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- Series 4: Realia
- Item XXXX-001: Loving Cup and Stand
- Silver, Loving cup with "Carlo A. Sperati Med Tak for Norgesfarden 1914 LCCB" Engraved. Black Stand
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: With stand: 15" X 10" X 6.5" Without stand 11" X 10" X 6"
- Item XXXX-002: Cross-stitched decoration "Niffelheim"
- Cross-stitched decoration "Niffelheim"
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 22.5" X 10" X .75"
- Item 2006-001: Luther College Medallion/ Seals
- Luther College Seals, two small, one large, one copy
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Medallic Art Co. New York
- Custodial History: Office of the Registrar
- Physical Description: 2.5" diameter 2.5" height
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:001
- Item 2006-002: Luther College Pins/ Reuben David's Pins
- 5th Convention of the Iowa District Luther Leagues June 18-19-20, Luther 1938 Homecoming "Smother the Uhlans." Pin.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Reuben David, Monona Iowa
- Biographical/Historical Note: Dr. Reuben David, 1942
- Physical Description: Convention Pin: 6" X 1.5" Homecoming Pin 5" X 2"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:002
- Item 2006-003: Small Bell
- Tiny bell engraved with "L.C." and "1890" with blue ribbon attached.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Biographical/Historical Note: This bell was given to the family of Sophie Waarvik when they gave a gift to Luther after the fire destroyed Main. This bell is made out of the melted reamins of the bell that was hanging.
- Custodial History: Ron and Frieda Nowland (class of 1958)
- Physical Description: .5" in. tall 11/16 diameter
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:003
- Item 2006-004: Button and letter from Oscar Olson.
- Semi-Centennial pin and ribbon and letter from Oscar Olson 1923. Button Depicts Old Main 1861-1911 from Semi-Centennial Oct.14.1911
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/8
- Acquisition Information: Button made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark NJ, USA
- Biographical/Historical Note: Olson was president of Luther College
- Custodial History: Paul and Audrey Preus
- Physical Description: 1.5" Diameter
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:004
- Item 2006-005: Hand painted glass suncatcher
- Painted picture of bell in center lawn of campus with metal frame and chain.
- Acquisition Information: Made in China
- Physical Description: 7" X 5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:005
- Item 2006-006: Luther College medallion for Centennial and 1956 Homecoming pin.
- Medallion is bronze color front: statue of Martin Luther and inscription: "Luther College: Decorah Iows: Verbum Dei Manet in Aetemum". Back: cross inscription: "The centennial of Luther College: Decorah, Iowa - 1961 AD.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Medallion: Medallic Art Co. New York. Pin: Unknown
- Custodial History: Preus Family-David Preus
- Physical Description: 2.75" in diameter. Pin: 2.75" X 1.75".
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:006
- Item 2006-007: Plastic book-shaped object
- Plastic book-shaped object labeled "Heritage and vision, Luther College."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Physical Description: 4.5" X 5.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:007
- Item 2006-008: Butter knife and embroidered napkin from Loyalty Hall when it was a dining center.
- Tan napkin with blue embroidred "Luther College"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Knife-Albert Pick Co. Inc.
- Biographical/Historical Note: Student: "borrowed" from dining hall in 1946 to butter her lefse and returned it at her 50th Class Reunion. Student name: Maiden Mildred Elaine Nokleby.
- Physical Description: 17" X 15.5"- napkin 9.25" long- knife
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:008
- Item 2006-009: Glass individual creamer and ceramic syrup holder from Loyalty Hall
- Small glass individual cream holder, small white ceramic syrup holder with spout and stamp on bottom.
- Biographical/Historical Note: Object from Loyalty Hall
- Custodial History: Keith Christanson
- Physical Description: Creamer: 2" tall X 1 3/16" diameter. Syrup: 3.5" tall X 2.25" in diameter.
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:009
- Item 2006-010: Luther College Mini-Poster (Hand-Painted)
- Black Background "Willingness With Uprightness".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/5
- Acquisition Information: On Winsor and Newton Art Board
- Physical Description: 12.5" X 6.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:010
- Item 2006-011: Tickets from Preus Gymnasium
- 4 rolls of different length and different color rip off tickets with "Luther College" and "C.K. Preus Gymnasium" printed on them.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/2
- Acquisition Information: National Ticket Co.: Weldon, Williams and Lick Ft. Smaith, Ark; The Toledo Ticket Co.
- Biographical/Historical Note: Preus Gymnasium
- Physical Description: Each individual ticket: 1" X 2". Rolls are diameters of: 2.25", 4.25",6.75",7.25"
- Processing Information: 2005
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:011
- Item 2006-012: Soft leather bound picture book with out pictures
- Soft brown leather bound with "Luther College" and "Class of 1916" printed in gold coloring.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/8
- Physical Description: 6.25" X 7.25" X1.25"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:012
- Item 2006-013: Chapel Hymnal and Service Book
- Red book with a cross and circle symbol and "Luther College Chapel".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/9
- Acquisition Information: Augsburg Publishing House
- Physical Description: 8.5" X 5.75" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:013
- Item 2006-014: Luther College Binder (3 ring binder)
- Gray, white, blue binder with picture of Martin Luther on it and "Luther," written on the side.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/9
- Acquisition Information: Feldco
- Biographical/Historical Note: Belonged to Ronald Nowland 1954
- Physical Description: 11.5" X 10"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:014
- Item 2006-015: Box of Halvor Blocks
- Print blocks with various scenes/people depicted on them. 23 Total.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/8
- Acquisition Information: Halvor
- Physical Description: Largest Block 4.5" X 3.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:015
- Item 2006-016: Large silver spoon
- Large silver spoon w/ "R.O", "J.A.O", "C.J.D," and "1852" etched into handle with decorative design-- description slip included.
- Acquisition Information: NSS(?)
- Biographical/Historical Note: J.A.O was friends with Laur Larsen (President of L.C.)
- Custodial History: Gladys Grindeland
- Physical Description: 16" long, 3.5" base, 5.5" in without handle.
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:016
- Item 2006-017: Umbrella
- Black umbrella, with carved light handle.
- Physical Description: 32"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:017
- Item 2006-018: Black Cane
- Black wooden base with engraved gold leaf handle.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/5
- Physical Description: 35"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:018
- Item 2006-019: Walking Cane
- "Lincoln M.S. til N. Brandt" Black Base, Gold-Leaf handle with inscription.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/5
- Biographical/Historical Note: Brandt connection
- Physical Description: 31"
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:019
- Item 2006-020: Luther College Band Hat. From a band uniform - G.W. Kruse
- Size: 7 1/5. Ivory white, black brim, with ornamentation.
