Sports

Sports, 1877-2017 | Luther College Archives

By Adam Frei

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Collection Overview

Title: Sports, 1877-2017

ID: LCA/RG20/Series 2

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 31.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This series is arranged into 20 sub-series:

1. Baseball (1890-1999)

2. Men's Basketball (1904-1999)

3. Women's Basketball (1972-2007)

4. Men's Cross Country (1955-1999)

5. Women's Cross Country (1970-1999)

6. Men's Golf (1957-1999)

7. Women's Golf (1985-1999)

8. Field Hockey and Gymnastics (1911-1983)

9. Football (1877-2006)

10. Intramural Sports (1965-2004)

11. Women's Softball (1971-2001)

12. Men's Swimming (1966-1999)

13. Women's Swimming (1974-1999)

14. Tennis (1959-1999)

15. Men's Track and Field (1926-1999)

16. Women's Track and Field (1974-1999)

17. Women's Volleyball (1974-1999)

18. Wrestling (1952-1999)

19. Bowling (1965-1992)

20. Softball Drills and Manuevers (1977)

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English

Abstract

Statistics, correspondence, news clippings, scorebooks, scrapbooks, press releases, and other materials regarding Luther College sports from 1877 to 2007.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series contains files complied by various sources about Luther College sports from 1877 to 2007, including statistics, correspondence, news clippings, scorebooks, scrapbooks, press releases, and other materials. Many of the materials focus on Luther College sports, but some information can be found on other colleges. Additionally, there are materials, such as news clippings, regarding tournaments that involved Luther College athletes.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 90 Boxes

Access Restrictions: All material is available for research.

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 Library and Information Services copyright and fair use policy, please visit http://lis.luther.edu/about/policies/copyright.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Sports, RG20 Athletics, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Baseball, 1890-1999],
[Sub-Series 2: Men's Basketball, 1904-1999],
[Sub-Series 3: Women's Basketball, 1972-2010],
[Sub-Series 4: Men's Cross Country, 1955-1999],
[Sub-Series 5: Women's Cross Country, 1970-1999],
[Sub-Series 6: Men's Golf, 1957-1999],
[Sub-Series 7: Women's Golf, 1985-1999],
[Sub-Series 8: Field Hockey and Gymnastics, 1911-1983],
[Sub-Series 9: Football, 1877-2017],
[Sub-Series 10: Intramural Sports, 1965-2004],
[Sub-Series 11: Women's Softball, 1971-2001],
[Sub-Series 12: Men's Swimming, 1966-1999],
[Sub-Series 13: Women's Swimming, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 14: Tennis, 1959-2006],
[Sub-Series 15: Men's Track and Field, 1926-1999],
[Sub-Series 16: Women's Track and Field, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 17: Women's Volleyball, 1974-1999],
[Sub-Series 18: Wrestling, 1952-2001],
[Sub-Series 19: Bowling, 1965-1992],
[Sub-Series 20: Softball Drills and Maneuvers, 1977],
[All]

Sub-Series 9: Football, 1877-2017

Box 1: Press Releases, 1957-1976

Folder 1: Press Day, 1957
Folder 2: Press Releases, 1959
Folder 3: Press Releases, 1960-1963
Folder 4: Press Releases, 1965
Folder 5: Press Releases, 1966
Folder 6: Press Releases, 1967
Folder 7: Press Releases, 1968
Folder 8: Press Releases, 1969
Folder 9: Press Releases, 1970
Folder 10: Press Releases, 1971
Folder 11: Press Releases, 1972
Folder 12: Press Releases, 1973
Folder 13: Press Releases, 1974
Folder 14: Press Releases, 1976
Folder 15: Press Clippings, undated

Box 2: Press Releases, 1978-2004

Folder 1: Press Releases, 1978-1979
Folder 2: Press Releases, 1980-1989
Folder 3: Programs, 2004

Box 3: Statistics and Correspondence, 1960-1989

Folder 1: Statistics, 1960
Folder 2: Statistics, 1961
Folder 3: Statistics, 1962
Folder 4: Statistics, 1963
Folder 5: Statistics, 1964
Folder 6: Statistics, 1965
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1965-1979
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1985-1989
Folder 9: Pizza Hut All American, 1987

