, 1948 Keeble is Jimmie Lovell. Item 14
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Mrs. Helen Young seated with Jimmie Box 1/File 11/
6/23/1959 Lovell at the 1st Freedom Forum Luncheon Item 15
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Jimmie Lovell and Bill Youngs at the 17th
Annual Beavers Recognition Night Dinner (Lovell and Youngs were
the authors of the Annual Beavers booklet featuring prominent Box 1/File 11/
1972 American Builders Item 16
B/W 3 x 4 Photograph of Athens Clay Pullias, President of David Box 1/File 11/
No Date Lipscomb College (2 Copies--1940's) Item 17
B/W 2 x 3 Photograph of Dr. Russel Squire, Music Chair, 1940's Box 1/File 11/
No Date (Inside the folder is a B/W 1 x 2 Photograph of this pose.) Item 18
Box 1/File 11/
No Date B/W 5 x 7 Photograph of a young Bill Stivers Item 19
B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of Supervisor Kenneth Hahn presenting a Box 1/File 11/
No Date Los Angeles Couty Award to T. W. Phillips II Item 20
Colored 5 x 7 Photograph of President William S. Banowsky cutting a Box 1/File 11/
No Date birthday cake Item 21
Colored 3 x 3 Photograph of Walter king taking a photograph of
Supervisor Kenneth Hahn in a wheel chair; seated beside him is his
wife Ramona; standing behind them are Mrs. Della and Dr. Frank Box 1/File 11/
No Date Pack Item 22
Box 1/File 11/
No Date B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of an unknown man Item 23
Box 1/File 11/
No Date Envelope with 24 B/W 2 x 4 Negatives of California Churches Item 24
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MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS #2
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Box 1/File 12/
1939 B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Hugh and Lola Tiner in Big Bear Item 1
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of L to R: Woodrow Whitten, J. P. Sanders, Box 1/File 12/
May, 1939 Norvel Young Item 2
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of L to R: James L. Lovell, Norvel Young,
Woodrow Whitten, J. P. Sanders; Patsie Lee Lovell is standing in Box 1/File 12/
May, 1939 front Item 3
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Sign: "West Coast Christian, Apr '40" with
stacks of the publication in front, ready to mail (Note: 1st Issue, 2nd Box 1/File 12/
April, 1940 effort) Item 4
Box 1/File 12/
April, 1940 B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of J. P. Sanders Item 5
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Louis Stivers, Jr. with stacks of West Box 1/File 12/
1941 Coast Christian in the background ready for mailing Item 6
B/W 2 x 3 Photograph of those attending the Yosemite Park Biblical Box 1/File 12/
1941 Encampment, sponsored by the Fresno Church, 511 registered Item 7
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of Lewis T. Oldham, Seattle, and Lewis C.
November, Oldham, Amarillo (formerly Houston) standing next to the Green Box 1/File 12/
1941 Lake Church of Christ building Item 8
Colored 3 x 3 Photograph of L to R: Vivian Lovell, Albert Lovelady, Box 1/File 12/
9/13/1960 and Francs Walters in Honolulu Item 9
B/W 2 x 4 Photograph of L. D. Webb and his wife standing in front Box 1/File 12/
No Date of the Church of Christ building in Pocatello, Idaho Item 10
Page 170
SLIDES-GPC & VERMONT AVE. CHURC
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
COLORED SLIDES--GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 20 Colored Slides; Slide 1: October, 1941--E. E. Mitchell
Family, Hanford, Washington Church; Slide 2: October, 1941--
Vermont Church Ladies with Vivian Lovell; Slide 3: October, 1941--
Eight Vermont Avenue Church people; Slide 4: December, 1941--J.
M. McCaleb, missionary for 50 years in Japan; Slide 5: 1942--
Members of the Vermont Avenue Church at the home of John
Marble; Slide 6: 1942--Dr. Russel and Mrs. Doris Squire of George
Pepperdine College; Slide 7: 1942--Dr. Hugh Tiner, President of
GPC, sharing a peanut with a squirrel; Slide 8: 1942--Dr. Hugh Tiner,
President of GPC, wearing an orange and blue cap; Slide 9:1942--
Dr. Hugh Tiner, President of GPC, at Sequoia; Slide 10: 1942--Dr. Box 1/File 13/
1941 - 1943 Hugh Tiner, President of GPC, with a goose; Item 1
Slide 11: July, 1942--Loyd L. Smith with his wife and son; Slide 12:
August, 1942--Woodrow Whitten at U.C. Berkeley; Slide 13: 1943--
Russel Squire, June Shaner, Robert Broadus, Cross, and Himes;
Side 14: J. P. Sanders, Katie Clark, Frances, and Dr. E. V. Pullias,
Dean of GPC; Slide 15: 1943--Bobby King; Slide 16: 1943--a group
including Grimes, Katie Clark, Hubert Derrick, Lovelady, and Dr. E.
V. Pullias, Dean of GPC; Slide 17: 1943--Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Miller,
parents of Trustee Don Miller, and Sister Harrison; Slide 19: 1943--
Bobby King and Malcolm Hinckly in San Francisco; Slide 20: 1943--
1941 - 1943 Vivian Lovell, Patsie Lovell, Lola Tiner, and C. R. Nichols at Big Box 1/File 13/
continued Bear Item 1 continued
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SLIDES-GPC & VERMONT AVE. CHURC
COLORED SLIDES--GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 20 Colored Slides; Slide 1: 1943--a group at the Santa
Monica Church including Dr. and Mrs. W. B. West, Jr. and Dr.and
Mrs. John Allen Hudson; Slide 2: November, 1943--a group from the
Vermont Avenue Church at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Russel Squire;
Slide 3: 1943--a group from the Vermont Avenue Church at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Russel Squire; Slide 4: Easter, 1943--Katie
Clark, Ruth Edgar, the Millers, Tiners, and Squires at the Lovell's
Ingraham Street home; Slide 5: 1944--Otis Gatewood, Georege
Benson, Bill Youngs, and President Hugh Tiner; Slide 6: 1944--a
group in front of the Vermont Avenue Church; Slide 7: 1945--Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Miller, parents of Trustee Don Miller; Slide 8:
February, 1945--a group including Brother J. M. McCaleb, and the
Lovells; Slide 9: 1944--Dr. E. V. Puppias, Dean of GPC, and Abe
Mock; Slide 10: 1944--a group including Vivian Lovell and Dr. E. V. Box 1/File 13/
1943 - 1964 Pullias and Pauline Pullias Item 2
Slide 11: 1944--a group in front of the Vermont Avenue Church
including Eugene Stivers; Slide 12: 1945--Woodrow Whitten, Billie,
Vivian Lovell, and Dr. Navall, Professor of Foreign Languages at
GPC; Slide 13: 1946--Dr. Goodspeed and Dr. W. B. West, Jr.,
Religion Chair at GPC; Slide 14: 1946--Dean E. V. Pullias, President
Hugh Tiner, and Dr. Goodspeed; Slide 15: 1947--Freda King and her
two sons Richard and Bobbie; Slide 16: 1948--Richard King; Slide
17: 1948--Richard King; Slide 18: February, 1964--an unidentified
group; Slide 19: No Date--The fountain and Delores with palm trees
1943 - 1964 in the background at GPC; Slide 20: No Date--The Fountaain and Box 1/File 13/
continued Delores framed by cedar shrubs Item 2 continued
Sheet of three slides; Slide 1: No Date--The Library at GPC with
flowers and palm trees in front; Slide 2: No Date--The
Administration Building at GPC; Slide 3: No Date--Distant view of Box 1/File 13/
No Date buildings along the Promenade Item 3
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SLIDES--VERMONT CHURCH & GPC
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
STEREO SLIDES OF GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: 1952--Hubert Derrick on the
GPC Tennis Court; Stereo Slide 2: 1953--Children from the Vermont
Avenue Church; Stereo Slide 3: 1954--Trustee Don Miller, his Father
Edgar Miller, Everitt Miller; Stereo Slide 4: 1954--The Church of
Christ in Pasadena--Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Miller; Stereo Slide 5: 1954--
W. Edgar Miller, Age 80; Stereo Slide 6: 1954--Dr. Leo Ashby, Dr. Box 2/File 1/ Item
1952 - 1954 Russel Squire, Mrs. Lyttle, Maury Lewis, and Edgar Miller 1
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: 1954--Lola Tiner, President
Hugh Tiner, Mr. and Mrs. George Pepperdine, Dean E. V. Pullias;
Stereo Slide 2: January, 1954--Dutch and Ruby Zuerveniaus at the
Lovell's home; Stereo Slide 3: June, 1954--L to R: Dr. Leo Ashby, Dr.
Russel Squire, Bill Williams, President Hugh Tiner, Trustee Tuck
Shattuck, Maury Lewis; Stereo Slide 4: June, 1954--House Warming--
L to R: Hubert Derrick, Dr. Herman Wilson, Mrs. Dowell, Coach
"Duck" Dowell, Trustee Don Miller, Lola Tiner, Dr. Leo Ashby, Dr.
Russel Squire; Stereo Slide 5: June, 1954--The Lovell's home: Bob
Young with his daughter Laurie, Vivian and Patsie Lovell's
reflection in the glass door; Stereo Slide 6: 1954--the Pepperdine's
home: Mr. Joseph White, Lonnie Vanderveer, George Pepperdine,
President Hugh Tiner, Scott Rucker, A. M. Burton, Lola Tiner, Mrs. Box 2/File 1/ Item
1954 Burton, Mrs. Pepperdine, Mrs. Rucker 2
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SLIDES--VERMONT CHURCH & GPC
STEREO SLIDES OF GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: Christmas, 1955--Mr. and
Mrs. Lonnie Vanderveer at the Lovell's home; Stereo Slide 2: May
1956--Clara Marble, Roberta Coty, Vivian Lovell, Lola Tiner,
unknown at the Dutch Zuerveniaus' home; Stereo Slide 3: June,
1956--Trustee Tuck Shattuck, Hubert Derrick, Trustee Don Miller,
President Hugh Tiner, Mr. and Mrs. George Pepperdine at the
Lovell's home; Stereo Slide 4: June 1956--At the Lovell's home:
Jeanie Nunn, Vivian Lovell, Mrs. Lavinie, Iva Nunn and David Nunn
(The Nunns are relatives of Lola Tiner.); Stereo Slide 5: June, 1956--
Jeanie Nunn playing the piano at the Lovell's home; Stereo Slide 6:
June, 1956--The Bixlers, the Duffs, Dr. Russel Squire, Vivian Lovell Box 2/File 1/ Item
1955 - 1956 and a Japanese boy 3
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: July, 1956--"Uncle George"
Pepperdine at 70; Stereo Slide 2: July 1956--Lola Tiner, George
Bailey, and Vivian Lovell at the Grand Encampment at Big Bear
Lake; Stereo Slide 3: December, 1956--Lola Tiner and Vivian Lovell
on the Lurline in Wilmington, California; Stereo Slide 4: May, 1956--
Robert O. Young at the Beaver's Recognition Night on the GPC
campus; Stereo Slide 5: May, 1956--the Beavers Recognition Night
on the GPC campus; Stereo Slide 6: May, 1956--the Beavers Box 2/File 1/ Item
1956 - 1957 Recognition Night of the GPC Campus 4
Page 174
SLIDES--VERMONT CHURCH & GPC
STEREO SLIDES OF GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: July, 1957--Serious Days--
Meeting in Lovell's home: Dr. R. C. Cannon, Trustee Leland Derrick,
Mr. and Mrs. Pepperdine; Stereo Slide 2--July, 1957--Dr. M. Norvel
Young and Dr. J. P. Sanders on the day they were appointed
President and Dean of Pepperdine College; Stereo Slide 3: June,
July, or August, 1957--Serious Days--James Young, Trustee
Clarence Shattuck, Trustee Don Miller, and R. C. Cannon; Stereo
Slide 4: June, July, or August, 1957--Serious College Meeting--
Trustee Orbin Melton, Lonnie Vanderveer, and James Young;
Stereo Slide 5: September, 1957--Norvel and Helen Young and their
four children: Emily, Matt, Marilyn, and Sara; Stereo Slide 6: Box 2/File 1/ Item
1957 September, 1957-- Matt Young, Wendell Mock, Joel Sanders 5
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: 1958--S. H. and Jennie Hall
at the Lovell home on his 70th birthday; Stereo Slide 2: Clint and
Floyd Davidson and Jennie Hall at the Lovell home; Stereo Slide 3:
May, 1958--the children of Norvel and Helen Young: Emily, Matt,
Marilyn, and Sara; Stereo Slide 4: December, 1958--Dr. Wade Ruby
and Vivian Lovell; Stereo Slide 5: December, 1958--Skipper Shipp,
Norvel and Helen Young, Gloria Sanders, and Vivian Lovell; Stereo
Slide 6: December, 1958--Vivian Lovell, Helen Young, Gloria Box 2/File 1/ Item
1958 Sanders 6
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: December, 1958--Gloria
Sanders, Helen Young, Vivian Lovell, Betty Shipp; Stereo Slide 2:
December, 1958--Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Shipp, Dr. and Mrs. J. P.
Sanders, Dr. and Mrs. Norvel Young, Vivian Lovell; Stereo Slide 3:
April, 1958--unidentified slide; Stereo Slide 4: April, 1958--
unidentified slide; Stereo Slide 5: April, 1958--unidentified slide; Box 2/File 1/ Item
1958 Stereo Slide 6: April, 1958--unidentified slide 7
Page 175
SLIDES--VERMONT CHURCH & GPC
STEREO SLIDES OF GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE AND THE VERMONT AVENUE
CHURCH
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: April, 1958--unidentified
slide; Stereo Slide 2: April, 1958--unidentified slide; Stereo Slide 3:
September, 1958--Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Barker at the Lovell's home;
Stereo Slide 4: December, 20, 1959--Church of Christ in Tokyo,
Japan; Stereo Slide 5: 1960--Frances Walters, Suide Tharp and
Vivian Lovell at the Lovell's home; Stereo Slide 6: January, 1960-- Box 2/File 1/ Item
1958 - 1960 unidentified slide 8
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: January 24, 1960--Gloria
Sanders and Vivian Lovell; Stereo Slide 2: February 6, 1960--Vivian
and Jimmie Lovell with Frances Walters at Newport Beach; Stereo
Slide 3: February 7, 1960--Chip Moore, Emily Young, Helen Young,
Mrs. Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Humphry, Mrs. Sparks and her young
children in San Diego; Stereo Slide 4: February 7, 1960--Mrs.
Pepperdine and Mrs. Walters in San Diego; Stereo Slide 5: February
7, 1960--Vivian Lovell, Frances Walters, and Gary Moore; Stereo Box 2/File 1/ Item
1960 Slide 6: March, 1960--Man from Nigeria, Bill Teague and Sue 9
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: March, 1960--Group
including Dr. Frashier, Pence Dacus, Davidson, Bill Teague; Stereo
Slide 2: March, 1960--Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Morris, Joyce, Francis
Walters, Vivian Lovell at Long Beach State College; Stereo Slide 3:
March, 1960--unidentified slide--all children; Stereo Slide 4: March,
1960--unidentified slide of a man with childrem; Stereo Slide 5:
March, 1960--unidentified slide--all children; Stereo Slide 6: March, Box 2/File 1/ Item
March, 1960 1960--unidentified slide--all children 10
Page 176
PERSONAL LOVELL-YOUNG PAPERS 1
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN
LOVELL AND MR. AND MRS. M. NORVEL
YOUNG # 1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Invitation to attend the wedding of Helen Elizabeth Mattox to Matt Box 2/File 4/ Item
8/31/1939 Morvel Young, Jr. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1
Letter of Norvel and Helen Young to Lovell commenting on Young's
work with the Granny White church in Nashville and stating that Box 2/File 4/ Item
1941 - 1942 they enjoy his publication the West Coast Christian 2
Young's letter to Lovell commenting that he enjoys the West Coast
Christian and reporting that they are publishing 4500 copies of the
20th Century Christian and congratulating Lovell on his latest
publication for Christian youths. He turns down Lovell's request
that he edit the publication because of his heavy work in publishing
the 20th Century Christian . He reports that he has received his
doctorate and that he hopes to write a book on the history of the
colleges related to the Churches of Christ. He also states that he is Box 2/File 4/ Item
8/20/1943 having to reach a decision about returning to teach at Peppedine. 3
Helen and Norvel's letter thanking Lovell and Vivian for the use of
their car while in Los Angeles. Concerning Pepperdine: "We are
thrilled with the prospects for the school and are praying
constatntly that God's will may be done and that we will be able to
fit into His will. We are grateful for the leadership that you are Box 2/File 4/ Item
4/18/1957 leading in the direction of making it all that it should be." 4
Invitation from the Board of Trustees to attend a reception honoring Box 2/File 4/ Item
8/16/1957 President M. Norvel Young and Dean J. P. Sanders 5
The Youngs' letter to the Lovells to accompany a gift of a date-nut
December, cake. "We appreciate so much your devoted service to Box 2/File 4/ Item
1958 Pepperdine." 6
Page 177
PERSONAL LOVELL-YOUNG PAPERS 1
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN
LOVELL AND MR. AND MRS. M. NORVEL
YOUNG # 1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The Youngs' letter to the Lovells: "You and Jimmie have meant so
much to us in the last eight months. We love you more than ever
and appreciate all you do for the cause of Christ through Christian Box 2/File 4/ Item
3/9/1958 education." 7
Christmas card from the Youngs to the Lovells (Includes a picture Box 2/File 4/ Item
1959 of them and their family and of the President's home on the front) 8
Marilyn Young's letter thanking the Lovells for "the nice candy";
Sara Young's letter: "Mr. Lovell, I love you. Mrs. Lovell I love you.
Thank you for the candy….Thank you for the many other things you Box 2/File 4/ Item
2/1/1960 have given to us." 9
Christmas card from the Youngs to the Lovells with a picture of the
December, President's Home on the cover and of their four children in the Box 2/File 4/ Item
1961 center 10
The Youngs' letter thanking the Lovells for their Christmas gift:
"You two mean so much to us and we are thankful God saw fit to Box 2/File 4/ Item
1/7/1964 bring our paths together again after loving you 25 years previously." 11
Invitation to the wedding of Emily Mattox Young to Steven Smith Box 2/File 4/ Item
4/28/1967 Lemley at the Vermont Avenue Church of Christ 12
Emily and Steven's letter thanking the Lovells "for sharing in our Box 2/File 4/ Item
4/28/1967 joy." 13
December, The Youngs' Christmas greeting to the Lovells with a wedding Box 2/File 4/ Item
1967 picture of Emily and Steven and Matt, Marilyn, and Sara 14
The Young's letter thanking the Lovells for their Christmas gift: "It
hardly seems possible we are in our eleventh year at Pepperdine
this time. There have been heartaches and difficult struggles, but
we do appreciate the privilege of working with people like you in a Box 2/File 4/ Item
1/3/1968 great cause." 15
Page 178
PERSONAL LOVELL-YOUNG PAPERS 1
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN
LOVELL AND MR. AND MRS. M. NORVEL
YOUNG # 1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "I received today your autographed
copy of "Voices of Action." Your writers are of talent and
dedication. They are men who have something of value to say. I
believe the book will do great good among us and I hope for a wide
reading....I thank God for your dedication and your continued
Action . I am impressed that love is not something you talk about
but love is something you do. I think you are proving your love for Box 2/File 4/ Item
1/30/1969 God and man by what you are doing." 16
The Young's letter thanking the Lovells for their Christmas gift: "We
want you to know what a joy it is to work with you in the cause of Box 2/File 4/ Item
1/6/1971 Christian education." 17
The Young's invitation to the Lovell's to attend a buffet luncheon at Box 2/File 4/ Item
3/3/1971 the Malibu Beach House to honor Mrs. Jerene Appleby Harnish. 18
Helen Young's letter to Jimmie: "I never read an issue of Action
without thanking God for you and all that you are doing to spread
the gospel around the world. Your courage and steadfastness is
absolutely amazing. It is God's doing." (Picture of the Beach House Box 2/File 4/ Item
5/28/1974 on the cover.) 19
The Youngs' Thaksgiving greeting with a picture of the Joslyn
Plaza and the Science Building of the Malibu campus on the conver:
"Pepperdine, Malibu Campus Sun-kissed, Ocean-washed, Island- Box 2/File 4/ Item
1973 girded, mountain-guarded" 20
The Youngs' Thanksgiving greeting to the Lovells: "You know how
much we love you and how grateful to God we are for your lives of Box 2/File 4/ Item
1977 good works of great dedication." 21
Page 179
PERSONAL LOVELL-YOUNG PAPERS 1
PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN
LOVELL AND MR. AND MRS. M. NORVEL
YOUNG # 1
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The Youngs' letter of sympathy to Vivian upon the death of Jimmie:
"You have been so dear to me since the early years when we
worked together in decorating the L. A. campus gym for the
Beavers….What a strength you have been through the years to
Jimmie. God bless you every minute as you bear this separation
and give you the strength and courage and faith for the days Box 2/File 4/ Item
1984 ahead." 22
Helen Young's letter thanking Vivian and the Trowbridges for the art
glass sculpture of the world. She reports that she and Norvel are
going to Lubbock to speak at the World Evangelism Forum and then
on to the Orient to raise money for an International section on the Box 2/File 4/ Item
No Date new Student Center 23
Postcard from The Youngs to the Lovells with a picture on the front
of the Great Wall of China: "This wall reminds us of all the great
good you have done to break down walls of prejudice and
ignorance in spreading the word of God. We took Bibles into Box 2/File 4/ Item
No Date China...." 24
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "I am moved to tell you how much Helen
& I appreciate you and the dedicated way you have stood for the
College in the trying days. Your help means more than words can
convey. Eternity alone will tell the importance of your work with the
church and the college. It's good to have such teammates. Thanks
for your unthusiastic support of the great ideals of Christian Box 2/File 4/ Item
No Date education." 25
Sara Young Jackson's letter thanking the Lovells and the
Trowbridges for the Bavarian china plate, fruitbowl, and small Box 2/File 4/ Item
No Date serving plates as a wedding gift 26
Page 180
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
GREETING CARDS-YOUNGS-LOVELLS
GREETING CARDS FROM THE YOUNGS TO
THE LOVELLS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The birthday greeting from the Youngs to Vivian Lovell: "You are a
very special person & we count you among our very favorite Box 2/File 5/ Item
10/16/1979 friends." (in the envelope) 1
Thanksgiving card from the Youngs to the Lovells (On the cover:
picture of two deer grazing in front of the Seaver College sign. A
picture of the Youngs inside) Enclosed an invitation to attends their Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date annual Christmas open house on December 7. 2
Thanksgiving card from the Youngs to the Lovells (On the cover Dr.