- Access Restriction: Location: 23/3/2
- Custodial History: J. Christianson 7-13-99
- Physical Description: 7.5" Diameter 8.5" Height
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:020
- Item 2006-021: Weston Noble's Briefcase
- Red/Orange faded briefcase with lock and key inside and identification tag of Weston Noble
- Access Restriction: Location 23/past section 4/on top of wooden case
- Acquisition Information: Unknown
- Biographical/Historical Note: Director of band/choir
- Physical Description: 16" X 10" X 8"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:021
- Item 2006-022: Suitcase
- Black tattered leather with buckles and straps. Interior fabric is white with black specks.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/past section 4/on top of wooden case
- Acquisition Information: Illegible
- Biographical/Historical Note: Past President's suitcase (Olson, Larsen?)
- Physical Description: 24" X 15" X 9"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:022
- Item 2006-023: Luther College Concert Band trunk 1936 tour.
- Black trunk with stickers all over it from places visited during 1936 tour with label "Martin K. Elstad".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/Past Section 4/On Floor
- Physical Description: 32.5" X 9"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:023
- Item 2006-024: Silver Plate
- "Frederickstad, Norway, June 16th 1961."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Physical Description: 11.5" diameter 11.5" height
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:024
- Item 2006-025: Silver Luther College Plate
- Silver Luther College offering plate "The Fund for Luther".
- Acquisition Information: Wilton Columbia, USA
- Physical Description: 9" diameter 9" height
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:025
- Item 2006-026: Luther College Offering Plate
- Silver Luther College offering plate "The Fund for Luther".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/5
- Acquisition Information: Wilton Columbia, USA
- Physical Description: 10" diameter 10" height
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:026
- Item 2006-027: Luther College White Board
- White board with place for marker. Advertisements for: Mabe's Pizza, Ben Bear, Plant Peddler, Decorah State Bank, Snyder Pharmacy, Dominos Pizza, Cost Cutters.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Elliott House
- Physical Description: 10.5" X 13.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:027
- Item 2006-028: Two(2) letters for letter jacket
- Ivory letters on blue background, one with band emblem, one with theatrical faces.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Powers Mfg. Co.
- Physical Description: 6.5" X 10.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:028
- Item 2006-029: Luther College Band letters for letterjackets
- 4 Letters for letterjackets marked "European Tour 1936." "Schola."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Triangle Pennant Co. Inc. 426 So. Wabash Ave. Chicago IL.
- Physical Description: 6.5" X 6.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:029
- Item 2006-030: Luther College Blazer
- Navy Blue Blazer with L36 on Left Upper Pocket
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/10
- Acquisition Information: TIlden Mfg. Co. Ames, Iowa
- Physical Description: unknown
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:030
- Item 2006-031: Sweatshirt
- Large, Navy Blue Luther College Track Sweatshirt (100% Cotton)
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Custodial History: Micheal R. Busian MD.
- Physical Description: Large
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:031
- Item 2006-032: Luther College 125th Anniversary T-Shirt
- White T-shirt with Lettering
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Acquisition Information: Collegiate Pacific
- Biographical/Historical Note: T-Shirt Commemorating Luther's 125th Anniversary
- Physical Description: M (38-40)
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:032
- Item 2006-033: Luther College Athletics T-shirt
- Light Blue Luther College Athletics T-Shirt with Norse Boat.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Acquisition Information: Champion
- Biographical/Historical Note: T-Shirt Representing Luther Athletics.
- Physical Description: X-Large
- Processing Information: 5/20/06
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:033
- Item 2006-034: Luther College Honors Weston Noble T-Shirt
- Tan t-shirt with picture of a young Weston Noble and dates of honors concert and when he was conductor.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Acquisition Information: Fruit of the Loom
- Physical Description: 2XL
- Processing Information: 2006(Sep. 20th)
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:034
- Item 2006-035: Mr. Qualley's Leather Briefcase
- Brown leather briefcase.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Physical Description: 15.5" X 10.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:035
- Item 2006-036: Brown Banner "Irving"
- Brown Banner "Irving"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Schloss MFG. CO
- Biographical/Historical Note: Rev. Ruben Huenmann (class 1933) Sharon Roher(Alumni)
- Custodial History: Rev. Ruben Huenmann (class 1933), from Sharon Roher (Alumni).
- Physical Description: 35" X 12"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:036
- Item 2006-037: Luther Banner "Luther 33"
- Blue and orange banner "Luther 33"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Schloss MFG. CO
- Biographical/Historical Note: Rev. Ruben Huenmann (class 1933) Sharon Roher(Alumni)
- Custodial History: Rev. Ruben Huenmann (class 1933), from Sharon Roher (Alumni).
- Physical Description: 17" X 29"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:037
- Item 2006-038: Luther Pennant 1934
- Red and Black Pennant with "Luther 1934" writing on it.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Schloss MFG. CO, Athens Ohio
- Physical Description: 28" X 16"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:038
- Item 2006-039: Luther Pennant 1924
- Gray, Orange, Black Pennant with "Luther 1924" writing on it, initals "S.K." on upper left tab.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Schloss MFG. CO, Athens Ohio
- Physical Description: 28" X 16"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:039
- Item 2006-040: Albion Pennant
- Red Pennant with "Albion" written on it.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Physical Description: 29" X 13.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:040
- Item 2006-041: Luther College flag/ banner circa 1990's
- Blue flag with white lettering "Luther College"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Physical Description: 60" X 35"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:041
- Item 2006-042: Martin Luther Pennant
- Royal purple pennant with picture of Martin Luther, with writing "Ther Staar jeg. Jeg. kan ikke and et. Gud hjalpe mig Amen."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Biographical/Historical Note: Martin Luther Pennant
- Physical Description: 34.5" X 13.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:042
- Item 2006-043: Luther pennant
- Blue and white pennant with "Luther" written in while lettering on a blue pennant.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Scholss MFG CO.
- Physical Description: 35" X 12.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:043
- Item 2006-044: Luther banner
- 2 sided banner side 1: "Luther" on blue fabric. Side 2: "Amphictyonic" on gold fabric, ruffled, edges.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Physical Description: 18.5" X 18.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:044
- Item 2006-045: Luther Class of 1933 Banner
- Dark purple and bright orange banner.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Scloss MFG CO., Athens Ohio
- Custodial History: Unknown Luther alumn.
