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 3: History 32, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1988

Box 1: Interview Notes, Releases, and Inventories

Arrangement: Arranged by interviewee last name

Folder 1: Amundson, Alan, Spring 1988: Topic: Depression in the United States, focusing on the automobile industry; Creator: Ritland, Katie; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 2: Clauson, Jarla, Spring 1988: Topic: Teaching in rural Winneshiek County in the 1930's; Creator: Lackman, Debra; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 3: Davis, Don A, Spring 1988: Topic: Farming and the Dust Bowl; Creator: Suhr, Keith; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 4: Epperly, Joyce, Spring 1988: Topic: Watergate and America's reaction to it; Creator: Humble, Lynn; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 5: Finanger, Kent, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences as athlete and coach at Luther College; Creator: McCready, Scott; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 6: Green, Roy, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences working at the Lyric and Grand Theaters in Decorah - Folder includes 1942 Decorah Hometown Film, 44 minutes; Creator: McIntyre, Julie; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 7: Hanson, Clarice, Spring 1988: Topic: Education and roles of women while she grew up; Creator: Hanson, Anita; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 8: Harris, Randi, Spring 1988: Topic: Abortion attitudes, especially in Iowa; Creator: Leininger, Kristine; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 9: Hoslett, Martha, Spring 1988: Topic: Women's suffrage movement; Creator: Burns, Kara; Related Material: Missing actual interview tape
Folder 10: Hunt, Barbara, Spring 1988: Topic: Images of Women in World War II; Creator: Westcott, Steven; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 11: Karr, Dwayne, Spring 1988: Topic: History of Anthony's Department Store; Creator: Regan, Margaret M; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 12: Kloster, Clair, Spring 1988: Topic: New Deal, his educational background at Luther College, and experiences in the Navy; Creator: Skaar, Michael D; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 13: Price, Lucile, Spring 1988: Topic: Life in the 1920's especially when she attended college; Creator: Wevley, Kristin; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 14: Reeves, Kenneth, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences as an educator in the 1930's and 1940's; Creator: Gamble, Kay; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 15: Rhodes, Jim, Spring 1988: Topic: Radicalism of the 1960's; Creator: Long, Sarah; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 16: Staff, Richard, Spring 1988: Topic: Life at Luther College during the 1960's; Creator: Ryden, Rob; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 17: Stoen, Thea and Mrs. Dan Gabrielson, Spring 1988: Topic: Impact of the Depression especially on women; Creator: Anderson, Greta; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 18: Syverson, Bonnie, Spring 1988: Topic: Depression and how if affected Decorah; Creator: Syverson, Mike; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 19: Tofte, Semor, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences in Iowa Legislature during Watergate; Creator: Wise, Angie; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 20: Weiss, Immanuel, Spring 1988: Topic: Immigration to the United States after World War II from Germany; Creator: Dahl, Diane; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 21: White, Charlie, Spring 1988: Topic: Bootlegging in Howard County during the 1930's; Creator: Stoneburner, Julie A; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3
Folder 22: Williams, Lawrence, Spring 1988: Topic: Involvement with the Civil Rights Movements; Creator: Hull, Philip; Related Material: See interview tape(s) in Boxes 2 - 3

Box 2: Interview Cassette Tapes

Item 1: Amundson, Alan, Spring 1988: Topic: Depression in the United States, focusing on the automobile industry; Creator: Ritland, Katie; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002021; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 1
Item 2: Clauson, Jarla, Spring 1988: Topic: Teaching in rural Winneshiek County in the 1930's; Creator: Lackman, Debra; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002022; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 2
Item 3: Davis, Don A, Spring 1988: Topic: Farming and the Dust Bowl; Creator: Suhr, Keith; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002023; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 3
Item 4: Epperly, Joyce, Spring 1988: Topic: Watergate and America's reaction to it; Creator: Humble, Lynn; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002024; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 4
Item 5: Finanger, Kent, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences as athlete and coach at Luther College; Creator: McCready, Scott; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002025; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 5
Item 6: Green, Roy, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences working at the Lyric and Grand Theaters in Decorah - Folder includes 1942 Decorah Hometown Film, 44 minutes; Creator: McIntyre, Julie; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002026; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 6
Item 7: Hanson, Clarice, Spring 1988: Topic: Education and roles of women while she grew up; Creator: Hanson, Anita; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002027; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 7
Item 8: Harris, Randi, Spring 1988: Topic: Abortion attitudes, especially in Iowa; Creator: Leininger, Kristine; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002028; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 8
Item 9: Hunt, Barbara, Spring 1988: Topic: Images of Women in World War II; Creator: Westcott, Steven; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002029; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 9
Item 10: Karr, Dwayne, Spring 1988: Topic: History of Anthony's Department Store; Creator: Regan, Margaret M; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002030; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 10
Item 11: Kloster, Clair, Spring 1988: Topic: New Deal, his educational background at Luther College, and experiences in the Navy; Creator: Skaar, Michael D; Digital Media Inventory Number: 002031; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 11

Box 3: Interview Cassette Tapes

Item 1: Price, Lucile, Spring 1988: Topic: Life in the 1920's especially when she attended college; Creator: Wevley, Kristin; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 12
Item 2: Reeves, Kenneth, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences as an educator in the 1930's and 1940's; Creator: Gamble, Kay; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 13
Item 3: Rhodes, Jim, Spring 1988: Topic: Radicalism of the 1960's; Creator: Long, Sarah; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 14
Item 4: Staff, Richard, Spring 1988: Topic: Life at Luther College during the 1960's; Creator: Ryden, Rob; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 15
Item 5: Stoen, Thea and Mrs. Dan Gabrielson, Spring 1988: Topic: Impact of the Depression especially on women; Creator: Anderson, Greta; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 16
Item 6: Syverson, Bonnie, Spring 1988: Topic: Depression and how it affected Decorah; Creator: Syverson, Mike; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 17
Item 7: Tofte, Semor, Spring 1988: Topic: Experiences in Iowa Legislature during Watergate; Creator: Wise, Angie; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 18
Item 8: Weiss, Immanuel, Spring 1988: Topic: Immigration to the United States after World War II from Germany; Creator: Dahl, Diane; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 19
Item 9: White, Charlie, Spring 1988: Topic: Bootlegging in Howard County during the 1930's; Creator: Stoneburner, Julie A; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 20
Item 10: White, Charlie, 1988
Item 11: Williams, Lawrence, Spring 1988: Topic: Involvement with the Civil Rights Movements; Creator: Hull, Philip; Related Material: See interview notes in Box 21
Item 12: Williams, Lawrence, 1988