The Papers of Sigurd Stryk Reque

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

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Sigurd Stryk Reque, 1825-1966

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 Files],
[Series 2: Correspondence Files],
[Series 3: Excerpts and Transcriptions],
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Series 3: Excerpts and Transcriptions

Sub-Series 1: Excerpts and Transcriptions

Box 1: Maps and Lists, 1840-1938

Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson List of Officers and Enlisted Men with mss on Military Life in 1840's and 1850's, 1840-1849
Folder 2: Maps and Lists, 1845-1938

Box 2: Writings on Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1833-1841

Folder 1: Excerpts re: Quartermaster General Office on Forts, 1833-1857
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Iowa News", Debuque, 1837
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Iowa News", Debuque, 1838
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1838
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1839
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- June 1840
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, July- December 1840
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- July 1841
Folder 9: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, August- December 1841

Box 3: Writings on Winnebago People, 1842-1843

Folder 1: Excerpts re: Account with Dousman Outfit, 1842-1843
Folder 2: Turkey River- Religious Work with Winnebago Indians, 1842-1848
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Winnebago "Patriot", Prairie du Chien, February 1843- May 1849
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Winneshiek County, Decorah and Iowa, 1842-1856
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, July- December 1843
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1843
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, July- December 1842
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1842

Box 4: Writings on Forts, 1844-1845

Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, August- December 1845
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, April- July 1845
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- March 1845
Folder 4: Trial of Gen. Jonathan Fletcher, U.S. Sub-Agent for Winnebago, 1845
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, July- December 1844
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Winnebago Indians, January- June 1844

Box 5: Forts & Treaties, 1846-1850

Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1848
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Winnebago Removal, 1847
Folder 3: Winnebago Treaty, 1846
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, June- December 1846
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, January- May 1846
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago "Patriot", Prairie du Chien, 1847-1848
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Minnesota Affairs, 1849-1853
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1849

Box 6: Officers & Forts, 1850-1929, undated

Folder 1: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson "Telegraph Herald", Dubuque, IA, 1929
Folder 2: Excerpts re: Officers Attached to Ft. Atkinson, 1886
Folder 3: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1860
Folder 4: Excerpts re: Winnebago, undated
Folder 5: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1856-1858
Folder 6: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1855
Folder 7: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1854
Folder 8: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1853
Folder 9: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1852
Folder 10: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1851
Folder 11: Excerpts re: Ft. Atkinson/Winnebago, 1850

Box 7: "Post Returns", 1832-1860

Folder 1: Post Returns- Ft. Crawford and Atkinson, 1832-1860
Folder 2: Post Returns, 1849
Folder 3: Post Returns, 1848
Folder 4: Post Returns, 1847
Folder 5: Post Returns, 1846
Folder 6: Post Returns, 1845
Folder 7: Post Returns, 1844
Folder 8: Post Returns, 1843
Folder 9: Post Returns, 1842
Folder 10: Post Returns, 1841
Folder 11: Post Returns, 1840

Sub-Series 2: Notes by S.S. Reque

Box 1: Notes by S.S. Reque, 1866-1947

Folder 1: Details on Buildings of Ft. Atkinson, 1941
Folder 2: "Book II. Messages Terr. Governors of Iowa Indian Affairs", undated
Folder 3: "A History of Minnesota", undated
Folder 4: "Laws of Iowa, etc.", undated
Folder 5: Notes, undated
Folder 6: Notes, undated
Folder 7: Notes, undated
Folder 8: Notes, undated
Folder 9: Notes, undated
Folder 10: Notes on Indians, Army Personnel, Norwegian Immigrants, undated
Folder 11: Notes on Minnesota and Iowa, undated
Folder 12: Notes and Writings, undated
Folder 13: Work Time Records, 1941, undated
Folder 14: Work Time Records, undated
Folder 15: Notes on Early History of Winneshiek County, undated

Box 2: Notes by S.S. Reque, 1825-1904, undated

Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson Notes, undated
Folder 2: S.M. Plummer- Ft. Atkinson, undated
Folder 3: Statement of Licenses Granted by James McGregor, 1844
Folder 4: Indian Treaties, 1825-1837
Folder 5: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undated
Folder 6: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undated
Folder 7: "Turkey River Files" Notes, undated

Sub-Series 3: Monographs and References, 1866-1943

Box 1: Monographs and References, 1875-1943

Folder 1: "Old Fort Atkinson" by Bruce E. Mahan, undated
Folder 2: "Indian Mission in Iowa Still Standing", undated
Folder 3: "Ft. Atkinson" by Edgar Bruce Wesley, undated
Folder 4: "Ft. Atkinson History" by A.L. Goddard, undated
Folder 5: "American History Travel and Exploration", 1943
Folder 6: Autobiography of Frederic Andros, M.D., undated
Folder 7: "The Beginnings of Burlington", undated
Folder 8: Capt. Nathan Boone's Journal; "Marches of the Dragoons in the Mississippi Valley", undated
Folder 9: Clayton County Flatbook, undated
Folder 10: "Early History" by A.T. Andreas, 1875
Folder 11: Historical Narrative for Ft. Ridgely, 1938
Folder 12: "History of Jefferson Barracks", undated
Folder 13: "Stories Conflict About Death of Chief Decorah", 1941
Folder 14: "Vanguards of the Frontier" by Everett Dick, 1941
Folder 15: Monographs re: Early Settlement/Winnebagos, undated
Folder 16: "Winneshiek County Physicians" by J.J. Daly, M.D., 1941
Folder 17: Iowa Historical Department, 1940-1942
Folder 18: Lac Qui Parle Indian Mission- Dedication, 1942
Folder 19: "History of Winneshiek County" by Chas. Phil Hexom, undated
Folder 20: Minnesota History, undated
Folder 21: "Recreational Opportunities in the Tennessee Valley", 1940

Box 2: Speeches, Compositions, Programs, and Photographs, 1866-1904, undated

Folder 1: Ft. Atkinson Induction Ceremonies (Speech Notes, Program), undated
Folder 2: Photographs- Ft. Atkinson Induction, undated
Folder 3: The History of Fort Atkinson, undated
Folder 4: Ft. Atkinson History by S.S. Reque, undated
Folder 5: John Bergh, 1900, 1904
Folder 6: Photograph, undated
Folder 7: Compositions and Speeches, 1866, undated

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