Brief Description: This series contains files complied by various sources about Luther College sports from 1877 to 2007, including statistics, correspondence, news clippings, scorebooks, scrapbooks, press releases, and other materials.  Many of the materials focus on Luther College sports, but some information can be found on other colleges.  Additionally, there are materials, such as news clippings, regarding tournaments that involved Luther College athletes.

Record Series Number: LCA/RG20/Series 2

Created by: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Volume: 31.3 Linear Feet

Arrangement:

This series is arranged into 20 sub-series:

1. Baseball (1890-1999)

2. Men's Basketball (1904-1999)

3. Women's Basketball (1972-2007)

4. Men's Cross Country (1955-1999)

5. Women's Cross Country (1970-1999)

6. Men's Golf (1957-1999)

7. Women's Golf (1985-1999)

8. Field Hockey and Gymnastics (1911-1983)

9. Football (1877-2006)

10. Intramural Sports (1965-2004)

11.  Women's Softball (1971-2001)

12. Men's Swimming (1966-1999)

13. Women's Swimming (1974-1999)

14. Tennis (1959-1999)

15. Men's Track and Field (1926-1999)

16. Women's Track and Field (1974-1999)

17. Women's Volleyball (1974-1999)

18. Wrestling (1952-1999)

19. Bowling (1965-1992)

20. Softball Drills and Manuevers (1977)

Biographical Note for Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) :

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Access Restrictions: All material is available for research.

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