and Mrs. Young are pictured on their balcony overlooking the
ocean. On the back: an invitation to their open house on December
11 and December 13. Dr. and Mrs. Young are pictured in front of the
entrance to the "Chancellor's Residence." Also pictures of four Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date rooms of the residence) 3
Thanksgiving card from the Youngs (On the cover: A view of the
Malibu Campus with the ocean in the background. In the center Dr.
and Mrs. Young are pictured on their patio. On the back page: an
invitation to the Holiday Open House at their home on December 6 Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date and 9.) 4
Birthday greeting to Vivian: "We love you, Vivian, from Helen and Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date Norvel." 5
Convalescent card to Vivian from Helen and Norvel: "We had a
marvelous lectureship and thought of you and Jimmie. The good
foundation you two have laid in the church and the school is now
becoming strong in California. Norvel and I are going to Hong Kong
next week (if God wills) to introduce Charley and Amy jo Runnels to
alumni and frieds there. Pray for us. You are so dear to us and we Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date are praying for you daily." 6
Card of welcome from the Youngs to the Lovells to their Annual
Christman Open House on December 9 at their residence at the Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date Adamson-Rindge Beach House 7
Page 181
Christmas greeting from the Youngs to the Lovells with a poem by
Longfellow: "These sensitive words of Henry Wadsworth
GREETING CARDS-YOUNGS-LOVELLS
Longfellow express the hope we have." On the back: "We look
forward to the future in eager anticipation. Please reserve January
1, 2000, for a celebration in the Firestone Fieldhouse at 7:00 in the Box 2/File 5/ Item
No Date evening." 8
Page 182
PUBLICATIONS--YOUNG, PEPPERDINE
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO THE YOUNGS
AND PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
The Best of 20 Years--20th Century Christian , edited by Dorothy
and J. C. Moore, Jr. (Published about 1959 - 1960) Inscription: "To
Jimmie and Vivian Lovell--Thanks for all your help with 20th C. C.
through the years. So good to work with you again. Devotedly Box 2/File 6/
No Date Norvel and Helen" Item 1
Christian Woman (Attached a note from the desk of M. Norvel
Young President; "See pages 17 and 21.") Special inset on page 17
reports that 90 percent of students who attended a Christian
college checked in a survey were active in the church; less than 50
percent who attended a state college were active in the church.
Only 2 1/2 percent of graduates from Abilene Christian College had
September, been divorced. On page 21 is an article by Eugenia Scott Fore, Box 2/File 6/
1962 "Faith in Action at Pepperdine." Item 2
Pepperdine University Bulletin: School of Law 1974 - 75 Catalogue Box 2/File 6/
May, 1974 Issue Item 3
Bill Henegar, "Welcoming the Future: Norvel and Helen Young
Celebrate the Past But Press Forward toward Tomorrow,"
Pepperdine People , pp. 2 -5 (Dr. and Mrs. Young are pictured on the Box 2/File 6/
Spring, 1992 cover.) Item 4
Page 183
PHOTOGRAPHS--GPC, YOUNG, LOVELL
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PHOTOGRAPHS OF GEORGE PEPPERDINE
COLLEGE, THE YOUNGS, LOVELL, AND
OTHERS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
B/W 7 x 11 Photograph of the Opening of George Pepperdine
College; Included are G. C. Brewer, Cenral Church of Christ in Los
Angeles with Governor Merriam; Batsell Baxter, President of GPC;
Trustees Donald V. Miller and Tuch Shattuck; Herman Campbell, Box 2/File 7/
9/21/1937 Registrar and others Item 1
Photograph of Mrs. Pat Shattuch, Mrs. Helen Young, and Trustee Box 2/File 7/
2/6/1960 Jimmie Lovell Item 2
Box 2/File 7/
1/25/1962 B/W 8 x 10 Photograph of President M. Norvel Young Item 3
Colored 5 x 6 Photograph of Dr. Young with Patie Lovell Trowbridge Box 2/File 7/
1991 at the Torrance Church of Christ Item 4
Box 2/File 7/
No Date B/W 8 x 10 Phoptograph of a young Jimmie Lovell Item 5
Box 2/File 7/
No Date B/W 3 x 5 Photograph of Harold L. Derr, Terre Haute Indiana Item 6
Page 184
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Report of a phone call between Clint Davidson and Norvel Young
and Bill Teague concerning making a tape of a program featuring
Pat Boone, a youth leader, and a business executive. Davidson is
to provide a list of business men to make talks on the tapes. There
was also discussion of a project related to an ore mine worth Box 2/File 8/ Item
8/5/1960 perhaps $12 million 1
Page 2 of a letter from Clint Davidson to Lovell: "I will discuss this
with Norvel within a few days and I suggest that you do not mention
the subject to him until I let you know that I have discussed it with Box 2/File 8/ Item
10/24/1960 him." 2
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson reporting on a meeting that Norvel
had with Pat Boone, Don Henley, Bill Teague and Oslyn White to
discuss the project. He reports that Norvel is proud that Davidson
has selected him to serve on one of his boards. He suggests that Box 2/File 8/ Item
10/28/1960 he consider doing the same with Teague. "He is sharp and sound." 3
Lovell's letter to Edgar F. Kaiser, President of Kaiser Industries,
about the radio program with Pat Boone, reporting that after a song
or two, Pat will introduce him for a 3 to 3 1/2 minute speech to
"encourage young people that America still holds for them great Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/5/1960 opportunities and that our free enterprise system still works." 4
Page 185
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson, Norvel Young, and Bill Teague:
"Pat Boone and U. S. A." Lovell outlines his thoughts on the
project. He feels that a clearly-stated agreement should be reached
with Boone for participating on weekly tapes for 26, 52, 104 weeks
so that his managers will not be able to terminate his work with the
program. He sees three basic fields of importance in this project: 1)
Finance. Clint Davidson has the financial ability and connections to
oversee this aspect of building "yearly cash income for at least two
of our institutions and for building a large endowment through
wills. 2) Academic. Pepperdine College is accountable to
accreditation associations which critically examine catalogues,
bulletins, promotional literature for anything that might reflect on Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date academic ethics and standards. 5
3) Church. All related to the project except Mr. Spena are members
of the church of Christ. The project must be operated so as to
"hold confidence of the church of Christ." Norvel Young with a
knowledge of the church collectively, sectionally and individually,
will be able to guide the project so that it does not "damage our
relations with the church." Other points to consider: 1) All general
letters should emanate from Davidson>Teague>Young and be
printed and mailed at Pepperdine. 2) Careful accounting of every
penny spent. 3) Teague's time with his family should be kept in
mind. 4) Teague, Young and Lovell are to fulfill Pepperdine's
responsibility to the project. 5) Every thing should be kept on top of
No Date the table so that all conclusions are reached "for peace and Box 2/File 8/ Item
continued happiness for all." 5 continued
Page 186
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"The Estate Planning Corporation"--17 men with Clinton Davidson,
Chairman and Director; Raymond E. Hartley, President, Treasurer
and Director; Paul C. Hackett, Secretary; Gilbert R. Ott, Vice
President and Director, and the others Vice Presidents with a
combined 205 Years Experience in Investment Management or Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date Securities Analysis 6
An outline presenting the concept of the Pepperdine College
National Radio Program, its format, general pattern, letterhead,
fundraising, immediate arrangements for Teague, and the division Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date of the proceeds--Pepperdine to receive 40% 7
"Distinguished Nashville Artist Scans Entries in National Exhibit of
Disciple Artist," Discipliana , p. 1; "Editorial: The Oldest Periodical?"
November, (Gospel Advocate , American Christian Review , Gospel Echo , Box 2/File 8/ Item
1960 Christian Standard ), p. 2 8
Dr. Young's letter to Clint Davidson thanking him for putting him on
the Board of Directors of his "newly formed company" and
suggesting four possible titles Davidson can use for himself in his
column. Young prefers "Vice-Chairman, President's Board,
Pepperdine College." Attached: Davidson's response that he
prefers rather than Young's suggestions having just the three
words "of Pepperdine College" thereby enabling the College to take
credit for the assistance rendered to patriotic men by the column....I
should like to enter into an agrrement...that the column is mine, it
will express my opinions and ideas, that it will not be censored by
the college, but that the use of the name Pepperdine College will be
discontinued at any time the President of the College requests me Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/3/1960 to do so."--11-14-60 9
Page 187
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
William Teague's letter giving Lovell two addresses of people for
future contact: Shirk Hackley, Vice President of Kaiser indusries; Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/16/1960 and Fred Searles, Chairman, Cerro Pepasco and Newmont Mining 10
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson reporting that Pepperdine will
"pitch into the money raising as Bill Teague directs….How bright Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/17/1960 looks the future." 11
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson giving him what appeared in the
minutes of the Pepperdine Board meeting about the project and the
role of Davidson and Pat Boone would have in the project.-- Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/21/1960 Pepperdine would receive 40 % of the funds raised 12
Clint Davidson's letter to Young, Lovell, Teague, and Henley
suggesting that they send to 200 of the 500 largest corporations in
Am,erica as listed by Fortune Magazine the description which he
supplies of "Pepperdine College--National Education Program
Radio and Newspaper Section. (Attached: Youngs' letter to Mr.
Smith reporting on the 52 weekly radio program expected to reach
30 to 50 million people and asking that he present 400 to 450 words
about the American Enterprise System for one of these programs.
The title of the program: "Pat Boone and U.S.A."--11-25-60; Jimmie
Lovell's letter to Davidson commending him for his letter and his
description of the program: "It seems mighty good to me."--11-28- Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/25/1960 60; and Davidson's detailed description of the project.) 13
Letter of Herbert Hurleigh, President Mutual Broadcasting System,
to Dr. Young stating that Mytual Broadcasting System will carry the
series of programs which Davidson has outlined, featuring the Box 2/File 8/ Item
11/28/1960 program on all of its 451 stations. 14
Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/1/1960 Dr. Young's letter to Mr. John Smith (Same as Item 13a) 15
Page 188
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Young's letter to H. G. Batcheller, Chaitman of the Board,
Allegheny Ludlum Steel, presenting the paradox that most
metropolitan daily papers had endorsed Nixon but Kennedy was
elected and asking his views of the relative importance of "large
daily newspapers, county weekly newspapers, radio and television Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/13/1960 as instruments of political influence." 16
Lovell's letter reporting to Young on the rather negative meeting he
had attended where Ken Davidson, Burton Coffman, and Mack
tossed in red herrings. He also states that he feels that he should Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/14/1960 be included in the team if he is to continue to work on the project. 17
Clint Davidson's letter to Lovell agreeing that a written agreement
with Boone be prepared stating that the program would continue
indefinitely but could be terminated after six months upon a 13-
week's notivce. The program is to be called "Pat Boone and U.S.A." Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/28/1960 Pat's company is to be refunded for any expense they incur. 18
Clint Davidson's letter to Young, Lovell, and Teague reporting that
John Scott is willing to work with Teague full-time in raising funds
for the College. He recommends that all funds collected be spent
for the general purposes of the College as determined by its Board
of Directors so that the donors can get a deduction on their taxable
income for their gifts. He says that he desires the permanent
operation of the program to be transferred from Camp Shiloh to
Pepperdine within the next year or two. He prefers at the present
that it remain at Camp Shiloh because they will be raising funds
primarily in the North and East. He feels that all people who work
on the program should work for the college and be paid by the
college. He suggests that Teague make his headquarters in Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/29/1960 Beardsville for the first year. 19
Page 189
CORRESPONDENCE--NORVEL YOUNG 2
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Suggested Organizational Outline for Nationwide Citizenship
Program: 1) Fundraising; 2) Program Partcipant Procurement;
3)Station Relations and Newspaper Relations; 4) Tape Production Box 2/File 8/ Item
January, 1961 and Distribution; 5) Handling of Gifts 20
Immediate Needs for two months: $35,025; Value of Time, Space,
Etc.: $2,265,250 (Attached: List of States with number of stations in
each--Total 425; Note--"Incomplete list of radio stations. We now Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/1/1961 have 451." 21
Dr. Young's letter to Clint Davidson confirming the partial contents
of their recent discussion in Los Angeles: The program will be set
forth in a leaflet entitled "Pepperdine College--National Citizenship
Program"; Teague, Lovell and Young are to give priority to the
program's needs; Doyle Swaim is to spend 30 to 60 days in New
York getting the fiscal set up working; written material will be
cleared by Davidson but sent to Pepperdine before processing;
40% of the income after deducting expenses is to come to
Pepperdine; there will be efforts made for the President of
Pepperdine to be launched on a nationwide speaking tour through
an appropriate congressional committee; a possibility of a Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/3/1961 television station being financed from future donations. 22
Clint Davidson's letter to Pat Boone, Don Henley, Mack Craig, and
Burton Coffman explainiung that the depression he showed at their
meeting with them was induced by codeine which he had
unknowingly been taking for two weeks. After getting off of it my
natural enthusiasm and appreciation of God's goodness has
returned. Whenever I think of God's goodness, I think of the
manner he has blessed Pat and made it possible for Pat to help in Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/4/1960 so many ways and to such a large extent." 23
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"Political Influence of Channels of Influence": In Metropolitan
Centers: In recent elections television was more effective than daily
newspapers in large cities. In Rural Areas: County seat weeklies
were very effective in congressional elections and in the
presidential election. Between 1954 - 1960 Liberals were unable to
get legislation enacted because rural congressmen voted against it--
one factor was the rural weekly papers opposed the bills. In the
rural areas most people know the editor of the weekly paper and
have confidence in his positions. Thus the weekly papers have far
greater influence on Congress than the Metroplitan dailies. Radio is Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date very effective also in rural areas. 24
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson reporting that an agreement had
been reached with Pat Boone and that when Teague is in New York
he is to discuss with him the place for the operation of the program.
He expresses regret that the agreement was made without Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/6/1961 Davidson's involvement. 25
Form letter to Canterberry Fund, Inc. expressind an interest "in
depositing (after the Prospectus has become effective) the
following securities for the purpose of exchanging them for shares Box 2/File 8/ Item
January, 1961 of the Fund" 26
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson correcting his letter of 1-6-61 that
the agreement was with you, not Pat. "I think of…you as the only
person in the church with whom I have worked, who has, in my Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/10/1961 opinion, been absolutely fair in every case." 27
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Teague's letter giving Davidson the schedule of dates when he and
Dr. Young can be back East from January 9 to June 6. Jimmy Lovell
is to be used for approximately five weeks as designated by him
and Dr. Young. "We can either substitute another time or make our
travel arrangements as indicated. (Attached: Clint Davidson's letter
to Young, Lovell, and Teague in which he explains the difficulty of
successfully having the program for the special luncheons in the
East to raise funds without a Pepperdine man being full-time in the
area; also the problem of courting sponsors who support Harding
College and feel that sponsoring Pepperdine would betray Harding,
of how to be sure to get the best turnout for the luncheons in the Box 2/File 8/ Item
12/30/1960 city.--1-11-61) 28
Teague's letter thanking the Lovells for contributing to the "Pay for
a Day" program. "You are willing to not only speak a word for
Pepperdine College but ready to give money, time, and energy to Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/11/1961 support so many of our actiuvities." 29
Sam Pettengill's letter commending Teague on Pepperdine's
citizenship program: "a most important…development…in…the Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/14/1961 history of freedom." 30
Letter of William Karnes, President Beatrice Foods Co., to Dr.
Young stating that he is pleased to participate in Pepperdine
College's Nation-wide Citizenshiup Program by giving a short talk Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/17/1961 for the radio series: "Pat Boone and the U.S.A." 31
Letter of Dan Blount, Director of Sales Planning for International
Shoe Co., to Dr. Young stating that he will be glad to give the talk
concerning the American Enterprise System on "Pat Boone and the Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/17/1961 U.S.A." 32
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Letter of Melvin Baker, Chairman of the Board of National Gypsum
Co., to Dr. Young stating that he will be glad to take part in
Pepperdine's Nation-wide Citizenship Program and suggests that Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/20/1961 they will need to work out a time when he can make the tape. 33
Letter of E. J. Thomas, Chairman of the Board of Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Co., to Dr. Young stating that he will be glad to take part in Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/20/1961 Pepperdine's Nation-wide Citizenship Program 34
Lovell's letter to Clint Davidson stating that he will arrive in Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/20/1961 Wilmington on the 23rd and will remain as long as he needs him. 35
Lovell's letter to the State of Ohio giving the highest commendation
for Clint Davidson as "deeply dedicated to the basic principles upon
which our nation was founded. Much of his life is spent in the Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/22/1961 betterment of youth. Mr. Davidson is absolutely dependable." 36
Letter of William Baumer of Johnson and Johnson to Dr. Young
reporting that General Johnson, the Board Chairman, is away and
requesting additional information that will enable them to draft the Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/23/1961 kind of talk they desire him to make 37
Letter of Gertrude Schultz, Secretary of International Harvester
Company, to Dr. Young reporting that Mr. Jenks is away until the
latter part of February and thus no definite response can be given to Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/24/1961 his request 38
Letter of C. F. Toll, General Manager of the Sherman Williams Co.,
to Dr. Young stating that either A. W. Stendel, Chairman of the
Board, or E. C. Baldwin, their President, will be pleased to record a Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/24/1961 short talk which he requested 39
Letter of H. W. Maxson, Director of Public Relations of the B. F.
Goodrich Co., to Dr. Young reporting that their President, J. W.
Keener, will be pleased to tape a message in Akron when he returns Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/24/1961 from a trip abroad 40
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George Rose, Director of Civic Responsibilities for Coast Federal
Savings, to Dr. Young requesting something a little more specific
about the talk desired and stating that he is sure their President, Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/24/1961 Joe Crail, will be pleased to prepare the talk. 41
Clint Davidson's letter to Dr. Young stating that he regrets that
Young has asked that he hire someone in Davidson's area who has
never had any contact with the college "to head up the money end
of the business" but "will endeavor to see the party referred to Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/24/1961 tonight." 42
Form letter from Davidson to John Smith about the Canterbury
Fund, Inc. (Attached: Two documents on the Preliminary Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/25/1961 Prospectus of "Canterbury Fund, Inc.") 43
Memorandum from Raymond Hartz to "All Representatives" about Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/27/1961 "What Price Diversification!" 44
Dr. Young's letter to David Gordon asking his help in getting
President Eisenhower to participate in an half hour television show
with clips showing Communism influences in other countries to set
the stage for a panel of experts interrogating "a leading expert" and
a short question period from students of various colleges Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/26/1961 throughout the nation 45
Letter of Allen Wagner of General Foods Corporation to Dr. Young
stating that he is fairly certain Mr. Mortimer will agree to make the Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/26/1961 talk but asks for complete instructions related to his doing so. 46
Letter of H. E. Humphreys, Jr., Chairman of United States Rubber
Company, to Dr. Young stating that he will be pleased to prepare Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/26/1961 the talk on private eenterprise for the Pat Boone program 47
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Letter of Robert W. Reneker, Vice President of Swift & Company, to
Dr. Young stating that H. H. Swift has asked him to write declining
to participate in the radio series but that he himself will be pleased Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/27/1961 to participate when he receives instructions 48
Letter from Angelica Lind, Secretary to Mr. Egtvedt of Boeing
Airplane Company, to Dr. Young reporting that Mr. Egtvedt will be
unable to participate in the radio program but has asked J. E.
Prince, Vice President for Administration, to find someone at Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/27/1961 Boeing to make the talk 49
Letter from Willard Rockwell, Chairman of the Board of Rockwell
Standard Corporation, to Dr. Young stating that he will be pleased
to give trhe short talk requested if the recording can be postponed Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/30/1961 for two or three months 50
Telegram to Dr. Young from A. F. Connors, Public Relations
Department of Republic Steel Corporation, stating that he is happy Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/30/1961 to cooperate with his request to C. N. White 51
Clint Davidson's letter to Teague stating that he has received
photostatic copies of letters from five who have agreed to be on the
program and requesting that in the future he receive the original Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/31/1961 copy and the college retain the thermo-fax copy. 52
Clint Davidson's letter to H. G. Haskell, Jr., sending him information Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/31/1961 prior to his visit with Mr. Reynolds duPont 53
Lovell's log of his visits with many at the Dupont Company about
the project: "If we get a thousand or so from DuPont Company as Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/25/1961 such we will be lucky." (Copies sent to Young, Teague, Davidson) 54
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Lovell's log sent to Clint Davidson, Teague, Young, Bob Underdonk,
and John Scott about attending a Camp Shiloh Workshop, a Board
Meeting of Townsend Mamagement Company, and of a meeting of
the Nationwide Citizenship Program at which Davidson briefed the
group about the purpose of the program and Lovell gave the
background of Pepperdine College. He reports on a visit with John
Dew who said Pierre duPont had been pleased with Lovell's visit.
