Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956 | Luther College Archives

By Alison Sancken

Collection Overview

Title: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1920-1950

ID: LCA/RG02/3rd President

Primary Creator: Olson, Oscar L.

Extent: 12.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged into one series, Correspondence and Subject Files.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students, Universities and colleges

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Minutes, Photographs

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

A collection of correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College, during his administration. These materials include personal and official correspondence with family members, students, faculty, friends, and associations; his autobiography; several writings; speeches; lecture notes; photographs; glass slides; and a scrapbook. The majority of the collection is in English but a small portion of the family scrapbook is in Norwegian.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students
Universities and colleges

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 32 Boxes

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 Library and Information Services copyright and fair use policy, please visit http://lis.luther.edu/about/policies/copyright.

Technical Access Note: Some materials in this collection require the use for a glass plate negative.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, RG02 Office of the President, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

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

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence with Judine Sletvold - Arild Smith Christensen, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 2: Correspondence with Robert Snouffer - Earl Soiland, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:367
Folder 3: Correspondence with C. O. Solberg, 8 September 1921 - 31 May 1928Add to your cart.
95:368
Folder 4: Correspondence with Prof. Carl E. Solberg - Edwin J. Solvie, 1921 - 1934Add to your cart.
95:369
Folder 5: Correspondence with Rev. Sorenson - Supt. Maurice A. Sorenson, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:370
Folder 6: Correspondence with the Magnus Sorlien Farm, 28 May 1921 - 20 March 1928Add to your cart.
95:371
Folder 7: Correspondence with Ingebret Soma - Irwin W. Sponheim, 1921 - 1933Add to your cart.
95:372
Folder 8: Correspondence with T. Stabo, 8 September 1921 - 17 September 1932Add to your cart.
95:373
Folder 9: Correspondence with Prof. Amos Alonzo Stugg - Prof. Martin Stavaas, 1922 - 1930Add to your cart.
95:374
Folder 10: Correspondence with the State University of Iowa, 2 February 1922 - 13 April 1928Add to your cart.
95:375
Folder 11: Correspondence with the State University of Iowa, 12 February 1927 - 26 December 1929Add to your cart.
95:376
Folder 12: Correspondence with the State University of Iowa, 25 January 1930 - 9 March 1931Add to your cart.
95:377
Folder 13: Correspondence with Hon. Dan Steck, 6 April 1929 - 12 February 1930Add to your cart.
95:378
Folder 14: Correspondence with Sigvart Steen and Ernest Steen, 29 December 1922 - 20 June 1932Add to your cart.
95:379
Folder 15: Correspondence with Vilhjalmur Stefansson - Carroll Stenson, 1923 - 1930Add to your cart.
95:380
Folder 16: Correspondence with Prof. Carrol Stokke - H.J. Stolee, 1924 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:381
Folder 17: Correspondence with Carl A. Stormo - Roy Storvick, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:382
Folder 18: Correspondence to Chaplain G. Storaasli, 25 April 1924 - 11 April 1930Add to your cart.
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Folder 19: Correspondence with E.N. Strandjord - Oscar J. Strom, 1921 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:384
Folder 20: Correspondence with Prof. C. W. Strom, 30 June 1921 - 1 December 1925Add to your cart.
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Folder 21: Correspondence with Prof. C. W. Strom, 23 August 1926 - 18 December 1928Add to your cart.
95:386
Folder 22: Correspondence with Prof. C. W. Strom, 1 March 1929 - 18 August 1931Add to your cart.
95:387
Folder 23: Correspondence with Rev. E. I. Strom, 2 September 1921 - 9 April 1932Add to your cart.
95:388
Folder 24: Correspondence with Prof. William L. Strunk, 27 April 1928 - 20 February 1931Add to your cart.
95:389
Folder 25: Correspondence with H. A. Stub and J. A. O. Stub, August 20, 1923 - September 14,1936Add to your cart.
95:390

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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