William Frerichs Collection

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Reference code

2026-03-13/85

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Collection

Title

William Frerichs Collection

Date(s)

  • 1912 - 1956 (Creation)

Extent

1 linear foot

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Scope and content

This collection consists of papers, photographs, articles, books, and pamphlets from William Frerichs.

System of arrangement

Arranged in two boxes

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Conditions governing access

Access is by appointment only. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment.

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      Immediate source of acquisition

      Collected by the Linfield Archives in 2011.

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      Accruals

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      Existence and location of originals

      Jereld R. Nicholson Library, Linfield University

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      General note

      Biographical note: A Linfield interim president (in 1931-1932), born in 1877 and died in 1958. Frerichs was the dean of faculty and a professor of German for nearly four decades. During this time, Frerich filled roles wherever Linfield needed him, serving as librarian, editor of the college’s publication, and as chairman of multiple faculty committees. Outside of Linfield, he was a pastor at the Hillsboro Baptist Church. Frerich received his higher education from Carthage College, The Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, the University of Oregon, the University of Washington, and the University of Greifswald in Germany.

      Specialized notes

      • Processing information: Input into Access to Memory by Benson Deibele, 2026

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