Dew set up an appointment of Lovell and John Scott with Harry
Haskell, Jr. Robert Underdonk is to meet with the Kresge Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/30/1961 Foundation in Detroit. 55
List of good wishes to various Pepperdine people from the John
Neistadts, Roy Bowen Ward, Don McGaughey, Brother Rossom,
James E. Johnson, Jr. He reports on O'Dell Meyers, O. N. Tallman,
the NICE budget: $200, 000 and salaries to be postponed but
Davidson has agreed to pay it; he also pays Shiloh's yearly deficit.
He reports that he is to publish the history of the Churches of Christ Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date in the Northeast and gives his endorsers. 56
Lovell's log sent to Young, Teague, Davidson in which he reports
that Harry Haskell will give nothing to the project, that he is cahiring
a drive to raise $10 million for another school. He says he will see
how Henry duPont fits in before calling on him again. John Scott is
to sit in on calls Lovell makes as an educational experience. He
reports that the University of Virginia is having a campaign to raise Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/31/1961 several million for Science. 57
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Lovell's letter to Young reporting on the problems of NICE--not just
financial. He reports that Cameron Sinclair has become "liberal" a
la Wilburn, Cannon, Whitten, and Box. He expresses concern also
of not moving too far to the right like Florida Christian and become
so fundamental and do nothing. He says that the projects executive
committee is to meet with Davidson in April. He comments on the
churchs' missions abroad and that only 4 % of the churches in
England and Scotland remain with the Churches in the United Box 2/File 8/ Item
1/31/1961 States. 58
Lovell's report to Young, Teague, Davidson, and Scott that John
Scott accompanied him in his visit with Reynolds duPont who,
though gracious and friendly, emphatically stated that he did not
like Boone and was not completely sold on the project and felt that
it was unfair to sponsor a luncheon for a project he was "not
completely behind." He agreed for Lovell to see Pierre duPont and
Henry duPont. "Did Mr. Reynolds duPont misinform us on being a
co-host for a luncheon or did we misunderstand him? Dr. Walter Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/1/1961 Dew said his letter to Mr. Teague was final." 59
Lovell's report to Young, Teague, Davidson, and Scott: Scott
accompanied him but they were unable to see Pierre and Henry
duPont but were scheduled to see them the next day. He observes
that Haskell was his # 1 man and had turned him down and that his
# 2 man has strong reservations but showed an interest in the
Canterbury Fund, while Pierre says he is not. He reports that Walter
Carpenter, Chairman of the Dupont Company Board, asked why he
came across the nation to raise $35,000. Lovell told him he had
done so for Dupont many times earlier. He reports that both the Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/2/1961 University of Virginia and Princeton are having fund raising drives. 60
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Lovell reorts that his mail should come to Hotel DuPont through Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/2/1961 February 8 and then in C/O Clint Davidson through February 11 61
Lovell's letter to Dr. Young stating that Scott is constantly receiving
the response: "Why did you come East to raise money for a college
in California? Why not do so in California?" Lovell suggests that it
would be best for Pepperdine to have someone stationed in the
East to work on the project. Pierre duPont had 15 or 16 requests in
the first four days last week from educational institutions. There
were three University luncheons or dinners in Wilmington at the
same time. "They are 'schooled' to death." Thus Lovell
recommends that they have the President's Board raise money in Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/5/1961 California: "seed money," using the Freedom Forum as a means. 62
Lovell's letter to Young in a state of depression. "I am dead
lonesome….I have failed completely but John Scott says it has all
meant so much to him and I hope that it has….I have seen nothing
from California on the project since I left. I'm sure I'm never going
to fit in with the system of work of you boys. I beleve in full Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/6/1961 teamwork and complete communication." 63
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Lovell's report to Young, Davidson, Teague, and Scott on a dinner
at the Scott's home at which Harold Thomas was present. Boone's
first book raised $125,000 for NICE and $25,000 for the Manhattan
church. He also reports on his meeting with James duPont in
which he received a copy of his speech pointing out "the values of
our happiness and meaning to our nation of a basic teaching of
Christ--unselfishness." DuPont is willing to give the speech at
Pepperdine if he can be arranged to speak at three places with an
audience of 1000 or more persons. Lovell advised that they made
their campaign in the East too early. They should have first met
some of the needs in California, Texas, Chicago before coming
East. He reports on a visit with Gottschall of Atlas Power Company
on sponsoring a luncheon; he is checking with "Ren" and "Pete"
duPont first and stated that he feared he might water down his
influence in inviting his friends to too many meetings. He is
heading up other similar projects. "In the event he refuses I will Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/6/1961 make no further efforts in this city." 64
Lovell's letter to Young reporting that Davidson has stated that no
Pepperdine man has committed to come to the area for more than
"four days at a time" [Teague], which is not practical. "Clinton is
getting new ideas based upon your lack of interest and I hope and
2/7/61 (early pray that if you really believe in what Clinton can do for us that you Box 2/File 8/ Item
morning) and Bill will give it some constructive thinking and attention." 65
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Lovell's letter to Young: "Clint…feels that we should have had some
show of support from our local people before we moved out….Clint
has some big questions. We have not measured up to what he had
expected….I told [Gottschall] so far as results were concerned we
would rest them upon the ability of our president to move the
people. Clint is concerned with your ability to do this....He has
never heard you speak and he wonders how well you are able to
appeal to the emotions of men of this caliber....I believe you can do Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/7/61 (A.M.) it all right and there must always be a trial of a product." 66
Lovell's letter to Young, Davidson, Teague, and Scott in which he
discusses his failure to get support from the Dupont Company or
from Gottschall, Chairman of the Atlas Powder Company. "Pete
[duPont] did state that he felt we might have done better had we Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/7/61 (noon) come here with something to show from home." 67
Lovell's letter to Dr. Young reporting on a meeting with Davidson,
Bob Underdonk and John Scott. Underdonk suggests that we "start
with a luncheon in Cleveland" where we have good contacts
[Ireland of M. A. Hanna Company] and that we get J. Edgar Hoover
as the speaker; Donald Jackson from Santa Monica would be the
M.C. and Young would give concluding remarks. Underdonk is to
see top men on the UnAmerican Activities Committee to see if they
will speak at a luncheon for us. Lovell suggested George Benson,
whose speech in Washington set Benson up (2 million copies of his Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/9/1961 speech were published.) 68
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He lists four points on which Davidson has strong feelings: 1) That
Teague should spend a year in the East. 2) That all mailing about
the project be made in the East because of delayed mailings in the
West. 3) That the project should not operate through the
President's Board but through a National Board (They are meeting
with a Mr. Selvage, former public relations head of NAM, who
helped in the Harding program.) 4) That they need to get "seed
money" in California (if they had raised such at home the project in
Wilmington and Detroit would have been more likely successful.
"The lack on 'home confidence' killed me in Wilmington and Bob
said it killed him in Detroit." Clint: "Jimmie, I thought Norvel and Bill
2/9/1961 were to have had a dozen such suggestions to me by this time." He Box 2/File 8/ Item
continued wondered what sort of letter was sent to the 200 men for February. 68 continued
Letter to Young from R. Newton Laughlin, President of Continental
Banking Corporation, agreeing to participlate in the Naionalwide Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/1/1961 Citizenship Program 69
Summary of an Appication to The Kresge Foundation. Introduction:
"Two million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars worth of radio
time and newspaper space has been given to Pepperdine College
free, to be used to reach thirty million people each week to promote
the principles which have made our country great and to increase
juvenile decency while reducing juvenile delinquency. The
presidents of the United States Chamber of Commerce and the
National Association of Manufacturers might find it difficult to reach
thirty million people each week but Pat Boone has had no difficulty Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/1/1961 doing so. 70
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The president and dean of this college have known Pat since he
was a small boy and they have arranged for him to emcee a radio
program entitled 'Pat Boone and the U.S.A.' which will seek to do
three things 1. promote juvenile decency instead of juvenile
delinquency 2. introduce each week a prominent business
executive who will promote the principles of free private enterprise
2/1/1961 and 3. hold millions in his audience by entertaining them. Pat has Box 2/File 8/ Item
continued no compensation. He simply believes in these principles." 70 continued
Brochure: Pepperdine College Nationwide Citizenship Program Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date (Radio and Newspaper Section) 71
"Nationwide Citizenship Program--Talk by General Mc Auliffe; "The
fundamental strength of America lies not in natural resources, or in
industrial capacity or in the manner in which we organize these
resources and capacity. Our strength is, and always will be, the
quality of our people--the total quality of every man, woman, and
child....Let us above all remember the success of the free enterprise
depends on us. It will work for us as long as we make it work and Box 2/File 8/ Item
No Date not a day longer." 72
Note: "Jimmie Lovell from Jim duPont (Notes on the back of seven
character traits beginning with S and seven beginning with R. The
printed speech: J. Q. du Pont, "We're Working While Rome Burns,"
reprinted from Tappi , Vol. 37, No. 11, November, 1954, pp. 14A - Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/6/1961 19A. 73
Letter from Robert Galvin, President Motorola, Inc. to Dr. Young
stating that he will be happy to participate in the program "Pat
Boone and the U.S.A." if there is no conflict of interest with the Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/6/1961 sponsors of the program 74
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Letter of David Rhoads, Assistant to the President of Armstrong
Cork Company, reporting to Dr. Young that H. W. Prentis, Jr.,
Chairman of the Board, had died but that if he desires someone else Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/7/1961 to give the talk, he will arrange it 75
Letter of C. F. Toll, General Manager of Advertising and Publicity of
the Sherman Williams Co., to Dr. Young requesting that he contact
Clayton Lange, Press Information Services, prior to the date that Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/7/1961 their President, E. C. Baldwin, is to tape the talk 76
Letter of Fred Foy, General Manager of Koppers Company, Inc., to
Dr. Young reporting that he will be happy to participate in the
Nationalwide Citizenship Program and providing the dates he would Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/7/1961 be available to tape the talk 77
Letter of A. C. McAuliffe, Vice President for Press and Public
Relations of American Cyanamid Company, to Dr. Young reporting Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/8/1961 that he will be pleased to tape a short talk for the program 78
Letter of Gerald Gammon, Director of Information of the Reynolds
Metal Company, to Dr. Young reporting that their General Sales
Manager, W. T. Ingram,will give the talk. Ingram had been an All- Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/8/1961 American football player at the Naval Academy. 79
Letter of Phelps Adams, Vice President for Public Relations for the
United States Steel Corp., to Dr. Teague reporting that the company
is considering whether to donate the $35,000 as "seed money" for
the project and that Mr. Paul Sullivan, the Director of Public
Relations in Los Angeles, is to talk to Dr. Young about the details Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/8/1961 for Mr Blough's giving the message 80
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Letter of N. A. George of Brunswick Corporation to Dr. Young
reporting that either their president, B. E. Bensinger, or their Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/9/1961 financial Vice President, A. R. Cahill, or himself will give the talk 81
Report of John Scott to Clint Davidson, Young, Teague, Lovell, and
Robert Onderdonk: By making visits with Lovell to duPont men and
others in Wilmington he has concluded that they need firdt to raise
money on the West Coast, present the program as a nation-wide
effort, develop a concrete sales presentation (a counter-attack on
creeping socialism and communism and the vital need to change
the direction of American youth). The program must be presented Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/9/1961 as free from selfish motivation. He highly commends Lovell. 82
Letter of K. W. Haagensen, Director of Public Relations of Allis-
Chalmers Manufacturing Company, to Dr. Young stating that they
desire to cooperate if the negative publicity their company has Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/14/1961 recently received is not a detriment 83
Robert Onderdonk's letter to Stanley Kresge enclosing articles
about National Sunday School and Bible Weeks as an illustration of
the part Boone plays in this sort of missionary work. "We have high
hopes that Pepperdine College's program 'Pat Boone and the
U.S.A.' will be under way soon enough to publicize and motivate the
30 million youths and parents we estimate the radio hookup can
reach promoting 'juvenile decency' and the Nationwide Citizenship Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/16/1961 Program." 84
Letter of William E. Robinson, Chairman of the Board of the Coca
Cola Company, reporting to Dr. Young that he will be glad to Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/16/1961 provide a short talk for the program 85
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Robert Onderdonk's letter thanking the Homorable Richard Arens,
Commissioner of the U. S. Court of Claims, for arranging for him to
visit Congressman Gordon Scherer, who agreed to prepare a tape
for the program "Pat Boone and the U.S.A.", and with Fulton Lewis
III, who agreed to speak at the meeting in Cleveland and to show the
film "Operation Abolition." He sends material about the Pepperdine
College"Juvenile Decency" and the Nationwide Citizenship Program
and asks that he arrange for him to visit with Maurice Ries, Director Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 of the Motion Picture Alliance 86
Lovell's letter to Allen Pettus, Tennesseean Magazine commending
their including a story of Bob Neil's program, "No Smoke, No Drink
Club." He tells of his having had earlier a similar program that was
publicized in the Christian Science Monitor and Mormon
publications. He describes Pepperdine's sponsored "Pat Boone Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 and the U.S.A." which is to seek a similar goal. 87
Lovell's letter to Reynolds duPont thanking him for seeing him
while he was in Wilmington. He reports that while he was in the
East U. S. Steel gave $2500 and Republic Steel gave $3000 for the
program. "I expect to do much better in Los Angeles and San
Francisco where I should have started before coming to
Wilmington....It is my firm conviction that if Christ continues to live
in America, America must live and I want to help expose your
children and mine to men who will forever keep before them the Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 basic principles on which our nation was founded." 88
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Lovell's letter to Pierre duPont, III asking that he rethink the matter
of helping with the program. "I feel it deserves the support of you
men and others….We must not only save our children for Christ but
for America. Our objective is to expose your children and mine,
week after week, to the teachings of men with sound American Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 ideals." 89
Lovell's letter to Walter Carpenter, Jr. Similar to the letter sent to Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 Pierre duPont (Item 89) 90
Lovell's letter to Henry duPont: "I was unsuccessful in getting any
contributions at all in Wilmington on our Pat Boone Porgram. This
hurt me deeply since I felt that leaders of my company should have
some part with me in promoting principles which they taught me." Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/20/1961 (Similar information as in Item 89) 91
Lovell's letter to Lammont duPont Copeland encouraging him to Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/21/1961 help "us get our program on the road" (Similar content as Item 89) 92
Robert Onderdonk's letter thanking the Honorable Gordon Sherer,
House of Representatives, for agreeing to make a tape for the "Pat
Boone and the U.S.A." program: "Your participation as the ranking
Republican on the House Un-American Activities Committee and
your broad understanding of the communist activities among Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/21/1961 American youth groups should make a terrific impact." 93
Grace Wyckoff's memorandum asking that the figure for seed Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/24/1961 money be corrected to read $22,270 94
Lovell's letter to Clinton Davidson asking that he send a letter
introducing him to George Montgomery of Kern County Land Co. Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/24/1961 "Steve Bechtel said we could not get a better man if he would do it." 95
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Lovell's letter to Crawford Greenewalt, President of duPont Co.: "I
was not able at the moment to sell our program but am writing to
each of you to see if you will not get together and reconsider the Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/24/1961 matter." 96
Lovell's letter to Clinton Davidson stating that he hopes he can
attend the "Annual Recognition Night" on May 27 and receive Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/25/1961 Pepperdine College's honorary Doctor of Laws degree. 97
Clinton Davidson's letter to Lovell reporting that he had accepted
with pleasure receiving the homnorary Doctor of Laws degree and
that he had agreed to wait until arter Fred Crawford has the National
Campaign for Freedom Foundation in Cleveland to have
Pepperdine's luncheon there. "It is the old story, people in the East
cannot understand why Pepperdine College should start its Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/27/1961 campaign in the East instead of on the West Coast." 98
Dr. Young's letter reporting to Clinton Davidson that Pepperdine
received the Western College Association's accreditation and
congratulating him on getting the Internal Revenue Services Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/27/1961 approval of the Canterbury Fund. 99
Letter from Walter Dew of DuPont Company to Lovell reporting that
he had delivered the letters he attached to his note to H. B. duPont,
W. S. Carpenter, Jr., Lamont duP. Copeland, and P. S. duPont. Box 2/File 8/ Item
2/27/1961 "Best luck with your campaign." 100
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Letter of Bernard L. O'Dell, Vice President of Weyerhaeuser
Company, to Dr. Young reporting that Mr. F. K. Weyerhaeuser
retired a year ago but that they will glad to have someone else make Box 2/File 9/ Item
2/27/1961 a recording on the importance of the American Enterprise System 1
Clint Davidson's letter to George G. Montgomery introducing Lovell
and Teague of Pepperdine College, which sponsors the Freedom
Forum on the West Coast. Lovell and Teague desire to discuss with
him a National Committee to represent different sections of the
country in relationship to a radio program to discuss Amrican
private enterprise and the reduction of juvenile delinquency. "You Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/1/1961 could assist them...better than anyone else in San Francisco." 2
Lovell's letter to Davidson enclosing a list on millionaires in Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/1/1961 California which may be of use in the Canterbury work. 3
Lovell's letter to Davidson reporting that although Davidson had
consented to let John Scott come to California to help with the Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/2/1961 project, he could return to Bernardsville anytime he needs him. 4
Lovell's letter to John Scott about the work he will be doing at
Pepperdine and reporting that he will accompany him to Nashville Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/2/1961 to sell bonds on Pepperdine's new dormitory. 5
Robert Onderdonk's letter to Lovell enclosing 19 multilithed letters
to business executives who have agreed to tape talks for the Pat
Boone program and a multilithed copy of Hurleigh's letter Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/3/1961 guaranteeing the radio time. 6
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Young's letter to Davidson reporting that he and Teague are
planning to talk to the "best likely prospect" for "seed money" and
asking him to refer them to others. They feel that the direct
approach is better than a luncheon meeting. "It seems it has been
used so much that some of the men are more likely to give an
audience to an individual than they are to go to a luncheon if they Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/7/1961 feel there is going to be an appeal for funds." 7
Onderdonk's letter to Lovell enclosing six letters from executives Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/10/1961 agreeing to tape a speech. 8
Lovell's letter to Davidson reporting that he and Young saw Mr.
Natcher and Mr. Ford of Standard Oil of California and are confident
that they will give to the project. Montgomery advised personal
contact rather than luncheons to raise funds and gave the names of
officials at PG & E and Pacific Telephone. He reports that Young "is
a master on interview....I have never accompanied a better one.
Norvel has the unusual ability to work as a team which few men Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/15/1961 have." 10
From the desk of M. Norvel Young: "Supervision of Government
Regulatory Agencies." Young encloses three articles on the subject
by Clint Davidson. He asks for a reaction to the articles.
Pepperdine's "Advisory Board and the administrators of Pepperdine
College are vitally concerned with the preservation of a climate of
freedom for business as well as education. Our Nationwide
Citizenship Program is the outgrowth of our concern for the Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date enlargemnt of freedom." 11
Dr. Young's letter to Barrett Hindes that Pepperdine desires to
award him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the Ninth Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 Recognition Night 12
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Lovell's letter to Crawford Greenewalt of duPont Company reporting
that he had learned while visiting with him that Pepperdine should
have raised a substantial part of the funds for the Nationwide
Citizenship Progam in California before coming East. He reports
that they have received gifts for the project from Standard Oil of
California Company, Western Geophysical Corp. and Kern County Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 Land Company. 13
Brochure: Pepperdine College Nationwide Citizenship Program Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date (Radio and Newspaper Section) 14
Lovell's letter to Ralph Gottschall, Atlas Power Company (Same Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 letter as Item 13) 15
Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 Lovell's letter to Henry B. duPont (Same letter as Item 13) 16
Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 Lovell's letter to Pierre S. duPont (Same letter as Item 13) 17
Lovell's letter to Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. of the duPont Company Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 Atlas Power Company (Same letter as Item 13) 18
Onderdonk to Robert Willison, Director of the Richard King Mellon
Foundation stating that the application is for "seed money" to get
the Nationwide Citizenship Program started--$22,720. The program
may reach an annual cost of $100,000 (bulletins, salaries,
newspaper columns, etc.). He discusses the appeal Boone has for
youth and of Davidson's column and his work on the Harding Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/16/1961 College program 19
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Onderdonk's Memorandum to File on his Pittsburgh trip. McClintic
had provided him accurate titles for key men at the Aluminum
Company of America, Koppers Company, National Steel, Gulf Oil
Company. McClintic recommended that he see G. A. Shoemaker,
Consolidate Coal; Joseph Hughes, Richard King Mellon
Foundation; Charles Ford, Sarah Mellon Scaife Foundation; Robert
Willison, Richard King Mellon Foundation (he said he might be able
to help with "seed money"); A. F. Hall, Alcoa, who is to recommend
a contribution; F. C. Foy, Koppers Co.; H. J. Heintz and Fred Burton. Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/17/1961 Many of the men were out of town. 20
Onderdonk's letter to Arthur Hall, Vice President for Advertising and
Public Relations of Aluminum Company of America thanking him for
agreeing to recommend financial aid for "seed money" for
Pepperdine's Nationwide Citizenship Program and to arrange for a Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/17/1961 speaker for one of the tapes 21
Letter of Homer Turner, Assistant to the Comptroller of United
States Steel Corporation, to Teague accompanying a check for Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/20/1961 $2500 to support the project 22
Onderdonk's note to Clint Davidson enclosing copies of letters from Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/27/1961 executives agreeing to provide a taped speech for the project 23
Dr. Young's letter to A. Hickman of the Hill Family Foundation Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/28/1961 requesting assistance in getting the program started--$22,720 24
Davidson's letter to Lawrence Hart, President of Junior
Achievement, Incorporated, asking for an advanced script of his talk
for the program. He assures him that no reference to juvenile Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/27/1961 delinquency will be made on the program when his speech is aired 25
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Davidson's letter to Frederick Ames, National Volunteer Coordinator
of "Youth Town of America," stating that Pepperdine College would
like for him to give a talk on the Nationwide Citizenship Program
about his organization and requests that he provide a script of the Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/28/1961 talk if he is willing to give it 26
Davidson's letter to the Honorable Robert Wagner, Mayor of New
York, telling about the program and requesting that he send a copy
of his testimony in Washington about the need for assistance with
youth. From this Pepperdine College would prepare a script for a Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/28/1961 short talk which he would approve and record for the program. 27
Onderdonk's letter to Dr. Young enclosing a list from Fortune
Magazine of the 500 largest Corporations (excluding those dealing
with tobacco and liquor) and the number of executives. The list
indicates which have received letters 1, 2 and 3. He requests that
Young send promptly a copy of any letter sent to someone on the
list and the reply. Letter #4 is to be mailed from Pepperdine to the Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/30/1961 740 new names on the list. 28
Onderdonk's letter to Young requesting that he supply copies of all
letters from Mr. R. G. Luck and the replies sent to him. He is
attempting to keep the offices at Pepperdine and the one on the Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/30/1961 East coast coordinated in their work on the program. 29
Letter of Robert Willison, Director of the Richard King Mellon
Foundation, reporting to Onderdonk that the Foundation is
interested in the long-range project of the re-development of
Pittsbugh and that most of its funds is going to that project but that
he will discuss Pepperdine's project with the Trustees. (Attached:
Onderdonk's reply thanking him for his efforts in behalf of the Box 2/File 9/ Item
3/30/1961 project--4-7-61) 30
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Clint Davidson's letter to Dr. Young commenting on an article by J.
