The Papers of Sigurd Stryk Reque, 1825-1966 | Luther College Archives

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Title: The Papers of Sigurd Stryk Reque, 1825-1966Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Reque, S

Primary Creator: Reque, Sigurd S. (1883-1962)

Extent: 4.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into 3 series: 1) Biographical, 2) Correspondence, and 3) Excerpts and Transcriptions.

Series 3 contains research notes from Reque's visit to the United States National Archives in 1940 to research the history of Fort Atkinson in preparation of its restoration. Some documents have been copied and included with his notes. Others have not. Those interested should consult with the National Archives.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, 1900-1950; photocopy of letter from S.S. Reque, Fort Atkinson list of officers, statement of licenses, certificate of citizenship, program; membership card; photographs; book manuscripts; notes and research materials; compositions and speeches, 1866; materials on Fort Atkinson (notes, articles/writings, excerpts, photos, research), microfilm of his work; biographical information; maps; excerpts, 1830's and 1840's; statement of licenses and certificate; one program for a ceremony; historical articles by different authors.

Biographical Note

Sigurd Styrk Reque was born on Feb. 26, 1883, in Decorah, Iowa, to Lars S. Reque (1868) and Edel Margrethe Brandt.  Reque studied at Esmeyer Institution in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1895 through 1897.  Upon returning to the United States, Reque attended Luther College.  He was the star and the captain of the Luther baseball team from 1900-1903.  While at Luther, Reque also participated in Track.  Luther College awarded Sigurd Reque an A. B. in 1903.

Reque’s first job took him to Traill Co., North Dakota, where he taught public school from 1903-1904.  In 1904, he moved on to Gale College where he was an instructor and a baseball coach.  After a year at Gale, Reque headed back to school at the Theological Student Luther Seminary.  By 1906, he was back at Luther as a temporarily appointed teacher in Civics, English, Gym, History, and Mathematics.  Once his appointment was finished, Sigurd Reque became an incidental assistance at Luther and moved on to serve as the County Superintendent of Schools in Winneshiek County from 1909 to 1913.  Reque, however, was still involved at Luther College as an assistant to the baseball team. 

In 1913, Reque began another chapter of his life when he married Caroline Bye Kalvestrand in Decorah.  Shortly afterward, Sigurd and Caroline moved to Albert Lea where Sigurd taught at the Luther Academy from until 1919.  He also served as President (Principal) of the Academy from 1914 to 1919.  Following his term in Albert Lea, Reque returned to Luther College as a temporary appointed teacher until his status became permanent as a professor in 1920.  During his tenure, Reque taught Citizenship, English, French, and Norwegian.  He also assisted with Luther College Through 60 Years 1861-1921 by writing the eleventh chapter on ‘Attendance’.

While the students of Reque’s classes benefited from his return, so also did the baseball team.  The Luther College baseball team had its greatest period under the former Luther star.  He left his most well-know legacy in baseball with a 244(W):139(L):9(T) record in 22 seasons.  In 1960, Sigurd Reque was honored by being one of the first four people named to the Hall of Fame baseball section of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.  His time as coach lasted until 1942 when he retired from baseball to do field work for the department of public services.

During his time at Luther College, Reque served as the Athletic Director, being appointed the position in 1924 by President Olson.  He also served as a member of the C.K. Preus Gym Building Committee.  From 1940-1947, Reque served as Curator (Director) of the Norwegian-American Historical Museum.  In 1948, he assisted with fundraising for the new women dorms.  After all of his assistance through the years, Luther College lost Reque to retirement in 1952.  Sigurd Styrk Reque died in 1962.

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Reque gikk ut fra Luther College i 1903. Han studerte også ved Luther Seminary. Han underviste i mange år på Luther College og ved Luther Academy i Albert Lea, Minnesota. Han giftet seg med Caroline Bye Kalvestrand i 1913.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 14 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: Sigurd Stryk Reque 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.

11/21/19:AH  updated the date.

