The Papers of Clark Mallam

The Papers of Clark Mallam, 1960-1993 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Clark Mallam, 1960-1993

ID: LCA/RG15/Mallam, C

Primary Creator: Mallam, R. Clark (1940-1986)

Extent: 10.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

The material is arranged into ten series:

1) Biographical files (1963-1985)

2) Correspondence Files (1968-1986)

3) Effigy Mounds Research Files (1960-1974)

4) Professional Development Files (1969-1985)

5) Professional Service Files (1969-1985)

6) Research Files and Field Notes (1970-1977)

7) Teaching Files (1970-1984)

8) Writings by (1968-1984)

9) Non-textual Materials (1973-1985)

10) Writings about (1980-1993)

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection consists of professional and personal files (1960-1993) from the office of Dr. R. Clark Mallam, professor of anthropology at Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of biographical files, such as news clippings and awards; correspondence; Effigy Mounds research files documenting field work, scholarship, and lobbying; professional development files, such as conference and seminar notes; professional service notes regarding various boards and professional organizations and committees; other research files not regarding Effigy Mounds; teaching files, including class lectures, examinations, and schedules; compositions by Dr. Mallam; various non-textual materials, such as photographic negatives, slides, and maps; and writings about Dr. Mallam. These materials range from 1960-1993.

Biographical Note

Received his PhD from the University of Kansas; taught at Luther College, 1969-1986; founder of the anthropology department at Luther; directed the archeological research center at Luther College; studied Native American mounds and culture in the Effigy Mounds area.

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY

1940 Born, January 7 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Harold Mallam and Ruth Chapman Mallam.

1957 Received diploma from Wymore High School, Nebraska.

1959 Received Associate of Arts degree from Fairbury Junior College (Fairbury, Nebraska).

1959-1961 Served as a Field Infantry Medic for the U. S. Army, Alaskan Command.

1961 Married Judith Shore

1963 Received Bachelor of Science degree in History from University of Nebraska.

1963-1965 Taught history at Grand Island High School, Nebraska.

1964 Awarded the William Robertson Coe Fellowship in American Studies at University of Wyoming.

1966 Received Master of Arts degree in Anthropology from Adams State College, Colorado

1966 Taught history and chaired department at Pershing College in Beatrice, Nebraska.

1967 Taught Social Studies at University of Nebraska.

1969 Joined Faculty of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa as Director of Archeological Research Center and Assistant Professor.

1972 Awarded Fellowship from University of Kansas Institute in Humanistic Computation.

1972 Earned Faculty Growth Award fro the American Lutheran Church (and again in 1982).

1973 Received Master of Philosophy from University of Kansas

1973 Named Director of Effigy Mounds Survey, Allamakee County, Iowa.

1975 Received Doctor of Philosophy from University of Kansas

1975 Recieved doctorate in archaeology from the University of Kansas. Dissertation was "The Iowa Effigy Mound Manifestation: An Interpretive Model."

1978 Awarded University House Fellowship from University of Iowa.

1979-1983 Named Danforth Associate by the Danforth Foundation.

1982 Awarded Scholar in Residence by Kansas Committee for the Humanities.

1986 Died, June 2, at home of a brain tumor.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 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

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Clark Mallam Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

Original finding aid written by Sarah Romine and Shan Thomas, 1995-1996. Formatted for Archon July 2012.

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/22/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Biographical files, 1963-1985],
[Series 2: Correspondence Files, 1968-1986],
[Series 3: Effigy Mounds Research Files, 1960-1974],
[Series 4: Professional Development Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 5: Professional Service Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 6: Research Files and Field Notes, 1970-1977],
[Series 7: Teaching Files, 1970-1984],
[Series 8: Writings by, 1968-1984],
[Series 9: Non-textual Materials, 1973-1985],
[Series 10: Writings about, 1980-1993],
[All]

Series 6: Research Files and Field Notes, 1970-1977

Series VI contains research files for projects other than the Effigy Mounds National Monument. There are three types of files in this series: field notes (6 folders); background reading in alphabetical order; and reports issued as a result of these investigations. The reports represent an extensive body of professional work. An inventory of the reports is in the first file folder.