Edgar Hoover in the Reader's Digest on youth. He encloses a letter,
which Young can revise, to Hoover asking for an appointment to
discuss with him Pepperdine's Nationwide Citizenship Program.
Hoover will be asked to provide a talk for the program and to speak Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/4/1961 at a luncheon The proposed letter is attached.) 31
Letter of A. G. Bush, Chairman of the Executive Committee of
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, to Young
commending Pepperdine on its Nationwide Citizenship Program
and the support being provided by the Mutual Broadcasting
Company. He is sending Young's letter to John Vorstraete, who
coordinates the "Mutual Program with other publicity activities of Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/4/1961 the 3M Company." 32
Letter of Arthur Hill, Vice President of Aluminum Company of
America, to Onderdonk stating that Pepperdine's program does not
meet the specifications required by our committee. (Attached:
Onderdonk's reply thanking Hall for considering the request and for Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/5/1961 his interest and courtesy--4-7-61.) 33
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Onderdonk's Memorandum to File about his St. Paul/Pittsburgh
Trip: Heckman of the Hill Family Foundation: The project will be
presented to the trustees on May 5. Lester Marier, Westinghouse
Electric Corp.: The company will contribute neither funds nor a
speech for the project. Pittsburgh PLate Glass Co.: All funds are to
go to Pittsburgh development. Crucible Steele Co.: All funds to be
used locally. Carlson of Westighouse Air Brake Co.: Request that
an application for funds be sent which he will submit to the proper
committee. Gulf Oil Corp.: Mr. Whiteford, Chairman of the Board,
was out of town. Fred Foy, Chairman of Koppers Co., Inc. was out
of town but has agreed to prepare a tape for which he has not
recived instructions. He desires a formal letter requesting funds
before contributing. William Fitch, former Chairman of Dravo Corp.
(McClintick feels he might help in an advisory capacity or in Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/11/1961 contacting executives around Pittsburgh.) 34
Onderdonk's letter to James Carlson, Secretary of Westinghouse Air Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/11/1961 Brake Co., enclosing a completed application for funds 35
Dr. Young's letter to James Carlson, Secretary of Westinghouse Air
Brake Co., reporting on the project and requesting a contribution
toward the $22,720 needed to begin the project (He attaches an Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/11/1961 application for the funds.) 36
Onderdonk's letter to Fred Foy, Chairman of the Board for Koppers
Company, Inc., enclosing a formal application for seed money for
the Nationwide Citizenship Program. His company will be one of 26
top officials of distinguished corporations which have agreed to Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/12/1961 tape a speech for the program. 37
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Dr. Young's's letter to Fred Foy, Chairman of the Board for Koppers
Company, Inc., requesting the assistance of Koppers Corporation, Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/12/1961 Inc., in the starting costs of the project. 38
Ralph Winslow of Koppers, Company, Inc., reporting to Dr. Young
that his request will be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/18/1961 the committee on May 12 39
Dr. Young's letter to Jimmie and Vivian Lovell thanking them for the
dinner and the discussion of the Nationwide Citizenship Program
and for Jimmie's good report to the Board on the Science Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/20/1961 Construction Center 40
Davidson's memorandum to Young, Lovell, Teague, and Swaim
about the agreements they made in their meeting: Swaim is to
locate 26 who will make tapes for the program; Young is to come
East to help organize aand get money; Teague will spend two days Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/24/1961 a week in raising funds on the Pacific Coast. 41
Telegram to Lovell from W. F. Sharon, Mannix Co., LTD., confirming Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/26/1961 that he is "pleased to accept the invitation." 42
Teague's letter to Jean McPheeters, Corresponding Secrfetary for
the James H. Cannon Foundation, stating that he looks forward to
receiving the $500 check and since it will be made payable to Box 2/File 9/ Item
4/28/1961 Pepperdine College, it will assure a tax deduction. 43
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell providing the name of Gilbert McClesky
at the bank, the attorney is Jimmy Walker, Lee Bowman is President
of the bank, and asking that he tell Davidson that his prayers are Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/3/1961 with him in this difficult time. 44
Onderdonk's letter enclosing a suggested letter to go to Mr.
Reneker of Swift and Company (Enclosed: Letter from Dr. Young to
Reneker expressing disappointment that he will be unable to tape a
message for the program but commending him for his constructive Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/8/1961 charitable work--5-8-61) 45
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Onderdonk's letter thanking Allen Center, Vice President for Public
Relations of Motorola Incorporated, for preparing a taped speech for
the program and assuring him that doing so carries "no financial Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/8/1961 obligation." 46
Dr. Young's letter to J. S. Johnson, Assistant to the Chairman of U.
S. Rubber Co., stating regret concerning Mr. Humphry's heart attack
and understanding his need to cancel taping a message for the
program but suggesting that another official of the company accept Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/8/1961 the assignment 47
Dr. Young's letter to Harold McMillen, Chairman of the Board of
Central Soya, expressing regret that his schedule will not permit
him to tape a talk for the program but asking that a senior official be Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/8/1961 designated to do so. 48
Davidson's letter suggesting that Dr. Young reduce to 550 words his
article "Education without Federal Aid" to be used as one of his Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/8/1961 columns and in a monthly mailing to people on the mailing list. 49
Onderdonk's letter to Lovell: "I too share your belief that this will in
time be a successful program and you can count on me to keep
plugging just as long as all in command wish me to do so." He asks
that he let him know the results of the meetings to consider the
project by the Hill Family Foundation and the Koppers Company Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/10/1961 Foundation 50
Teague's letter to H. W. Luhnow, President of the William Volker
Foundation, thanking him for considering Pepperdine's request Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/11/1961 although they could not give a favorable response. 51
Dr. Young's letter thanking Daniel Blount, International Shoe
Company, for the speeches he sent him and stating that he would Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/11/1961 like to use both at widely separated times 52
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Dr. Young's letter thanking Richard McCarthy, Director of Public
Relations at the National Gypsum Company, for the taped recording
by Mr. Baker. He agrees to edit it so that the speech flow is Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/11/1961 consistent with other portions of the speech. 53
Onderdonk's letter reporting to Teague that he had recorded Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 General McAuliffe's speech for the project 54
Onderdonk's letter thanking General McAuliffe for having his Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 speech typed ready for taping 55
Dr. Young's letter commending John Baker, President of Rexall
Drug Co., for his talk planned for the program but suggesting that Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 he remove the term "flag waving." It is his choice whether to do so. 56
Dr. Young's letter asking George Kleiser, President of Foster and
Kleiser Company, that he or an assigned person in his company Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 give a talk on private enterprise for the program. 57
Dr. Young's letter to Allen Wagner, General Foods Cororation,
stating regret that Mr. Mortensen will be unable to participate in the
project and suggesting that he or someone else in his corporation Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 give the talk. 58
Teague's letter to Jean McPheeters, Corresponding Secretary for
the James H. Cannon Foundation, stating that checks for the project
should be made to Pepperdine College to assure tax deductions Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 and expressing pleasure that they are to give $500 59
Teague's letter to Davidson stating that the column "A City
Problem" indicates that Senator William's plan for a federal low cost
revolving loan would be acceptable and that it might be considered
by some as a form of socialism. He asks what answer should be Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/12/1961 given if this question arises. 60
Young's letter thanking Roger Blough of United States Steel
Corpotation for the excellent tape for the program and for the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/15/1961 financial contribution from the company. 61
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Dr. Young's letter to H. W. Maxson, Director of Public Relations of
the B. F. Goodrich Company, stating that Pepperdine will be pleased
to receive a tape of Mr. Keener's talk to be used in the second series Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/15/1961 of the program 62
Dr. Young's letter to Bernard Orell, Vice President of Weyerhaeuser
Company, acknowledging the fine tape and transcript of Mr. Clapp Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/15/1961 for the program 63
Onderdonk's letter thanking A. A. Heckman, Executive Director of
the Louis W. and Maud Hill Family Foundation, for considering Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/15/1961 financial aid for the program although they are unable to do so. 64
Dr. Young's letter thanking Amos Gregory of the Kresge Foundation
for considering Pepperdine's request both for the purchase of
library books and for assistance with the Nationwide Citizenship Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 Program, even though they were unable to do so 65
Dr. Young's letter thanking Clayton Lange of the Sherwin-Williams
Company for Mr. Baldwin's tape for the program and agreeing to Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 send a copy of the program that includes Baldwin's message 66
Dr. Young's letter thanking E. T. Foley for his intent to give $10,000 Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 toward the Science Construction Center 67
Dr. Young's letter thanking Gerald Gammon, Director of Information
for the Reynolds Metals Co., for his typed remarks and tape for the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 program 68
Dr. Young's letter thanking Charles Huse, United States Steel
Corporation, for the tape by Mr. Blough for the program and stating
that he will receive details about the broadcast within thirty to forty- Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 five days 69
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Dr. Young's letter thanking E. J. Thomas, Chairman of the Board of
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, for his taped message for the program
and stating that he will receive details about the broadcast in about Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 thirty days 70
Letter of Peter Richards, Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 Avco Corporation, to Onderdonk enclosing $250 for the project 71
Onderdonk's memorandum to Lovell thanking him for his "nice Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date letter of May 18th" 72
Dr. Young's letter to Reneker, Vice President for Swift and
Company, expressing disappointment that he will not be a speaker
but complimenting him on the constructive charitable work of the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/18/1961 Swift Foundation 73
Dr. Young's letter to A. A. Heckman, Executive Director of the Louis
W. and Maud Hill Family Foundation expressing regret that their
excellent program of aid to education could not include Pepperdine Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/19/1961 College 74
Davidson's letter to Teague asking that he send a report on his work Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/19/1961 for the Pat Boone Program 75
Letter of Daniel Rhoads, Assistant to the President of Armstrong
Core Corp., reporting that they will be unable to participate in the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/22/1961 Nationwide Citizenship Program 76
Memorandum from Lovell to Dr. Young suggesting that he and
Teague come to his home on Thursday or Friday evening while
Davidson is in town so that "we try to clarify our objectives and nail Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/22/1961 down our intentions." 77
Onderdonk's letter to Young apologizing for the slip-up in not
briefing him on a call from Chicago, thanking him for complmenting
his efforts in behalf of the project, and expressing regret that "the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/24/1961 results have not been commensurate to date." 78
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Onderdonk's letter to General Albert Wedenmeyer thanking him for
his hospitality and courtesy "as well as all your help during my visit Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/24/1961 recently." 79
Onderdonk's letter to Fred Richards, Assistant to the Chairman of
the Board of Avco Corporation, thanking him for the check for $250 Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/24/1961 to Pepperdine College 80
Onderdonk's letter to Daniel Rhoads, Assistant to the President of
Armstrong Cork Corporation, expressing regret that they cannot
give to the project but appreciation for its contribution to the Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/25/1961 Armstrong Circle Theatre on television 81
Onderdonk's letter thanking Richard Scaife for giving 25 shares of
Carborundum Company stock as a gift to Pepperdine College. "We
shall keep you advised as to the progress which is going along very Box 2/File 9/ Item
5/29/1961 nicely at present." 82
Dr. Young's letter thanking Fred Richards, Assistant to the
Chairman of the Board of Avco Corp., for the $250 gift for the
Nationwide Citizenship Program and stating that he should be able Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/1/1961 to "issue a full schedule of broadcasting before the end of July" 83
Dr. Young's letter thanking H. H. Hilp for a check of $100 toward the Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/5/1961 Science Construction Center Fund 84
Dr. Young's letter thanking Richard Scaife for the 25 shares of
Carborundum Company stock to be added to the fund for the
Nationwide Citizenship Program and reporting that he expects "to Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/6/1961 conclude this first issue within thirty days." 85
Dr. Young's letter thanking A. W. Schmidt for the 25 shares of
Carborundum Company stock to be added to the fund for the
Nationwide Citizenship Program. "It will make possible an earlier
final production date and consequently a speed-up in getting the Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/6/1961 program on the air." 86
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Dr. Young's letter to Davidson summarizing their meeting: 1) Your
speech to the American Builders was just right. 2) Pepperdine
understands why he can't give the Nationwide Citizenship Program
the full throttle of his energy but appreciates "profoundly" what he
has done thus far. 3) He Suggests that Pepperdine receive 70% of
the profit and 30% as Davidson directs. 4) His understanding that
Onderdonk will conclude his work on June 15 or July 1. 5) That
because of limited staff Pepperdine can not take on the added
responsibility of the newspaper column. Therefore that phase of Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/6/1961 the program should be set aside at present. 87
Davidson's letter to Dr. Young in which he reports that Fred Bailey
could prepare two columns a week on agriculture for $250 if Swaim
could prepare the rest. He reports the "newspaper column is
important to some people." Onderdonk was off the college payrole Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/7/1961 as of May 31. 88
Letter to Davidson from the Executive Office of "This Week in
Washington with Clinon Davidson": "I am, for a number of reasons,
sorry that we must close out the This Week column. Over the past
two or three years the number of papers using it regularly had
increased substantially. The comments from congressmen and
others showed it was not only gaining in attention, but in influence.
It had made a lot of friends in Washington and elsewhere. I believe
it had served well in making farm problems better understood over
the country. But, of course, circumstances beyond our control Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/8/1961 made the end inevitable." 89
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#3
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Davidson's letter to Young reporting that Onderdonk was being paid
through June 15. He wonders if Fred Bailey's willingness to prepare
two columns a week would cause a change in Young's mind about
the column." I know that this can be very valuable both to the
college and to you in getting both identified among prominent
businessmen throughout the United States. Also I wonder if it Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/9/1961 would help more if I agreed to write one column per month." 90
Letter of Herbert Johnson of Bacon, Johnson and Associates, Inc.
thanking Lovell for the invitation to the American Builders
Recognition Night: "It must have been old home night with Clint Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/14/1961 Davidson and Pat Boone on the program." 91
Dr. Young's letter thanking Davidson for the folder "This Way Up"
and reporting that he, Teague and Lovell agree that it would be
unwise to continue the weekly column at this time and states that
he hopes to see him in New York when he is there toward the end of Box 2/File 9/ Item
6/19/1961 July 92
Ken Ross' letter to Lovell stating that the Thermo-Crete Corporation
"appears to be a fine investment opportunity" and that he would like
to meet George Fischer because of his connection to the Box 2/File 9/ Item
8/7/1961 construction and cement industries 93
Lovell's letter to Dr. Young reporting that he will make up his first
issue of Action in December for a January printing and that he
plans to cover fully the "miss-a-meal" idea and the Bible Lessons by
Mail. "Within a few days it will have been a year since a decision
was made between us for the College to have a part in this
work....Let me know your objectives and what tou feel necessary to Box 2/File 9/ Item
11/15/1961 reach them. 94
Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date Page 7 of a letter about the Nationwide Citizenship Program 95
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
PEPPERDINE PRESIDENT M. NORVEL YOUNG
#3
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Last page about a letter concerning the greater influence on
congressmen of the weekly papers in a congressional district than
the metropolitan dailies and that radio broadcasting is not as
effective as television in large cities but is more effective in rural Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date areas 96
Telephone Introductory Sentence: "This is James Lovell. I am a
Trustee of Pepperdine College which has just been offered
$2,265,000 of free radio time and newspaper space to reach 30
million people per week regarding the importance of retaining the
principles which have made our country great. When can I see you Box 2/File 9/ Item
No Date to discuss it with you?" 97
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ARTICLES--YOUNGS & PEPPERDINE
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
ARTICLES ABOUT THE YOUNG FAMILY AND
GEORGE PEPPERDINE COLLEGE/PEPPERDINE
UNIVERSITY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Education Center Endowed by George Pepperdine" It reports on
the progress being made for the new college to be opened on Box 3/File 2/ Item
1937 September 20, 1937 (Xeroxed copy and the original) 1
"Sara Young Betrothed to Sam Jackson." Picture of Miss Sara Helen Box 3/File 2/ Item
No Date Young included. (Xeroxed copy and the original) 2
"Chancellor Pleads Guilty in Death." (Dr. Young is pictured with Box 3/File 2/ Item
No Date Arcie Luper. (Xeroxed copy and the original) 3
John Kendall, "Pepperdine's Young Given 1 Year, Stay of Sentence,"
Los Angeles Times , pp.1, 24, 26. Picture included of Dr. Young, Mrs.
Helen Young and two of their daughters Marilyn and Sara (Xeroxed Box 3/File 2/ Item
1/28/1976 copy and the original) 4
"Pepperdine Chancellor Placed on Probation." (Xeroxed copy and Box 3/File 2/ Item
No Date the original) 5
"College and Chancellor Sued in Fatal Accident." (Xeroxed copy and Box 3/File 2/ Item
No Date the original) 6
William Trombley, "Pepperdine U. Torn by Tragedy, Internal Dissent:
Uncertainty, Fiscal Woes Hit Campus," Los Angeles Times , Part II,
pp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6. President William S. Banowsky, Chancellor M.
Norvel Young, Founder George Pepperdine, Professor Stephen E. Box 3/File 2/ Item
4/18/1976 Sale are all pictured. (Xeroxed copy and the original) 7
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Biographical Data of William Slater Banowsky (while he was the Box 3/File 3/ Item
No Date (1960s) minister of the Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas) 1
No Date (c. Biographical sketch of William S. Banowsky when he first returned Box 3/File 3/ Item
1968) to Pepperdine as Executive Vice President 2
Bill Banowsky, "Returning to School," Los Angeles Herald Box 3/File 3/ Item
No Date Examiner (Xeroxed copy and the original) 3
Bill Banowsky, "Try, Try Again," Los Angeles Herald Examiner Box 3/File 3/ Item
1972 (Xeroxed copy and the original) 4
Lovell's letter to Banowsky commenting on his meeting at the
Redondo Beach Church of Christ: "I would not question but what
it is one of the best meetings you ever held." (Lovell gives his own
background in the church in Portland, Tennessee. He places Ira
Rice along side G. C. Brewer. "What do I think of Bill Banowsky?
I think you are a devout and loyal disciple of Jesus Christ--a
person with a keen mind, tremendous memory and delivery. I
have come to know and love you deeply. There is nothing in this
world I could wish for my grandson so much as that he might
someday present Christ with the same heart and force as you are Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/14/1962 able to do." 5
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Script: William S. Banowsky, "Is Unity Possible?" He gives the
percentage of Protestants who do not believe in the deity of
Christ, his virgin birth, his miracles, or his promise of eternal life.