Box and Folder Listing


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Series 1: Biographical FilesAdd to your cart.
Sub-Series 1: Biographical FilesAdd to your cart.
Box 1: Biographical Files, 1922-1966Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Biographical Information, 1922, 1962Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Luther College Library- Microfilming of Reque's Works, 1966Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Membership Card, 1943Add to your cart.
Item 1: Luther College Distinguished Service Award Medallion, 1961Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Election to National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Certificate, February 1962Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence and Fort Atkinson Postcards, 1940Add to your cart.
Series 2: Correspondence FilesAdd to your cart.
Sub-Series 1: Correspondence FilesAdd to your cart.
Box 1: Correspondence Files, 1905-1945Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Corresponence, 1905Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Diamond Jubilee Announcement, 1936Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1938-1939Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Letters to S.S. Reque re: Ft. Atkinson, 1940-1945Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence re: Winneshiek County, 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1942-1948Add to your cart.
Series 3: Excerpts and TranscriptionsAdd to your cart.
Sub-Series 1: Excerpts and TranscriptionsAdd to your cart.
Box 1: Maps and Lists, 1840-1938Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson List of Officers and Enlisted Men with mss on Military Life in 1840's and 1850's, 1840-1849Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Maps and Lists, 1845-1938Add to your cart.
Box 2: Writings on Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1833-1841Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Excerpts re: Quartermaster General Office on Forts, 1833-1857Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Iowa News", Debuque, 1837Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Iowa News", Debuque, 1838Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1838Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1839Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- June 1840Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, July- December 1840Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- July 1841Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, August- December 1841Add to your cart.
Box 3: Writings on Winnebago People, 1842-1843Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Excerpts re: Account with Dousman Outfit, 1842-1843Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Turkey River- Religious Work with Winnebago Indians, 1842-1848Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Winnebago "Patriot", Prairie du Chien, February 1843- May 1849Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Winneshiek County, Decorah and Iowa, 1842-1856Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, July- December 1843Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1843Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, July- December 1842Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1842Add to your cart.
Box 4: Writings on Forts, 1844-1845Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, August- December 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, April- July 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- March 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Trial of Gen. Jonathan Fletcher, U.S. Sub-Agent for Winnebago, 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, July- December 1844Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1844Add to your cart.
Box 5: Forts & Treaties, 1846-1850Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1848Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Winnebago Removal, 1847Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Winnebago Treaty, 1846Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, June- December 1846Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- May 1846Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Patriot", Prairie du Chien, 1847-1848Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Minnesota Affairs, 1849-1853Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1849Add to your cart.
Box 6: Officers & Forts, 1850-1929, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson "Telegraph Herald", Dubuque, IA, 1929Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Officers Attached to Ft. Atkinson, 1886Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1860Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Winnebago, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1856-1858Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1855Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1854Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1853Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1852Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1851Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1850Add to your cart.
Box 7: "Post Returns", 1832-1860Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Post Returns- Ft. Crawford and Atkinson, 1832-1860Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Post Returns, 1849Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Post Returns, 1848Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Post Returns, 1847Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Post Returns, 1846Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Post Returns, 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Post Returns, 1844Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Post Returns, 1843Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Post Returns, 1842Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Post Returns, 1841Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Post Returns, 1840Add to your cart.
Sub-Series 2: Notes by S.S. RequeAdd to your cart.
Box 1: Notes by S.S. Reque, 1866-1947Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Details on Buildings of Ft. Atkinson, 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 2: "Book II. Messages Terr. Governors of Iowa Indian Affairs", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: "A History of Minnesota", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: "Laws of Iowa, etc.", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Notes on Indians, Army Personnel, Norwegian Immigrants, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: Notes on Minnesota and Iowa, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Notes and Writings, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Work Time Records, 1941, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Work Time Records, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: Notes on Early History of Winneshiek County, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 2: Notes by S.S. Reque, 1825-1904, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: S.M. Plummer- Ft. Atkinson, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Statement of Licenses Granted by James McGregor, 1844Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Indian Treaties, 1825-1837Add to your cart.
Folder 5: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undatedAdd to your cart.
Sub-Series 3: Monographs and References, 1866-1943Add to your cart.
Box 1: Monographs and References, 1875-1943Add to your cart.
Folder 1: "Old Fort Atkinson" by Bruce E. Mahan, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: "Indian Mission in Iowa Still Standing", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: "Ft. Atkinson" by Edgar Bruce Wesley, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: "Ft. Atkinson History" by A.L. Goddard, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: "American History Travel and Exploration", 1943Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Autobiography of Frederic Andros, M.D., undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: "The Beginnings of Burlington", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Capt. Nathan Boone's Journal; "Marches of the Dragoons in the Mississippi Valley", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Clayton County Flatbook, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: "Early History" by A.T. Andreas, 1875Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Historical Narrative for Ft. Ridgely, 1938Add to your cart.
Folder 12: "History of Jefferson Barracks", undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: "Stories Conflict About Death of Chief Decorah", 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 14: "Vanguards of the Frontier" by Everett Dick, 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Monographs re: Early Settlement/Winnebagos, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: "Winneshiek County Physicians" by J.J. Daly, M.D., 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Iowa Historical Department, 1940-1942Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Lac Qui Parle Indian Mission- Dedication, 1942Add to your cart.
Folder 19: "History of Winneshiek County" by Chas. Phil Hexom, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 20: Minnesota History, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 21: "Recreational Opportunities in the Tennessee Valley", 1940Add to your cart.
Box 2: Speeches, Compositions, Programs, and Photographs, 1866-1904, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson Induction Ceremonies (Speech Notes, Program), undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Photographs- Ft. Atkinson Induction, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: The History of Fort Atkinson, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Ft. Atkinson History by S.S. Reque, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: John Bergh, 1900, 1904Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Photograph, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Compositions and Speeches, 1866, undatedAdd to your cart.

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