Commencement Records

Commencement Records, 1885-2021 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Commencement Records, 1885-2021

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 4

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Special Events

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of materials related to Commencement activities and events, including Senior Recognition Day, President's Music Showcase, President's Theatre/Dance Showcase, Nurse Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Vespers service, and commencement programs, and commencement addresses.

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) - Special Events

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 Boxes

Processing Information: Reprocessed by HRJ in March 2021.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Programs, 1885-1939],
[Box 2: Programs, 1940-1964],
[Box 3: Programs, 1965-1969],
[Box 4: Programs, 1970-1982],
[Box 5: Programs, 1983-1989],
[Box 6: Programs, 1990-1994],
[Box 7: Programs, 1995-2007],
[Box 8: Programs, 2008-2016],
[Box 9: President's Concert, 1984-1986],
[Box 10: Commencement Records, 2021],
[All]

Box 4: Programs, 1970-1982

Folder 1: Commencement Related Papers, undated
Folder 2: Final Programs from the Registrar's Office, 1970-1979
Folder 3: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1970
Folder 4: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1971
Folder 5: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1972
Folder 6: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1973
Folder 7: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1974
Folder 8: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1975
Folder 9: Commencement and Baccalaureate, 1976
Folder 10: Commencement Programs, 1977-1979
Folder 11: Commencement Programs, 1980-1982