The Papers of Howard T. Knutson | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Howard T. Knutson

ID: LCA/RG15/Knutson, H

Primary Creator: Knutson, Howard T. (1906-2006)

Extent: 1.51 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 09/00/2020

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Music Organizations, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains a diary kept by Knutson during the 1936 European Jubilee band tour and large photograph of Concert Band taken in Washington D.C. in 1936.

Biographical Note

Howard T. Knutson was born in Whalen, Minnesota on February 3, 1916. He attended Luther College and graduated in 1937. Knutson played clarinet in the Luther College Concert Band, including during the European tour in 1936, as well as participating in gymnastics. Knutston spent his early career in teaching and served in the army before completing graduate degrees in education. The majority of his career was at the University of Northern Iowa where he eventually became the first Dean of the Education Department. Knutson passed away on December 7, 2006.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Music Organizations
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 folder, 1 box

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 photogtaphs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Acquisition Source: Karl and Patti Knutson

Related Materials: Knutson's professional papers are kept at the University of Northern Iowa's University Archives. The finding aid is located here.

Finding Aid Revision History: 6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box K: Personal Papers, Single Files],
[Box 1: Photograph, 1936],
[All]

Box K: Personal Papers, Single Files

Folder 1: European Band Tour Diary, 1936: Acquisition Information: Accession 2021-012

Box 1: Photograph, 1936

Item 1: Luther College Concert Band, June 19, 1936.: Large photograph of the Luther College Concert Band at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL on June 19, 1936.