Oral Histories

Oral Histories, 1979-2009 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Oral Histories, 1979-2009

ID: LCA/RG00/Series 9

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 11.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This series is arranged chronologically by event into 12 sub-series:

1) Washington Prairie Church (1979)

2) Unknown Course (1982)

3) History 32 (1988)

4) History 72 (1989)

5) 25th Anniversary of Preus Library (1994)

6) History 72 (1995)

7) History 71 (1996)

8) History 49 (1997)

9) Early Women Faculty (1998-1999)

10) History 56 (1999)

11) From Co-ed to Equal (2000)

12) Homecoming (2007-2008)

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English

Abstract

Cassette tapes, transcriptions, releases, and more for oral histories collected by Luther College Archives.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series contains several oral history stories on a variety of topics relating to the history of Luther College and the history of the United States, covering 1979-2008. Most of the oral histories were collected and created by Luther College students as coursework. Some final papers are also included. Other oral histories include commemorative stories for the 25th Anniversary of Preus Library, an account from Pastor Oscar Engebretson from Washington Prairie Church, and oral histories collected by alumni during Homecoming.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 33 boxes

Access Restrictions: All material is available for 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/copyright/.

Technical Access Note: Some materials in this collection require the use for a cassette player and a computer with a 3.5” floppy disk drive.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Oral Histories, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).

Finding Aid Revision History: 4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated copyright policy link.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1979],
[Sub-Series 2: 1982 Oral History Interviews, 1982],
[Sub-Series 3: History 32, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1988],
[Sub-Series 4: History 72, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1989],
[Sub-Series 5: 25th Anniversary - Preus Library Oral History, 1994],
[Sub-Series 6: History 72, Spring 1995],
[Sub-Series 7: History 71, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, January 1996],
[Sub-Series 8: History 49, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, 1997],
[Sub-Series 9: Oral Histories: "Early Women Faculty", 1998-1999],
[Sub-Series 10: History 56, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, January 1999],
[Sub-Series 11: Oral Histories for Hotel Winneshiek and Steyer's Opera House, Spring 1999],
[Sub-Series 12: "From Co-Ed to Equal: The Challenge to Restrictive Rules by Women Students", Spring 2000],
[Sub-Series 13: Oral Histories taken during Homecoming, 2007-2008],
[Sub-Series 14: Oral History Interviews, 2009],
[Sub-Series 15: "To This Day: Remembering Nordic Choir's First International Tour", 2015-2017],
[All]

Sub-Series 2: 1982 Oral History Interviews, 1982

This series holds oral histories from 1982.

Box 1: Interview Cassette Tapes and Notes, 1982

Folder 1

Item 1: Project Proposal, 3 May 1982: Handwritten proposal for final project for "Historical Fieldwork" by Ann Ladd.; Creator: Ladd, Ann
Item 2: Notes - Charles Stoen, 14 March 1982: Discusses the interview information on the tape located in 1982 Oral Histories Box 1 with Charles Stoen. Includes Stoen's address, birth information, occupation, and dates and names discussed. Dates and subject covered: 1914-1918 Luther Preparatory; 1918-1922 Luther College; 1921 Preus and Olson; 1972 Trip to Norway; 1922 Working on John Hegge Farm. Names included: Jostendahl; Tinglestad, O A; Seehust, Rev.; Preus, C K; Olson, Oscar; Hegge, John; Dahl, Rudolf; Jordahl, T; Larsen, Laur; Schmidt; Rev.; Creator: Ladd, Ann; Physical Description: 2 pages; Related Material: See cassette tape for actual interview, LCA/RG00/10/02 Box 1, Item 2.
Item 3: Notes - Leigh Jordahl, 1 May 1982: Discusses the interview information on the tape located in 1982 Oral Histories Box 1 with Leigh Jordahl. Inclues Jordahl's address, birth information, occupations, and dates and subjects covered in the interview. Dates and subjects covered: 1888 grandfather graduated from Luther; 1942 entered Luther; 1945 graduated from Luther; 1945-46 Norwestern in Watertown, WI; 1946-49 Bethany Seminary in Mankato, Minn; 1949-52 pastor in Bellvue, Minnesota; 1952-55 Professor at Carlton College; 1955-60 Professor at St. Olav College; 1960-1961 Professor at Luther College; 1961-1964 PhD at University of Iowa; 1964-1977 Professor at Gettysburg Penn., Lutheran Seminary. Names discussed: Ylvisaker, Nils; Jordahl, Daniel Christopher; Jordahl, Nils Ylvisaker; Dahle, Preus, Herman Amberg; Qualley, Pip; Docken, Adrian; Larson, Connie (Dahl); Larson, Percy; Evanson, Chellis; Creator: Ladd, Ann; Physical Description: 2 pages; Related Material: See cassette tape for actual interview, LCA/RG00/10/02 Box 1, Item 3.
Item 4: Partial transcript - Leigh Jordahl, 1 May 1982: Partial, typewritten transcript of the interview of Leigh Jordahl.; Creator: Ladd, Ann; Physical Description: 3 pages
Item 5: Notes - Karl H Nordgaard, 3 April 1982: Discusses the interview information for Karl Nodgaard. Includes Nordgaard's birth information, occupations, and interview data. Subjects covered: Family background, first visit to Luther, duties as Director of Admissions, Luther's Departments - strengths, Retirement; post-retirement job for the college.; Creator: Ness, Carol; Physical Description: 1 page
Item 6: Partial transcript - Karl H Nordgaard, 3 April 1982: Partial, typewritten transcript of the interview of Leigh Jordahl.; Creator: Ness, Carol; Physical Description: 3 pages

Item 1: Martrudt, Arlene, 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of Arlene Martrudt

Item 2: Stoen, Charles, 14 March 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of Charles Stoen

Creator: Ladd, Ann

Item 3: Jordahl, Leigh, 1 May 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of Leigh Jordahl

Creator: Ladd, Ann

Item 4: Sondall, Carl and Dagne, 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of Carl and Dagne Sondall

Item 5: Dale, Leva, 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of Leva Dale

Item 6: Njvs, John and Helen, 1982

One cassette tape of the interview of John and Helen Njvs