Title: The Papers of Leslie Gene Rude, 1952-1993

ID: LCA/RG15/Rude, L

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

Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

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.

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.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Leslie Gene Rude Papers, RG 15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.