The Papers of Walther Brandt | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Walther BrandtAdd to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Brandt, W

Primary Creator: Brandt, Walther I. (1893-1958)

Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Contains correspondence, diplomas, drafts of translation on Martin Luther's works, programs, and diary excerpts.

Biographical Note

Walther Brandt was born in Brandt, South Dakota to Rev. Realf Ottesen (R.O.) Brandt and Mathilde (Lettie) Galby Brandt in 1893. He attended Albion Academy, then graduated from Luther College in 1915. He earned his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1917 and 1920, respectively.

Dr. Brandt was a historian of medieval history and the Reformation, teaching at the University of Wisconsin, Western Reserve University, Iowa State University, and City College in Brooklyn, NY. His publications included a translation of the works of Martin Luther. He was involved in the Lutheran Church, elected to the board of the Evangelical Lutheran Church's Board of Education and particpating in Zion Lutheran Church in Brooklyn.

Dr. Brandt married Elsie Torgerson and they had three children. He died in Brooklyn, NY February 5, 1958.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Walther Brandt Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

7/21/2023: HRJ updated creator description.


Box and Folder Listing


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[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Diplomas],
[Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"],
[Series 4: Diary Excerpts],
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Series 2: DiplomasAdd to your cart.
Box 7Add to your cart.
Item 1: Half of a confirmation certificate, 1908Add to your cart.
Item 2: Half of a confirmation certificate, 1908Add to your cart.
Item 3: Fragment of a confirmation certificate, 1908Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Albion Academy Diploma, 1911Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Common School Diploma, 1906Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Luther College Diploma, 1915Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Master of Arts Diploma, 1917Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Doctorial Diploma, 1920Add to your cart.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Diplomas],
[Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"],
[Series 4: Diary Excerpts],
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