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 40: Miller Hall

Box 1: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Specifications and Correspondence, 1966-1987

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1987
Folder 2: Chapman and Culter - Women's Dorm, undated
Folder 3: Women's Tower Dorm, undated
Folder 4: Mechanical Construction, undated
Folder 5: Miller Hall, undated
Folder 6: Construction in Progress, undated
Folder 7: Photographs, undated
Folder 8: Program and List of Participants in Laying of Cornerstone, undated

Box 2: Miller Hall Project Manual and Subject Files, 1965-1999

Folder 1: Brunsdale Lounge Plaque, 1999
Folder 2: Memorandum from Leslie Rude to David Roslien, undated
Folder 3: Drawing of Towers Dormitories, undated
Folder 4: Tower Dormitory (Miller), 1968-1986
Item 1: Foundation Investigation, 1965
Item 2: Project Manual, 1966

Box 3: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Specifications, 1966-1968

Folder 1: Miller Hall, undated
Item 1: General Specifications, 1966
Item 2: Mechanical and Electrical Specifications, 1966

Box 4: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Specifications, 1966

Folder 1: Miller Hall - Color Coordination and Materials Selections, 1967
Folder 2: Miller Hall - Maintenance Brochure, undated
Folder 3: Tabulation of Bids, 1966
Item 1: Specification for All Contracts, 1966
Item 2: Mechanical and Electrical Specifications, 1966
Item 3: Specification for All Contracts, 1966
Folder 4: Miller Hall - Engineering Data, 1967

Box 5: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Specifications and Shop Drawings, 1956-1968

Item 1: Specifications, 1966-1969
Folder 1: Shop Drawings Index, undated
Folder 2: Shop Drawings, 1956
Folder 3: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 4: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 5: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 6: Shop Drawings, 1967

Box 6: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Specifications and Shop Drawings, 1966-1967

Folder 1: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 2: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 3: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 4: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 5: Specifications, 1967
Folder 6: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 7: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 8: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 9: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 10: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 11: Shop Drawings, 1966-1968
Folder 12: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 13: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 14: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 15: Shop Drawings, 1967
Folder 16: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 17: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 18: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 19: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 20: Shop Drawings, 1966
Folder 21: Electrical Shop Drawings, undated
Folder 22: Mechanical Shop Drawings, undated
Folder 23: Schedule of Furnishins, undated
Folder 24: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1968
Folder 25: Miscellaneous Correspondence, undated
Folder 26: Loan Agreements and Bonds, 1966
Folder 27: Loan Agreements and Bonds, 1967

Box 7: Miller Hall (Women's Dormitory Towers) Correspondence, 1965-1972

Folder 1: Architect's Correspondence Letters, undated
Folder 2: Correspondence A, 1971
Folder 3: Black Hawk Construction Co., undated
Folder 4: Tabulation of Bids, undated
Folder 5: Correspondence C, undated
Folder 6: All Contracts, 1966
Folder 7: Contracts, undated
Folder 8: Change Orders, undated
Folder 9: Construction Progress (File Copy), undated
Folder 10: Display (Construction Progress), undated
Folder 11: Construction Reports, undated
Folder 12: Luther College Correspondence, undated
Folder 13: Dodge Reports, undated
Folder 14: Door Details, undated
Folder 15: Detail Folder, undated
Folder 16: DHUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development, undated
Folder 17: Correspondence D, undated
Folder 18: Estimates, undated
Folder 19: Correspondence F, undated
Folder 20: Final Inspection Reports, undated
Folder 21: Furnishings and Draperies, undated
Folder 22: Correspondence G, 1968
Folder 23: Government Specification Information, undated
Folder 24: General Correspondence, undated
Folder 25: Correspondence H, undated
Folder 26: Inspection Reports, undated
Folder 27: Insurance, undated
Folder 28: Correspondence K, undated
Folder 29: Kinseth Plumbing and Heating, undated
Folder 30: Kimball Bothers Elevator Co., undated
Folder 31: Latta and Son Correspondence, undated
Folder 32: Metcalf's Home Furnishings, 1968
Folder 33: McDonald B. Logie and Company, undated
Folder 34: Correspondence M, undated
Folder 35: Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, 1967
Folder 36: Preliminary Folder, undated
Folder 37: Plan Deposits, undated
Folder 38: Correspondence Letters R, undated
Folder 39: Harold E. Rucks Correspondence, undated
Folder 40: Correspondence S, undated
Folder 41: Shop Drawings and Correspondence Reports, undated
Folder 42: Schammel Electric, undated
Folder 43: Sail Exploration Company, 1966
Folder 44: Thompson Lightning Projection, Inc., 1968
Folder 45: Correspondence T and Shop Drawings, undated
Folder 46: Correspondence U, undated
Folder 47: Correspondence W, undated
Folder 48: Youngblut Construction Company, Inc., 1966