William L. Fox, Jr. was the 18th President of St. Lawrence University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University (1975), a Master of Divinity from Harvard University (1978), and a Ph.D from George Washington University (1989). He served as President of St. Lawrence University from 2009-2021, the President of Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, 2003-2009, and held a number of roles at Goucher College between 1999-2003. He also held ministerial positions at the Pilgrim Congregation Church in Pomona, California, Universalist National Memorial Church in Washington D.C., and Theodore Parker Unitarian Church in Boston. He published numerous books and articles on topics related to American Higher Education, religious thought, and Scottish Rite Freemasonry.
Collection Overview
This collection primarily reflects Dr. Fox’s ministerial work and professional life. The papers include articles by Dr. Fox, correspondence, sermons, and other church writings. Much of the emphasis is on Dr. Fox’s thinking about Universalism and his approach to preaching. There is also an emphasis on his time as a Senior Minister at the Universalist National Memorial Church in Washington D.C. Also included are correspondence, notebooks, student assignments and ephemeral items related to Dr. Fox’s undergraduate career at St. Lawrence, and Harvard Divinity School, where he received his Master's Degree and ministerial training.