J. Winfield Fretz

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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