He points out that this disbelief permeates those who are
foremost in the ecumenical movement: "The ecumentical
movement is doomed before it starts if the churches most
dedicated to it fail to reverence the Lordship of Christ; Christ is
the father of ecumenism.": Christ prayed that all who believed that
God had sent him might be one. "How strange that those denying
his Sonship should now be the ones who talk most of unity. And
just as a true ecumenism will witness to Christ's Lordship; so
Christ's lordship is the only means of true ecumenism. Christ not
only started the ecumenical movement, he is its only hope--its Box 3/File 3/ Item
1966 sole means of realization." 6
(Attached: Letter of Maurene Wright, Secretary to Pat Boone,
reporting that Boone is very enthusiastic about his article and that
he regrets having missed hearing him preach--11-16-64; Lovell's
letter in which he discusses how his misunderstandings about the
article has been clarified: "The church will never go forward with
great leaders like you who not only know more but have no fear to
declare it." He comments on Ira Rice's taking "all of us 'modern
boys apart. He said that within five years the greatest split of all
time would come. I deny it and would gamble my life that I am Box 3/File 3/ Item
1966 continued right."--11-19-66.) 6 continued
WBS, "An Editorial…The Spirit and the World," Broadway Bulletin , Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/27/1966 p. 2 (The entire bulletin is included.) 7
WBS, "An Editorial…'The Spirit Himself'," Broadway Bulletin , p. 2 Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/4/1966 (the entire bulletin is included.) 8
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter asking Lovell not to run any of his bulletin
articles on the Holy Spirit in Action : "I do not want to appear to be
riding a hobby or running this thing in the ground. I do not want
to become controversial on a discussion of the Holy Spirit, of all
things. It ought to make us lovable rather than argumentative....I
know you share with me the idea of promoting a spirit of unity and Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/9/1966 fellowship in the church." 9
Lovell's letter to Banowsky in which he discusses Alan Bryan's
understanding that Banowsky would publish a second book with
him: "I would be sick in heart if you two great guys whom I love
and have all confidnce came to an ugly misunderstanding as you
and Alan but I thank God no such will happen." He reports Alan
will send the money right away to Banowsky and that he has
assured him that he could depend on Banowsky's sending the Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/21/1967 second book for publication. 10
Banowsky's letter to Lovell stating that he intends to get the
manuscript to Christian Publishing Co. as soon as their business
with him is squared away. He reports that Joe Barnett is
concerned because Alan owes him several thousand dollars and
that "Allen Isbell, and other men who have worked with Alan qare
also still upset. I do not think it is doing Alan a favor to knuckle Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/19/1967 under and let him operate in an unbusinesslike fashion." 11
Page 227
LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky still trying to solve the conflict
between him and Alan Bryan. He says that Archie Luper is doing a
large amount of business with Alan that will run into big money.
Luper has said that his agreement with Alan is that he is counting
upon his paying Banowsky and Joe Barnett. Lovell tells
Banowsky that only his chapter is missing from Voices in Action .
He attaches his note to Alan: "Alan, few men or companies ever
outlive a default in a business transaction. The whole New York
Stock Exchange business is run on a man's word, which in many
cases, breaks him. Were I you, I would find out, and soon, where I
stood and if you have to start all over I would do it rather than
allow myself to lose influential friends as you are doing. This is
what ruined Gene Smith. You could never hold any business on
such a basis nor will you hold any other person's long. It is Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/22/1967 sinking sand and the time to get off of it is while you can." 12
Banowsky's letter to Lovell stating that he is prepared to send the
manuscript to Alan but desires to have "a signed contract first"
and that the "contract specifies the pay-off schedule for royalties
this time." (Attached his letter to Bryan: He thanks him for the
sizable royalty check he had received and asks that he send a
contract for publishing his book on the twelve apostles: They
Have Been with Jesus . The contract is to specify the pay-off
schedule for the new book. He asks him to come to Lubbock with
his family for the anniversary celebration of the church, and states
that his expenses will be supplied as well as an honorarium--8-1- Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/1/1967 67.) 13
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky: "Hey my boy, what happened re-Alan
and book money? I so want to see this deal become one of much
happiness to both. Will you help me." Banowsky's reply: "I have
heard No Word from Alan! I guess I have quit expecting to hear Box 3/File 3/ Item
No Date any longer. Thanks for your interest." 14
Lovell's letter to Banowsky discussing his concern that Action
continue after his death, that Alan is not the man to take over the
editotial responsibilities. "I miust find a man who has the respect
of our people, not afraid and with no reason to have to be. I know
that man in my heart--led to this decision by God in answer to
prayers in tears--Bill Banowsky....Archie [Luper] would handle the
finances and Bill Young would do the rest....It would not be much
more on your part than your editorial column a month and Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/14/1967 guidance of policy." 15
Banowsky's letter to Lovell about Action : "that I should charge
you on your motives with sending Action toward the brink of
brotherhood disaster is unthinkable. Continue to do exactly what Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/30/1967 you think best….I do love you for your work's sake." 16
Lovell's letter to Banowsky: "In talking to Alan today, I learned that
you never sent him what I knew of as a second book but you Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/22/1967 promised me that you would do so the minute Alan paid you." 17
Banowsky's letter reporting to Lovell that he had mailed one-half
of the book to Alan and that he is trying to find time to polish the
other half for printing. "I hate to publish anything that's not in real
good shape….It has been simply a matter of time. He will...have Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/30/1967 the other half in ten days." 18
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky: "Sure sorry about Alan and his
business. Hope you will come out of that in not a bad shape….I
want to run your "War and Situation Morality" which has lots of
meat in it but not being as bright as I might be, I do not exactly
know what your position is on the matter....If you have time, clarify
this for me a bit. I will run the article and with it get the plugs on Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/20/1968 the above." 19
"Banowsky Takes Pepperdine Post: Will Begin as Executive Vice
President In Fall," Broadway Bulletin, pp. 1 & 4. (Editor's note:
"This is a reprint of selections taken from the front page story in
the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal , March 17 (Banowsky is Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/24/1968 pictured). 20
Banowsky's letter to Lovell in which he says that he will send a Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/2/1968 copy of his speech as soon as it is ready. "I'm glad you liked it." 21
Booklet: William S. Banowsky, The New Morality: A Christaian
Solution , published by Campus Evangelism, R. B. Sweet and Co. Box 3/File 3/ Item
1968 (Several pictures of Banowsky speaking are included.) 22
Banowsky's letter to Lovell giving the background of Florentino
Lopez of Mexico City, whose $50 a month support from the Los
Angeles Central congregation is being stopped. Lovell has Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/1/1969 promised to help. (A picture of Lopez is attached.) 23
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "Somewhere I have a notebook full of
articles. If I am able to locate it, I will send along more. In the Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/26/1969 meantime, I hope these three will do." 24
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "Thank you for your note and kind
remarks about 'The Real Thing.' We want you to serve on a Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/10/1969 Brotherhood Relations Committee, that we are forming." 25
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter enclosing a Los Angeles Herald Examiner
article about the difficult days ahead for college presidents. "We
were pleased that Dr. Young was included among the
distinguished educators who were interviewed. Now beginning
his thirteenth year as Pepperdine's president, Dr. Young is, in
many ways, the 'dean' of Southern California educators. He was
recently elected to a second year as President of the Independent Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/8/1969 Colleges of Southern California." 26
Lovell's letter to Dr. Banowsky: "I have some great men on my
staff--Jimmy Allen, Joe Barnett, John Allen, Archie Luper, Don
McGaughey, Prentice, Ira, Wes, Bill Young, Mid McNight and Virgil
Trout….I want you and Gay on my team….I felt best to remove Pat
and Alan even though I love them dearly." He reports that the
money matters are under the oversight of the Torrance church Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/23/1969 elders, since he is a member there. 27
Press Release: "Banowsky Named Chancellor of Pepperdine Box 3/File 3/ Item
10/20/1969 College, Malibu Campus" 28
An Invitation to Freedom Forum at Valley Forge Awards
Presentation Dinner Honoring Art Linkletter and Dr. William S. Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/7/1970 Banowsky 29
Banowsky's letter to Lovell reporting "We found the Broadway
Bulletins. They are being separated now, and I should be able to Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/8/1970 send you 20 - 25 articles within a week." 30
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky reporting that without any effort--just a
regular month, gifts came to $4300 for the Bible Correspondence
Work….Not long ago we made it poessible for our boys in Austria
to purchase every Bible printed in Czechoslavakia which might
otherwise be destroyed....I am now more interested in getting a
Bible in the hands of a person than Bible Correspondence
lessons....I now estimate that we have some 400,000 persons
outside the U.S. studying the Bible with us who will never be our Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/12/1970 enemy....Where a Bible is accepted Communism is rejected." 31
Banowsky's letter to Lovell that he regretted missing his dinner
because all of his family were sick with severe sore throats and Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/12/1970 nausea. 32
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "I am doing what I would not for Reuel
Lemmons, B. C. Goodpasture, or M. Norvel Young as editor of the
20th Century Christian . I am enclosing 17 articles which you may Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/26/1970 edit, print, or throw away as you see fit." 33
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "I appreciate your running my
dedication address in Action . I have already had comments from Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/16/1970 people who have read it." 34
Basnowsky's letter reporting to Lovell that "the bidding on work at
Malibu is coming in a little under the budget, because of the Box 3/File 3/ Item
9/4/1970 present conditions in the construction industry." 35
Banowsky's letter informing Lovell that two new trustees have
been added "to strengthen our ties with the church": Dr. Ira North
and Reuel Lemmons. He suggests that he write each a note
welcoming him and expressing "enthusiasm for his willingness to
serve." He says that he and Dr. Young have not been keeping the
Board fully informed on the progress at Malibu and that they plan Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/22/1971 to send each a monthly progress report. 36
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Banowsky will Be Guest Speaker" (At the Northridge Republican
Women's Club). Banowsky is pictured. (Xeroxed copy and original Box 3/File 3/ Item
May, 1971 are included.) 37
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for suggesting Colonel Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/3/1971 Rockwell as a possible Trustee. "We will give it some thought." 38
Lovell's letter to Banowsky: "Had God blessed Vivian and me with
a son, we could have wished for nothing more than a Bill
Banowsky. You have not only brought sunshine to our lives but
to thousands of others, and you are yet very young….to be
associated with you and your lovely Gay at Pepperdine, on
Action , and Bibles For All Humanity foundation brings inspiration
to my soul--all hell shall never stop....The deep faith of your hearts
stand as a Gibraltar ever before my search for truth--constantly Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/11/1971 pushing me onward." 39
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "I heard your stirring talk at
Inglewood last evening. It was great to see you again and to hear Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/24/1971 of your experiences and reflections on the trip." 40
Banowsky's extensive report to Lovell as a trustee of the efforts at
Pepperdine to consolidate positions, mjor gifts to the University, Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/24/1971 successful academic endeavors, and development activities. 41
An invitation to a reception honoring President and Mrs. Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/27/1971 Banowsky at the Beach House 42
Banowsky's monthly report to Lovell as a trustee of the gifts to the Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/26/1971 University, new academic programs, and development activities 43
The minutes for the first meeting of the Pepperdine Trustees in
Malibu (Attached: The 1971 - 72 Current Fund Annual Operating Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/5/1971 Budget) 44
Banowsky's invitation to the Lovells to the historic event of
opening the Malibu campus on October 14 when Dr. Michael Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/16/1971 DeBakey will speak 45
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's monthly report to Lovell as a trustee of a successful
development trip he and Dr. Young have made to the East coast,
gifts to the University, up-coming events to which he is invited,
and a new program: "University Year for Action" for which Dr. Box 3/File 3/ Item
9/1/1971 Grover Goyne will serve as Director. " 46
Jody Jacobs, "Groundbreaking: Grounds for Celebration," Los
Angeles Times , pp. 1, 8 Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler are pictured with Box 3/File 3/ Item
10/17/1971 Mrs. Hartfield. (Xeroxed copy and the original are included.) 47
Banowsky's letter inviting Lovell to the Great Issues Luncheon at
which Dr. Herbert Stein is to speak and George Elkins is to receive
an honorary doctorate and to the ceremony for commencement of Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/20/1971 construction of Elkins Auditorium on October 30 48
Banowsky's letter inviting Lovell to the commencement at which
Elton Trueblood is the speaker and to the Trustees meeting at the Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/19/1971 Beach House earlier that day. 49
Banowsky's letter to Lovell enclosing a copy of the program for
the ceremony for commencement of construction of the John and
Alice Tyler Campus Center and announcing that Treasury
Secretary John Connally will speak at the next Great Issues
Luncheon (Attached: Booklet: Introducing the John and Alyce Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/24/1971 Tyler Campus Center ) 50
Banowsky's letter reporting to Lovell that he has been invited to
inspect the United States Information Agency activities in the
Congo in February and March and asking for the names of Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/13/1972 missionaries to contact if time permits 51
Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/21/1972 Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for his help on the Congo trip 52
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for offering to be a guest on his
new television program--"Now!" His next guest is to be Dr. Glenn Box 3/File 3/ Item
2/9/1972 Dumpke, Chancellor of the California State University system 53
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter inviting Lovell to attend the dedication of the
Appleby Harnish Center at which Dr. Hayakawa is to speak, the
Commencement at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium at which
Paul Davis is to speak and receive an honorary doctorate as is Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/31/1972 Mrs. Alice Tyler, and the dedication of the Phillips Theme Tower 54
Banowsky's letter to Lovell giving the dates for the next Trustees
meetings at the Malibu Beach House--April, 19; August 4; and Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/3/1972 December 15 55
Banowsky's letter asking Lovell to approve Pepperdine's giving
honorary doctorates to Bill Bailard and William French Smith at
the commencement (Attached are the biographical sketches of Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/12/1972 Bailard and French.) 56
Memorandum from Dr. Young to the Trustess reporting that
Pepperdine has been offered the opportunity to use the
abandoned Oxnard Airbase as "residential facilities for students
and faculty during the coming year. The base is only 30 minutes
from the Malibu campus, and it looks now as if we will have more
applications for residential housing than we have space." He
reports that Mrs. Brock is considering funding the construction of Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/28/1972 the President's Home on the Malibu campus. 57
Banowsky's report to the Trustees that the Spring enrollment was
up 18% and the number of units sold up 12 1/2%. "This is a very
good sign and will, of course, help us financially." He reports that
the campus was quiet during the recent Vietnam War reaction. "I
think this speaks well for our students." He reports that a pipeline
to the Tapia plant resolves the problem over caring for the sewage Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/31/1972 on the Malibu Campus. 58
"Educator Bill Banowsky's Column Begins Sunday," Los Angeles
Herald Examner , p. A-5 (Xeroxed copy and the original are Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/24/1972 included.) 59
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LOVELL--BANOWSKY CORRESPONDENCE
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for the "wonderful article on Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/10/1972 Pepperdine in the August issue of Action ." 60
Lovell's letter to Banowsky about the problem of his neglecting to
answer letters: "I feel sure there are problems in your office since
you may not get these calls and letters but to maintain your
greatness and become greater you must see that some changes
are made. I am writing Ronald Goodenow of the Herald Examiner
that after taking the paper daily since 1933, I am ordering the
Sunday edition due to Bill Banowsky and will suggest that others Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/13/1972 do so." 61
Banowsky's letter reporting that Oklahoma Christian College is
awarding the honorary doctorate to Charles Runnels in
recognition of his important role in founding the new college on
the Malibu campus. "I think it will be appropriate if you wish to
send him a wire or letter of congratulations. I suppose in the
future we will also remember that he is lo longer just "Charlie," but Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/31/1972 Dr. Runnels." 62
Memorandum from Dr. Banowsky to the Trustees and Faculty
about the Faculty Conference to be held in Malibu on September
16; Dr. Anthony Ash will give the Convocation address for the
formal opening of the University year on October 16 and the Box 3/File 3/ Item
9/11/1972 dinner will be in Friendship Hall at 7:00 P.M. 63
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LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Dr. Banowsky: "You cannot question what spot
you hold in my heart--I have ridden with you at every turn of the
road. Norv will tell you that I have played my part to keep Mrs.
Pepperdine in line, and I feel that even if she is out of line at times
it is not something to bother too much about. I called her a few
days ago to lay off griping about two-bit things and start looking
at the great things being accomplished....If I had opportunity I
would stop everything to see you. If you and Gay could have
dinner with us here or any place or you have lunch with me. I
want to visit with you at least once more before the affairs of life
take us too far apart. We will have our annual West Coast Christ
and Bible For All Humanity foundation dinner and board meeting
at Malibu Campus 2 P.M. Sunday March 4th. Larry is arranging it Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/25/1972 and we expect you and Gay." 64
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "Norvel and I are greatly encouraged
by your continued support. I really don't know anybody at your
point of life who is as dynamic, has as much energy, and puts out
as much work as you. Knowing how very busy you are in the
Lord's work, we appreciate, more than I can say, your interest in
the work at Pepperdine and your personal friendship....Gay and
I...hope to get back for the meeting on the 4th. I have the date on
my calendar, and we definitely will be there unless we are detained Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/2/1973 in Florida." 65
"Pepperdine to Honor Hope," Los Angeles Times , VIII-2.
Banowsky, Hope and Peggy Bales are pictured. (Xeroxed copy Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/8/1973 and the original are included.) 66
"Pepperdine's Chief Saved in Sea Accident," Los Angeles Times , I- Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/4/1973 9 (Xeroxed copy and the original are included.) 67
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "I don't want another day to pass
without telling you, in the deepest personal way, how much I
appreciate the support you have given as a member of the Board
concerning the recent criticisms which have come. Your very
strong position in our Board meeting duroing the Lectureship was
a source of the greatest encouragement to me. I can't tell you how
much I love you for your positive attitude and for your great sense
of fairness and teamwork. I know that following the Board
meeting you had several grueling hours with Doyle in at least two
sessions with Doyle. I know that is not easy work to do, but I
think your meetings with Doyle have proven to be very helpful. I
feel that we know one another well enough, Jimmie, that you
would tell me the truth and point out the things I need to know to
do a better job. Therefore I am asking for your advice and
counsel, not only in the light of this specific matter, but
concerning any topics along the way. In other words, pal, I want Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/25/1973 to 'use you while you live'." 68
Banowsky's letter to Lovell enclosing a letter in case he can help Box 3/File 3/ Item
6/25/1973 in some way. (The letter is not attached.) 69
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DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky: "All things can work together for our
good only when we do not frustrate God's answer to our prayers
for guidance. Billy, you are so interwoven with God, Christ, Holy
Spirit and your family that the welfare of Gay and the boys is
inseparable from yours. They must help you in moulding major
decisions of your conscience toward any particular move, but
once that togetherness, cast your all in His care. Take this one
assurance from one to whom it has been positively proved--He
will guide you into areas of greatness of which you have not yet
dreamed. At this point lies the secret of your future. You said it--
basically you are a preacher, but of more importance, you are a
master leader. If you feel able to endure the viciousness of
politics (and with His help you can) and never compromise the
guidance of God no matter what to momentary cost, I would not Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/4/1973 only tackle it or that of any other calling with full confidence. 70
But I refer again to your conscience as never allowing you to
ever be removed from soul-saving--pulpit, Christian educatin,
writing--in every plan or act, God--God, your family, country....Son,
I'm selfish in wishing you would remain at Pepperdine, but feel
that if you do promise our Lord, with one's usual human weakness
in mind, that you will play the game of life always with the soul of
friend and enemy alike on your heart, I do not care what road you
travel--Christain education, politics, business--California or Texas,
you will never fail. This is what your grandad, dad, and your
mother would tell you. This is what Gay and boys will buy, and
7/4/1973 this is the only basis upon which all things will ever work together Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued for your good. 70 continued
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Your future? One of these mornings you will awaken, if you were
really asleep, you will never know, with the answer crystal clear.
But even then, life's road, as with Paul, is as if one is driving in the
fog--you know where you are headeed but can see only a short
distance ahead. This is God's way. As long as you remain awake,
alert, using caution and care to remain in the straight and narrow
7/4/1973 way, you will reach your destination safely as if on a sunny day. Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued Possessions, position play minor parts, Principles govern all." 70 continued
Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "Your sweet and encouraging letter
could not have come at a better time. As pressures mount on all
sides, I might tend to lose patience were it not for loyal friends
such as you. When I can know that you are in there lending
support and putting in a good word where it counts, it gives me
courage and strength to carry on. Your articles in ACTION will
give Pepperdine the greatest boost possible at this time. Norvel
and I appreciate, more than we can say, the initiative you have
taken to help in this way by getting this important message across
to the brotherhood. Of course, your kind words about us
personally are always appreciated. But the important thing is to
tell people what we have going for them here at Pepperdine. And Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/23/1973 you do it better than anyone I know!" 71
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell to Dr. Banowsky: "Son, I feel that you would never quite get
over it if you left Norvel before the financial clouds of Pepperdine
are cleared away. The two of you are a rare team quite unknown
among people. Then too, I feel so strongly that your personal
contribution to Pepperdine and to Christ and the church through it
has hardly been touched. Years ago, in my little realm, I figured
that I had about exhausted all of my vision and energy for good.
Out of the blue sky came the Bible program, the greatest single
project for good in all the church, and now this World Bible
School which will do more to save (or keep saved) our people than
any idea ever placed before the churches in America. Bill, I pray Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/28/1973 hard for God to use me--He is. 72
All this is how I see you at Pepperdine. Malibu as it is today is
but a foggy beginning of what God will make of it through you and
Norvel if youy stay the Bridge with your eyes on the compass. In
no part of your life will you ever operate under less steam. No
matter how big you build it, it will ever be but a beginning--there
are few Bill Banowskys born in this world--CBS, Hearst Interests,
many others have seen it and you are as yet just a boy in this area
8/28/1973 or community. The biggest man or job in Lubbock cannot as of Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued now equal your height." 72 continued
Letter of Anne Armstrong, Counsellor to President Nixon, to
Lovell: "I can't tell you what a morale boost your letter gave me.
