The Papers of Edsel Schweizer

The Papers of Edsel Schweizer, 1952-2003 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Edsel Schweizer, 1952-2003

ID: LCA/RG15/Schweizer, E

Primary Creator: Schweizer, Edsel (1923-2003)

Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains football records, personal papers, correspondence, letters of recommendation, athletic papers, honorary degrees, and hall of fame records

Biographical Note

Born Febrauray 5, 1923 in Chester, Illinois. Graduated from Burlington High School in Burlington, Iowa, where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. Attended the University of Iowa, where he played football for two years, and graduated in 1946. Served in the Marines during World War II and during the Korean War. Married Helen Pearson in 1946. Graduated from University of Washington in St. Louis in 1949. Hired at Luther College in 1950, where he was a member of the pyschology faculty, served for 2 years as Dean of Students, and coached football, basketball, and track and field. Served as head football coach from 1952-1977; under his leadership, the Luther College football team won six Iowa Conference Championships and defeated Illinois Wesleyan at the 1955 Corn Bowl Championship. Served as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics from 1966-1984. Retired in 1984. Passed away from lung cancer in 2003.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 6 boxes

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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Edsel Schweizer Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Notes on Sex Education, 1960s-1980s],
[Box 2: Athletic Directors Files, 1960s-1980s],
[Box 3: Athletic Papers, Correspondence, and Articles, 1950-2005],
[Box 4: Football Records, 1952-1977],
[Box 5: Play Notes, and Awards],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1955-2006, n.d.],
[All]

Box 1: Notes on Sex Education, 1960s-1980s

Folder 1: Questionaires, Letters, 1967
Folder 2: Notes on Christian Concept of Sex, undated
Folder 3: Notes on Sex Education, 1970s
Folder 4: Notes on Sex Education, 1970s
Folder 5: Notes on How to Answer a Child's Basic Questions on Sex, 1960s
Folder 6: Notes on Developing Sex Vocabulary, undated
Folder 7: Notes on Teen Marriage and Courtship, 1980s
Folder 8: Notes on Birth Control, 1974
Folder 9: Homosexuality Notes, 1960s
Folder 10: Bibliography of Marriage, Family, and Sex Books at Luther College, 1960s
Folder 11: V.D. (S.T.I.) Papers, 1960s

Box 2: Athletic Directors Files, 1960s-1980s

Folder 1: Athletic Director, undated
Folder 2: Athletic Director, 1980s
Folder 3: Papers on Bernie Peters (Athletic Director Notes), 1972
Folder 4: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982
Folder 5: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982
Folder 6: Athletic Budget, 1982-1983
Folder 7: Athletic Policy, 1974-1982
Folder 8: Athletic Director Correspondence, 1979-1982

Box 3: Athletic Papers, Correspondence, and Articles, 1950-2005

Folder 1: General Notes, 1960s
Folder 2: Personal Papers, 1960s
Folder 3: Sport Coach Credits, undated
Folder 4: Luther Athletics, 1959-1982
Folder 5: Letters of Recommendation, undated
Folder 6: Correspondence, undated
Folder 7: Correspondence, undated
Folder 8: News Releases, undated
Folder 9: Newspaper Clippings, 1950-1980
Folder 10: Rememberance Ceremony, 2005

Box 4: Football Records, 1952-1977

Folder 1: Football Seasons, 1952-1956
Folder 2: Football Seasons, 1957-1963
Folder 3: Football Seasons, 1964-1970
Folder 4: Football Seasons, 1971-1975
Folder 5: Football Seasons, 1976-1977
Folder 6: Football Records, 1970s

Box 5: Play Notes, and Awards

Folder 1: T, Box, and Short Punt Formations, 1960s
Folder 2: Additional Offense, 1960s
Folder 3: Football Notes, 1960s
Folder 4: Line Blocking, 1960s
Folder 5: Luther College Hall of Fame, 1982
Folder 6: Hall of Fame, 1980s
Folder 7: Honorary Degree, 1978
Folder 8: I.I.C.A.C. Eligibility Certificates, 1973-1976

Box 6: Correspondence, 1955-2006, n.d.

Folder 1: Retirement Letters: Binder 1, 1978: Letters are in the order in which they had been placed in the original binder.
Folder 2: Retirement Letters: Binder 2, 1978
Folder 3: Luther Alumni Magazine and Bulletin, 1955 - 1993
Folder 4: Certificates, Newspaper Articles, Photos, 1971 - 2006
Folder 5: First Alumn All-Team Reunion, 1998
Folder 6: Programs, 1970 - 2004
Folder 7: Schweizer Newspaper Articles, 1978 - 2006
Folder 8: Misc, n.d.