J. Winfield Fretz

Classification scheme:

XXVI.3.1

Series 3: Presidents
Subseries 1: J. Winfield Fretz (1963-1973)

Custodial history: Files in Vol. 5 (26-39) were received in 2001, at a later date than the rest of the files, and processed by the Archives in 2018.

Vol. 1: 1963-1978

  1. Clippings of groundbreaking ceremony, 1963; cornerstone laying (1964); program from dedication service (1964); Symbolism of CGC Chapel; Vesper service program (1963)
  2. Board of Governors lists, 1967-1973
  3. Presidential reports to Board, 1963-1966
  4. Addresses by J. W. Fretz and others at CGC retreats
  5. Address by Walter Klaassen, "The Biblical view of Christian community"
  6. Draft materials for dedication and inauguration services, 1964
  7. Inauguration addresses by J. W. Fretz and Walter Klaassen, 1964
  8. Correspondence re: dedication and inauguration service, 1964
  9. Summer programs, 1963-1973
  10. Discussion on change of regulations regarding use of alcohol in residence, 1969
  11. "The future of Conrad Grebel College" long range planning report, 1978
  12. Clipping file, 1962-1964
  13. Correspondence with Dean of Arts, 1962-1968 (includes early correspondence between Fretz and Norman High, including High’s invitation to Fretz to come to Conrad Grebel College)

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Vol. 2: 1963-1973

  1. General correspondence, 1963
  2. General correspondence, 1964
  3. General correspondence, 1965
  4. General correspondence, 1966
  5. General correspondence, 1967
  6. General correspondence, 1968
  7. General correspondence, 1969
  8. General correspondence, 1970
  9. General correspondence, 1971
  10. General correspondence, 1972
  11. Empty
  12. General correspondence, 1973
  13. News service, releases, 1965-1970
  14. New service releases, 1971-1973
  15. Student seminar materials, 1965-1967
  16. Expansion planning, 1969
  17. Correspondence, Joseph Stauffer, 1966-1972
  18. General publicity, 1963-1968
  19. Frank Epp installation, minutes, notes, etc., 1973
  20. Outline for Sociology of the Family course, 1963
  21. Harvey Taves memorial service

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Vol. 3: 1963-1973

  1. Mennonite high school lists, 1964-1965
  2. Correspondence, Canadian Mennonite, 1964-1971
  3. Correspondence, Christian Living, 1963-1973
  4. Correspondence, Evangel, 1967-1969
  5. Correspondence, The Mennonite, 1964-1972
  6. Correspondence, Mennonite Life, 1966-1970
  7. Correspondence, Mennonite Quarterly Review, 1968-1973
  8. Correspondence, Mennonite Weekly Review, 1968-1971
  9. "Baptists and Conrad Grebel College," 1969
  10. U. of Waterloo-CGC - College Affairs Committee, 1964-1973
  11. Inter-Church College matters, 1968-1973
  12. CGC-Renison correspondence, 1962-1971
  13. CGC-St. Jerome’s College, 1965-1973
  14. CGC-St. Paul’s College, 1963-1972
  15. CGC-Waterloo Lutheran, 1964-1973
  16. Bethel College, 1971-1973; also administrative model of Bethel College, 1937
  17. CGC-Canadian Mennonite Bible College correspondence, 1964-1973
  18. CGC-Eastern Mennonite College, 1966-1973
  19. CGC-Freeman Junior College, 1967-1973
  20. CGC-Goshen College, 1968-1973
  21. CGC-Hesston College, 1956-1958
  22. CGC-Messiah College, 1967-1972
  23. Rockway Mennonite School, 1969-1970
  24. Rosthern Junior College, 1966
  25. CGC-Tabor College, 1972-1973
  26. Inter-Faculty studios memos, minutes, correspondence, 1970-1971
  27. John E. Martens file, 1969-1973
  28. Harold Moyer file, 1973
  29. President’s house file, 1969-1971, including drawings
  30. Prospective students list, 1970
  31. Religious Studies faculty matters, 1969-1973
  32. Lama T. Chime Rinpoche file, 1970
  33. Residence students statistics, 1964-1968
  34. Correspondence, George H. Williams, 1971
  35. International students file, 1964-1967
  36. Library book orders, 1964-1967
  37. Residence Caution fund file, 1964-1966
  38. CGC Christmas card file, 1967
  39. Letters of congratulations to J. W. Fretz, 1962-1964
  40. CGC Church materials, 1965
  41. Counseling Services, 1966
  42. Donations, pledges, gifts, 1966-1975
  43. Residence study by Barbara Smucker, 1969
  44. Empty
  45. Graduation dinner lists, 1967-1972
  46. Library memos, correspondence, 1966-1972
  47. Correspondence, Mennonite Board of Education, 1968-1973
  48. Appalachian Committee
  49. MCC Exchange Program materials, 1973

