Records of the Alumni Office

Records of the Alumni Office, 1880-2017 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Records of the Alumni Office, 1880-2017

ID: LCA/RG05/Series 2

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 10.9 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection consists of twelve boxes that are mostly subject files.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of official records originating from the Alumni Office.

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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Alumni Association, 1880-1990],
[Box 2: Subject Files, 1964-2002],
[Box 3: Subject Files, 1896-1988],
[Box 4: Subject Files, 1914-1936, 1970-1980],
[Box 5: Subject Files, 1901-1984],
[Box 6: Subject Files, 1880-1984],
[Box 7: Subject Files, 1961-1991],
[Box 8: Subject Files, 1960-1993],
[Box 9: Taylor Publishing, 1977-1986],
[Box 10: Class Reunion Material, 1949-1986],
[Box 11: Subject Files, 1905-1988],
[Box 12: Subject Files, 1939-2005],
[Box 13: Luther Alumni Association Records, Receipts, 1924-1952],
[Box 14: Oversized, Framed Posters "Luther Women", undated],
[Box 15: Subject Files, 2012-2015],
[Box 16: Class Anniversary Books, 2007-2017],
[Box 17: Class Anniversary Books, 2003, 2005],
[All]

Box 1: Alumni Association, 1880-1990

Folder 1: Miscellaneous Correspondence with Alumni, 1929-1935
Folder 2: Luther College Alumni Association Constitution, club minutes, committee minutes, and miscellaneous articles, 1929-1934
Folder 3: Luther College Clubs, 1894-1915
Item 1: Ledger Number 1, 1880-1922
Item 2: Ledger Number 2, undated
Item 3: Ledger, 1919-1921
Item 4: Treasurer's Book, 1922-1923
Item 5: Treasurer's Book, 1935-1937
Item 6: Minutes of Luther College Alumni Association, 1926-1959
Folder 4: Loose Items Found in Minutes of Luther College Alumni Association, 1927-1944
Folder 5: Brochure for the Alumni Campaign for the Fund for Luther, undated
Folder 6: Program for Alumni Banquet; Alumni Mailer for Homcoming, 1989
Folder 7: Luther Alumnus, September, November, 1958
Folder 8: A flyer for the fourth annual Friends of Luther Golf Outing, 1990
Folder 9: A flyer for the Luther College Alumni Association - Special Edition Merchandise Collection, undated
Folder 10: Alumni Picture and Luther College Magazine, September, 1987
Item 7: Guest Book for the Twin City Luther College Club, 1958