The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1911-1993 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1911-1993
ID: LCA/RG15/Jorgenson, E
Primary Creator: Jorgenson, Eugene Ferdinand (1896-1897)
Extent: 0.8 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Documentation consists of postcards and letters from Eugene F. Jorgenson (her father), 1911-1913; photographs, early 1900's; biography of Eugene F. Jorgenson and Jacob E. Jorgenson; Luther College programs; college transcript of Eugene Jorgenson.
Biographical Note
Eugene Ferdinand Jorgensen was born in 1896 in Bode, Iowa. He attended Luther College from 1911 to 1917. After graduation he was employed as Principal of a high school in Hillsboro, North Dakota. During World War I, Krueger served in the Army. After returning from military service he became the superintendent of the Werner, North Dakota high school. In 1926, he married Pauline Ziner and they had four children together. That same year they left North Dakota for Vivian, South Dakota where he became a school superintendent until 1935, followed by superintendent of schools in Selby, South Dakota. In 1938, he moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota holding the position of State Director of the South Dakota Employment Service until his retirement in 1964.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 2 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
Acquisition Source: Erlys Y. (Jorgensen) Krueger (daughter)
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Eugene Ferdinand Jorgensen Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Other Note: Collection originally known as the Erlys Y. (Jorgensen) Krueger collection. Name changed to reflected the creator of records rather than the donor.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1910-1993],
[Box 2: The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1911-1919, n.d.],
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- Box 1: The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1910-1993
- Folder 1: Inventory and Author's Biography, 1993
- Folder 2: Biography and Correspondence, 1910-1993
- Folder 3: Photographs from the Author's collection, 1913-1993
- Folder 4: Miscellaneous group of photos from Jorgensen's college mates, 1912-1917
- Folder 5: Photographs from the funeral of Laur Larsen, 1915
- Folder 6: Photographs of Luther College's Football and Basketball Teams, 1917
- Folder 7: Luther College Concert Band's Tour in Chicago and Trondhjem, 1914
- Folder 8: Luther College's Concert Band on Tour (San Francisco?), 1915
- Folder 9: Photographs of Eugene Jorgensen and Leon Sorlien, 1917
- Folder 10: Photographs of Amphyctyonic Society, 1913-1916
- Folder 11: Photographs of the Senior Class of 1917, 1917
- Folder 12: Menu/Programs for Students Receptions, 1914-1917
- Folder 13: Records of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1934-1935
- Folder 14: Letter from Arnold Krueger to "Rachel" and Sermon Copy from Jakob Jorgensen, 1937
- Folder 15: Luther College Band's Tour Diary Notebook, written by Eugene Jorgensen, 1915
- Folder 1: Inventory and Author's Biography, 1993
- Box 2: The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1911-1919, n.d.
- Folder 1: Postcard from Eugene to his mother, 1911
- Folder 2: Letter from Eugene to his mother written in Norwegian, 1911
- Folder 3: Receipt for payment of Board at Luther, 1911
- Folder 4: Letter from Eugene to his mother in Norwegian, 23rd Sept. 1911
- Folder 5: Letter from Eugene to his mother dated 27th of September, 1911
- Folder 6: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 2, 1911
- Folder 7: Letter from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 8, 1911
- Folder 8: A receip issued on Oct 16 for the payment of 20$ for Board at Luther College, 1911
- Folder 9: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 18, 1911
- Folder 10: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 23, 1911
- Folder 11: Receipt issued on Oct. 28 for the fee on instrument at entrance for the Luther College Band, 1911
- Folder 12: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 1, 1911
- Folder 13: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 8, 1911
- Folder 14: A letter from Eugene to his father dated Nov. 9, 1911
- Folder 15: A letter from Carlo Sperati to Pastor Jorgenson (Eugene's father), 1911
- Folder 16: A letter from Eugene to his mather dated Nov. 15, 1911
- Folder 17: A letter from Eugene to his mother and father dated Nov. 18, 1911
- Folder 18: A letter from O.A. Tingelstad to pastor Jorgenson (Eugene's father) dated Nov. 19, 1911
- Folder 19: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Dec. 1, 1911
- Folder 20: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Dec. 11, 1911
- Folder 21: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Feb. 3, 1912
- Folder 22: A letter from Eugene to his father dated Feb. 7, 1912
- Folder 23: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Feb. 11, 1912
- Folder 24: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Feb. 18, 1912
- Folder 25: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Feb. 25, 1912
- Folder 26: A letter from Eugene to his father dated March 5, 1912
- Folder 27: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 10, 1912
- Folder 28: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 16, 1912
- Folder 29: A postcard from Eugene to his mother dated March 20., 1912
- Folder 30: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 24, 1912
- Folder 31: A second letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 24, 1912
- Folder 32: A letter from Eugene to his brother Victor dated April 1, 1912
- Folder 33: A letter from Eugene to his father dated April 5, 1912
- Folder 34: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated April 9, 1912
- Folder 35: A letter from Eugene to his father dated April 11, 1912
- Folder 36: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated April 21, 1912
- Folder 37: A letter from Eugene to his father dated April 28, 1912
- Folder 38: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated May 14, 1912
- Folder 39: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated May 25, 1912
- Folder 40: A letter from Eugene to his father dated June 2, 1912
- Folder 41: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Sept. 11, 1912
- Folder 42: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Sept. 16, 1912
- Folder 43: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Sept. 22, 1912
- Folder 44: A letter from Eugene to his father dated Sept. 30, 1912
- Folder 45: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 9, 1912
- Folder 46: A postcard from Eugene to his mother dated Oct. 16 and a letter from Eugen to his mother dated Oct. 20, 1912
- Folder 47: A letter from Eugene to his father dated Oct. 29, 1912
- Folder 48: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 3, 1912
- Folder 49: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 3, 1912
- Folder 50: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 8, 1912
- Folder 51: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Nov. 17, 1912
- Folder 52: A letter from Eugene to his father dated Nov. 27, 1912
- Folder 53: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Dec. 1, 1912
- Folder 54: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Dec. 12, 1912
- Folder 55: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Dec. 15, 1912
- Folder 56: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Jan. 7, 1913
- Folder 57: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Jan. 14, 1913
- Folder 58: A letter from Eugene to his mother dted Jan. 20, 1913
- Folder 59: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Jan. 26, 1913
- Folder 60: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated Feb. 6, 1913
- Folder 61: A letter from Eugene to his mother, dated Feb. 16, 1913
- Folder 62: A letter from Eugene to his brother Victor, dated Feb. 22, 1913
- Folder 63: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 4, 1913
- Folder 64: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 13, 1913
- Folder 65: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated March 27, 1913
- Folder 66: A letter from Eugene to his father dated April 14, 1915
- Folder 67: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated April 22, 1913
- Folder 68: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated May 4, 1913
- Folder 69: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated May 8, 1913
- Folder 70: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated May 13, 1913
- Folder 71: A letter from Eugene to his father dated May 18, 1913
- Folder 72: A letter from Eugene to his mother dated June 2, 1913
- Folder 73: A letter from Eugene to his parants dated April 24, 1916
- Folder 74: A postcard to Eugene from his parents, 1919
- Folder 75: list of LC items owned by Eugene, undated
- Folder 1: Postcard from Eugene to his mother, 1911
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