The President will be getting out front a lot more in the coming
weeks. Barring any more blockbusters, I believe the tide has
turned slightly in his favor....Bill Banowsky certainly is an
outstanding young man, and I know that he will be a great
success at anything he chooses to do. We feel most fortunate to
have him in the Republican Party, as he sets the kind of example Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/12/1973 we are proud of." (Attached: The White House mailing envelope.) 73
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter notifying Banowsky of the Trustees meeting on
December 13 on the Malibu campus and enclosing a schedule Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/30/1973 related to Commencement for December 12 and 13. 74
Banowsky's letter notifying Banowsky of the Trustees meeting on
December 28 at the Brock House to discuss financing for the Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/21/1973 Palos Verdes project with Union Bank 75
Banowsky's invitation to the Faculty and Staff to attend a New
Year's Eve open house at the Brock House (A personal note from
the Youngs and Banowskys to the Lovells stating that they want Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/31/1973 them to be their special guests that evening) 76
Banowsky's letter to Lovell about a luncheon at their home: "It
was a great inspiration to me to be with you and Vivian and your
team and to share in just a small way in the extraordinary work
you continue to do." He explains the difficulty he has in time for
writing articles for Action : "Unfortunately, I am so pressed trying
to get these bills paid at our school that I don't have time to write
anything. The little work that I do now and then for the Herald- Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/14/1974 Examiner is mostly the result of staff assistance." 77
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter to the Trustees enclosing an announcement
released by the Attorney General's Office and Pepperdine
concluding the investigation requested by Pepperdine to put to
rest irresponsible chrges made against the University. Any
inquiries about the matter are to be handled by Executive Vice
President Howard White (Attached: Transmittal note to
accompany the correspondence setting forth "a full statement of
the background of the matter and the steps which have been
taken in the University's behalf."--10-31-74. Letter of Charles A.
Barnett, Chief Deputy Attorney General, to the Lawyers for
Pepperdine stating that the Attorney General's Office are satisfied
"that it is a fair chracterization of the events and discussions that
have transpired, and that with the implementation of the proposed
program and changes this matter can be put to rest and the Box 3/File 3/ Item
10/30/1974 investigation closed,"--10-30-74. 78
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Latham and Watkins' report stating that the investigation was at
the request of the University. Pepperdine had made files and
personnel available to the investigators from the Attorney
General's office and the personnel were interviewed. Pepperdine
has fully provided all information requested. The University's
articles and by-laws have been revised to reflect "improvements in
the Board's committee structure, limitations on the delegation of
powers by the Board, provision for disclosure of potential
conflicts of interest and mandatory retirement provisions." The
Board has been increased by eight highly qualified persons, six of
them living in Southern California. Concerning the pay of a
portion of compensation for Drs. Young, Banowsky, and Runnels,
the arrangement was devised to provide internal confidentiality
and was devised in the early 1960's in lieu of retirement benefits
for Dr. Young. This was before Banowsky and Runnels joined the
10/31/1974 University. In the future the full Board will approve annually an Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued executive payroll. 78 continued
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Young and Banowsky's investment in Topodynamics was not
improper and they did not need to divest their investment. Both,
however have decided to dispose of these interests. Dr. Young
purchased Dr. Banowsky's interest and donated both interests to
the University. "The Board expressed its appreciation to Dr.
Young for this gift, reaffirming its gratitude for his dedicated
leadership over the last 20 years, which has been largely
responsible for Pepperdine's past success and future growth.
Pepperdine is pleased to note that you have not found an intent
on the part of any person affiliated with Pepperdine to deal
unfairly with the University, and that despite your reservation as to
the manner in which some of Pepperdine's affairs were conducted
in the past, you have concluded that Pepperdine has reaped
10/31/1974 substantial benefit from the leadership of its current Board and Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued administration. 78 continued
With the implementation of the matters discussed above, we
understand that all questions which you have raised concerning
10/31/1974 the past conduct of the affairs of Pepperdine will have been Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued resolved to your satisfaction and your investigation closed." 78 continued
Box 3/File 3/ Item
11/15/1974 Minutes of meeting of the Board of Regents 79
Bill Banowsky, "Financing Education," Los Angeles Herald- Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/23/1975 Examiner , p. A8 (Xeroxed copy and the original are included.) 80
John Dreyfuss, "Bill Banowsky: He's a Man at the Crossroads:
Pepperdine President Torn between Education and a Fling at
Politics," Los Angeles Times , pp. II-1 and II-6 (Xeroxed copy and Box 3/File 3/ Item
2/18/1975 the original are included.) 81
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Friends of Pepperdine University
reporting that he will continue in his "work at Pepperdine and
not…be a candidate for the United States Senate." He outlines the
progress Pepperdine has recently made and his vision of the
bright future of the University. (Personal note to Jimmie and
Vivian: "I wanted to share with you this announcement of my Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/15/1975 decision. Thanks for your encouragement.") 82
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for helping make "our efforts for
J. P. successful. Christian education has no better friend than
Jimmie--and I have no better friend than Jimmie….I hope you will
make it a point to come to Malibu soon so that you might share in
the joys of our progress and so that I might have the benefit of Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/15/1975 your wise counsel." 83
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for his "tremendous letter" to
Joe, Ira, and Reuel. "I love and admire you enormously and hold
you up as the kind of example I aspire to be when at your point of
life." (Attached a xeroxed photograph of Banowsky with this
inscription: "To my beloved brother and friend in the faith--Jimmie Box 3/File 3/ Item
1/27/1976 Lovell") 84
William S. Banowsky, "What's Happened to the American Dream? Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/15/1976 Freedom is Indivisible," Vital Speeches of the Day , pp. 341 - 345. 85
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky stating that he hopes he did not jump
the gun in what he said about Don. He discusses the natural
beauty of the Malibu campus: "There we were sitting and blessed
in the midst of God's own beauty; an array of scholars and
degrees that would challenge Solomon, and the scenery of man's
hand's--a masterpiece picture of friends and financial success--all
in the name of Jesus Christ. The real punch line, it all grew out of
a handful of country high school boys (except Hugh) who had
sense enough to just let it happen. I had no intention of
reflecting whatsoever upon any one of us, but it is the truth that
the greatest contribution the old board ever made to Pepperdine
and our world is the fact that we didn't get in the way! After you
have thought through long enough you will come to appreciate Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/16/1976 this truth all the more. 86
I have just written Archie with one more attempt to close my eyes
in death with no barrier between one person in Christ and myself.
If he accepts I shall want to meet with him and you. Then some
day, when we might ride in the car a few miles together or sit on
the beach and see God's world at work, I would like to fill you in
3/16/1976 on a few points of history that took place along the way you may Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued have never known." 86 continued
Banowky's letter to Lovell: "Your remarks about Don…were
absolutely perfect….We are making history, and you, in your 26th
year of service to the institution, continue to contribute greatly to Box 3/File 3/ Item
3/31/1976 our progress." 87
Carol Soucek, "Pepperdine Patrons Ease School's Money Pinch,"
Los angeles Herald-Examiner (Xeroxed copy and the original are Box 3/File 3/ Item
April, 1976 included.) 88
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter to the Board of Regents about an article about
to appear in the Los Angeles Times : "Intrigued by complaints and
criticisms from the black community, the newspaper assigned an
investigative reporter to work full time. His original line of
approach was apparently to try to prove that, while the University
succeeded at Malibu, it neglected racial problems of Los Angeles
and failed the black students on our urban campus. We should
anticipate a rather negative, critical story from the Times .
Somehow, we never seem to get much praise from them. In
addition to a negative contrast of our two campuses, the reporter
spent full time digging into other areas where he may also seek to
portray a controversial report. These include Dr. Young's
accident, our recent cash-flow problems, rising tuition rates which
make students unhappy, faculty discontent over low salaries, and
perhaps, above all, potential tensions in our relationship with the
Churches of Christ. My prediction is that his story will center on Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/13/1976 this last point concerning the church. 89
He has read all of Ira Rice's reports. He will undoubtedly attempt
to portray us as a somewhat embattled institution on the church
question....I may be overly pessimistic, but from all of the reports I
have received from the reporter's two months of conversations
around our campuses, I think he is preparing a hatchet job.
Sensing that the writer was attempting at paint the administration
as unsympathetic toward our church heritage, I refused to answer
his leading questions on the subject. Rather I took the time to
compose in writing my own personal views and convictions
regarding our spiritual mission. For your files, I am enclosing a
copy of the report I prepared for the Times writer titled, "The
4/13/1976 Spiritual Mission of Pepperdine University." (Banowsky's paper is Box 3/File 3/ Item
continued not attached.) 89 continued
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Banowsky's letter to Beverly Stauffer explaining why Pepperdine
cannot have a regular Mass on campus. He explains that doing so
would upset our church constituency and some faculty and
students, that Pepperdine maintains a non-denominational
attitude, frequently has Catholic speakers on campus and has an
excellent relationship with "Our Lady of Malbu, which is adjacent
to our Malibu campus, thus providing opportunity for regular
Mass for our many fine young people of the Catholic faith....You
will recall that, at the time we made plans for the Chapel, we
explained these non-denominational traditions of the University, at
the same time, we also made clear our commitment to preserve Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/20/1976 this special, distinctive relationship with the Church of Christ." 90
Lovell's letter to Dr. Banowsky: "Your letter to Mrs. Stauffer was
kind, correct, positive, and forthright. These are situations where
only big men have the ability to handle--as you did….Archie spent
an afternoon with us the other day….You and I need to get with Box 3/File 3/ Item
4/27/1976 him." 91
Banowsky's letter thanking Lovell for sending him a copy of a
letter from John Stevens. "We must get together for that deep talk Box 3/File 3/ Item
5/11/1976 as soon as things clear a little." 92
Linda Bernier, "Pepperdine at 40--View to the Future: Coservative,
Traditional in a Modish, Liberal Setting," Los Angeles Herald-
Examiner , p. A-15. Pictured: Executive Vice President Howard
White, President William Banowsky, Mrs. Helen Young, and
students Robin Wyrick, Charles Limmer, and Steve Hewgley. Box 3/File 3/ Item
7/11/1978 (Xeroxed copy and the original are included.) 93
Steve Comus, "Search Begins at Pepperdine: Surprise Banowsky
Resignation Spurs Nationwide Talent Search," Los Angeles Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/11/1978 Herald-Examiner (Xeroxed copy and the original are included.) 94
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DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Cathleen Decker and Kenneth Freed, "Pepperdine's Banowsky
Accepts Oklahoma Post," Los Angeles Times , pp. 1, 3 (Xeroxed Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/16/1978 copy and the original are included.) 95
President Banowsky's announcement to Lovell that Vice President
Larry Hornbaker "took a hard look at another option" but "we are
all deeply grateful that he has decided to remain at Pepperdine Box 3/File 3/ Item
8/18/1976 University….He does a truly great job in a quiet effective way." 96
Resolution that the "Budget and Finance Committee of the Board
of Regents of Pepperdine University does hereby adopt and
recommend for approval the revised and proposed budget
presented to this committee." Signed: Warren M. Dillard, Acting Box 3/File 3/ Item
9/10/1976 Secretary 97
Thanksgiving message from the Banowskys with this penned
note: "Jimmie and Vivian, we sent this to the faculty this week and
wanted you to have a copy since you're special members of the Box 3/File 3/ Item
No Date Pepperdine family. Bill and Gay" 98
Page 2 of a letter in which Banowsky suggests that Lovell write a
toughtful note to "Richard Seaver, who has done so much to make
possible our growth. He is the one who has encouraged Mrs.
Seaver, and without him, we simply would not have made it."
(Note that the first page of the letter was about Mark [Trowbridge, Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/15/1976 Lovell's grandson].) 99
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Dr. Banowsky in which he refers to Kenny Water's
article in Mission and promises to write to the Regents and
Richard Seaver. He indicates concerning the need for a building
for the Law School that we need to ask the Father not doubting:
"The most basic facts of life, air, wherever man is, water near by
and life in the soil for our food--none of it we had one thing with
which to do. In view of those facts, a Law School building, plus,
would seem small and those business men would have
recognized it....I wish someday when you are tired that some place
we could just sit a bit and watch the waves or something else of
God's great world and talk. You have done much to bless the
world and we have nothing but to be proud of what blessings the Box 3/File 3/ Item
12/17/1976 church have received through Pepperdine." 100
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PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Lovell enclosing articles from the Firm
Foundation about Pepperdine's successful Bible Lectureship, a
letter from Billy Henry, Minister of the Riverside church, praising the
spiritual quality of the lectureship (Banowsky comments that he
directed the Lectureships in 1961 which filled the Shrine Auditorium
and in 1962 when it filled the Sports Arena and states that they plan
to have an overflowing crowd in Firestone Fieldhouse in 1978), and
a letter which he had written to Carl Mitchell about the Seaver
College chapel program being reduced to one day a week of
compulsory attendance; the other days are optional. (None of the Box 3/File 4/ Item
6/1/1977 attachments are included.) 1
Dr. Banowsky's letter offering the Lovells complimentary tickets to
the production of the musical Oklahoma by the Seaver College
Theatre Department. He encloses a program for the Tyler Ecology
Award which had been made by President Carter at the White Box 3/File 4/ Item
6/1/1977 House. 2
Dr. Banowsky's letter to the Regents to which he attaches a report
that reveals in a national survey that Pepperdine's School of
Business and Management ranks 6th in full-time students and 24th
in total enrollment (In contrast to Pepperdine many other schools
have many part-time students), an article reporting that
Pepperdine's School of Law is to receive gifts for a scholarship in
memory of Dr. Dale Coffman, former dean of the Vanderbilt
University School of Law and the UCLA Law School, and a
memorandum reporting that Pepperdine is to receive $170,000 from Box 3/File 4/ Item
9/26/1977 the estate of Helen Slocum (All three are attached.) 3
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter reporting that Reuel Lemmons and Ira and the church
in the East have "about given up on Pepperdine." Cliff Ganus is
riding him "for allowing Pepperdine to go worldly by bringing
persons on the board not in the Church of Christ. You will pardon
the way I express it but nothing else will fit--you blew hell out of his
argument the other night and I feel sure made him like it without
your ever knoiwing how he felt--or did you?....I spend lots of time
answering personal letters to make known what I believe the
facts....There is no question in my mind but what was seen and
heard at this Lectureship, and especially how sincerely you got into
it, opened lots of eyes in our favor." He suggests that Pepperdine Box 3/File 4/ Item
4/28/1978 open in Malibu a Construction Library and a Gallery of the Greats. 4
Dr. Banowsky's letter telling Lovell tht he is thrilled that he is to be
honored at a special banquet by the Bammel Road congregation in
Houston and that Ira and Reuel Lemmons will be there to speak in Box 3/File 4/ Item
6/7/1978 his honor. 5
Pepperdine People featuring Richard Seaver with Seaver's picture Box 3/File 4/ Item
Summer, 1978 on the cover and a foreword by Banowsky 6
William J. La Jeunesse, "Executive Profile--Pepperdine University's
William S. Banowsky: His Fund-Raising Prowess Turned the School
Around. Now He Wants tha Academic Program to Live Up to His
Patron's Expectations," The Executive , pp. 10 - 14, 57. Pictured on
the cover "Pepperdine's William S. Banowsky. There are four
pictures of Banowsky throughout the article and a skyview picture
of the Malibu campus with the caption: "Shortly after Banowsky
arrived in the school, Pepperdine launched expansion plans. They
picked a modest 132 acre site in Malibu overlooking the ocean to Box 3/File 4/ Item
August, 1978 build a new campus. Today the campus encompasses 640 acres." 7
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Pepperdine Press Release: "William S. Banowsky Accepts Box 3/File 4/ Item
8/23/1978 Presidency of the University of Oklahoma" 8
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Lovell about his going to the University of
Oklahoma to serve as President: "I beleve that the Providence of
God has led me to accept this tremendous challenge in Oklahoma. I
remain on the Board of Regents at Pepperdine and will. of course,
continue to be profoundly interested in the future of this great
Christian instiutution. Pepperdine enjoys the strongest spiritual,
academic, and financial condition of her history. As you know, it
was my joy last March to direct our greatest annual Bible
Lectureship ever, with more than 5000 brethren on campus. Isn't it
great to have Howard [White] as President and Norvel [Young] back Box 3/File 4/ Item
9/11/1978 as Chancellor!..... 9
Moving to Oklahoma is really a return to my roots.....My maternal
great grandfather, William David Slater, moved...into the Sequoyah
District of Indian Territory in 1892. His oldest son was Will W.
Slater, my maternal grandfather for whom I was named. He was a
gospel preacher, song writer, and singing school director and
served congregations throughout the state, including Henryetta,
Muskogee, Tuttle, Sallisaw, Porum, Bartlesville, Hydro, Lawton, and
Morris. My mother was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma in 1914. I am a
son of the Southwest eager to provide educational and spirittual
leadership in my home territory....From this position of potential
influence, I intend to bear witness for Christ....I am already
scheduled to preach for three of the Normal congregations on my
first three Sundays in Oklahoma. As an educator, I will be especially
9/11/1978 eager to serve the cause of Oklahoma Christian College in every Box 3/File 4/ Item
continued possible way." 9 continued
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "We are working hard with the
church here in Oklahoma I am preaching every Sunday morning
and night, and am now I am getting requests for Wednesday nights.
We'll do it as long as the Lord gives us strength." He commends
Lovell for the great work he is doing. He says that it is hard for him
to be much help on the board of the West Coast Christian
Publishing Corporation but is willing to remain on the list if it is Box 3/File 4/ Item
8/3/1979 helpful but also willing to be replaced. 10
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Lovell commends him for the great work
he is doing and blessing the lives of people all over the world. "I am
pleased to have just a small part in the wonderful work you are Box 3/File 4/ Item
8/30/1979 doing." 11
A colored picture of Dr. Banowsky and Gay and their four sons.
"With love to you from Bill and Gay and the Banowsky Bothers (He
gives an account of the activities of each of his sons.) A watercolor Box 3/File 4/ Item
1980 print by Gay of the President's home is on the front cover. 12
Charles Engleman, "During His Short Stay, Banowsky Did a Great
Deal for Oklahoma University," Clinton Daily News . Banowsky is
pictured at a podium. Engleman is editor of the Clinton Daily News
and a Regent of the University of Oklahoma. (Xeroxed copy and the Box 3/File 4/ Item
7/25/1982 original are included.) 13
Jack Searles, "Banowsky's Coming Back to 'Sell' L. A.," Los
Angeles Herald-Examiner , p. A-1 , A-6. Banowsky is pictured. Box 3/File 4/ Item
July, 1982 (Xeroxed copy and original are included.) 14
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LOVELL'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH DR.
WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Lovell's letter to Banowsky telling of his excitement in watching the
OU game in the Sun Bowl, of his vigorous schedule beginning at
4:30 A.M., and of his delight at receiving letters from him and Reuel
Lemmons: "Of all friends I have ever had, I have considered you
among the closest....My mailman came at about 2 and I had my first
letter from two of the dearest men to me on earth--what a day and to
my knees with tears of thanksgiving to our Father did I go. Billy, I
want you to stay on the board as Bill Teague is doing. Reuel will
have the work in time. This year we have reached 40,000 souls for Box 3/File 4/ Item
12/26/1981 Christ and 1982 will break all records of church history." 15
Terri Clifford. "Los Angeles Move Called Big Mistake," pp. 1 - 2; Jim
Killackey, "Return to OU Presidency--'Era of Excitement' Back at
OU: Californians Amazed," The Daily Oklahoman , pp. 1 -2 (Xeroxed Box 3/File 4/ Item
10/15/1982 copy and the original are included.) 16
Box 3/File 4/ Item
10/15/1982 "Banowsky Comes Home," Tulsa World , p. A-10 17
"Blushing Banowsky Back at OU" (Xeroxed copy and the Original Box 3/File 4/ Item
October, 1982 are included.) 18
Lovell's letter to Dr. Banowsky: "You told me in the Brock House
that you were ready to take a new stand for the Lord. It helped me
today to think that can be done in Ollahoma or any other place on
earth. I felt that California was best for you, but I have backed you
in every decision, and that is why this letter. I know so little about
your life since you left Pepperdine, but I intend to ride with you as
long as I can think or move. You have been as a son to me for
twenty years--the kiss you gave the other day confirmed it....through
some help on my part we will easily bring over 50,000 new souls
into Christ this year and enroll over half million new students--souls
are my business." He encourages Banowsky to write an article for Box 3/File 4/ Item
10/15/1982 Action . 19
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Banowsky's letter to Lovell: "The welcome back to Oklahoma
has been a deeply gratifying vote of confidence from, Regents,
faculty, staff, students, alumni and press. The enclosed editorial
from one of the state's most influential newspapers is the note
sounded statewide. Somehow, this awkward experience seems to
have solidified my relationship as a 'real Oklahoman'." His personal
note to Lovell: "Jimmie, I love you and I would like very much to get
you some articles. I'm preaching here, regularly, and one of the
reasons I chose to stay for the long pull at OU is that I am based Box 3/File 4/ Item
11/3/1982 here in such a way to be of greatest service to the church." 20
On the back of Dr. Banowsky's 11-3-82 letter is the carbon copy of
Lovell's reply, perhaps his last letter to him: "Son, it did me lots of
good to receive your letter and to note how the people in Oklahoma
love you. They love you out here as you know, and I am glad. You
are a great man with plenty of room to become greater....Billy for us
to have exchanged holy kisses meant so much to me....I need--the
church needs it--your leadership. You have the broad vision that
does not allow the little creed of our people, supported by tradition Box 3/File 4/ Item
11/7/1982 to tie you down, and I agree strogly with you. 21
This is why I need your articles--your heart--which I can place in
every church in America. Between you and Reuel, neither afraid or
neither reckless, we can do a great service to the church and the
Lord. More than anything on earth, I wish you would make this
arrangement. Being on my board will require little of you but it
means much to all of us. I have a work that grows by the day and
will live after all of us are gone. Hang in with me on these two
11/7/1982 points and great will be the future. God bless you my friend. I love Box 3/File 4/ Item
continued you dearly." 21continued
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY #2
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Maureen Shurr, "An Interview with Bill Baowsky," The Sunday
Oklahoman , pp. 6 - 7. Pictures: Dr. Banowsky and Gay, four other
pictures of Dr. Banowsky, one of Bnaowsky with the drawing of the
Energy Center from an article in The Sunday Oklahoman , October, Box 3/File 4/ Item
1/23/1983 1981. 22
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN LOVELL AND
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#4
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Dr. Young's letter stating that if Lovell desires he will prepare a list
for personal invitations to the American Builders Recognition Night
Banquet. He reports that sometime earlier Lovell's gift had been
used for scholarships, but if he has certain youths in mind who
need financial aid, he will try to raise funds for their scholarships or
they might qualify for an academic scholarship or an athletic or Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/19/1962 music award. 1
Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/23/1962 Dr. Young's transmittal letter with a brief editorial for Action 2
Mrs. Young's letter to Vivian bringing regards from the Jack Berrys
in Denver. Elizabeth had done the interior decoration for the Park
Hills church. "Patsy looked like a dream at the Alumni
Banquet….Thank you, Vivian, for all you did at the Faculty Wives Box 3/File 1/ Item
5/22/1963 Breakfast." 3
Dr. Young's letter thanking Lovell for helping "Maurice Hall on his
tract. I know it will do a lot of good and he will be glad to have this Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/30/1965 support." 4
Dr. Young's letter thanking Lovell for his help with the travel
expense of Brother Conner. "We are getting off to a good start at
the college. There is more interest in mission work than ever
before and more Christian impact on campus. Our new missions Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/24/1965 degree is being well received. Carl Mitchell is pleased with it." 5
Dr. Young's letter thanking Lovell for letting him know that Gary
had resigned and he promises to send him names of good
preachers for Torrance. Banowsky is recommending Daryl Rickard Box 3/File 1/ Item
2/19/1969 and "he thinks he will do an excellent job." 6
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Dr. Young's letter reporting that because Lovell had missed the
Trustees meeting he was assigned to raise $20,000 or more from
the American Builders this year. "I was impressed on the list of
names Bill showed me and at the high percentage of response you
received from these important people. Use of their names on the
letterhead certainly should have an impact on both potential Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/19/1969 advertisers and subscribers." 7
Dr. Young's letter inviting Lovell to a dinner for Mildred Wilshimer
Phillips, who will receive an honorary doctorate at the
commencement. The family has been deeply associated with the
conservtive--instrumental group and deeply involved in the
Restoration Movement for three generations. The speaker will be Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/10/1969 James De Forest March, author of Christian Only . 8
Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/31/1969 Booklet: Pepperdine College Audit Report 9
Dr. Young's letter asking that Lovell send information on Tom
Tucker's background and experience, whom he has recommended Box 3/File 1/ Item
8/26/1969 to work at Pepperdine in the area of Wills 10
Young's letter thanking Lovell for the copy of The Man of Action
with his inscription. "The book comes through with such a true
picture of you and your dedication to God and man and your
accomplishments for missionaries, Christian education, and the
general up-building of our brethren, as well as your work in the Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/23/1969 world of heavy construction." 11
Young's letter to Lovell announcing that the Forum concept is
being extended through four interim events entitled The Great
Issues Series, each featuring a high-ranking representative of the
federal government. He gives the dates and speakers for each Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/23/1970 event October through January, 1971. 12
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Young's letter reporting to Lovell that in the recent fires in Malibu
the heavy equipment had to be moved and escaped damage.
