Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Edsel Schweizer, 1952-2003
ID: LCA/RG15/Schweizer, E
Creator: Schweizer, Edsel (1923-2003)
Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection contains football records, personal papers, correspondence, letters of recommendation, athletic papers, honorary degrees, and hall of fame records
Biographical Note
Born Febrauray 5, 1923 in Chester, Illinois. Graduated from Burlington High School in Burlington, Iowa, where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. Attended the University of Iowa, where he played football for two years, and graduated in 1946. Served in the Marines during World War II and during the Korean War. Married Helen Pearson in 1946. Graduated from University of Washington in St. Louis in 1949. Hired at Luther College in 1950, where he was a member of the pyschology faculty, served for 2 years as Dean of Students, and coached football, basketball, and track and field. Served as head football coach from 1952-1977; under his leadership, the Luther College football team won six Iowa Conference Championships and defeated Illinois Wesleyan at the 1955 Corn Bowl Championship. Served as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics from 1966-1984. Retired in 1984. Passed away from lung cancer in 2003.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
6 boxes
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/
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Edsel Schweizer Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Notes on Sex Education, 1960s-1980s
- Folder 1: Questionaires, Letters, 1967
- Folder 2: Notes on Christian Concept of Sex, undated
- Folder 3: Notes on Sex Education, 1970s
- Folder 4: Notes on Sex Education, 1970s
- Folder 5: Notes on How to Answer a Child's Basic Questions on Sex, 1960s
- Folder 6: Notes on Developing Sex Vocabulary, undated
- Folder 7: Notes on Teen Marriage and Courtship, 1980s
- Folder 8: Notes on Birth Control, 1974
- Folder 9: Homosexuality Notes, 1960s
- Folder 10: Bibliography of Marriage, Family, and Sex Books at Luther College, 1960s
- Folder 11: V.D. (S.T.I.) Papers, 1960s
- Box 2: Athletic Directors Files, 1960s-1980s
- Folder 1: Athletic Director, undated
- Folder 2: Athletic Director, 1980s
- Folder 3: Papers on Bernie Peters (Athletic Director Notes), 1972
- Folder 4: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982
- Folder 5: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982
- Folder 6: Athletic Budget, 1982-1983
- Folder 7: Athletic Policy, 1974-1982
- Folder 8: Athletic Director Correspondence, 1979-1982
- Box 3: Athletic Papers, Correspondence, and Articles, 1950-2005
- Folder 1: General Notes, 1960s
- Folder 2: Personal Papers, 1960s
- Folder 3: Sport Coach Credits, undated
- Folder 4: Luther Athletics, 1959-1982
- Folder 5: Letters of Recommendation, undated
- Folder 6: Correspondence, undated
- Folder 7: Correspondence, undated
- Folder 8: News Releases, undated
- Folder 9: Newspaper Clippings, 1950-1980
- Folder 10: Rememberance Ceremony, 2005
- Box 4: Football Records, 1952-1977
- Folder 1: Football Seasons, 1952-1956
- Folder 2: Football Seasons, 1957-1963
- Folder 3: Football Seasons, 1964-1970
- Folder 4: Football Seasons, 1971-1975
- Folder 5: Football Seasons, 1976-1977
- Folder 6: Football Records, 1970s
- Box 5: Play Notes, and Awards
- Folder 1: T, Box, and Short Punt Formations, 1960s
- Folder 2: Additional Offense, 1960s
- Folder 3: Football Notes, 1960s
- Folder 4: Line Blocking, 1960s
- Folder 5: Luther College Hall of Fame, 1982
- Folder 6: Hall of Fame, 1980s
- Folder 7: Honorary Degree, 1978
- Folder 8: I.I.C.A.C. Eligibility Certificates, 1973-1976
- Box 6: Correspondence, 1955-2006, n.d.
- Folder 1: Retirement Letters: Binder 1, 1978
- Letters are in the order in which they had been placed in the original binder.
- Folder 2: Retirement Letters: Binder 2, 1978
- Folder 3: Luther Alumni Magazine and Bulletin, 1955 - 1993
- Folder 4: Certificates, Newspaper Articles, Photos, 1971 - 2006
- Folder 5: First Alumn All-Team Reunion, 1998
- Folder 6: Programs, 1970 - 2004
- Folder 7: Schweizer Newspaper Articles, 1978 - 2006
- Folder 8: Misc, n.d.