The Papers of O.W. Qualley

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of O.W. Qualley

ID: LCA/RG15/Qualley, O

Primary Creator: Qualley, Orlando W. (1897-1988)

Extent: 4.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

These materials consist of research material, administrative files, correspondence, and family memorabilia related to Orlando W. "Pip" Qualley. Of special note is a folder of papyrus fragments that are from 1st - 5th century AD.

Biographical Note

A member of the Luther College Class of 1918, Orlando W. "Pip" Qualley became part of both the faculty and the administration at Luther between his graduation in 1918 and his retirement in 1969. Qualley received his MA from the University of Michigan in 1923 and received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 1931. During his years of service to Luther, he held positions of Vice President, Dean, Professor of Classical Languages, Registrar, basketball coach and football coach. Qualley was the first to hold the position of Dean, serving from 1946-1964. He was also the first Luther Vice President, a position to which he was appointed in 1936. He was Registrar for two periods, first from 1942 to 1946, and again from 1950 to 1956. Qualley worked especially closely with President J. Wilhelm Ylvisaker to assert direction and policy for the college. Often described as a workaholic, he was known for his firmness, directness and drive. He encouraged high academic standards, and recruited a faculty devoted to education. After he stepped down from the office of Dean he returned to teaching for five years before retiring.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 8 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: O.W. Qualley Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/25/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Articles, Brochures, Publications, and Minutes (Faculty Council)],
[Box 2: News & Photos, 1954-1987],
[Box 3: Sources, Maps, 1881-1977],
[Box 4: Accomplishments, 1914-1988],
[Box 5: Minutes from Committee Meetings],
[Box 6: Personal Papers, 1877-1977],
[Box 7: Committee Information, 1943-1976],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1924-1925],
[All]

Box 5: Minutes from Committee Meetings

Folder 1: Committee Annual Reports, 1967-1968
Folder 2: Committee Annual Reports, 1968-1969
Folder 3: Extracurricular Activities Committee, 1964-1968
Folder 4: Faculty Committee on Curriculum and Scholarship, 1937-1938
Folder 5: Faculty Committee on Curriculum and Scholarship, 1938-1941
Folder 6: Committee Curriculum and Scholarship, 1941-1944
Folder 7: Curriculum and Scholarship Committee, 1944-1947
Folder 8: Curriculum and Scholarship Committee, 1947-1948
Folder 9: Educational Policies, 1948-1950
Folder 10: Educational Policies, 1950-1951
Folder 11: Educational Policies, 1951-1952
Folder 12: Educational Policies, 1957-1958
Folder 13: Educational Policies, 1954-1957
Folder 14: Educational Policies, 1958-1959
Folder 15: Educational Policies, 1959-1960
Folder 16: Educational Policies, 1960-1962
Folder 17: Educational Policies, 1962-1963
Folder 18: Ad Hoc Committee on Freshman Curriculum, 1963
Folder 19: Curriculum Committee, 1963-1964
Folder 20: Curriculum Committee, 1964-1965
Folder 21: Curriculum Committee, 1966-1967
Folder 22: Curriculum Committee, 1967-1968
Folder 23: Curriculum Committee, 1968-1969
Folder 24: Curriculum Committee, 1969-1970
Folder 25: Curriculum Committee, 1970-1971
Folder 26: Curriculum Committee, 1971-1972
Folder 27: Curriculum Committee, 1972-1973
Folder 28: Curriculum Committee, 1972-1973
Folder 29: Curriculum Committee, 1973-1974
Folder 30: Curriculum Committee, 1974-1975
Folder 31: Academic Affairs Curriculum Committees, 1975-1976
Folder 32: Academic Affairs Curriculum Committees, 1976-1977
Folder 33: Academic Affairs Nursing Ed. Curriculum Committee, 1977-1978