- Physical Description: 27" X 14.5
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:045
- Item 2006-046: Luther College banner from time period 1914-1918
- Luther blue and white pennant.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/6
- Acquisition Information: Thoen Bros. Co. Minneapolis, St. Paul.
- Custodial History: Rhys E. Hanson 3604 Bittersweet St. S.E. Olympia WA 98501-5090
- Physical Description: 36" X 15"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:046
- Item 2006-047: Board from (TOHS) The old health service when it was torn down August 2003
- Wooden Board
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/6
- Biographical/Historical Note: Luther College TOHS
- Physical Description: 42" X 10"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:047
- Item 2006-048: Dress
- Navy blue full length dress with short sleve-nylon.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/5
- Biographical/Historical Note: Pike Kor Dress?
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:048
- Item 2006-049: Band Uniform
- Off white band uniform with jacket and pants. Jacket has straight collar with "Luther College" embroidered on it. Applique decoration. Tag in pants say "G.W. Kruse"
- Acquisition Information: Ihling Bros. Everard Co. Kalamazoo, Mich.
- Custodial History: J Christianson
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:049
- Item 2006-050: Potter's Wheel
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:050
- Item 6:34:025: Preus Gymnasium Model
- Processing Information: 2006
- Item 2006-052: Framed certificates from Regulation Bowling Lanes and Billiard Congress of America
- Wooden frame. Certificate to Luther College for 6 lanes of bowling for the 1975-76 season. Certified by the American Bowling Congress. Also one certificate in metal frame from 1968 for "Luther Lanes" certificate from Billiard Congress of America.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/7
- Physical Description: wooden = 10.75" X 8.75" metal = 12" X 9.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:052
- Item 2006-053: 4 Award Plaques
- 4 awards for Luther College Recreational Bowling team/single for first place team- 1991, 1993, 1996. single- 1991 for Peggy Blekeberg
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/5
- Physical Description: 8" X 10" X .75"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:053
- Item 2006-054: 7 Championship Plaques
- one- first place billiard awarded to Gary Haugen-1970. Two- first place table tennis awards for singles- 1972, 1974. Four - first place table tennis awards for doubles- 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974. All metal on wood.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/5
- Acquisition Information: PhotoArt Metal Corp. La Crosse WI
- Physical Description: 8" X 10" X .75"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:054
- Item 2006-055: Rubber Stamp
- Rubber Stamp "Luther Recreation Pay to the Order of Decorah State Bank Decorah, IA for deposit only Luther College". Blue handle, red base, wooden.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/3
- Acquisition Information: Dixie
- Physical Description: 1.5" X 2.5" X 3.25"
- Processing Information: 2006
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2006:01:055
- Item 2008-021: Mouthpiece
- Mouthpiece for baritone.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 3.5" X 1.5" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:01
- Item 2008-022: Inkwell
- White inkwell with gold-colored top.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 4.5" X 2.5" X 4"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:02
- Item 2008-023: Tuning Fork
- Tuning fork inside black box.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 5" X 1.25" X .5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:03
- Item 2008-024: Ship in bottle.
- Ship in a bottle.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 7.5" X 3.5" X 2"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:04
- Item 2008-025: Auk Pitcher
- Auk pitcher in shape of a bird. "Erindring fra Egers
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 4" X 3" X 2.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:05
- Item 2008-026: Box with key
- Silver box with key inside. Engraved: "This is the key to every heart in Flekkerfjord from Flekkerfjords mussik to Luther College Band July 29th 1936".
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 8.25" X 6" X 2"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:06
- Item 2008-027: Conducting Baton
- White baton with gold handle.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 22" X .75" X .75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:07
- Item 2008-028: Violin
- Wooden violin, no strings.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/1
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Physical Description: 23" X 2.5" X 8"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:08
- Item 2008-029: Sperati's hat
- White hat
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/1
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 10" X 4.5" X 10"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:09
- Item 2008-030: Collar Pouch
- Brown pouch- maybe made of suede?
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 5.75" X 4" X 5.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:010
- Item 2008-031: Picture of Sperati Family
- Black and white picture of Sperati Family
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 12" X 14"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:011
- Item 2008-032: Postcard Album
- Black postcard Album by Leif B. Evans. Postcards from US and Norway.
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 15.5" X 11" X 2.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:012
- Item 2008-033: Promissory Note
- Promissory note to Univ. Fund by Rasmus Johnson Bestul
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 13.5" X 9.25" X .75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:013
- Item 2008-034: Autograph Book
- Green autograph book belonging to B.H. Garnes
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 5.25" X 3" X .25"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:014
- Item 2008-035: Commencement Flowers Book
- Blue commencement flower book belonging to Einar Strom.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 5.5" X 8.5" X 1"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:015
- Item 2008-036: Medal
- Medal with trumpet engraved "s
- Access Restriction: Location 22/3/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 3.25" X 1.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:016
- Item 2008-037: Medal
- Medal with harpist "Carlo A. Sperati til enndung om Koncerten i Fredrikstad 8-8-1936"
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 4.25" X 1.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:017
- Item 2008-038: Medal
- Blue medal with harps "studenttersangforeningen".
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 12.5" X 2.25"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:018
- Item 2008-039: Baritone/ Euphorium
- Silver Baritone/Euphorium
- Access Restriction: Location 23/Past Section 4/On Ground
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 31" X 14" X 19.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:019
- Item 2008-040: Lamp
- Tallstanding with white globe.
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 12" X 21" X 7"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:020
- Item 2008-041: Walking Stick (Cane)
- Walking stick with names carved into it. Paper label says "Carved names of many college chums at Luther College."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/5
- Custodial History: Donated to Vesterheim by Dr. J. Hoff
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 35.75" X 5.5" X 1"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Accession #: 7175
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:021
- Item 2008-042: American Medical Association Medal
- AMA Medal- "Ludvig Hektoen" engraved.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Museum
- Physical Description: 3.5" X 2.75" X 1"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:02:022
- Item 2008-001: Airplane ticket and baggage check.
- Airplane ticket and baggage checks for Weston Noble tour (includes itinerary).
