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 4: History 72, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1989

Box 1: Interview Notes and Student Papers

Folder 1: Barth, Frank, Spring 1989: Topic: Luther College during the Depression; Included is student paper "Luther College's Financial Problems During the Depression"; Creator: Holmes, Chris; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 2: Farwell, Elwin, Spring 1989: Topic: Black integration and activism at Luther College in the 1960's and 1970's; Included is student paper "The Black Nationalist Movement"; Creator: Embretson, Sigrid; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 3: Fretheim, Ronald and Karen and Jordahl, Leigh, Spring 1989: Topic: Luther social life in the early 1960's; Included is student paper "Student Social Life at Luther College in the Early Sixties"; Creator: Fretheim, Kristin E; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 4: Hoff, Betty, Spring 1989: Topic: History of Women's Sports at Luther College; Included is student paper "Luther's Women's Athletic Programs: Successful"; Creator: Cirksena, Ross; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 5: Jacobsen, Louis "Moe", Spring 1989: Topic: Luther during World War II; Included is student paper "Perception Versus Reality, World War II as a Turning Point"; Creator: Adams, Ellen; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 6: Peterson, Stella, Spring 1989: Topic: Bethany Indian Mission and its relation to Luther College; Included is student paper "Norwegian Americans in Native American History: an Evaluation of the Luther College Role"; Creator: McAbee, Michael; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 7: Ronan, Bill, Spring 1989: Topic: Alcohol at Luther College; Included is student paper "Attitudes on Alcohol Policies at Colleges During the 1920's"; Creator: Wood, Eric; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2
Folder 8: Roslien, David, Spring 1989: Topic: Management Style of President E D Farwell; Included is student paper "The Management Style of a Luther College President: Elwin D. Farwell"; Creator: Pruisner, Angie; Related Material: See interview tape in Box 2

Box 2: Interview Cassette Tapes

Arrangement: Arranged by interviewee last name.

Item 1: Barth, Frank, Spring 1989: Topic: Luther College during the Depression; Creator: Holmes, Chris; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 2: Farwell, Elwin, Spring 1989: Topic: Black integration and activism at Luther College in the 1960's and 1970's; Creator: Embretson, Sigrid; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 3: Fretheim, Ronald and Karen, Spring 1989: Topic: Luther social life in the early 1960's; Creator: Fretheim, Kristin E; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 4: Jordahl, Leigh, Spring 1989: Topic: Luther social life in the early 1960's; Creator: Fretheim, Kristin E; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 5: Hoff, Betty, Spring 1989: Topic: History of Women's Sports at Luther College; Creator: Cirksena, Ross; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 6: Ronan, Bill, Spring 1989: Topic: Alcohol at Luther College; Creator: Wood, Eric; Related Material: See interview notes and relating student paper in Box 1
Item 7: Peterson, Stella