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Hotchkiss, Farris Pierson

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1937

Biography

B.A., W&L, 1958. Assistant dean of students and director of financial aid, W&L, 1966; associate director development, W&L, 1967; director, W&L, 1968; director university relations and development, W&L, 1982-1986; vice president for university relations, W&L, 1987-1999; secretary of the unviersity, W&L, 1987-1999; vice president for development, W&L, 1993-1996; Senior Assistant to the President, W&L, 1999; Emeriti, W&L, 2002. See Alumni Magazine, Nov/Dec 1986, p.24.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Cover Letter from Farris Hotchkiss to donors to WLU, specifically to Floyd and Elizabeth Gottwald, 1984-06-07

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007266], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

Hotchkiss addressing the issue of coeducation. He is notifying the benefactors of the school of this impending decision and assures them that they will be notified immediately after the Board meets. Goes into detail regarding the actions and deliberations of the Board while attempting to arrive at a decision, and promises more information to follow

Dates: 1984-06-07

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from Farris P. Hotchkiss, 1994-05-19

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007292], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Letter asks for a photograph of Bill Gottwald, the clarification is made that the University already has one of Libby Gottwald, to publish a book that records the names and brief write-ups of each of the major benefactors of the University. This sub-file also contains a handwritten note written back to Farris Hotchkiss regarding the picture as well as the 'Leyburn Library Dedication Panel Discussions' featuring Bill Gottwald as well as a typed note regarding the tape.

Dates: 1994-05-19

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gottwald from Farris P. Hotchkiss, 1994-06-14

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000007294], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

A quick note thanking Libby for the picture of Bill she had sent along. Also clarifies that Libby will have the opportunity to approve her picture before it is printed

Dates: 1994-06-14

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