The Papers of the Rugland Family

The Papers of the Rugland Family, 1870-1950 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of the Rugland Family, 1870-1950

ID: LCA/RG15/Rugland, f

Primary Creator: Rugland family

Extent: 4.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence to and from Luther College; diaries of Jakob G. Rugland, 1894-1947 and loose items in the diaries (2.0 cubic feet); sermons of Jakob G. Rugland and Tollef Rosholdt; account books of the Rugland Educational Association, 1923; biographical information including ancestral chart with notes; Hebrew with Norwegian translation used by T. Rosholdt; certificates and grade reports of Johanna R. Rugland and school materials (essays, homework, 1892-1895); newspaper and magazine clippings, 1910's; books, booklets, almanacs/calendars; thesis of Rugland for Masters of Arts degree, 1929.

Biographical Note

Walter Strom Rugland, who graduated from Luther College in 1959, donated this collection. He served on the Luther College Board of Regents from 1985-1997. Walter Strom Rugland was the son of Walter Livingstone Rugland and Nora Strom. W.L. Rugland graduated from Luther in 1929. He became president of Aid Association for Lutherans. Nora Strom’s father graduated from Luther College in 1891 and became a pastor. Thore Peterson Skotland, the great-great-grandfather of Walter Strom Rugland, was one of the three men who incorporated Luther College. Many other family members also had contact with Luther College.

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Samlingen er donert av Walter Strom Rugland, som gikk ut fra Luther College i 1959. Han satt i styret for Luther College (Board of Regents) fra 1985 til 1997. Walter Strom Rugland var sønn av Walter Livingstone Rugland og Nora Strom. Ruglands far gikk ut fra Luther i 1929. Han ble president for Aid Association for Lutherans. Nora Stroms far gikk ut fra Luther College i 1891 og ble prest. Thore Peterson Skotland, tipp-tipp-oldefaren til Walter Strom Rugland, var en av de tre menn som inkorporerte Luther College. Mange andre familiemedlemmer hadde også et forhold til Luther College.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 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

Acquisition Source: Walter S. Rugland

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Rugland Family Papers, RG 15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

9/12/23: HJ updated donor information.

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

11/21/19: AH updated the extent.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Sermons, History, Photos (Folders 1-11), 1867-1991],
[Box 2: Sermons of J.G. Rugland, History, 1900-1920, 1993],
[Box 3: Books, Cards, 1885-1950],
[Box 4: Diaries, 1894-1925],
[Box 5: Diaries, 1925-1947],
[Box 6: Gun Inventory/Info, 1990-1991],
[Box 7],
[Box 8: Memory Book, 1919-1922],
[Box 9: Rugland Family Photos, 1902-1909, n.d.],
[Box 10: Sigvart L. Rugland Papers],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[All]

Box 5: Diaries, 1925-1947

Folder 1: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence, Sermon Notes, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Personal Notes, 1925-1926
Folder 2: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Postcard, Personal Notes, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1927
Folder 3: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence from Oscar L. Olson, Photographs, Church information, Luther College Band Article, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Religious Pamphlets, 1924-1928
Folder 4: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1929: Includes Luther College Rules and Regulations, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Church Financial Information, and Band Checks and Receipts; Acquisition Information: Accession 460:58
Folder 5: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and Loose Magazine Clippings, 1930
Folder 6: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Receipt from Ford Garage, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1931
Folder 7: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Copy of Luther Alumnus from March 1932, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1932
Folder 8: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photographs, Personal Notes, Receipts, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1933
Folder 9: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Birth Record for Dean Jerome Attleweedt, Easter Card, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Receipts, and Advertisement, 1934
Folder 10: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph, Tax Information, Personal Notes, Driver's License and Registration, Lean on Life Insurance Policy Note, Guest Cards, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1935
Folder 11: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Driver's License and Car Registration, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlet, 1936
Folder 12: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Jacob Rugland and a Child, Tax Information, Personal Notes, Newspaper Picture and Announcement for Marriage of Ruth (Rugland) Bakke, Receipts, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1936-1937
Folder 13: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Picture of Walter Strom Rugland, Tax Information, Receipts, Correspondence, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Ticket Stubs, 1937-1939
Folder 14: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Jacob Rugland, Correspondence, Tax Information, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlets, 1938-1939
Folder 15: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Auto Registration, Personal Notes, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Pamphlets, Guest Card, and Blank Check, 1940
Folder 16: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Letter to Rev. T. Rosholt from Callie Rosholt Peterson Dated Nov. 9, 1898, Church Information, Personal Notes, Receipt, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Tickets, 1941
Folder 17: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph, Correspondence, Driver's License and Auto Registration, Gasoline Ration Book, Wheat Marketing Card, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlets, 1942
Folder 18: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Sigvart Rugland and Wife, Personal Notes, Tax Information, Receipt, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1944
Folder 19: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Bank Checks, 1945
Folder 20: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Auto Registration, Tax Information, Receipt, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Christmas Card, and Blank Check, 1946
Folder 21: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and a Note, 1947
Folder 22: "The Norwegian Press of the Northwest, 1885-1900" a Thesis Done by Sigvart Luther Rugland, Program from Conference of Iowa History Teachers Held in 1934, and Magazine Clippings, June 1929