John D. Regester Faculty Lectures
Scope and Contents
University correspondence, memoranda, press releases, programs, and other documentation about the speakers and the content of the Regester Lecture Series at the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, and the administration, funding, and expenses of the lectureship, 1965 to the present. Each invited speaker is from the faculty of the University of Puget Sound and speaks on his or her area of expertise. The collection also audio recordings and electronic text files of selected lectures.
Dates
- Creation: 1965-2012
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright, reproduction, and use restrictions may apply to the texts and the recordings of the lectures.
Biographical / Historical
John Dickinson Regester arrived at the College of Puget Sound as a 26-year-old professor of philosophy and psychology in 1924. As a scholar, John Regester was known principally for his study of and his relationship with Albert Schweitzer, who referred to him as “my first American friend.” In 1936, President Edward Todd made Regester Dean of the college. In addition to academic affairs, Regester’s responsibilities included serving as Dean of Men. When Dean of Men became a separate administrative position in 1958, his title was changed to Dean of the Faculty. In 1960, Regester became Dean of the Graduate School.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The John D. Regester Faculty Lectureship of the University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, Washington, was established in 1965 to honor Dr. Regester, who joined the Puget Sound faculty in 1924, taught philosophy, and served as Dean of the University and later Dean of the Graduate School. The address is given by a faculty member of the University, who speaks on a subject of particular interest to him or her. The series provides an opportunity for the faculty to develop and explore ideas with colleagues and the public. The lecturer is chosen by the John D. Regester Faculty Lectureship Committee on the basis of his or her scholarship and accomplishment. The annual lecture is scheduled on the third Thursday in November.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Sound recordings of selected lectures are on cassette tapes. Digital electronic files of some lecture texts are on 3.5-inch diskettes.
Accruals
This record subgroup will continue to accrue new items.
Processing Information
This collection has been minimally processed.
Topical
Uniform Title
- Title
- Guide to the John D. Regester Faculty Lectures
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Elizabeth Knight and Patt Leonard with Adriana Flores
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections Repository
Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner Street #1021
Tacoma 98416-1021 United States us
archives@pugetsound.edu