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Collection Overview
Abstract
Professor of philosophy and provost at Calvin College; and dean at Jordan College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The collection includes correspondence; appointments; evaluations; conference papers; thesis; and audio tapes, i.e., lectures, honors convocations, and chapel talks. [See also the Campus Titles Database.]
Biographical Note
Peter Allen De Vos graduated from Calvin College in 1961 and finished his master’s at Brown University in 1964. Later in life, he returned to Brown University to pursue his doctorate, writing his dissertation on Descartes.
In 1965, De Vos returned to Calvin not as a student but rather as a professor of philosophy. From his introductory courses to his upper level courses, students applauded him as an educator; so much so many of his students became teachers of philosophy themselves. In 1977, he became interested in environmental ethics and researched his topic up until his death. By 1978, De Vos was appointed Dean of the Faculty and then elected to provost in 1981. In 1990, De Vos found a new home at Jordan College where he became their dean. Jordan College emphasized environmental concerns, which was of great interest to him.
On a personal level, De Vos and his wife Karen had two children--Michelle and Scott. The De Vos family were members of Grace Christian Reformed Church. De Vos was also a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and the president of the International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education. Due to a heart attack, De Vos passed away at the age of 53.
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Administrative Information
Repository:
Heritage Hall, Hekman Library
Alternate Extent Statement:
1.75 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source:
Gift of the P.A. De Vos family
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Correspondence, 1977-1985],
[
Series 2: Correspondence, Appointments, Leaves of Absence, Evaluation, 1979-1984],
[
Series 3: Varia, 1977-1985],
[
All]
- Series 1: Correspondence --- 1977-1985
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Correspondence --- March, 1977 - December, 1978
- Folder 2: Correspondence --- January - August, 1979
- Folder 3: Correspondence --- September - December, 1979
- Folder 4: Correspondence --- January - June, 1980
- Folder 5: Correspondence --- July - September, 1980
- Folder 6: Correspondence --- October - December, 1980
- Folder 7: Correspondence --- January - April, 1981
- Folder 8: Correspondence --- May - August, 1981
- Folder 9: Correspondence --- September - December, 1981
- Box 2
- Folder 1: Correspondence --- January - June, 1982
- Folder 2: Correspondence --- July - September, 1982
- Folder 3: Correspondence --- October - December, 1982
- Folder 4: Correspondence --- January - March, 1983
- Folder 5: Correspondence --- April - September, 1983
- Folder 6: Correspondence --- October - December, 1983
- Folder 7: Correspondence --- January - July, 1984
- Folder 8: Correspondence --- August - December, 1984
- Folder 9: Correspondence --- January - July, 1985
- Folder 10: Correspondence referred to Peter De Vos --- 1978-1981
- Folder 11: Correspondence referred to Peter De Vos --- 1982-1985
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Correspondence, 1977-1985],
[
Series 2: Correspondence, Appointments, Leaves of Absence, Evaluation, 1979-1984],
[
Series 3: Varia, 1977-1985],
[
All]