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Acquisition Information: Minowa Tour and Travel Agency
- Custodial History: Weston Noble
- Physical Description: 8" X 3.5" X .25"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:01
- Item 2008-002: Sports Schedule Poster
- Blue paper with LC sports schedule and advertisements, 1969-1976.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Acquisition Information: Luther College
- Physical Description: 18" X 12"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:02
- Item 2008-003: Photo Album
- "Snap Shots" photo album from 1926 brown suede with Native American motif.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Physical Description: 10.75" X 6.75" X 1"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:03
- Item 2008-004: Cup and Saucer
- Cup and saucer, white with green leaf detailing.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Custodial History: L.C.W.C. (Mary Grace)
- Physical Description: Saucer: 8" X 8" X .5" Cup: 3.75" X 2.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:04
- Item 2008-005: Calendar
- Red, green, gold circular calendar.
- Access Restriction: Location: 1/22/1/top
- Acquisition Information: Luther College
- Physical Description: 6.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:05
- Item 2008-006: 3 Luther College Alumni Buttons
- Three LC alumni buttons for over50, 50, and 25 year anniversaries.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Acquisition Information: Luther College
- Physical Description: each 3.5" X 3.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:06
- Item 2008-007: 3 Luther College Buttons
- 3 LC buttons (blue).
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Acquisition Information: Luther College
- Physical Description: each 2.25" X 2.25"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:07
- Item 2008-008: Pin
- Small blue pin marked "II' in box with clear lid.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Physical Description: 1 1/16" X 1 1/16"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:08
- Item 2008-009: Stamps
- 5 stamps of signatures of professors, secretaries, etc.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Custodial History: President's Office
- Physical Description: 3" X 2" X 1" average.
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1008:01:09
- Item 2008-010: Photo Album
- LC Photo Album of Class of 1917
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Physical Description: 7" X 6" X 2"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:010
- Item 2008-011: Briefcase
- Black briefcase with W.H. inscribed near handle.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/Past Section 4/on top of drawer case.
- Custodial History: Weston Noble
- Physical Description: 11.5" X 17.5" X 5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:011
- Item 2008-012: Certificate, Letter, Programs
- Certificate of U.S. Flag over capital, letter, and concert band.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Custodial History: Weston Noble
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:012
- Item 2008-013: Luther College Blanket
- Blue felt blanket with white letters spelling Luther College
- Custodial History: Unknown
- Processing Information: 4/3/08
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:013
- Item 2008-014: Silver Offering Plates
- Silver offering plates in 3 graduating sizes marked with "The Fund for Luther".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Custodial History: Unknown
- Processing Information: 4/13/08
- Item 2008-015: Paper
- Paper with alphabet and poem to show writing style.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Physical Description: 17" X 11"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:015
- Item 2008-016: Cheerleading Uniform
- Blue and white LC cheerleading uniform (1950's).
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:016
- Item 2008-017: Silver Tea Set
- 2 silver trays with 2 silver tea pots, 2 silver candlelabras, and a silver sugar pot and a silver milk pot.
- Physical Description: 30" X 19" X 10.5"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:017
- Item 2008-018: Luther College Blanket
- LC blanket blue with "L" embossment.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Custodial History: Karleton (Jerry) Rosholt
- Physical Description: 6' X 8'
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:018
- Item 2008-019: Book
- Book titled "The History of Luther Valley: A Pioneer Lutheran Church" with newspaper clippings and email print outs.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Custodial History: V. Donhoue
- Physical Description: 8.75" X 1.25" X 2.25"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:019
- Item 2008-020: Ashtray
- Small gray ashtray with picture of Main I and Larsen/ Koren
- Biographical/Historical Note: Alumni
- Custodial History: Paul A. Ranum
- Physical Description: 6.5" X 3.75"
- Processing Information: 11/13/07
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2008:01:020
- Item 2013-001: Glass Holder for Silver Serving Dishes
- Glass holder with 3 accompaning silver dishes.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/1
- Physical Description: Dish: 5.5", Holder: 9" X 4.5"
- Processing Information: 2/25/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:001
- Item 2000-006: Service Flag
- Service flag with large red border. In the center of the flag is a small white box with blue stars.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/2
- Physical Description: 5.75' X 11'
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:006
- Item 1998-003: Flamingo Ball Mug
- White plastic mug, with pink flamingo and inscription "Student Activities Council, presents, Flamingo Ball: Underwater Entertainment", "The Des Moines Big Band Saturday, October 17, 1998, 9:00 p.m. - midnight.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/4
- Acquisition Information: Aakron
- Biographical/Historical Note: Flamingo Ball
- Physical Description: 4.5" X 5.5"
- Processing Information: 1998
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1998:01:003
- Item 2013-002: Luther Hat (Concert Band)
- Navy Blue hat with harp and Luther embroidered on front.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/2
- Biographical/Historical Note: Luther Hat
- Physical Description: 8"
- Processing Information: 2/25/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:002
- Item 2013-003: Flute
- Two piece brass flute with cloth cleaner and case.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/5
- Acquisition Information: C.Y. Conn Ltd. , Elkhart IN
- Physical Description: 1" X 20"
- Processing Information: 2/27/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:003
- Item 2000-005: Flag
- Large service flag with red border encompassing a white box with numerous blue and 5 gold stars in the center of the box.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/2
- Physical Description: 6'X12'
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:005
- Item 2013-004: Small Blue Tie
- Small navy blue tie.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/7
- Physical Description: 4" X 3.5'
- Processing Information: 2/27/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:004
- Item 2013-005: Vase for Silver Centerpiece
- Glass vase with silver holder.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/7
- Biographical/Historical Note: Note included stating object was a gift for Pip and Clara Qualley's 25th wedding anniversary.
- Physical Description: Holder: 4.5" X3.25" Vase: 5" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 2/27/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:005
- Item 2013-006: Letterman jacket's letter from Luther Music
- Letterman's jacket letter with L and harp figure in center of L.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/7
- Biographical/Historical Note: Luther Letter
- Physical Description: 7" X 6"
- Processing Information: 2/27/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:006
- Item 1997-001: Medal for Larsen Hall
- White medal with blue ribbon with a depiction of Larsen Hall on front.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/1
- Biographical/Historical Note: Larsen Hall
- Physical Description: 2.75"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:01
- Item 1997-002: Pewter Bowl
- Pewter bowl with handles. Accompanying red draw string bag. White card inside bowl says: "Kongen og Dronningen au Norge".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/1
- Acquisition Information: Hammerlund, Oslo.
