Sports

Sports, 1877-2017 | Luther College Archives

By Adam Frei

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Collection Overview

Title: Sports, 1877-2017

ID: LCA/RG20/Series 2

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 31.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This series is arranged into 20 sub-series:

1. Baseball (1890-1999)

2. Men's Basketball (1904-1999)

3. Women's Basketball (1972-2007)

4. Men's Cross Country (1955-1999)

5. Women's Cross Country (1970-1999)

6. Men's Golf (1957-1999)

7. Women's Golf (1985-1999)

8. Field Hockey and Gymnastics (1911-1983)

9. Football (1877-2006)

10. Intramural Sports (1965-2004)

11. Women's Softball (1971-2001)

12. Men's Swimming (1966-1999)

13. Women's Swimming (1974-1999)

14. Tennis (1959-1999)

15. Men's Track and Field (1926-1999)

16. Women's Track and Field (1974-1999)

17. Women's Volleyball (1974-1999)

18. Wrestling (1952-1999)

19. Bowling (1965-1992)

20. Softball Drills and Manuevers (1977)

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English

Abstract

Statistics, correspondence, news clippings, scorebooks, scrapbooks, press releases, and other materials regarding Luther College sports from 1877 to 2007.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series contains files complied by various sources about Luther College sports from 1877 to 2007, including statistics, correspondence, news clippings, scorebooks, scrapbooks, press releases, and other materials. Many of the materials focus on Luther College sports, but some information can be found on other colleges. Additionally, there are materials, such as news clippings, regarding tournaments that involved Luther College athletes.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 90 Boxes

Access Restrictions: All material is 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.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Sports, RG20 Athletics, 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 Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Baseball, 1890-1999],
[Sub-Series 2: Men's Basketball, 1904-1999],
[Sub-Series 3: Women's Basketball, 1972-2010],
[Sub-Series 4: Men's Cross Country, 1955-1999],
[Sub-Series 5: Women's Cross Country, 1970-1999],
[Sub-Series 6: Men's Golf, 1957-1999],
[Sub-Series 7: Women's Golf, 1985-1999],
[Sub-Series 8: Field Hockey and Gymnastics, 1911-1983],
[Sub-Series 9: Football, 1877-2017],
[Sub-Series 10: Intramural Sports, 1965-2004],
[Sub-Series 11: Women's Softball, 1971-2001],
[Sub-Series 12: Men's Swimming, 1966-1999],
[Sub-Series 13: Women's Swimming, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 14: Tennis, 1959-2006],
[Sub-Series 15: Men's Track and Field, 1926-1999],
[Sub-Series 16: Women's Track and Field, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 17: Women's Volleyball, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 18: Wrestling, 1952-2001],
[Sub-Series 19: Bowling, 1965-1992],
[Sub-Series 20: Softball Drills and Maneuvers, 1977],
[All]

Sub-Series 15: Men's Track and Field, 1926-1999

Box 1: Rosters, Alumni, Schedules, Outlook, and Budget, 1926-1986

Folder 1: Rosters, 1956-1986
Folder 2: Athlete Information, 1978
Folder 3: Athlete Profiles, undated
Folder 4: Alumni Lists, 1926-1986
Folder 5: Practice Schedules, 1969
Folder 6: Practice Schedules, 1970
Folder 7: Practice Schedules, 1971
Folder 8: Practice Schedules, 1972
Folder 9: Practice Schedules, 1973-1975
Folder 10: Practice Schedules, 1978
Folder 11: Outlook, 1965-1977
Folder 12: Budget and Equipment, 1973-1979
Folder 13: Track Layout, 1965

Box 2: Press Releases, News Clippings, Photographs, and Publications, 1957-1984

Folder 1: Press Releases, 1958-1969
Folder 2: News Clippings, 1958-1978
Folder 3: Press Releases, 1970-1980
Folder 4: News Clippings, 1965-1972
Folder 5: Slides, 1963
Folder 6: Photographs, 1966
Folder 7: Brochures, 1971-1984
Folder 8: Programs, 1957-1980
Folder 9: Sports Books, 1966-1973
Folder 10: Men & Women's Track Photographs & Negatives

Box 3: Meet Schedules and Results, 1953-1976

Folder 1: Meet Schedules and Results, 1953-1964
Folder 2: Meet Schedules and Results, 1965-1966
Folder 3: Meet Schedules and Results, 1967-1968
Folder 4: Meet Schedules and Results, 1969-1971
Folder 5: Meet Schedules and Results, 1972-1973
Folder 6: Meet Schedules and Results, 1974-1976

Box 4: Meet Schedules and Results, Correspondence, and Handouts, 1960-1999

Folder 1: Meet Schedules and Results, 1977
Folder 2: Meet Schedules and Results, 1978
Folder 3: Meet Schedules and Results, 1979-1982
Folder 4: Statistics and Information, 1998-1999
Folder 5: United Track and Field Federation, National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Information, 1964-1977
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1966-1978
Folder 7: Educational Handouts - Training, 1966-1971
Folder 8: Educational Handouts - Training, 1960-1978
Folder 9: All-American Board of the United State Track Coaches Association, 1966