Commencement Records, 1885-2021 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: Commencement Records, 1885-2021Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 4

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Special Events

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of materials related to Commencement activities and events, including Senior Recognition Day, President's Music Showcase, President's Theatre/Dance Showcase, Nurse Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Vespers service, and commencement programs, and commencement addresses.

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) - Special Events

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 Boxes

Processing Information: Reprocessed by HRJ in March 2021.

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Programs, 1885-1939],
[Box 2: Programs, 1940-1964],
[Box 3: Programs, 1965-1969],
[Box 4: Programs, 1970-1982],
[Box 5: Programs, 1983-1989],
[Box 6: Programs, 1990-1994],
[Box 7: Programs, 1995-2007],
[Box 8: Programs, 2008-2016],
[Box 9: President's Concert, 1984-1986],
[Box 10: Commencement Records, 2021],
[All]

Box 2: Programs, 1940-1964Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Commencement Programs, 1911-1948Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Programs, 1940-1949Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Final Programs from the Registrar's Office, 1940-1949Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Final Programs from the Registrar's Office, 1950-1959Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Programs, 1950-1959Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Void Diplomas of Richard Edward Grindeland and Milo Arthur Thompson, 1954Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Commencement Programs, 1950-1959Add to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Programs, 1885-1939],
[Box 2: Programs, 1940-1964],
[Box 3: Programs, 1965-1969],
[Box 4: Programs, 1970-1982],
[Box 5: Programs, 1983-1989],
[Box 6: Programs, 1990-1994],
[Box 7: Programs, 1995-2007],
[Box 8: Programs, 2008-2016],
[Box 9: President's Concert, 1984-1986],
[Box 10: Commencement Records, 2021],
[All]