- Physical Description: 10"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:02
- Item 1996-054: Silver Drink Container with bag
- Spherical silver drink container with inscription: "Presented to Brandt Hall in 1950 by Former Students of Lutheran Ladies Seminary, Red Wing Minnesota 1894-1920 in Memory of their Beloved Alma Mater." and bag.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/top
- Acquisition Information: J.B. Hudson Co. Jewelers Minneapolis
- Physical Description: 1.5' X 11"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:054
- Item 1997-004: Light Bulb from Koren Book Stacks
- Pointed tip, glass light bulb from Koren Library Bookstacks. Still in working condition.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/1
- Acquisition Information: Columbia Mazda
- Biographical/Historical Note: Koren Library
- Physical Description: 4.75" X 2"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:004
- Item 1996-040: Luther Hat (Concert Band)
- Navy Blue hat with harp and Luther embroidered at front.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Acquisition Information: Ihling Bros. Everard Co. Kalamazoo, Mich.
- Custodial History: Owned by Ted Norman, 1938 Luther graduate.
- Note: At some point, the original catalog number (96:01:040) became disassociated with the artifact and it was recataloged under 2013:01:007, then 2013-007. It was reassigned the number 1996-040 to restore the original number and connect it to previous condition reports in September 2023.
- Physical Description: 8"
- Processing Information: 1/3/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 96:01:040
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:007
- Item 1997-006: Luther-Wartburg t-Shirt
- White t-Shirt with text on front: "Anyway you look at it..." and 4 Luther-athlete caricatures fornificating with 4 Wartburg cheerleaders. On back: "Wartburg's Screwed".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Acquisition Information: Fruit of the Loom
- Physical Description: Size XL
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:006
- Item 2013-008: Kirk Johnson Pledge Paddles
- Two pledge paddles for Kirk Johnson with red or black.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Physical Description: 1' 5" X 3.5"
- Processing Information: 1/3/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:008
- Item 6:1:014: Blue Luther College Beanie
- Blue Luther College beanie with N. Carol painted on the front brim.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Acquisition Information: Impre Ouole
- Physical Description: 7.5"
- Processing Information: 2006
- Item 8:01:14: 3 Silver "fund for luther" plates
- 3 Silver plates with "The Fund for Luther" and "Luther College" inscribed. Plates are each a different size.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Physical Description: 6.75" and 8.75" and 10.75"
- Processing Information: 2008
- Item 1997-010: Luther Pennant
- Blue and white Luther pennant with "1913 LCP" on front.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/2
- Physical Description: 2' 3" X 10"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:010
- Item 1996-046: Wallet
- Brown leather wallet with gold inlay of "Norway Tour, Luther College Concert Band, Decorah IA 1914"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Physical Description: 3.75" X 6.5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:046
- Item 1999-007: Ribbon
- Blue and white ribbon with "Class of '91" and "L.C." printed on the front. Brass decoration at top.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Physical Description: 2" X 6.25"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:007
- Item 1999-008: Semi Centennial Ribbon
- Ribbon with "Luther College Semi Centennial October 14 1911" on bottom portion of ribbon and a picture of Old Main at the top portion.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Acquisition Information: The Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark N.J.
- Physical Description: 4.5" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:008
- Item 1999-009: Semi Centennial Ribbon
- Ribbon with "Luther College Semi Centennial October 14 1911" on bottom portion of ribbon and a picture of Old Main at the top.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Acquisition Information: The Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark N.J.
- Physical Description: 4.5" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:009
- Item 1999-010: Flamingo Ball Cup 1999
- Blue Flamingo Ball Cup with flamingo figure and writing "Student Activities Council presents Flamingo Ball, Harvest Moon, featuring "The R. Factor", Saturday, October 9, 1999 9:00 p.m. - midnight"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/3
- Acquisition Information: Aakron
- Physical Description: 5" X 3"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:010
- Item 2000-004: Folding stand with portable leather case.
- Two piece folding stand with a black leather case.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Physical Description: 1' 5" X 2.75"
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:004
- Item 2000-001: Portable Telephone
- Portable Telephone in brown leather case with "SHF" painted on frontside followed by inscription "Signal Corps U.S. [unreadable] Telephone EE-8-6" and RRRS 16 painted in yellow on other side.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Physical Description: 10.5" X 7.5"
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:001
- Item 2000-002: Portable Telephone
- Portable Telephone in green, canvas bag. "SHF" is written in white paint on the front with black print below it which has become unreadable. On the other side is written "RRRS 36" in yellow paint.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Physical Description: 10" X 8"
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:002
- Item 2013-009: Print Blocks
- 24
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:009
- Item 2013-010: Print Blocks
- 9
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:010
- Item 2013-011: Print Blocks
- 35
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:011
- Item 1996-036: Luther Male Cheerleading Outfit
- White and blue Luther male cheerleading outfit, pants and short sleeve top included.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/1
- Acquisition Information: Dallas Knitting
- Physical Description: Men's Medium
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:036
- Item 1996-038: Luther Band Hat (white)
- White, black and gold hat with a stitched harp symbol above the front brim of the hat. Brim is black.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/2
- Physical Description: 7 1/8
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:038
- Item 1996-039: Luther Band Hat (Green)
- Green Luther College Concert Band hat. Harp with laurel leaves around it embroidered in gold. Gold button on each side. Leather brim.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Biographical/Historical Note: Played b-flat clarinet in Luther College Concert Band
- Custodial History: Roy O. Storvick
- Physical Description: 9" X 7"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:039
- Item 1998-006: White t-Shirt
- White t-shirt with "Enter the Future with Carl" on front accompanied by a picture of a green computer and blue and purple planet amidst a black background.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/2
- Acquisition Information: Screen, Stars, Best
- Physical Description: Men's Extra Large
- Processing Information: 1998
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1998:01:006
- Item 1998-005: White Coffee Mug
- White coffee mug with Carl systems, inc. on the mug.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/2
- Physical Description: 4" X 3"
- Processing Information: 1998
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1998:01:005
- Item 1996-048: Printing Stamp
- Printing stamp depicting J.C.K. Preus. On non-print side of stamp "J.C.K. Preus" is written in pencil.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 2.5" X 2"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:048
- Item 1997-005: White Coffee Mug
- White Coffee mug with "Luther College 125th anniversary, Soli Deo Gloria, 1861 - 1986" on front of mug
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 3.5" X 3"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:005
- Item 1999-003: Bronze Pin
- Bronze octagon shaped pin with ball on front. Inscribed in the pin is: "N.L.C of A. Academy, Basketball Tournament, 1921, St. Olaf College" Pin is pinned to white paper-board with "Type of Medal, in gold, silver, and bronze, green out for declamation, debate, and basketball at N.L.C.A Academy Conference at L.C. March 7-9 1922."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Custodial History: illegible
- Physical Description: 2.5" X 2.25"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:003
- Item 1996-047: Print Block
- Print Block of J.A.O Preus with J.A.O Preus written on backside of the block in addition to the viewers left.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 2" X 2.75"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:047
- Item 1999-004: Metal Pin
- Metal Pin with wreath and "N.L.C.A Academy Conference 1922 Basketball, Luther College" engraved in the metal.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 1"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:004
- Item 1999-001: Bronze Pin
- Bronze pin on paper board backing with "NLCA Academy Conference 1922 Luther College" on front. Written in ink on the paper board is "Button used at NLCA Academy Conference Luther College, March 7-9, 1922".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Custodial History: Prof. David Nelson
- Physical Description: .5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:001
- Item 1999-002: Bronze Pin
- Bronze pin on paper board backing with "NLCA Academy Conference 1922 Luther College" on front. Written in ink on the paper board is "Button used at NLCA Academy Conference Luther College, March 7-9, 1922".
