The Papers of Eugene Ferdinand Jorgenson, 1911-1993 | Luther College Archives

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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.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

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

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Eugene Ferdinand Jorgensen Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.

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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

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