Box 4: Game Programs, 1955-2006

Folder 1: Corn Bowl Luther vs Western, 1955
Folder 2: Game Programs, 1927-1960
Folder 3: Game Programs, 1961-1965
Folder 4: Game Programs, 1966-1971
Folder 5: Game Programs, 1972-1979
Folder 6: Game Programs, 1977-1979
Folder 7: Game Programs, 1980-1989
Folder 8: Game Programs, 1992-1994
Folder 9: Pamphlets, 1996
Folder 10: Program Notes and Media Guide, 2006

Box 5: Opponent Files - Strategy, 1963-1982

Folder 1: Augustana, undated
Folder 2: University of Dubuque, undated
Folder 3: Buena Vista College, undated
Folder 4: Central College, undated
Folder 5: Upper Iowa, undated
Folder 6: Wartburg, undated
Folder 7: William Penn, undated
Folder 8: Photographs, 1963-1964
Folder 9: Posters, 1969-1971
Folder 10: Rosters, undated
Folder 11: Schedules, 1965-1982
Folder 12: Stagg Bowl, 1970
Folder 13: Strategy, undated

Box 6: Tournaments, Brochures, News Clippings, 1954-1992

Folder 1: Brochures, 1970-1978
Folder 2: Files of Coach Naslund, undated
Folder 3: Files of Coach Naslund, undated
Folder 4: Forum Newsletters, 1973-1974
Folder 5: Peacon Bowl, 1964
Folder 6: Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, 1970
Folder 7: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletics Conference, 1963-1978
Folder 8: Junior Varsity Football, undated
Folder 9: Papers, undated
Folder 10: News Clippings, 1960-1970
Folder 11: News Clippings, 1967-1971
Folder 12: News Clippings, 1970-1982
Folder 13: News Clippings, 1969-1978
Folder 14: News Clippings, 1992
Folder 15: News Clippings, 1954-1966

Box 7: Scrapbooks, 1982-1985

Folder 1: Scrapbook, 1982
Folder 2: Scrapbook, 1983
Folder 3: Scrapbooks, 1985

Box 8: Statistics, 1877-1992

Folder 1: Statistics, 1877-1992
Folder 2: Statistics, 1942-1952
Folder 3: Statistics, 1953
Folder 4: Statistics, 1954
Folder 5: Statistics, 1955
Folder 6: Statistics, 1956
Folder 7: Statistics, 1957
Folder 8: Statistics, 1958
Folder 9: Statistics, 1959

Box 9: Team and Individual Statistics, 1953-1999

Folder 1: Statistics, 1966
Folder 2: Statistics, 1967
Folder 3: Statistics, 1968
Folder 4: Statistics, 1969
Folder 5: Statistics, 1970
Folder 6: Individual Career Statistics, 1953-1996
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1955-1964
Folder 8: Statistics and Information, 1998-1999

Box 10: Statistics, 1971-1978

Folder 1: Statistics, undated
Folder 2: Statistics, 1971
Folder 3: Statistics, 1972
Folder 4: Statistics, 1972
Folder 5: Statistics, 1973
Folder 6: Statistics and Pictures, 1974
Folder 7: Statistics, 1976-1978

Box 11: Statistics, Playbook, and Papers, 1979-1994

Folder 1: Statistics, 1979-1989
Folder 2: Playbook, 1989
Folder 3: Statistics, undated
Folder 4: Papers, 1991-1994
Folder 5: Football Tickets, 1934

Box 12: Oversized Items, 1962-1997

Item 1: Large Framed Photograph of the 1997 Football Team, 1997
Item 2: Luther College Football 1962 Schedule with Scores and Win/Loss Record, 1962
Item 3: Luther College Football 1965 Schedule with Scores and Win/Loss Record, 1965

Box 13: Programs and Media Guides, 1996-2017

Acquisition Information: Accession 2024-009

Folder 1: Football Programs/Media Guides, 1996-2007
Folder 2: Football Programs/Media Guides, 2009-2017