"Neither the flag pole nor sign was damaged….We can move ahead Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/6/1970 as scheduled." 13
The Young's letter to the Lovells accompanying a book: "Your
friendship and helpfulness as co-workers have been a source of Box 3/File 1/ Item
12/15/1970 strength to us this year." 14
Bulletin: Happy Christian . Page 2 "Retired???": "We read much of
the great Christian, Jimmie Lovell, who is at an advanced age doing
more for the Lord's cause than most men half his age….In our
midst in the Happy Church, we have such an example in Sister R. T.
Moudy, Sr. Although in a somewhat quieter type of work and less
spectacular, her accomplishments have been monumental as the
table below will show: [Bible Correspondence Course totals for the
year--Letters Receiv'd:1218; Lessons Graded: 2169; New Names:
88; Certificates issued: 52] Wouldn't it be great if we had more 75-
year old retirees??? like this?" Mrs. Young's note: "Mail to Jimmie. Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/14/1971 This is my cousin." 15
Dr. Young's letter offering Lovell an invitation to march at the
Commencement when Dr. Wernher Von Braun is to speak and Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/15/1971 announcing a meeting of the Trustees on April 19. 16
Dr. Young's letter to Henry Bass reporting on the construction in
Malibu and that he is "much taken" to the idea of Bass' Lincoln
collection being placed in the Learning Resources Center at Malibu.
He suggests that he use a Pepperdine Charitable Remainder
Unitrust for him and his wife which upon their deaths would be
distributed to the Pepperdine Endowment Fund for the sole and
specific purpose of supporting and expanding the Henry B. and Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/6/1971 Roberta Bass Library Memorial Library Lincolniana. 17
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Entire issue of the Firm Foundation (Back page: Picture of Norvel
and Helen Young with a message from Dr. Young about Box 3/File 1/ Item
5/18/1971 Pepperdine.) 18
Birthday card from the Youngs to Lovell picturing Dr. Young at his
desk: "Best wishes on your birthday! Have a happy productive
year! "To a great guy. I love you very much--a loyal friend. Norvel Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/29/1971 and Helen." (Encosed in the envelope) 19
Dr. Young's announcement to Lovell of the meeting of the
Trustees; "Since we know you would like to see the progress in
concrete and steel being made on the Malibu campus, we decided
to have the meeting here at the beach residence." (Both Vivian and Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/14/1971 Jimmie are invited to lunch before the meeting.) 20
Dr. Young's memorandum to the Trustees about a special meeting
on September 7 to discuss an unusual gift opportunity by Mr. Roy Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/2/1971 Disney. 21
Helen Young's invitation to Jimmie and Vivian to attend a ceremony
for the commencement of construction of the John C. and Alice C. Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/27/1971 Tyler Campus Center. Michael De Bakey is to speak. 22
Helen Young's invitation to Jimmie and Vivian to a luncheon at the
Beach House honoring the George Elkins followed by a ceremony Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/22/1971 for commencement of construction of Elkins Auditorium 23
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell including a list of preachers being
asked to be on a new advisory group--Chancellor's Council. He Box 3/File 1/ Item
11/9/1971 asks Lovell to encourage any he knows to accept the appointment. 24
Certificate: 25 Years Service Award to Jimmie Lovell for his service
as a Trustee since the College opened in 1937. Signed: "M. Norvel Box 3/File 1/ Item
1972 Young, Chancellor" and "William S. Banowsky, President" 25
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Dr. Young's memorandum to the Trustees that President Nixon has
asked President Banowsky to join an inspection tour of the Congo
and that Governor Reagan has asked him also to organize young
voters in Los Angeles County. This will enable him to be with
persons who can help build our campus: David Packard, Leonard
Firestone, Henry Salvatore, and Holmes Tuttle. Young is calling a
special Trustees meeting to "discuss problems and challenges we
face on the Los Angeles campus and the rapid progress being Box 3/File 1/ Item
2/14/1972 made at Malibu." 26
Dr. Young's letter thanking Mrs. Pepperdine for arranging a time to
discuss the details of campus construction and operation. "I think
all the members felt good….to think about conditions now on the
Los Angeles campus and especially about plans for making the
Malibu campus conform to our founder's dreams. I surely hope to
do a better job of communicating with the Trustees concerning day
to day matters confronting the administration. I agree with you that
this needs to be done." Added note: "I have talked with Frank."
Mrs. Pepperdine's note: "Frank Pack is greatly annoyed that there
is to be much busing back and forth to the Malibu campus during
the lectureship. I told him I'd phone both Norvel and Silas Shotwell,
also call the pres. of AWP. We've lost recently some excellent Box 3/File 1/ Item
2/28/1972 people because of the rapidity with which we change plans. H." 27
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell enclosing the agenda for the Trustees Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/31/1972 meeting on April 19 28
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Henry B. Bass' letter to Dr. Young about his and Joel McCrea's
evaluation of Pepperdine. He had had lunch with McCrea: "Believe
me, when I was privileged to be able to tell him I had lunch in your
home last Sunday we really went to town. He and I see eye to eye
on the great work you and your great institution are doing. We both
feel Pepperdine University represents the finest institution in
preserving the philosophy upon which our great nation was
founded....Bertie and I....hope one of these days we will be able to Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/26/1972 do something worthwhile in furthering such a great work." 29
Young's letter to Lovell about the compimentary story in the Los
Angeles Times about the Malibu campus. He reports that they hope
to receive 1000 students at Malibu on September 6 and that they
need to build 2 more housing units at $250,000 each (ten are
already built) to accommodate those who desire to live on campus.
"The reception of our Patrick Gray dinner at the Beverly Wilshire
was second only to our February 9, 1970 dinner at the Century Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/26/1972 Plaza and Beverly Wilshire simultaneously." 30
Young's letter to Lovell enclosing notes from Don Darnell on the
progress of the new campus, a letter from Millard Ruud, Cosultant,
from the American Bar Association, and invitations to attend the
Open House for the Huntsinger Academic Complex, Founder's Day,
the Tyler Campus Center Open House, and the Great Issues Dinner
with Dr. Parkinson. He reports that HEW has approved Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/13/1972 Pepperdine's accepting bids for the Firestone Fieldhouse. 31
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Dr. Young's note to Lovell about the Trustees meeting at the Beach
House on November 18 and that the wives of the Trustees can
attend the AWP Gift Fair, occuring at the same time. He discusses
the opposition of the Ventura County Airport Department to
Pepperdine's using the facilities of the city of Camarillo on the Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/6/1972 Oxnard Air Base. 32
Dr. Young's letter telling Lovell that Pepperdine should delay
bringing George Bragg on board as a consultant because it is
uncertain what type of school will be retained on the original
campus--"Graduate School of Business, Education, Behavioral
Sciences, etc. and maybe not have the first two years of liberal arts,
etc., we don't know." He advises Lovell to keep Action and reports
that a group "is getting together to buy the Christian Chronicle for
approximately $30,000....It has about 4500 circulation." He reports Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/10/1972 that 130 Malibu students went to the Mission Workshop at ACC. 33
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "I am working with Howard on the
insurance matter. However, it is complicated in that apparently it
involves the faculty and they have a committee to see whether they
like the kind of insurance that the various vendors are selling....I
frankly didn't realize that this particular insurance involved faculty
judgment, but evidently it does. Right now we are not too popular
with the faculty because we haven't been giving them as many Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/15/1973 raises as they think they should be receiving." 34
Young's letter thanking Lovell for the support he gives him and Bill
and for an article he had written: "You have more influence than
you realize all across the country and this will benefit Pepperdine Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/30/1973 so much." 35
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Young's letter thanking Lovell for the article in Action : "I was
reminded of you when I saw this little verse: 'Lord, you give me no
rest. Every time I think of giving up, something reminds me that
you never did. Thank you, Lord, for that happy knowing.' Jimmie,
what you have to say about Pepperdine will help so much. So
many people don't realize that there is no set pattern for Christian
education and that we just need to do the best we can in the Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/20/1973 situation we find ourselves." 36
Dr. Young's letter thanking Lovell for the "fine article" he wrote
"about Pepperdine people, Helen and me, and Bill and Gay. We can
really use the extra copies to good effect. Lubbock is making a
very strong appeal to Bill and Gay. It looks as if they may prevail.
We will probably need a Board meeting in short notice. I guess
Helen and I will just have to move back in and take more
responsibility in case this happens, but we can't duplicate his fire Box 3/File 1/ Item
8/24/1973 power. He is a rare person." 37
Helen Young's letter to Vivian and Jimmie about the AWP surprise
"This Is Your Life" for Helen Pepperdine. "We want you, as one
dear to her, to help make this a very memorable occasion to her."
She requests that they jot down their "favorite little anecdote or any
remembrance you think might be meaningful to her." She invites
them to a dinner in the Tyler Dining Hall and to relate one of their Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/12/1973 memories as part of the program. 38
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Dr. Young's letter to Lovell saying that it would be all right for him
to join him, Don Miller, and Reuel Lemmons in their meeting with
Archie Luper. "I am sure that you understand him better than any
of us." He encourages him to attend the Trustees meeting. "We
are being ctiticized by the Attorney General for not having better
attendance." He also wants Lemmons to see the interest of the
other Trustees. "Bill needs encouragement." He reports Scaife's
gift of $500,000 toward building the dormitories. They will have to
borrow the other $800,000. The dorms will bring in about $500,000
a year--tuition and board for the additional 200 students. The gift
from Scaife came despite "a 4-page letter" from Doyle written in
October criticizing us" which he handed us "saying that he had
entered the program because Mrs. Pepperdine had called him twice
and asked him to help her save the college. This makes it hard on Box 3/File 1/ Item
12/10/1973 Bill and he needs all the encouragement we can give him." 39
Dr. Young's letter reporting to Lovell that on a trip to the Orient he
saw Ken Rideout, James Baird, Howard Horton and other
missionaries. "They all appreciate you." He thanks him for his
defense of "Bill and me in the last issue of Action ….I think we are
going to have some wrapup from the Attorney General's office
within a few weeks--maybe by the August 3rd Board meeting. They
haven't found anything out of line. They have just had to spend so
much time as a result of the criticism from Trent Devenney that
they have to make some recommendations now to justify the
ammount of time on the part of the State agency. However, I am Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/22/1974 encouraged on this score." 40
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Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "You will be pleased to know the letter
has gone to Brother Hogan. Thank you for your advice regarding
Archie. We will follow it. We will also continue to work with Mrs.
Seaver in hopes that she can do what Christ wants her to do in
every way. We appreciate your loyal support. Bill is doing a great Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/20/1975 job" 41
Dr. Young's letter encouraging Lovell to attend the Board of
Trustees meeting on the 19th and to the dedication of Seaver
College by Governor Reagan. "This is an important Board meeting
since it is the first one since the adoption of our ner by-laws and we
have some important matters coming up growing out of the recent
publicity. I believe that there is a possibility we might get
$1,000,000 in to start a special program in missions." He encloses
a list of the Chancellor's Council. "THey are really doing a good job
for us , communicating with the brethren, etc. We have been
wounded in Northern California with the Sacremento Bee story
which Archie was involved in along with Trent. So far all of the
members of the Council have stayed in there.....I have not heard
anymore from the Freedoms Foundation but we are continuing to
work on your suggestion there. Brother Hogan seems delighted by
the honorary doctorate that we conferred on him, thanks to you.
Your understanding of Bill's job and your backing of the Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/8/1985 administration is very helpful." 42
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Dr. Young's letter to Lovell explaining the change to the by-laws
regarding to age and membership which will allow Mrs. Seaver to
be a Trustee. They need three-fourths of the Trustees to sign the
resolution. "One of our by-laws, as you know, has already set up a
Life Trustee membership for Mrs. George Pepperdine when she
chooses to accept t. It is in this spirit that we are making a special
place for Mrs. Frank Roger Seaver due to her magnificent gifts
amounting to some $15,000,000 to $200,000,000 depending on the
value of Hydril stock which she has given to the college and also in
view of the irrevocable trust which she has set up to bring the
college income after her passing. The spirit of the Board is one of
expressing deep appreciation to Mrs. Seaver who is so committed
to the ideals of Pepperdine University that she has given nearly all
she has to the University to establish this central undergraduate Box 3/File 1/ Item
5/2/1975 college of arts and sciences.." 43
He explains the decision not to have a separate Board of
Governors or Regents for Seaver College. it was the "considered
judgement of the Board and the administration that it would be
better to keep the legal and moral authority united in one Board of
Trustees.... We believe that it is providential that Mrs. Seaver has
come at a time we did not have the resources to build this
desperately needed new campus. Pepperdine University owes
approximately $10,500,000 in a thirty-year debt at an average
interest cost of 3% and approximately $5,000,000 in short term debt
at a cost of 1 to 2% above prime, depending on the nature of the
5/2/1975 bank loan that was negotiated. The administration plans on paying Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued off this short term debt as rapidly as possible. 43 continued
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You will be pleased to know President Banowsky announced to
the entire Board that he had definitely made a decision to stay with
Pepperdine and will not go into politics." He mentions three new
members to be signed to the Board. "We think all three of these
men will make good contributions. Jack Pope may not be as well
known to some of you, but he is very well known to Dean Phillips
and is highly recommended. His election is in response to the
5/2/1975 request of the American Bar Association visiting committee that we Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued have a distinguished jurist on our Board." 43 continued
Mrs. Helen Young's letter to Jimmie Lovell: "To thank you, On
September 16, Norvel was hospitalized as a result of a tragic
accident in which two older women lost their lives. Serious
charges have been brought against him, but we are prohibited from
discussing the facts until the legal aspects have been resolved. At
that time he will be free to write to all of you about what is on his
heart. In the meantime, we thank from the bottom of our hearts the
thousands of brethren who have called and written and who have
remembered us and the bereaved in their prayers. Your letters
mean so much. We are sustained by God's overruling providence.
We thank God that Norvel's life was spared. He is out of the
hospital and recovering his strength day by day. He needs your
continued love and prayers. Thank you and God bless you. Helen Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/4/1975 M. Young 44
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Joe Barnett of the Broadway Lubbock Church to Lovell: "I've been
in pretty close touch with Norvel. In fact, had an hour's
conversation with him this morning. I think he is feeling better. Of
course, he gets despondent at times, but he's got great character
and will withstand this trial and will be stronger for it. Friends like
you standing by, mean so much to him at present. We have said
very little publicly about the situation to this point. Of course,
Norvel's lawyers are telling him that he simply must not say
anything until legal details have been hammered out. And, I feel
that all of us must be very cautious about what we say in order that
we not jeopardize any plan his lawyers might have. As you say, in
time the facts will come out. Norvel will state them. He is a great Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/9/1975 spiritual giant and will do the right thing." 45
Letter of Don Miller, Chairman of Pepperdine's Board, to Lovell:
"Well, the Board meeting found Bill finally telling us wht a financial
bind he & Norvel have the college in. I do hope the new high
salaried five VP & Comptroller will have the guts to stop some of
the imprudent diversion of current income and locking it into fixed
capital improvements. They did 1/2 million of that 'window
dressing' for the President's visit, while current bills are past due
even back to April. I told them off explicitly, but I have done it
before with no results. Norvel & Helen came to the meeting (i5
members present). They distributed Helen's bland letter that they
are distributing to the brotherhood. [See Item 47.] It tells nothing,
but Norvel did give a general apology, not being specific or actually
confessing the truth. He & Helen then remained for five hours,
entering into discussion of agenda items. As I was ready to excuse
the non-board people to go into executive session, he and Helen Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/13/1975 did leave. 46
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I reported, in general terms, his two hour confession of guilt in the
session of the Tuesday before. I expressed my feeling that for his
own good in seeking to cure his problem we should put him on
leave so he would be free from the burdens of the office to
concentrate on his healing. Only about four concurred. Jack Scott,
Mel, Ken Ross, and Earl Warford were outspoken in condemning
my position. They said it would drive him into drinking. I still
believe the college is bigger than any one man, even Norvel, and
that his continued connection now will be detrimental to the college
and to him. He has to face the magnitude of his six or seven years
of deception and hypocrisy. I called Reuel and he plans to tell
Norvel he should resign. I had the feeling that Norvel intends to
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continued God's will will be done. Yours, Don" 46 continued
"To Those Who Are Concerned: I am thankful to say that Norvel is
much improved in health after the tragic accident which took the
lives of two elderly women, 78 and 81 years of age. Yesterday in a
court hearing all charges were dropped except one count of
involuntary vehicular manslaughter to which he pleaded guilty.
The judicial decision will be made in four or five weeks. We cannot
begin to tell you how grateful our whole family is for the thousands
of letters and calls telling of your prayers, love and support. More
than ever before in our lives we need your continued prayers. God
is so gracious to strengthen and sustain in time of suffering and we Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/31/1975 praise his name. Helen M. Young" 47
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Letter of Thomas Pike, Honorary Vice Chairman of the Board of
Fluor Corporation, to President Banowsky:"Francis and I have
attended and participated in hundreds of alcoholism seminars over
the thirty years we have worked in the field. Both of us agree that
the one Norvel Young presented on the Pepperdine campus
yesterday for ministers, priests and rabbis was in all respects a
stellar performance. His cast of speakers was all-star, no-less, and Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/13/1976 the whole performance earned a rave notice. 48
The men of God in the audience were obviously deeply moved and
they were enlightened on a subject which for many of them has
been in the dark shadows of insuffucient knowledge and unfair
stigma, if not completely swept under the rug. Pray God these
churchmen will apply their new knowledge to lead their
parishioners caught up in the alcoholic dilemma to the sweet
waters of sobriety and recovery. They have an enormous potential
for saving jobs, families, and lives if they will but vigorously pursue
this alcoholism ministry. Norvel Young and Pepperdine are to be
congratulated for standing up and being counted on the side of the
7/13/1976 angels in this enlightened approach to our Nation's #1 Health Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued Problem." 48 continued
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Dr. Young's letter congatulating Lovell on his "help in getting the
Parsons gift. If it had not been for you we would never have known
Ralph Parsons. The time that you and I spent working with the
Beavers and going to meetings and cultivating him and the others
is paying off. I just want you to know that all of us at Pepperdine
appreciate what you have done. Bill especially appreciates it. he
knows what it is to work for years in cultivation....You can add this
up as concrete results of your pioneering efforts in setting up the
dinners on the campus 25 years ago, establishing the Beavers
organization and continuing up until this time to work with us to Box 3/File 1/ Item
1/17/1977 promaote Pepperdine University." 49
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell reporting that Helen Slocum had left the
University $170,000. "This grows strictly out of your work with the
American Builders and with Harvey's interest. I remember how
disappointed we all were when he died suddenly in India in 1961.
