The Papers of Leslie Gene Rude, 1952-1993 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Leslie Gene Rude, 1952-1993Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Rude, L

Primary Creator: Rude, Leslie Gene (1931-1998)

Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of video tapes; cassette tapes containing four interviews with John Victor Halvorson; writings by; correspondence regarding drama at Luther; funeral program, 1998; speeches.

Biographical Note

Graduated from Luther College, 1952; received a PhD from the Universiry of Illinois; taught at Luther, starting 1953; served as director of radio for the campus station, 1953-1956; left Luther, 1956; served as a teaching assistant in speech at the University of Illinois; returned to Luther, 1960; served as head of the speech department at Luther; left Luther, 1965; served as dean of Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York; returned to Luther, 1974; served as Vice President of Development, ending 1985; involved with the Vesterheim museum, 1984-1986.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Leslie Gene Rude Papers, RG 15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

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[Box 1: Tape and Video Recordings Writings by Leslie Rude, 1984, 1990],
[Box 2: Speeches, Plays (Manuscripts), and Videotapes of L.C. Plays],
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Box 1: Tape and Video Recordings Writings by Leslie Rude, 1984, 1990Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Cassette and Video Tapes, 1984, 1990Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Writings by Leslie Rude "John Victor Halvorson", 4 May 1990Add to your cart.
Box 2: Speeches, Plays (Manuscripts), and Videotapes of L.C. PlaysAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: "History of Forensics at Luther College" by Leslie G. Rude, 12 May 1952Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Inventory Processing Sheets, 1976Add to your cart.
Folder 3: "Video Recordings and Oral History" by Leslie G. Rude, July 1990Add to your cart.
Folder 4: 4 Speeches, 1959, 1968, 1969Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence involving a Letter-writing Campaign for Homecoming, 1986Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, List of L.C. Productions, Paper, and Luther College Bulletin 1956, 1956, 1990, 1991Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Campus Player Program- Leslie Rude Project of June 1991, 1991Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Luther College Student Dramatic Productions 1861-1969 by Leslie G. Rude, 1992Add to your cart.
Folder 9: List of Plays at Luther, List of Directors of Drama, Bibliography, and Speech Information, 1952, 1954, 1991Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Reviews, Correspondence, Memorandum, and Memorial Program of Leslie Rude, 1992, 1993, 1998Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Interview with Carsten Ingvoldstad of Decorah by Leslie Rude, August 1989Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Programs, List of Player Production Movies, Slides, and Transcript, 1956, 1990, 1991Add to your cart.
Item 13: Campus Players Movies Tape #2, 1947-1967Add to your cart.
Item 14: Campus Players Movies Tape #1, 1947-1969Add to your cart.
Item 15: Campus Players- Bodensteiner History and Commentary, March 1992Add to your cart.