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Custodial History: Prof. David Nelson
- Physical Description: .5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:002
- Item 1999-005: Church Pin
- Shield shaped pin with a blue crucifix, book, and lantern accompained with two c's amidst a white background.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 1" X 1.5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:005
- Item 1999-006: Larsen Hall Button
- White Button with navy ribbon with "Luther College Oct. 4 1907 Laur. Larsen Hall" written on the button in blue.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Acquisition Information: T.R. Williamson and C.O. Makers, Hennepin Ave Minneapolis Minn.
- Physical Description: 2.5"
- Processing Information: 1999
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1999:01:006
- Item 1996-053: Silver Platter
- Silver platter with "In memory of Ellen Narum Studt Class of 1950" inscribed in center of the platter accompanied with a silver bag.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/4
- Physical Description: 2' X 1"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:053
- Item 1997-007: Band Uniform Jacket
- Navy blue band uniform jacket with white buttons and decoration.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/4
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:007
- Item 1996-051: Two Clay Pendants
- Two clay pendants with black cords.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Physical Description: 3.5" each
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:051
- Item 1996-045: Travel Case
- Travel Case owned by Rev. H.A. Preus from 1825 to 1894. Box is brown with red interior with "Handkerchiefs" written on top.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/3
- Biographical/Historical Note: Preus family
- Custodial History: Preus Family
- Note: At some point, this object became disassociated with its original item number (96:01:045) and was assigned a new one (2013:01:012). The official item number was reverted to 1996-045 in September 2023.
- Physical Description: 3.5" X 5"
- Processing Information: 3/11/13
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #s: 2013:01:012, 2013-012
- UnitID: Previous Catalog Number: 96:01:045
- Item 1996-068: Typewriter
- Typewriter in its carrying case. Peeling sticker/ label on viewers left side.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/6
- Physical Description: 8" X 14"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:068
- Item 2000-009: Silver Platter
- Silver serving platter with moveable handle inscription along base: "Mr. & Mrs. N. Brandt, Aug 26th 1881"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/7
- Biographical/Historical Note: 25th wedding anniversary?
- Custodial History: Anonymous
- Physical Description: 6.5" X 10.5"
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:009
- Item 1996-022: Luther Medal
- Brass medal in the shape of an L with 27 formed in the center of the L. Attached is a leather strap with buckle.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/7
- Acquisition Information: Josten Mfg. Co. Owatonna, Minn.
- Custodial History: Belonged to Harris Kaasa '27.
- Physical Description: 1.5" X 4"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:022
- Item 1996-004: Old Main Dish
- Blue floral shaped dish with a depiction of Old Main in the center, gold leaf paint adorns the edge and center.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/1
- Physical Description: 4"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:004
- Item 1996-005: Martin Luther Commerative Coin
- Martin Luther commerative coin. On the front is a portrait of Martin Luther with the inscription "450th Anniversary of Birth, November 10 1933, Martin Luther". On back a steeple is depicted with the inscription "A Century of Progress, 1833-1933 From Century To Century The Lutheran Church Proclaims Her Unchanging Faith That Jesus Christ Died For All, Chicago"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/1
- Physical Description: 1.5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:005
- Item 1996-006: Commerative Coin Spring Prairie Church
- Gold colored commemerative coin inscribed :"125th Anniversary
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/1
- Physical Description: 1.75"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:006
- Item 1996-007: Gold Ring
- Gold ring with 98 carved into the stone, on inside of ring is inscription "Finem Respice."
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/1
- Biographical/Historical Note: Ring Made by Luther grad of 1898
- Custodial History: Mrs. Knut Quill
- Physical Description: 1"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:007
- Item 1996-009: Luther Band Coat
- Luther College band jacket, dark blue in color with LCCB in white on left pocket.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/2
- Acquisition Information: Ben Bean Co. Decorah Iowa
- Custodial History: Martin Elstad?
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:009
- Item 1996-010: Graduation Cap and Gown
- Black cap and gown for graduation ceremony.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/3
- Acquisition Information: Hawkeye Pennant Co., Iowa City, Iowa
- Custodial History: Karl Nordgaard '25
- Physical Description: 3?
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:010
- Item 1996-012: Luther Band Uniform
- Navy Blue Luther Band uniform with gold colored buttons. Buttons have Luther L decoration. Pants and jacket both included.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/3
- Acquisition Information: Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo Michigan
- Custodial History: Baalson, George A?
- Physical Description: 2' and 4.5" X 1' and 5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:012
- Item 1996-013: Luther Band Uniform
- Black Luther Band uniform with black stitching decoration down front of jacket, pants included.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/4
- Acquisition Information: Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo Michigan
- Custodial History: Baalson, George A?
- Physical Description: 2' and 4" X 1' and 6"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:013
- Item 1996-014: Luther Band Uniform
- Black Luther Band uniform with Luther College stitched into front portion of the collar. Stitching designs adorn the ends of the sleeves and the length of the front. Pants included.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/4
- Acquisition Information: Hling Bros. Everlard Co., Kalamazoo Michigan.
- Custodial History: Hove, Harold?
- Physical Description: 1' and 6" X 2' and 5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:014
- Item 1996-015: Hofland Hood
- Pink, black, blue and yellow hood with black and pink tassel.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/5
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:015
- Item 1996-016: Hofland Hood
- Blue, white and black hood. Sigvard Hofland indicated as previous owner.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/5
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:016
- Item 1996-018: Hofland Hood
- Purple, blue, black and silver hood.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/6
- Physical Description: 1' and 5" X 3'
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:018
- Item 1996-017: Gown
- Black gown with S.H. stitched into the top.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/6
- Acquisition Information: E.R. Moore Company, choir and pulpit gowns, Chicago.
