Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives

By Sasha Griffin

Collection Overview

Title: Student Papers, 1931-2006Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG00/Series 5

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 1.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Boxes are arranged chronologically.  Folders in Boxes 1-2 remain in original order by chapter or part. The remaining boxes have folders arranged alphabetically by creator last name.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History

Languages: English

Abstract

A collection of student papers written as classwork.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series holds a number of student papers that document Luther College's history, collected by Luther College Archives.  The creation dates for the materials range from 1931 to 2006.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 7 boxes

Access Restrictions: All materials are available for research.

Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College Library copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).

Finding Aid Revision History:

12/20/2019: Hayley Jackson reprocessed Box 4 and updated folder contents.

4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated link to copyright policy.


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931],
[Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934],
[Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991],
[Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014],
[Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999],
[Box 6: History 71, May 2000],
[Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009],
[All]

Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991Add to your cart.
Folder 1Add to your cart.
Item 1: Main: Commander of the Campus, 1991Add to your cart.
This paper discusses how Main II burned and the features of New Main.  There is no name of author.
Folder 2Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Genesis of Valders, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history of Valders Memorial Hall of Science and uses letters and the dedication ceremony program as primary documents.  The ceremony program, along with an inventory of letters used, a copy of April 1955 Luther Alumnus newletter, and a photocopy of a picture of the building are also included in the folder.
Creator: Andersen, Blaine
Folder 3Add to your cart.
Item 1: Koren Library: The Student's Memories, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper details the history of Koren Library by using students' accounts and memories. It documents not only the physical layout of the building, but also the policies and procedures, such as having closed stacks, and even pranks students played on the librarians.  Documents used include books, annual reports, and oral interviews of ten people (Wilfred Bunge, Linda Disch, Helen Haatvedt, Steve Hubbard, Kathryn Kalsow, Erling Naeseth, Leslie Rude, Harlan Sanderson, Paul Solberg, and Wendy Stevens).  Paper also includes photocopied pictures of the outside and inside of the library.
Creator: Anderson, Marnie
Folder 4Add to your cart.
Item 1: C.K. Preus Gymnasium: What Was Lost, What Was Gained?, 23 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history of Preus Gymnasium, how it burned, the planning of a new gymnasium, and features of the replacement building.
Creator: Brown, Alison
Folder 5Add to your cart.
Item 1: History of Koren, 1991Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history of Koren Library from its dedication in 1921 throughout its renovation and into the late 1980s.
Creator: Capel, Kim
Folder 6Add to your cart.
Item 1: Blessed Are They That Dwell in Thy House, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history of Dahl Centennial Union and its features.
Creator: Clarke, Tony
Folder 7Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Birth of a (Local) Legend..., 18 March 1999Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history behind Paideia and Freshman Studies.
Creator: DeBoer, Jacob
Folder 8Add to your cart.
Item 1: Human Dissection and Anatomy Course, 18 October 1998Add to your cart.
This paper discusses the history of the Overholt Lab and human dissection and anatomy courses.
Creator: Ensrude, Carryn
Folder 9Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Conception of the Center for Faith and Life, 21 October 1991Add to your cart.
Thi spaper talks about the beginnings of the Center for Faith and Life
Creator: Fleck, Lee C
Folder 10Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Forgotten History of Valders: The Great Hall of Science, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of Valders Memorial Hall of Science and includes costs charts, floor plans, and an image of the Valders signs attached to the cover page.
Creator: Gerdes, Robert A
Folder 11Add to your cart.
Item 1: Main: The Battleground Between the Administration and the Students' War for Control, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the use of Main throughout history between students and administration.
Creator: Hannager, Krista
Folder 12Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Field House's Interesting Beginnings, 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of the Field House.
Creator: Hoover, David
Folder 13Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Growth of a Union, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of the Dahl Centennial Union.
Creator: Johnson, Amy
Folder 14Add to your cart.
Item 1: Koren Library: Influential and Interesting, 18 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of Koren Library
Creator: Katzenmaier, Lena
Folder 15Add to your cart.
Item 1: Flames Engulf a Loved One, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of the C K Preus Gymnasium.
Creator: Omodt, Scott
Folder 16Add to your cart.
Item 1: Old Main: The History of the Building, the People, and Luther College, 20 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of Old Main.  Includes photocopied picture.
Creator: Scheel, Alison
Folder 17Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Personalities of Luther's Head Librarians, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about Karl T Jacobsen and Oivind M Hovde, particularly about their strengths, responsibilities, and history as Luther librarians.
Creator: Smith, Julie
Folder 18Add to your cart.
Item 1: The Structure of Main: A Historical Perspective, 22 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of Main.  Includes photocopied pictures of building.
Creator: Vrieze, Heidi
Folder 19Add to your cart.
Item 1: Paper #2, 19 October 1998Add to your cart.
This paper details the history of the intervisitation policy.
Creator: Wass, Heather
Folder 20Add to your cart.
Item 1: Student Life in Preus Over Time, 21 October 1991Add to your cart.
This paper is about the history of Preus Library and student activities within the building.
Creator: Witte, Suzanne

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931],
[Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934],
[Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991],
[Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014],
[Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999],
[Box 6: History 71, May 2000],
[Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009],
[All]