You were fully expecting us to get 1/2 million dollars as I recall.
This will help considerably. Bill and I want you to know how much
we appreciate all the hard work you put in, which is now bearing
fruit. I still believe Clint Murchison is going to come through with Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/28/1977 something major." 50
Lovell's letter to Dr. Young stating that his memory of their hopes
for Slocum's gift is close. He reports that Slocum had no will but
had told him in his wife's presence what he planned to do for
Pepperdine. "As unfaithful as he was to her, she remembered his
promise to me." He reminds Young of the DuPont stock he had
given Pepperdine for the education of some of his family but by the
time his niece wanted to come to Pepperdine the stock had been
sold and used. He would like for some of the Slocum gift to be Box 3/File 1/ Item
10/3/1977 designated for the education of his two grandchildren. 51
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Dr. Young's letter to Lowell Dillingham, Chairman of the Board and
CEO of Dillingham Corporation, reporting that one of his
companies, Peterson Company, is constructing the sewer
treatment system for the Malibu campus. He recalls Pepperdine's
awarding honorary doctorates to his father and other members of
his family. He reports that the Law school building under
construction is to open on August 15. The opening is dependent
upon the completion of the treatment plant. "The work that your
company is doing is so vital to the success of our total opening this
year." He invites him to become a Pepperdine Associate. A bcc
goes to Lovell with a note asking that he write Dillingham Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/28/1978 encouraging him to become an Associate. 52
Dr. Young's letter enclosing a copy of the letter accompanying the
$1 million Iranian check (See Item 54). He adds "Today I signed a
$1 1/2 million annuity. Howard is being received enthusiastically
and all is optimistic. Jimmie, words are inadequate to express my
appreciation and love for you for sticking by me through thick and Box 3/File 1/ Item
1978 thin." 53
Letter to Dr. Young from the Imperial Embassy of Iran: "It gives me
great pleasure to forward to you this check for $1,000,000 for the
purpose of establishing The Chair of Her Imperial Majesty Box 3/File 1/ Item
9/13/1978 Shahbanou Farah of Iran at Pepperdine." 54
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "You were the talk of the Pan American
Lectures. Everybody was talking about the wonderful work of the
World Bible School--Eugene Smith, Reuel Lemmons, Wendell
Broom, Don Miller and others. I am planning to go to the Beaver's
Dinner and I hope you will go too. I would like to go with you. Let's Box 3/File 1/ Item
11/11/1978 plan it." 55
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Dr. Young's letter to Lovell: "We want you to know how much you
are loved and appreciated by us. Only the Lord knows the great
good you have done by your ceaseless work and your steadfast
concern for the lost. You have inspired thousands, converted Box 3/File 1/ Item
2/21/1981 thousands, and edified and encouraged all the rest of us." 56
Dr. Young's letter to David Narver, Jr., Holmes and Narver, Inc.,
stating that Jimmie Lovell joins him in expressing empathy upon
the death of his father. "I am pleased that we honored your father
with an honorary doctorate….I remember so well visits with your
father after the Rotary meetings at the Hilton, and the
encouragement he was when we were planning our new campus."
(Bcc to Lovell with the note: "Jimmie, I thought you might want to Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/4/1981 write David.") 57
Dr. Young's letter expressing admiration for Lovell's work with the
World Bible School: "You are rising above petty matters in the
brotherhood and holding on to those who were often being pushed
out. That is a wonderful spirit, and I think it is the spirit of Christ.
And, now you are having such results in other countries and are
planning such a great thing in the U. S....We are happy to have your Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/6/1981 grandson here in the school, and he seems to be doing very well." 58
Dr. Young's letter to Vivian Lovell expressing pleasure at her
successful operation…."You have always been so graceful,
hospitable and encouraging to us through good times and bad. We Box 3/File 1/ Item
8/23/1982 are grateful to you." 59
Dr. Young's letter to Lovell stating that he is glad that Vivian's
operation was successful. He provides the address of Bill
Jennings, the son-in-law of Mrs. Henry Bass and suggests that he
write him. "Mrs. Bass will love it too. We love you and will always
be grateful for what you did for us personally and for Pepperdine Box 3/File 1/ Item
8/23/1982 as an institution." 60
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Dr. Young's letter thanking Lovell for his letter discussing Mrs.
Young in action. He says that he will have Billie Silvey prepare an
article on Helen's "role in Pepperdine and the 20th Century Box 3/File 1/ Item
12/9/1982 Christian 61
Lovell's lengthy last letter to Dr. Young: "I do get lonely to talk to
those in Christ who think ahead; who have the faith that any and
every thing that Christ has commanded man to do we can do. No
reflection on what family I knew, but I grew out of pretty much
nothing and it has been a mystery to me how I avoided killing,
prison, etc., as all of it was deep in me and boils up a bit today. I
had no reason to become a Christian but certain persons along
life's way touched my life--your granddad did, your father and
mother, you and Helen and thousands of others. As I look back
across it all, it had to be God, and I believe with all my heart that I
was selected by Him for a purpose, and I have been on my way
toward it for a long time. Never in life have I accepted a penny for Box 3/File 1/ Item
1/21/1984 my service to the church." 62
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I will be buried in what I die in, the day I die with my family there--all
arranged with the cheapest package to be had. Were it possible to
handle, I would die broke, wishfully, if possible, on the cross as He
died, and my one hope is to be risen with Him in glory. Nothing in
this life in a material way amounts to anything for me. No matter
what the case, I will never again earn one dollar for my self". He
reports on the work which World Bible School has done--6,000,000
persons reached, 75,000 who will find Christ this year. "Then Reuel
came into my life--it had to be God. Then Jake and over 100 other
all-for free associates." Bundles of Action are going to 1700
churches. "I am blessed as few persons on this earth." Then he
observes that he has had through the years only $150 contributed
Box 3/File 1/ from people at Pepperdine for Action (Larry Hornbaker gave $100)
Item 62 and the Malibu church never contributes for the bundles it receives, Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued which Carl Mitchell had ordered in the early days. 62 continued
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He comments that when his grandson was at Pepperdine only
Young and one other contacted him about Mark. "My brother, what
does hurt me, and has for a long time, is that I have built some all-
world, all-church works for Christ and put in some mighty hard
licks for those of you at Pepperdine but other than the closing
prayer at the first Lectureship, no recognition has ever been given
to my work or workers. It cost me a lot after I had helped Bro.
Pepperdine scatter much of his money before he ever thought of
the college, when I wrote him a letter suggesting that he resign as
chairman of the board, it hurt him, and Mrs. Pepperdine never has
gotten over it. He agreed to resign if Don would succeed him,
which was fully agreeable. Then when I stood against Earl, he
tapped me in the chest and said, "To me you are just another man."
The board meeting was in my home when we agreed to bring you
Box 3/File 1/ and Sandy....It cost me a mighty lot of money which I never
Item 62 regretted, to be asked by DuPont to retire due to my Pepperdine Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued connections. 62 continued
But I still remember one time at Bill Green's in Berkeley, when you,
Bill, Woodrow and Bales were discussing some move, you said that
I would not fit with the group, and you were right, and I never have
as to academics, but I feel sure that Christ has never felt me
unwelcome. All these moves along life's way has caused my
decision to bother no person when I die--I just don't fit in certain
circles." He reports that Reuel Lemmons will begin editing Action
in March. "To please Christ, help our people and save the church
we must find leaders who are bigger than family, particular friends
and certain projects, and give our Lord our all....Norvel, I love you
Box 3/File 1/ and Helen in a very special way and always have no selfishness
Item 62 attached. When I am a friend to a person, it means my home, my all- Box 3/File 1/ Item
continued -all the miles. Jimmie" 62 continued
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Dr. Young's last letter to Lovell: "Thank you for your wonderful,
warm letter [See Item 62.] Helen and I read it tonight together and
enjoyed it….I know you would like a simple burial, and that's fine;
but I think it would be appropriate for there to be a memorial
service for him in honor of his great contributions to Pepperdine
and to the Church. I, for one, would like to get your permisssion to
plan that. I think Reuel would be the appropriate one to speak. A
lot of your friends would like to express to your family, and to
others of your life-long friends, their appreciation. We have some
plans in mind to honor you at the April lectureship. I'm not at
liberty to talk about it at this time; but I did want to mention it....and
I want you to stay in good shape so you and Vivian can
enjoy....You've really made a great contribution to our free
enterprise system through beginning the Beavers, as well as
through the goodwill that you've spread among the men and Box 3/File 1/ Item
1/25/1984 women in construction." 63
Dr. and Mrs. Young's letter to Mrs. Lovell about the Resolution the
Board passed in Lovell's honor. "He was truly a unique and
marvelous person who contributed so much to the Lord's cause
and as a part of that to Pepperdine University….May God give you
strength for each day and the knowledge that his arms are around Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/13/1984 you and supporting you all the way." 64
Dr. Young's letter to Patsy Lovell Trowbridge reporting that he
thinks of her father every day. "He was a great and good influence
on my life. I loved him like a brother….I am sending material to the Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/28/1984 Beaver office and also to the DuPont organization." 65
Helen and Norvel Young's letter to Mrs. Lovell: "I want you to know
how much we love you and think of you every day. Our prayers go
up to God that you may have the strength, courage and faith for Box 3/File 1/ Item
7/18/1984 each day's activities." 66
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Dr. Young's letter to Mrs. Lovell reporting that Bob Marshall reports
on the great work being done through World Bible School. "It
reminds me of how much good Jimmie did through the years. I
think of him nearly every day and how much he meant to Helen and
me, and how much he meant to Pepperdine University. We still
keep in touch with people like Steve Bechtel and Fred Early. Next
week I am going to the Beaver's annual dinner to represent the
University. Of course, Jimmy started that single handedly at
Pepperdine and I always see so many who ask about you. I know
you and Patsie are especially pleased with the many memories that Box 3/File 1/ Item
1/14/1987 you have of him." 67
Mrs. Young's letter to Mrs. Lovell on the thrilling experience of
dedicating a large room at Pepperdine to Jimmy. "It brought back a
rush of memories of happy times we had with you two….You were
always such fun to be with and such an inspiration. Your
persistence and determination to keep doing good works of various
kinds has always inspired us." She commends her doing so well in
receiving the plaque in Jimmie's honor. "We were so proud of you
and your Christian love and happy spirit which always comes Box 3/File 1/ Item
5/1/1990 through when we are with you." 68
Mrs. Young's letter to Mrs. Lovell: "I thought of you this morning
when I saw, as I do each day, the beautiful art glass of the world
which you, Doug and Patsie gave us.. It is truly a symbol of World
Bible School….I see it every day and think of you and the great
work you and Jimmy have done through the years. I think that the
greatest good is ahead of us as we see so many being reached now Box 3/File 1/ Item
6/26/1990 in Eastern Europe and the USSR through this means." 69
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Letter of Dr. and Mrs. Young to Patsie and Doug on Mrs. Lovell's
death: "I want you to know how great has been our love for Vivian
and Jimmie. In the early days of the Beavers and of our tenure at
Pepperdine we worked so closely together both in AWP and on the
annual banquet for the Beavers. We had so many happy times
together in the interest of the school, the church, and fund-raising
events....It has been a marvelous tribute to your mother's beautiful
spirit to see how she has carried on in the World Bible School work
since Jimmie's death. Your leadership in this work has been and
continues to be an inspiration....Pepperdine owes more than we
can ever acknowledge to Jimmie's service on the Board and his
influence on George Pepperdine and to his helping so much in fund-
raising. Always Vivian was loyal, supportive, and absolutely
beautiful in her faith, love, and happy friendship. I have been so Box 3/File 1/ Item
3/22/1991 blessed by her." 70
Dr. Young's letter thanking Douglas Trowbridge for his membership
in the Pepperdine Associates and attaching an excerpt from The
National Review Colege Guide about Pepperdine. "This publication
has an introduction by William F. Buckley, Jr. which gives an Box 3/File 1/ Item
4/9/1991 overview of the Pepperdine experience." 71
Dr. Young's letter thanking Douglas Trowbridge for renewing his
membership in the Pepperdine Associates. His gift will go for
scholarships. Penned note: "We love you and Patsie. Jimmie Box 3/File 1/ Item
5/19/1992 would be proud of you." 72
Jimmie Lovell recommends that the University provide the
transportation costs for Reuel Lemmons to come to the meetigs of
the Board. "He is now without income. I will do so if the University
does not….When you had your accident Reuel offered to stand with
you in whatever you needed--So did I....Let me know what you Box 3/File 1/ Item
6-29 (No Year) decide on Reuel's expenses." 73
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Postcard announcing that KNBC-TV has just announced "NOW!"--a
new series with Dr. William S. Banowsky as host--Saturdays at 4:00
P.M. on Channel 4--(This Saturday an interview with recently Box 3/File 1/ Item
No Date suspended, revolutionary Stanford professor, H. Bruce Franklin.) 74
Clipping from the Broadway Lubbock Church Bulletin with a
picture of Dr. and Mrs. Young and Joe and Alyce Barnett who
between them have served the Broadway church 46 years: 13 years Box 3/File 1/ Item
No Date each for Helen and Norvel, 10 each for Joe and Alyce. 75
"Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of Pepperdine University
authorize the administration to work with Topodynamics
Incorporated, to arrive at an equitable agreement for their
development of the Palos Verdes property. Be it further resolved,
that the Board of Trustees authorizes Topodynamics to do the
work, subject to the agreement reached by the administration and
approved by the Exedcutive Committee. Signed M. Norvel Young, Box 3/File 1/ Item
No Date Chancellor & Chairman of the Board" 76
Box 3/File 1/ Item
No Date Biographical Data for Joe R. Barnett 77
Box 3/File 1/ Item
No Date Resume of M. Norvel Young, Chancellor, Pepperdine University 78
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PAPPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE
BANOWSKYS TO THE LOVELLS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
"Christmas Wishes from Our House to Your House." Black and
White picture of Dr. and Mrs. Banowsky with their three sons. Box 3/File 5/ Item
1964 (Baxter has not been born.) 1
Christmas Greeting: "With Love from THE BANOWSKYS." Rose- Box 3/File 5/ Item
1966 tinted picture of Dr. and Mrs. Banowsky and their four sons 2
Christmas Greeting: "Howdy Podnahs!" Rose-tinted picture of Dr.
and Mrs. Banowsky and their four sons with their pony and horse
Sugar and Tumbleweed. Picture of the Broadway Lubbock church Box 3/File 5/ Item
1967 building is on the front 3
Christmas Greeting: "Warmest wishes for genuine happiness and
fulfillment during the Holiday Season and throughout the coming
New Year." Colored picture of Dr. and Mrs. Banowsky with their
four sons in Pepperdine shirts. On the front is a watercor by Gay of
December, the Seaver College campus painted from the area where the Box 3/File 5/ Item
1972 Firestone Fieldhouse is to be constructed 4
Christmas Greeting from the Banowskys. Colored picture of Dr.
and Mrs. Banowsky with their four sons. A Black and White Box 3/File 5/ Item
1973 drawing of the Brock House by Gay is on the front. 5
"Seasons Greetings from the Banowsky. Colored picture of Dr. and
Mrs. Banowsky with David, Britton and his wife Cindy, and Bill, Jr.
David is pictured separately in his white naval suit. Banowsky
December, reports on the activities of his sons and his daughhter-in-law. A Box 3/File 5/ Item
1983 watercolor of a winter scene by Gay is on the front. 6
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF DR. BANOWSKY
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
PHOTOGRAPHS OF DR. WILLIAM S.
BANOWSKY
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Box 3/File 6/
1967 B/W 3 x 4 Photograph of Dr. Banowsky Item 1
Box 3/File 6/
cir 1967 B/W 5 x 7 Photograph of Dr. Banowsky Item 2
Colored 5 x 7 Photograph of Dr. Banowsky being handed a birthday Box 3/File 6/
No Date cake (2 Copies) Item 3
Box 3/File 6/
No Date Colored 5 x 7 Photograph of Dr. Banowsky cutting the birthday cake Item 4
Colored 3 x 4 Photograph of Dr. Banowsky standing at a dinner with
a wall of red lamps behind him, Jimmie Lovell is at the L, Joann and Box 3/File 6/
No Date Wanda are at the R Item 5
BV/W 8 x 10 Photograph of the Dedication of the Firestone
Fieldhouse, President Gerald Ford is waving to the audience, Box 3/File 6/
9/20/1975 President Banowsky is at the R Item 6
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IBARAKI CHRISTIAN COLLEGE LAPEL
PAPERS OF JAMES L.LOVELL
IBARAKI CHRISTIAN COLLEGE LAPEL PENS
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Six Ibaraki Christian College Lapel pins (an Open Book with the Box 2/File 3/ Item
1960 Initials ICC) 1
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PEPPERDINE, VERMONT AVE., JAPAN
PAPERS OF JAMES L. LOVELL
STEREO SLIDES OF PEPPERDINE, THE
VERMONT AVENUE CHURCH, AND JAPAN
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: Easter, 1961--Oleta, Vivian
Lovell, Frances Walters; Stereo Slide 2: Oleta, Vivian Lovell,
Frances Walters at the Luper's in Ventura; Stereo Slide 3: May, 1961-
-Pepperdine Faculty Wives at the Lovell's home; Stereo Slde 4:
May, 1961--Pepperdine Faculty Wives at the Lovell's home; Stereo
Slide 5: May, 1961--Pepperdine Faculty Wives at the Lovell's home;
Stereo Slide 6: May, 1961--Pepperdine Faculty Wives at the Lovell's Box 2/File 2/ Item
1961 home 1
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: March, 1973--Pepperdine
Malibu Sunrise; Stereo Slide 2: March, 1974--Pepperdine Malibu
Sunrise; Stereo Slide 3: May, 1975--A group posing at the Raleigh
Runnels Memorial Pool; Stereo Slide 4: September 20, 1975--
Dedication of the Firestone Fieldhouse--includes John Wayne,
Velma Morrison, President Gerald Ford; Stereo Slide 5: September,
1975--Dedication of the Firestone Fieldhouse--L to R: Vivian Lovell,
President Bill Banowsky, Louise Miller; Stereo Slide 6: September
20, 1975-- Dedication of the Firestone Fieldhouse--a group eating at Box 2/File 2/ Item
1974 - 1975 the Luncheon 2
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: September 20, 1975--A view
of a portion of the audience; Stereo Slide 2: September 20, 1975-- a
view of the participants on the stage; Stereo Slide 3: September 20,
1975--a group looking down on the Malibu campus; Stereo Slide 5:
September 20, 1975--a group listening to a speaker at the
microphone; Stereo Slide 6: September 20, 1975--a group outside Box 2/File 2/ Item
9/20/1975 of the Firestone Fieldhouse 3
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PEPPERDINE, VERMONT AVE., JAPAN
STEREO SLIDES OF PEPPERDINE, THE
VERMONT AVENUE CHURCH, AND JAPAN
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: September 20, 1975--An
overview of the audience (Pose 1); Stereo Slide 2: September 20,
1975--an overview of the audience (Pose 2); Stereo Slide 3:
September 20, 1975--a view of the Malibu campus; Stereo Slide 4:
September 20, 1975--a group outside the Firestone Fieldhouse;
Stereo Slide 5: September 20, 1975--an overview of the audience; Box 2/File 2/ Item
9/20/1975 Stereo Slide 6: September 20, 1975--a small group at the dedication 4
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: September 20, 1975--a
group standing around the tables at the luncheon for the
Dedication; Stereo Slide 2: June, 1960--a group standing to acclaim
Brother S. H. Hall when he received an honorary doctorate at the
Commencement; Stereo Slide 3: October, 1960--Frances Walters
and her mother, Elvie Price and her sister, Oleta Hallmark; Stereo
Slide 4: September, 1960--Students at play at Ibaraki Christian
College; Stereo Slide 5: September, 1960--the Administration
Building at Ibaraki Christian College; Stereo Slide 6: June, 1960--In
the home of Niro Iwakami, Governor of the Ibaraki Prefecture, Mito Box 2/File 2/ Item
1960 & 1975 City, I-K, Japan 5
Sheet of 6 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: September 6, 1960--
Nazarene Old Folks Home, Urizura, Ibaraki, Japan; Stereo Slide 2:
September 4, 1960--The Robinsons, the Eoffs, the Harbisons, Sister
Bernard--Church in Hong Kong; Stereo Slide 3: September 4, 1960--
The Church in Hong Kong; Stereo Slide 4: September 4, 1960--The
Squires, Frances Walters, Vivian Lovell; Stereo Slide 5: September
6, 1960--Ibaraki Christian College in Japan--a group posing; Stereo Box 2/File 2/ Item
1960 Slide 6: June, 1960--Ibaraki Christian College in Japan 6
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PEPPERDINE, VERMONT AVE., JAPAN
STEREO SLIDES OF PEPPERDINE, THE
VERMONT AVENUE CHURCH, AND JAPAN
DATE DESCRIPTION LOCATION
Sheet of 5 Stereo Slides: Stereo Slide 1: June, 1960--Ibaraki
Christian College in Japan; Stereo Slide 2: Ibaraki Christian College
Campus in Japan looking out to the Pacific Ocean in the East;
Stereo Slide 3: December, 1960--Gary Moore with his three little
girls at the Lovell home; Stereo Slide 4: No Date--View of the
Seaver College from the Fouch amphitheatre; Stereo Slide 5: No Box 2/File 2/ Item
1960 Date--Four unidentified people 7
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