Building Files

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Collection Overview

Title: Building Files

ID: LCA/RG04/Series 1

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 109.7 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Includes blueprints, correspondence with architects and contractors, event material for groundbreakings and dedications, photographs, research, shop drawings, specifications, and subject files.

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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Brandt Hall Records],
[Sub-Series 2: Baker Village],
[Sub-Series 3: C.K. Preus Gymnasium],
[Sub-Series 4: Campus House and Campus Plans],
[Sub-Series 5: Carlson Stadium, 1988],
[Sub-Series 6: Centennial Union],
[Sub-Series 7: Center for Faith and Life],
[Sub-Series 8: Center for the Arts],
[Sub-Series 9: Luther College Farm],
[Sub-Series 10: Farwell Hall],
[Sub-Series 11: Hickory Ridge],
[Sub-Series 12: Jenson Music Hall],
[Sub-Series 13: K and S Building],
[Sub-Series 14: Koren Building],
[Sub-Series 15: Korsrud Heating Plant],
[Sub-Series 16: Larsen Hall],
[Sub-Series 17: Loyalty Hall],
[Sub-Series 18: Main I and II],
[Sub-Series 19: Main Building III],
[Sub-Series 20: Maintenance Building],
[Sub-Series 21: Married Student Housing],
[Sub-Series 22: Mechanical Systems],
[Sub-Series 23: Moore Farm],
[Sub-Series 24: Norby House],
[Sub-Series 25: Off Campus Residences - Subject Files],
[Sub-Series 26: Olin Building],
[Sub-Series 27: Campus Plans],
[Sub-Series 28: Olson Hall],
[Sub-Series 29: Organ],
[Sub-Series 30: President's Residence],
[Sub-Series 31: Preus Library],
[Sub-Series 32: Proposed Buildings],
[Sub-Series 33: Regent's Center],
[Sub-Series 34: Signs],
[Sub-Series 35: Sperati House],
[Sub-Series 36: Storre Theatre],
[Sub-Series 37: Sunnyside],
[Sub-Series 38: TOHS],
[Sub-Series 39: Dieseth Hall],
[Sub-Series 40: Miller Hall],
[Sub-Series 41: Valders Hall of Science and Sampson Hoffland Laboratories],
[Sub-Series 42: Farwell Hall],
[Sub-Series 43: Ylvisaker Hall],
[Sub-Series 44: Subject Files],
[All]

Sub-Series 4: Campus House and Campus Plans

Box 1: S.G. Campus House Shop Drawings and Wallpaper Sample, 1989

Folder 1: Architectural - Campus House, undated
Folder 2: Architectural - Campus House, undated
Folder 3: Campus House - wallpaper pieces removed from front parlor walls, 1972
Folder 4: Campus House, undated

Box 2: Campus Plans, 1962-1977, 1986-1992

Folder 1: New Luther College Sign, 1986
Folder 2: Architectural Files - Landscape, undated
Folder 3: Campus House Investments Advisors, Inc. Report, undated
Folder 4: Landscape plans; Comprehensive development plan, 1988
Folder 5: Campus Plan - Update of 1962, 1977
Folder 6: Campus Plan, undated
Folder 7: Campus Development Plan, 1988
Folder 8: Campus Development Plan by HGA, 1988
Folder 9: Campus Plan - Hammel Green, 1988
Folder 10: Building Inventories, undated
Folder 11: Treasurer of Winneshiek County, undated
Folder 12: Treasurer of Winneshiek County, undated
Folder 13: Articles of Incorporation, undated
Folder 14: Inventory of Buildings, undated
Item 1: Soil and Water Conservation Plan, 1966-1967
Folder 16: Campus Plan - Photos and Plans, undated

Box 3: Campus Plans and Jens Jensen Plans, 1984-1991, 1996

Folder 1: Jens Jensen Plan - Presentation, undated
Folder 2: Jens Jensen Landscape Plan - Presentation, 1996
Folder 3: Landscape Plans - Background, 1984
Folder 4: Jensen Plan - Proposal, 1986-1990
Folder 5: Jensen Plan: Non-Textual, n.d.: Contains slides and photographs.
Folder 6: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1991
Folder 7: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1990
Folder 8: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1989
Folder 9: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1988
Folder 10: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1987
Folder 11: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1986
Folder 12: Jensen Plan - Correspondence, 1985
Folder 13: Jensen Plan - Zaizer Nursery, 1986-1988
Folder 14: Jensen Plan - Financial, 1985-1990
Folder 15: Campus Plan - Jens Jensen Reference Material, 2002-2004, n.d.

Box 4: Campus Plans and Jens Jensen Plans, 1975-1995

Folder 1: Jens Jensen - Background, undated: Acquisition Information: Accession 442
Folder 2: Jens Jensen Negatives, Photographs and Postcards, circa 1909: Photographs of Luther College taken by Jens Jensen around 1909 as part of his work designing a landscape plan.; Acquisition Information: Accession 259:2; Copies Note: These photographs are reproduced from negatives loaned to Preus Library staff in the 1970s. The original photos and negatives can be found at the Morton Arboretum's Sterling Morton Library.
Folder 3: Jens Jensen - Photographs and Negatives, undated: Portraits of Jens Jensen; Acquisition Information: Accession 442:6
Folder 4: Jens Jensen - Correspondence with S. Christy, 1975-1995: Acquisition Information: Accession 259:1
Folder 5: Landscape Plans, 1985-1986: Includes photographs and slides.
Folder 6: Photographs, undated: Photographs of the Jens Jensen Landscape Plan for Luther College, 1910; Acquisition Information: Accession 442:3