Title: The Papers of J.T. Aaker, 1891

ID: LCA/RG15/Aaker, J

Primary Creator: Aaker, John T. (1875-1947)

Extent: 0.01 Linear Feet. More info below.

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

Languages: English

John T. Aaker was born in Ridgeway, Iowa on October 25, 1871. He attended Luther College from 1887 until he graduated in 1893. While at Luther College, Aaker participated in Concert Band and went on the 1891 tour around the Midwest.

Aaker taught at Bruflat Academy in Portland, North Dakota from 1894-1895, then taught at Park Region Luther College from 1895-1904. From 1897 through 1904, he also served as president of Park Region. Aaker left education in 1905, working at a bank, then serving as president of Soo Lumber Company in Velva, North Dakota beginning in 1907.

Aaker passed away on December 16, 1947.

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

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 folder

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to 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/library/copyright

Separated Materials: Originally processed as part of RG07 Series 2 Subseries 17, Records of the Music Department. Separated and reprocessed as a manuscript collection to reflect provenance in May 2024 by Hayley Jackson.

Processing Information: Separ

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