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George K. Brushaber Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GBP HC 2018.001

Scope and Contents of the Records

This collection consists of records documenting George Brushaber’s tenure at Bethel College and Seminary and Bethel University including correspondence with internal colleagues, BGC pastors, BGC leadership, and others; official statements from several groups regarding the open theism controversy; BGC and internal meeting documents; and other miscellaneous items related to Bethel during Brushaber’s time at the University.

Dates

  • 1961-2014
  • 1942-1955

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

This material is not restricted.

Restrictions on Use

This material is not restricted.

Biographical Information for George K. Brushaber

George K. Brushaber grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only child of a pastor. He attended Wheaton College for his undergraduate degree, and went on to earn master’s degrees in philosophy and divinity and doctorates in epistemology and metaphysics. He was ordained while completing his Ph.D. at Boston University, and served as interim pastor of many New England churches. The dean of Westmont College for three years, he held the same position at Bethel for seven years before becoming president. The institution’s 4th president, Brushaber served for 26 years. A steady visionary and energetic leader, he led the institution through physical changes, including 19 new buildings or additions, and difficulties like the open theism controversy of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. He oversaw a 102% increase in enrollment and two new schools as well as the transition to Bethel University near the end of his tenure.

Extent

11 boxes

Abstract

This series contains records of George Brushaber's activities as President of Bethel College and Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota (1982-2008), as well as documents from before and after his tenure.

Arrangement of Collection

Boxes are numbered and arranged according to how Brushaber left them.

Custodial History

The majority of these records were donated from the Brushaber family directly to the History Center.

Acquisition Information

The majority of these records were donated directly to the History Center by the Brushaber family in 2008 following President Brushaber's retirement.

Location of Originals

This series is located on shelves in the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University which is located in the Seminary Library Annex at 3949 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112.

Related Materials

Related or similar material can be found in the following series in the History Center: Archives of the Baptist General Conference and Bethel University

Separated Materials

Additional material is located in the Biographical Collection.

Processing Information

The archives team processed these records in the Fall 2018 semester. Boxes were counted, their contents were inventoried, and the files were left as Brushaber had arranged them.

Title
George K. Brushaber Papers, 1982-2008
Author
Inventory prepared by Diana Magnuson and Justin Brecheisen
Date
September, 2018
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the The History Center: Archives of Bethel University and Converge Repository

Contact:
3900 Bethel Drive
Arden Hills MINNESOTA 55112 United States