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

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Edsel Schweizer, 1952-2003Add to your cart.

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Edsel Schweizer Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 2: Athletic Directors Files, 1960s-1980sAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Athletic Director, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Athletic Director, 1980sAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Papers on Bernie Peters (Athletic Director Notes), 1972Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Athletic Budget, 1981-1982Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Athletic Budget, 1982-1983Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Athletic Policy, 1974-1982Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Athletic Director Correspondence, 1979-1982Add to your cart.

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]