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Robert D. Newton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSD-0000-050

Collection Statement

The collection includes various office files of Robert D. Newton from his time at DePauw University, Writing Competence Survey data, Faculty Handbook materials and Special Committee on Personnel Procedures materials, etc. There is a file of biographical information and photographs in DC 3138.

Dates

  • 1965 - 2020

Creator

Access Restrictions

Portions of this collection are restricted. Contact the Archives.

Usage Restrictions

Copyright interests for this collection are held by DePauw University.

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Robert D. Newton, Jr. is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at DePauw University. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale in 1950, Dr. Newton studied at the Union Theological Seminary and earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree there in 1953. Newton received his doctorate from Columbia University in 1960. He and his wife, Ann, have 2 children. His service records is as follows: Instructor in Philosophy and Religion 1956-1958; Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion 1958-1962; Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion 1962-1969; Professor of Philosphy and Religion 1969-2008 (retired). He was born January 3, 1928 and died February 4, 2020.

Extent

2.8 Cubic Feet (7 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Robert D. Newton papers
Status
Completed
Author
Hailee Newton
Date
9/30/2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of DePauw University and Indiana United Methodism Repository

Contact:
Roy O. West Library
405 S. Indiana St.
Greencastle Indiana 46135 United States