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Vol. 4: 1963-1973

  1. Summer school, 1972
  2. Notes, correspondence re: Board of Governors Executive Committee, 1963-1973
  3. Stratford Festival seminar, 1969
  4. Stratford Festival seminar, 1970
  5. Summer school, 1973
  6. Study carrels, 1969-1971
  7. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 1973-1974
  8. News releases re: Frank Epp installation, 1973
  9. Conference on Christian Community, 1973
  10. Summer program, 1965
  11. Residence matters, 1965-1974
  12. Correspondence, Arnold Gingrich memorial, 1962-1974
  13. General inquiries, 1971-1972
  14. Correspondence, David Falk, 1973 (RESTRICTED)
  15. Teachers Abroad Program, Waterloo, 1963
  16. Correspondence, Institute of Mennonite Studies, 1959-1966
  17. Council of Mennonite Colleges European Tour, 1967
  18. Council of Mennonite Colleges, International Education Conference, 1966
  19. Council of Mennonite Colleges, International Education, 1967
  20. Council of Mennonite Colleges, International Education, 1966
  21. Council of Mennonite Colleges, International Education, 1962-1965
  22. Correspondence, Council of Mennonite Colleges, 1965-1967
  23. Correspondence, Council of Mennonite Colleges Haiti trip, 1967
  24. Correspondence, Council of Mennonite Colleges, 1968-1970
  25. Correspondence, Council of Mennonite Colleges, Quebec seminar, 1968-1971
  26. Council of Mennonite Colleges, International Student Conference, 1967
  27. Council of Mennonite Colleges, Misc. material, 1971
  28. Correspondence, Council of Mennonite Colleges, 1972
  29. Adult school, 1969
  30. Summer school, 1968
  31. Summer school, 1969
  32. Summer school, 1970-1971
  33. Board of Governors statement re: resignation of J.W. Fretz, 1973
  34. Correspondence, Archives, 1960-1970
  35. Correspondence, Archives, 1971-1975
  36. President’s Annual Report to Board, 1964, 1967
  37. Correspondence, John Ruth re: biography of Conrad Grebel, 1972-1974
  38. Birkholtz painting and history, 1972-1974
  39. Correspondence, Board chairperson, 1962-1971
  40. Correspondence, Board secretary, 1962-1973
  41. Correspondence, Board treasurer, 1964-1972
  42. Building file, including minutes, quotations, specifications, 1962-1964
  43. Correspondence, building and grounds, 1965-1973
  44. Correspondence, chapel furnishings and windows, 1964, 1972

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Vol. 5: 1959-1973

  1. College crest, design, including plates, 1965
  2. Grants – correspondence, forms, etc. 1967-74
  3. Correspondence, groundbreaking ceremony, 1963
  4. History of CGC and historical background, 1961-1964
  5. Landscaping, including plans, 1969
  6. Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities, 1972-1975
  7. Misc. correspondence, minutes, 1960
  8. Misc. correspondence, minutes, 1961
  9. Misc. correspondence, minutes, 1963
  10. Misc. correspondence, minutes, 1959-1965
  11. News releases, 1965, 1966
  12. Promotion and advertising, 1964-1979
  13. Quotations, etc., 1966-1971
  14. International students, government regulations, 1968
  15. Study Committee report, "Ontario Peace Churches and Higher Education at U. of W.; also minutes, correspondence re: the establishment of CGC, 1953, 1959
  16. Memoranda re: U. of Waterloo electrical service, 1973
  17. U. of Waterloo Board of Governors memoranda, 1971
  18. Mennonite students at U. Of Waterloo, 1960/61-1968/69 (statistics)
  19. Ontario Co-operative Program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, memoranda, 1970-1972
  20. U. W. Inter-Faculty Studies minutes, memos, 1970
  21. Educational consultations with Mennonite constituency, 1971-1973
  22. University of Waterloo, "A study of organization and administration," 1970
  23. Misc. correspondence with U.W., 1971-1973
  24. UW/CGC Tuition split memos, calculations, 1964-1971
  25. UW/CGC Tuition split memos, calculations, 1972-1973
  26. CGC Student Admission Policy, 1964-1972
  27. French language seminar, 1968
  28. Correspondence, CGC Faculty-Board-Conference retreat, 1963
  29. Personal notes on early CGC days, 1962-1967
    Scope and content: Includes a discussion paper by J. Winfield Fretz “A Mennonite Community on a University Campus”, written November 13, 1963.
  30. Initial Interview with J. Winfield Fretz at CGC, 1962-1963
  31. Education in the Churches, 1962-1964
    Scope and content: Early notes on a Christian education service for the Ontario Mennonite constituency.
  32. Anabaptist-Mennonite Centre, 1969-1971
  33. International Students Centre, 1970-1971
  34. Mennonite Graduate Student Fellowship, 1959-1965
  35. Director of Student Affairs, 1966-1972
  36. CGC Public Relations, 1971-1973
  37. Faculty salaries, 1966-1971
  38. Executive Committee correspondence, 1969-1971
  39. Academic Affairs, 1964-1972

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