Title: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986

ID: LCA/RG15/Hovde, O

Primary Creator: Hovde, Oivind M. (1911-1986)

Extent: 2.7 Linear Feet. More info below.

Documentation consists of correspondence (business and personal, some translated to English), photographs of library and Halvorsen family members, “Letters from Esthemille 1873-1874” translated by O.M. Hovde, translation of Laur Larsen’s “The Norwegian Luther College in Decorah,” business papers, U.S. government ration book and savings chart, certificates/diplomas, library papers (Capitol University Library, 1970s), Luther College Club Tour papers, papers from Hovde’s death (funeral sermon, tribute articles), photocopies of articles and church records.

Hovde graduated from Luther College in 1932.  He worked at Luther from 1935 to 1938 and 1944 to 1977 as the head librarian.  He also worked as a librarian at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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Hovde gikk ut fra Luther College i 1932. Han var ansatt som sjefsbibliotekar ved Luther College fra 1935 til 1938 og fra 1944 til 1977. Han jobbet også som bibliotekar ved University of Michigan i Ann Arbor.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 boxes, 1 poster tube

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Oivind M. Hovde Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History: 11/19/19: EC updated the preferred citation.