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 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence with O. A. Tingelstad, 17 January 1928 - 12 December 1928Add to your cart.
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Folder 2: Correspondence with O. E. Tingelstad, 12 January 1929 - 8 March 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 3: Correspondence with Dr. Ottar Tinglum, 5 July 1927 - 25 March 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 4: Correspondence with Rev. M. B. Tollefsrud, 1 December 1922 - 21 October 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 5: Correspondence with Arthur J. Tolo  and T. O. Tolo, 9 December 1921 - 21 October 1930Add to your cart.
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Folder 6: Correspondence with O. Tonning - S.M. Topness, 1923 - 1930Add to your cart.
95:415
Folder 7: Correspondence with J.A.C. Totgerson & Oswald Torie, 1925 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 8: Correspondence with George A. Torrison, 27 April 1922 - 21 August 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 9: Correspondence with Rev. I.B. Torrison & Judge O.M. Torrison, 1921 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 10: Correspondence with Ludvig J. Totdahl, 21 July 1923 - 11 July 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 11: Correspondence with M. H. Trytten, 24 August 1924 - 3 October 1928Add to your cart.
95:420
Folder 12: Correspondence with O. Turmo, 28 July 1922 - 11 September 1931Add to your cart.
95:421
Folder 13: Correspondence with Rev. Stener Turmo & Rev. U.A. Turmo, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:422
Folder 14: Correspondence with Carl W. Twedt, 5 September 1921 - 13 March 1930Add to your cart.
95:423
Folder 15: Correspondence with Pres. Jacob O. Tweten, 19 February 1923 - 25 April 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 16: Correspondence with Pres. Carl Tyssen, 19 November 1923 - 3 October 1931Add to your cart.
95:425
Folder 17: Correspondence with A.O. Ulvin - Rev. R. Ulvilden, 1921 - 1936Add to your cart.
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Folder 18: Correspondence with Underwood Typewriter Co. - Erling R. Urdahl, 1922 - 1936Add to your cart.
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Folder 19: Correspondence with Rev. J.G. Vaage - J.R. Vaughan, 1922 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 20: Correspondence with Rev. S.A. Velvey - Elizabeth Vorrean, 1923 - 1937Add to your cart.
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Folder 21: T. O. Tolo's Biography, UndatedAdd to your cart.

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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