Simpson Bible College - Gateway Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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RELOCATION OF THE SCHOOL After 34 years in Seattle, President Paul S. Allen led Simpson in making plans for relocation. The Col- lege board approved the three buildings on one of San F rancisco's southern hills. XVe can praise God for miraculously supplying the many financial needs involved in moving. A lawyer donated his legal ser- vices worth 31,500 The owner accepted the offer of S250,000, which was a reduction of S50,000, and 45? interest instead of 52. Also, he decided to forego the mortgage, making it possible for the College to be recognized in the State of California. L H296 C- A 1 Q---I In the move to California, the school incorporated under the name of Simpson Bible College. The campus consists of three buildings. The main five-story, five- winged building includes the dormitories, classrooms, library, chapel, dining hall, lounges, offices, and kitchen and laundry areas. The campus also consists of a gymnasium and the president's home. During the summer of 1955 the actual move began with each step showing Cod's wondrous power. An Oregon mint farmer donated a fleet of trucks for the initial moving. To begin the work, 35,000 was donated as were the lights for the library. The kitchen stoves were purchased for 32500. Thus the goal of 330,000 to start the new year was reached by September 30th. The building was previously owned by Mr. Oscar Rudnick, who bought it from the government. It was used as an Immigration Screening center during WVorld War II. Before that time, the Salvation Army had used it as a training institute since its erection in 1928. in 1,1 -12- 1 I-

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ALMA MATER T. I. McCrossan was President from 1927-1929, until the economic depression made necessary the closing of the school from 1929-1932. Bev. W. I. McCarvey reopened it in the fall of 1933, and Rev. I. D. Williams became president from 1934-1945. As the school grew, the need was recognized for a chapel, additional classroom space and a larger kitchen and dining area. Construction of the lower floor began in 1940. Then in 1945 the auditorium was completed, including the main chapel and classrooms. The school continued its growth through the years and with the returning G.I.'s, reached a peak enrollment of 254 in 1946, during the administration of Rev. R. L. Cramer. The dormitory fright, faced the Administration Building. Over the years various changes have been made in the curriculum. In 1947, four-year degree courses came into being. Accreditation came to Simpson in 1948 from the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges while Bev. E. B. Dunbar was pres- ident. Although this accreditation was withdrawn in 1950, it was regained in 1953. However, the biggest change was yet to come - the relocation of the school. Jaffray Auditorium was completed in 1945. Thirty trailers, given to the school by the govern- ment, provided housing for the returning C.I.'s and married students. When these were disposed of, three one-story frame buildings were obtained from Paine Air Force Base. Two were used for classrooms and offices and one became an annex to the men's dormi- tory. The 1952 graduating class outside the Administration Building. B ul.,

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SCHOOL GROWS THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS Since the move in 1955, many changes have been madewith the aim of providing better facil- ities and better education for the students. Two years ago the office of vice-president of the college was re-established. The office had existed for a while in the past, but was renewed when Bev. Herman Hazlett was appointed in 1959. The 19-rank Robert Morton pipe organ in the chapel was donated by the Alumni Association shortly after the move to San Francisco. The Alumni Association is now in the process of re- decorating the ladies' lounge and plans to do the menis lounge in the near future. Simpson Songfestv is produced in our recording studio. To further the music program, new practice rooms and a recording studio were added. Simpson Songfestf' our radio program, is pro- duced in this studio. Another addition to Simpson has been the relocation and enlargement of the bookstore. Formerly located in a small corner of the Bilt- more, the bookstore now occupies a large room on the main floor. The mailroom was also sepa- rated from the Biltmore so that students could have access to it at all times. Last summer a new heating system was in- stalled with thermostatic heat control. Also, the school now'has its own print shop in operation. Its equipment includes an offset press, a paper cutter and folder, a postage machine, and an addressing machine. This machinery was pur- chased for about SL500, although its estimated worth is about 310,000 Social Committee improves recreation room. 5: l 45' fifijl Fir Hr 1' diff? -v Q' faq? I .Q-QP L E ' H a nz Qs 5: ' - . ri - ,.- Ralph Todd is in charge of the new school printing shop. One other improvement was the remodeling of the recreation room. Funds were donated for the floor tiling with an inlaid shuffleboard court, and for fluorescent lighting running the entire length of the room. Later the social committee, who was in charge of this project, was able to purchase paint and curtains, acoustical tile for the ceiling, and other accessories such as furni- ture and table games. These and many more improvements have been made throughout the years. We truly give grateful thanks to Cod for these improvements which were made through His enabling. A -13-