The Papers of Donald L. Gray, 1921-1998 | Luther College Archives

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Title: The Papers of Donald L. Gray, 1921-1998Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1921-1998

ID: LCA/RG15/Gray, D

Primary Creator: Donald L. Gray (1924-2010)

Extent: 0.01 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Buildings

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Project Record Book from 1921-1998. Donald L. Gray was involved in all periods except from 1921-1957, during which Architect Charles Altfillisch worked alone.

Biographical Note

Donald L. Gray was born on April 20, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graduating from Franklin High School in 1942, he left Coe College after the first semester to enlist in the Air Force in 1943, in which he served until his discharge in 1946. He graduated from the architectural program at Iowa State College (Iowa State University) in 1950 and moved to Decorah, Iowa, where he joined the firm of local architect Charles Altfillisch. This firm eventaully became the Altfillisch, Gray, and Olson firm; Gray worked with Altfillisch on several iconic Luther College buildings including the Center for Faith and Life and Preus Library. After Altfillisch's retirement, the firm was renamed Olson, Gray, Thompson, and Lynnes. Gray was awarded a Luther College Distinguished Service Award in 1977. He passed away on April 1, 2010.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Buildings

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 folder

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 Materials: For additional material related to the Altfillisch, Olson, Gray, and Thompson architectural firm, please refer to the Papers of Charles Altfillisch. For more information please see https://nordic.luther.edu/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=1563.

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Donald L. Gray Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

11/12/2019: HRJ updated to include language, subject headings, related collections, and revised copyright information.

11/18/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

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