Reports on Luther College, 1917-1957 | Luther College Archives
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Collection Overview
Title: Reports on Luther College, 1917-1957
ID: LCA/RG00/Series 7
Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Extent: 0.4 . More info below.
Arrangement: The series is arranged chronologically within one box.
Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Curricula, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students - Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
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) - Alumni and alumnae
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Curricula
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students - Organizations
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box
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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Reports on Luther College, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).
Finding Aid Revision History: 4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated link to copyright policy.
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- Box 1: Reports, 1917-1957
- Item 1: Luther College Survey, 1917
- This report includes history and information on the college, detailed information on the buildings, and hundreds of pages of biographical information on students, including name, age, nationality, birthplaces and occupations of parents, hometown, church congregation information, high school information, school expenses, and more. Many pages also have notes handwritten in pencil. Pages were bound into a book, but no page numbers.
- Creator: Norlie, O M
- Related Material: See also RG04: Appraisal of Luther College Buildings with Photos.
- Item 2: Report to Luther College - Development Program, 1957
- This report by educational consultant Orville Dahl consists of six parts: 1) Scope of the Report; 2) Enrollment Predictions; 3) Land Use; 4) Survey of Existing Buildings; 5) Space Utilization; and 6)The Long Range Development Program. Includes fold-out, color map of Master Campus Plan.
- Creator: Dahl, Orville
- Item 1: Luther College Survey, 1917