- Physical Description: 1' and 9" X 4' and 3"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:017
- Item 1996-019: Hood
- Blue, black and orange hood.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/7
- Physical Description: 3' X 1' (oddly shaped)
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:019
- Item 1996-020: Banner
- Black and yellow banner with "Amphictyonic" on front of banner. "M.J. Emerson" written on the upper righthand corner on the back.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/7
- Acquisition Information: Schloss Mfg. Co. Athens Ohio
- Physical Description: 1' and 4.5" X 2' and 4"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:020
- Item 1996-021: Banner
- Purple and grey banner with "Luther 1927" on it.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/7
- Acquisition Information: Schloss Mfg. Co. Athens Ohio
- Physical Description: 2' and 4" X 1' and 5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:021
- Item 1996-002: Banner
- Banner from class of 1915 . Large blue banner with Luther College written in gothic script on the front surrounded by a white banner.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/1
- Biographical/Historical Note: Luther Banner
- Custodial History: George A. Baalson ('15) from his estate. Left by Dave Nelson
- Physical Description: 3' and 1" X 2' and 5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:002
- Item 1996-071: Fire Extinguisher
- Dry-Chemical fire extinguisher in red colored tube. Tube has words "The Standard Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher" followed by a Notice, Directions ans etc.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/2
- Acquisition Information: Standard Fire Extinguisher MFG, CO. Minneapolis MN.
- Physical Description: 2" X 1' and 10"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:071
- Item 2013-013: Blue Homecoming Bell
- Blue homecoming bell with a small viking ship picture, "Luther Norse, Homecoming 1999, Luther College Alumni Association and SAC" on front of the bell in white.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/2/2
- Physical Description: 2.75" X 3.5"
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:013
- Item 2013-014: Ruler
- Ruler with various scales in what appears to be Norwegian. Both sides have scales on them, C Sperati is written on one side of ruler. Accompanied by cloth or canvas case. 897 written in red on one end of ruler.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/2/2
- Acquisition Information: Carlo Sperati Collection
- Custodial History: Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum
- Physical Description: 3" X 17.5"
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:014
- Item 0142?: Luther College Pennant
- Blue and white Luther College Pennant circa 1913-1917
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/2
- Biographical/Historical Note: Daughter of luther student Eugene F. Jorgenson
- Custodial History: Mrs. Erlys Y. (Jorgenson) Krueger
- Physical Description: 3' and 7.5" X 1' and 4"
- Item 1996-035: Luther Cheerleading Uniform
- Blue and white Luther cheerleading uniform. Knit sweater has a large L on the front accompanied with a blue and white skirt.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/1/1
- Acquisition Information: Pepster Hall
- Physical Description: Medium, Woman's
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:035
- Item 1997-009: Carlo Sperati's Bible
- Black book with pinkish pages, in gold in-lay on bottom right side is "Carlo Alberto Sperati" however, "Carlo" is badly worn away. "Holy Bible, Teacher's Edition, American Standard Vision, Self Pronouncing Nelson" in gold in-lay on side of book.
- Access Restriction: Location 22/4/2
- Physical Description: 8.5" X 6"
- Processing Information: 1997
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1997:01:009
- Item 2013-015: Luther 1934 Pennant
- Black and red banner with "Luther 1934"
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/1
- Physical Description: 2' and 2.5" X 1' and 4"
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:015
- Item 2013-016: Print Blocks
- 18
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:016
- Item 2013-017: Print Blocks
- 25
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:017
- Item 2013-018: Print Blocks
- 31
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:018
- Item 1996-044: Catcher's Mitt
- Brown, leather, catcher's mitt.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/4
- Custodial History: Used by Myron W. Larsen Sr. '19. Donated by son Myron W. Larsen Jr.
- Physical Description: 10.5"
- Processing Information: 1996
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 1996:01:044
- Item 2013-019: Print Blocks
- 19
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:019
- Item 2013-020: Print Blocks
- 17
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:020
- Item 2013-021: Print Blocks
- Chips 90th Anniversary of Luther College Issue 1951
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: 1' X 1' and 3.5"
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:021
- Item 2013-022: Print Blocks
- 36
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:022
- Item 2013-023: Print Blocks
- 51
- Access Restriction: Location 23/3/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:023
- Item 2013-024: Print Blocks
- 22
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:024
- Item 2013-025: Print Blocks
- 33
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:025
- Item 2013-026: Print Blocks
- 27
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:026
- Item 2013-027: Print Blocks
- 23
- Access Restriction: Location 23/4/top
- Physical Description: varied
- Processing Information: 2013
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2013:01:027
- Item 2000-007: Flag
- Large red, white and blue flag with blue lettering.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/1/2
- Processing Information: 2000
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 00:01:007
- Item 2014-001: Arthur Oscar Mork's Diploma
- Access Restriction: Location: 23/3/4
- Physical Description: 14.5 in. x 19.5 in.
- Item 2014-002: Needlework Piece by Emma Sperati and Letter from Granddaughter, undated, 2010
- Unfinished needlework piece begun by Emma Sperati and note from her Granddaughter Sonja Scarseth
- Item 2014-003: Luther Pins and Cuff Links, undated
- Item 2014-004: Luther College Dog, undated
- Item 2014-005: Laura Elsfad's Collectibles, circa 1936
- Item 2014-006: Powder Horn, undated
- Item 2014-007: Luther Pennant, 2011
- Item 2014-008: Two Luther College Mugs, undated
- Box 6: Luther vs. Loras Homecoming Button, 1950
- Item 2014-009: The Second Evangelical Dominican Church Document, 1984
- Item 2014-010: Luther College Alumni Association SAC Homecoming Frisbee, 2007
- Item 2014-011: Luther College Pocket Tool, undated
- Item 2014-012: Luther College Container, undated
- Item 2014-013: Unknown Miniature Chess Pieces, undated
- Item 2014-014: Unknown Chess Pieces, undated
- Item 2015-001: Upper Iowa River Arts LTD, unknown artist, undated
- Item 2015-002: Painting, View of Prairie House "Regents Center" by Harlan, undated
- Item 2015-003: Picture View of Luther College from Above by Dick Palen Edina, undated
- Item 2015-004: Pictures of the Burning of Maine by O.E. Oerlung, undated
- Item 2015-005: Main Building Picture Portrait, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-006: Winter at Luther College, painting by Adolf Dehn, undated
- Item 2015-007: Luther College Football Champions Schedule poster, 1978
- Item 2015-008: Oscar Olson in front of Olson Hall, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-009: Course of Drawing, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-010: Woman Jumping, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-011: New Old Main (destroyed by fire in 1942), Photograph, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-012: Fiftieth Anniversary Postcard (1911), anonymous, 1911
- Item 2015-013: Aerial View of Campus by Clarence O. Kvale, 1940
- Item 2015-014: New Old Main from River Valley, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-015: Old Main (destroyed by fire 1889), anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-016: Aerial Photograph of Luther College, anonymous, undated
- Item 2015-017: Commemoration Plaque for Olaf Angelo Sperati, 1936
- Likely taken from organ purchased in 1936 in memory of Olaf Angelo Sperati.
