Scores and Lyrics, 1921-1931 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Scores and Lyrics, 1921-1931Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG00/Series 6

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This series is arranged chronologically within one box.  Extra copies of the item in Folder 8 (Festival Cantata songbook) is arranged separately on the shelf.

Subjects: Evangelical Lutheran Church - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Songs and Music, Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, Universities and colleges

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection holds sheet music and lyrics for songs relating to Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of several folders holding sheet music and lyrics for songs relating to Luther College and other colleges affiliated with the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America.  Many of these materials are undated, though some are dated between 1921 and 1931.

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

Evangelical Lutheran Church - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Songs and Music
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Universities and colleges

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box and 32 songbooks

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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.

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

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Scores and Lyrics, 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: 4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated link to copyright policy.

Box and Folder Listing


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Box 1: Scores and Lyrics, 1921-1931Add to your cart.
Largely undated, these scores and lyrics include those useds for special events and the alma mater.
Folder 1Add to your cart.
Item 1: "To Luther" Lyrics and Music, undatedAdd to your cart.
Creator: Woolan, Gustav B
Folder 2Add to your cart.
Item 1: Quartet Arrangement for "To Luther" and "Field Song", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3Add to your cart.
Item 1: "All Hail To Our College Dear", lyrics and music, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4Add to your cart.
Item 1: NLCA College Songs book, undatedAdd to your cart.
This booklet contains songs and lyrics for schools affiliated with the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America: Augustana College, Concordia College, Luther College, Pacific Lutheran College, St. Olaf College, and Waldorf College.
Folder 5Add to your cart.
Item 1: "Eternal Father", undatedAdd to your cart.
Item 2: Luther Fight Song, undatedAdd to your cart.
Item 3: Luther Field Song, undatedAdd to your cart.
Creator: Maakerstad, N G
Creator: Tolo, A J
Item 4: Luther College Alma Mater, undatedAdd to your cart.
Creator: Svanoe, Richard
Item 5: College Hymn, undatedAdd to your cart.
Creator: Ylvisaker, J W
Item 6: 5 Chant Cards, undatedAdd to your cart.
These cards have lyrics, cheers, and chants on them.
Folder 6Add to your cart.
Item 1: "Field Song", undatedAdd to your cart.
Creator: Maakerstad, N G
Creator: Tolo, A J
Folder 7Add to your cart.
Item 1: Cantata: The Sixtieth Anniversary of Luther College, 14 October 1921Add to your cart.
Creator: Dahl, John
Creator: Koren, Paul
Folder 8Add to your cart.
Item 1: Festival Cantata, 1931Add to your cart.
Creator: Nelson, David T
Creator: Nickel, Theodore
Creator: Reuter, Fritz

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