Box 8: Field Notes, 1970-1977

Folder 1: Field Notes, 1970
Folder 2: Field Notes, 1971
Folder 3: Field Notes, 1975-1976
Folder 4: Field Notes, 1976
Folder 5: Field Notes, 1977
Folder 6: Miscellaneous Notes, undated
Folder 7: Quandahl Rock Shelter Notes, 1960, 1970

Box 9: Background Readings, 1972-1985

Arrangement: alphabetical

Folder 1: A-C
Folder 2: D-G
Folder 3: H-J
Folder 4: L-O
Folder 5: P-Z
Folder 6: Ethnic Awareness Among Norwegian Luthern Pastors and Parishioners in North Dakota: Lindberg, Duane, 1977

Box 10: Research Sites, Proposals and Reports, 1972-1982

Folder 1: Index to Site Numbers, 1974
Folder 2: Aulwes Site, 1982
Folder 3: Dry Run Flood Control, 1975
Folder 4: Elwick Mounds, 1976-1977
Folder 5: Frog Hollow Sites, 1976
Folder 6: Garnavillo Mounds, 1976
Folder 7: Garnavillo Township - Walter Mounds, 1978
Folder 8: Proposal - Graduate Study Grant, 1982
Folder 9: John Henry Mounds, 1977
Folder 10: Humanistic Computation - University of Kansas Summer Course, 1972
Folder 11: INTAP -Project I, 1979
Folder 12: INTAP - Prairie Potholes, 1980
Folder 13: INTAP I & II - Field Notes, 1979-1980
Folder 14: INTAP Grant, 1979, 1981
Folder 15: INTAP - Historical Society Responses, 1979
Folder 16: INTAP - Letters from Steve Lensink, 1978-1979
Folder 17: INTAP - E.B. Stillman Site, 1980
Folder 18: INTAP - Stillman Site Report, 1981
Folder 19: INTAP Site Plans, 1980
Folder 20: INTAP Site List, undated
Folder 21: Aerial Photos of Effigy Park, Undated

Box 11: Research Sites, Proposals and Reports, 1961-1985

Folder 1: Keller and Bluff Top Mounds, 1977
Folder 2: Malanaphy Bridge Project, 1983-1985
Folder 3: Manning Projectile Point, 1978
Folder 4: McKinney Site, undated
Folder 5: Middle MIssouri Prairie Peninsula, 1970
Folder 6: Mid-Eastern Poject, 1970
Folder 7: News Clippings, 1941-1985
Folder 8: Mission Creek Effigy Pendant, undated
Folder 9: Mitchell County Iowa - Resource Management, undated
Folder 10: National Endowment for Humanities Grant Proposal, 1975
Folder 11: National Geographic Proposal, 1985
Folder 12: Nebraska Culture, undated
Folder 13: Nine Foot Navigational Channel in the Mississippi, 1974-1975
Folder 14: North American Indians at Schwegler Elementary School, undated
Folder 15: Niehaus Mound Group, 1968-1969
Folder 16: Oklahoma Archaeology, 1961, 1969
Folder 17: The Orr Volumes - Historic Preservation Funds, 1981
Folder 18: Pools 9 and 10 - Army Corps of Engineers, 1975
Folder 19: Site of the Serpent, 1982
Folder 20: Turkey River Mounds, 1984

Box 12: Reasearch Sites, Proposals and Reports, 1975-1981

Folder 1: Volga River Report, 1977
Folder 2: Volga River, 1977
Folder 3: Walter Mound Group - Garnaville Township, 1978
Folder 4: Wisconsin Mounds, 1977-1981
Folder 5: Faculty Research Funds Proposal, 1975