Student Papers

Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Student Papers, 1931-2006

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Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009

Folder 1: Paideia I: "The Norwegian Identity of Luther College in the 1960s" by Kelly Bumpus, Spring 2000

Item 1: "The Norwegian Identity of Luther College in the 1960's", Spring 2000: Paper analyzes the Norwegian background, beginning with the foundation of Luther College throughout the 1960s. Written for Professor Faldet.; Creator: Bumpus, Kelly

Folder 2: Paideia I: "The Aamouth Family: A Story of Norwegian-American Immigration" by Beth Anderson, Spring 2003

Item 1: "The Aamoth Family: A Story of Norwegian-American Imigration", 28 April 2003: Paper discusses the immigration story of the Aamoth Family. Written for Professor Oyvind Gulliksen.; Creator: Anderson, Beth

Folder 3: Paideia I: "The Assimilation of Norwegian-Americans Into American Culture Through the Establishment of Charitable and Health Care Organizations" by Molly Berkas, Spring 2003

Item 1: "The Assimilation of Norwegian-Americans into American Culture Through the Establishment of Charitable and Health Care Organizations", 20 March 2003: Paper discusses the beginning of the assimilation of Norwegian immigrants into American society through health care institution.; Creator: Berkas, Molly

Folder 4: Paideia I: "Immigrant Letters: Their Influence on Norwegian Immigration to America" by Mandi Blenka, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Immigrant Letters: Their Influence on Norwegian Immigration to America", 12 March 2003: Paper discusses the role that letters from Norwegians in America to Norwegians in Norway had on immigration.; Creator: Blenka, Mandi

Folder 5: Paideia I: "Why Ole Joined the Union Army: The Role of Norwegian Immigrants in the Civil War" by Larissa Curtis, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Why Ole Joined the Union Army: The Role of Norwegian Immigrants in the Civil War", Spring 2003: Paper discusses the role of Norwegian Immigrants in the Civil War. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Curtis, Larissa

Folder 6: Paideia I: "Language of a Norwegian Immigrant" by Rebecca Hefle, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Language of a Norwegian Immigrant", 13 May 2003: Paper discusses the importance of Norwegian language in the immigrant's culture. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Hefte, Rebecca

Folder 7: Paideia I: "Norwegian Immigration to South Dakota" by Heidi Hoefer, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Norwegian Immigration to South Dakota", 16 April 2003: This paper discusses the movement of Norwegian immigrants to the South Dakota region. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Hoefer, Heidi

Folder 8: Paideia I: "Women of Norway, Making a Life in America: The Lives of Norwegian-American Frontier Women" by Megan Levison, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Women of Norway; Making a Life in America: The Lives of Norwegian-American Frontier Women", 21 March 2003: This paper discusses gender roles during the waves of Norwegian immigration. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Levisen, Megan

Folder 9: Paideia I: "From a Small Farm to a Homestead: Norwegian Immigrants and Agriculture" by Kristi Millmann, Spring 2003

Item 1: "From a Small Farm to a Homestead: Norwegian Immigrants and Agriculture", 25 April 2003: This paper discusses the culture behind farming for Norwegian immigrants. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Millmann, Kristi Nicole

Folder 10: Paideia I: " The Land of Opportunity: The Immigration of Norwegian Women to America" by Alison Rapacz, Spring 2003

Item 1: "The Land of Opportunity: The Immigration of Norwegian Women to America", 14 April 2003: This paper discusses the immigration of Nowregian women to America. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Rapacz, Alison

Folder 11: Paideia I: "The Influence of 'America Letters' on Norwegian Immigration, 1825-1925" by Alex Thoreson, Spring 2003

Item 1: "The Influence of 'America Letters' on Norwegian Immigration, 1825-1925", 17 April 2003: This paper discusses the role of letters written by Norwegian immigrants in America to Norwegians in Norway. Written for Oyvind Gulliksen for Section 09.; Creator: Thoreson, Alex

Folder 12: Paideia I: "Where Have All the Letters Gone? Norwegian Immigrant Letters and Letter-Writing Today" by John Williams, Spring 2003

Item 1: "Where Have All The Letters Gone? Norwegian Immigrant Letters and Letter-Writing Today", Spring 2003: This paper discusses the culture of letter writing and how it pertained to Norwegian immigration.; Creator: Williams, John

Folder 13: Spanish Influenza Epidemic in Decorah by Nicholas Kelley, April 10, 2006

Item 1: "An Overview of the Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19 in Decorah, IA and Luther College", 10 April 2006: This paper discusses the background and results of the Spanish Influenza epidemic on campus.; Creator: Kelley, Nicholas S

Folder 14: "'Another Lucky Strike: An Experience I Wouldn't Trade for a Trillion Dollars!': The Story of World War II Veteran - Roger Anderson", May 26, 2009

Folder 15: "The Symra Society: A Literary-Social Organization", 18 March 1992

Folder 16: An Overview of the Center for Faith and Life, 15 December 1991

Folder 17: George Pfister, 18 May 2009