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 43: Ylvisaker Hall

Box 1: Hall Dedication, 1964

Folder 1: Dedication Program and Materials, 1964

Box 2: Construction - Plumbing and Heating, 1963-1965

Folder 1: Kohler of Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, 1963
Folder 2: Shop Drawing Transmittal, 1963-1964
Folder 3: Plumbing and Heating, 1965
Folder 4: The Powers Regulator Company, 1964

Box 3: Construction - Correspondence, 1961-1968

Folder 1: Correspondence - A, 1962-1966
Folder 2: Correspondence - B, 1963-1965
Folder 3: Correspondence - Brown Electric and Appliance, 1963-1965
Folder 4: Correspondence - Black Hawk Construction, 1963-1965
Folder 5: Correspondence - Bids, 1963
Folder 6: Bids, 1963
Folder 7: Bids, Contracts, and Certificates, 1962-1963
Folder 8: Correspondence - C, 1963-1966
Folder 9: Computations, 1963
Folder 10: Change Orders, 1963-1965
Folder 11: Contracts, 1961-1963
Folder 12: Detail Folder, 1963-1964
Folder 13: Correspondence - E, 1962-1964
Folder 14: Estimates, 1964-1965
Folder 15: Correspondence - D-F, 1962-1965
Folder 16: Correspondence - F, 1963-1966
Folder 17: Correspondence - G, 1963-1964
Folder 18: Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1962
Folder 19: Housing and Home Finance Agency, 1963-1965
Folder 20: Correspondence - H-L, 1962-1966
Folder 21: Correspondence - I, 1963
Folder 22: Insurance, 1963-1964
Folder 23: Correspondence - J, 1963-1965
Folder 24: Correspondence - K, 1961-1967
Folder 25: Correspondence - Kinseth Plumbing and Heating, 1963-1965
Folder 26: Correspondence - L, 1962-1964
Folder 27: Correspondence - M, 1963-1964
Folder 28: Correspondence - M, 1963-1964
Folder 29: Monthly Reports and Construction Photographs, 1963-1964
Folder 30: Correspondence - N, 1963-1968
Folder 31: Correspondence - O, 1963
Folder 32: Correspondence - P, 1963-1966
Folder 33: Preliminary, 1963-1964
Folder 34: Correspondence - Harold E. Rucks, 1963-1965
Folder 35: Foundation Investigation Report, 1964
Folder 36: Correspondence - S, 1963-1965
Folder 37: Correspondence - R, 1962-1965
Folder 38: Correspondence - T, 1963-1965
Folder 39: Insurance, 1964
Folder 40: Correspondence - V, 1963
Folder 41: Compacted Files, 1963
Folder 42: Correspondence - Y, 1962-1963
Folder 43: Correspondence - W, 1963-1966
Folder 44: Estimates and Shop Drawings, 1965
Folder 45: Foundation Investigation Report, 1962
Item 1: Contract Specifications, 1963

Box 4: Specifications, 1963-1964, 1992

Folder 1: General Contract Specifications, 1963
Folder 2: Specifications, 1963
Folder 3: Color Specifications, 1964
Folder 4: Contract Specifications, 1963
Folder 5: Contract Specifications, 1963
Folder 6: Security Gate, 1992

Box 5: Specifications, 1981, 1989

Folder 1: Exit Requirements, 1981
Folder 2: Drawings, undated
Folder 3: Specifications, 1989

Box 6: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964

Folder 1: Shop Drawings, 1963
Folder 2: Shop Drawings, 1964
Folder 3: Shop Drawings, 1963
Folder 4: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964
Folder 5: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964
Folder 6: Shop Drawings, 1963
Folder 7: Shop Drawings, 1963
Folder 8: Project Approvals, 1963-1964

Box 7: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964

Folder 1: Shop Drawings, 1964
Folder 2: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964
Folder 3: Shop Drawings, 1964
Folder 4: Shop Drawings, 1964
Folder 5: Shop Drawings, 1964
Folder 6: Shop Drawings, 1963-1964

Box 8: Ylvisaker Memorabilia

Item 1: Sports Bra, undated
Item 2: Buttons, undated
Item 3: Various Cards, undated
Folder 1: Letters, Photographs, and Postcards, undated
Folder 2: Records, Signs, and Homework, undated
Folder 3: Posters, undated

Box 9: Ylvisaker Memorabilia, undated

Item 1: Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Can, undated
Item 2: Pack of Swisher Sweets, undated

Item 10: Subject Files Binder, 2002 - 2003