- Item 2015-018: Concert Band Uniform and Stole, possibly belonging to Olaf Angelo Sperati (1900-1916), undated
- Item 2015-019: Baton belonging to Angelo Sperati, undated
- Item 2015-020: Blue Luther College hat, undated
- Access Restriction: Location 22/5/1
- Item 2015-021: Gunpowder Horn, uncertain origin, n.d.
- Item 2015-022: US Army pocket Guide to Paris and Cities of Northern France, War Department, 1943
- Item 2015-023: US Army German Language Guide, 1943
- Item 2015-024: Ham Peterson's Ribbons and Buttons Collection from Football Events, 1947-1966
- Item 2015-025: Memorial Bronze Plaque to Louis and Nell Olson, n.d.
- Item 2015-026: Luther Felt Blanket, 2008
- Item 2015-027: Banner Celebrating Class of 1931 with Note, 1931
- Item 2015-028: Part of Uniform for Loyalty Hall Dining Club, Undated
- Item 2015-029: 5 Copper Photographic Plates of Koren Library and 1 of a Person, Undated
- Item 2015-030: Autographed Portrait of Sperati, 1941
- Item 2015-031: Mock-Up Drawing of an Unknown Building, 1949
- Item 2015-032: 6 Framed Portraits Luther College Student Life, Undated
- Item 2015-033: Hatchet Made of Wood, Stone, and Wire, Undated
- Item 2015-034: Unidentified Guest Book, 1986
- Item 2015-035: Luther College Foam Figurines, Undated
- Item 2015-036: Small Leather Bound Photo Album, Undated
- Item 2015-037: Hebrew Bible Belonging to John Rotto, Undated
- Item 2015-038: German Bible Belonging to John Rotto, Undated
- Item 2015-039: Framed Drawing of Luther College, Undated
- Box 7: Various Books, 1883-2013
- Item 1: The Diary of Elisabeth Koren 1853-1855, 1955
- Item 2: Luther College Through Sixty Years 1861-1921, 1921
- Item 3: An Oxford Anthology of English Poetry, 1935
- Item 4: Essays: Second Series by R. W. Emerson, 1883
- Item 5: Four Hundred Years, 1917
- Item 6: A History of Our Own Times Vol. 1 & 2, 1894
- Item 7: Book in Norwegian by A. Mikkelsen, 1892
- Item 8: History of the Norwegian People, 1927
- Item 9: The Story of Norma Myrtle Norem Ylvisaker, 2013
- Item 10: The Quest for Community, 1962
- Item 11: Norgesfaerden: Luther College Concert Band, 1914
- Item 2015-040: 3 Albums of Postcards Collected by J. Hanson, 1914-1915
- Item 2015-041: Biology Department Centennial Shirt, Undated
- Item 2015-042: Luther College Hat with "Wendy" Written on It, Undated
- First Year beanie.
- Item 2015-045: Festskrift Book, 1903
- Item 2015-046: Felt Luther Banner, 1934
- Item 2015-047: Unknown Photo Album, Early 1900s
- Item 2015-048: Unknown Photo Album, Early 1900s
- Item 2015-049: Ritual og Alterbog Book, Undated
- Item 2015-050: "Common Prayer" Prayer Book, 1896
- Item 2015-051: "Key of Heaven" Prayer Book, 1890
- Item 2015-052: "Jesus My Love" Prayer Book, Undated
- Box 08: Luther College Radio (1 of 2)
- Pieces from the first broadcast radio used at Luther College.
- Box 09: Luther College Radio
- Pieces from first broadcast radio used at Luther College. Box 2 of 2.
- Box 10: Ornaments and Homecoming Pennants
- Item 2008-043: Walking Stick (Cane)
- Wooden, crook-handled cane. Carved with the names of the members of Luther College class of 1892. Originally owned by Severt John Fretheim.
- Custodial History: Donated to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum by N.S. Magelssen.
- Custodial History: Transferred from the Vesterheim Norweigan-American Museum
- UnitID: Original Catalog Number: LC7207
- Item 2023-06-03: Walking stick (cane), 1914
- Wooden, crook-handled cane belonging to Laur. Larsen. The base is spiraled and decorated with line drawings of leaves and organic material. "Laur. Larsen Profesir, 1914" is also carved on the base.
- Acquisition Information: Transferred from the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in 2022 (Accession 2023-006).
- Item 2000-003: Trumpet
- A “C.G. Conn New Wonder” trumpet with 2 mouthpieces, lyre, four extra tube pieces, and mute in case. Used in the 1914 Concert Band Tour.
- Access Restriction: Location 23/2/4
- Acquisition Information: Donated in July 1990 by the George Baalson '15 estate.
- Physical Description: Case: 5.75” x 19” x 8.5”
- Physical Description: Maker: C.G. Conn, Elkhart, Indiana
- Processing Information: Condition date February 16, 2000.
- UnitID: Previous Catalog #: 2000:01:003
- Item 1996-003: Pennant, 1915
- Red and pink triangle pennant with “LC Class of 1915” appliqued on it. Red and pink tassel on top and bottom.
- Access Restriction: Location: 22/1/2
- Custodial History: Donated by the George Baalson estate.
- Dimensions: 34 x 13 inches
- UnitID: Previous Catalog Number: 96:01:03
- Item 2024.24: Silver spoon, n.d.
- Item 1996-049: Paperweight, n.d.
- Glass paperweight depicting the Lutheran Ladies Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota.
- Item 2024.13.1: Sesquicentennial Pin, 2011
- An enameled pin commemorating the Luther College Sesquicentennial in 2011. The pin is labeled "150: Transformed by the Journey, Luther College, 1861-2011."
- Custodial History: Donated by Diane Follmer, '65.
- Dimensions: 1 in. L x 0.75 in. W.
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