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 3: Subject Files, 1896-1988

Folder 1: Articles of Incorporation, undated
Folder 2: Luther College Bands, 1914-1936
Folder 3: Board of Regents, undated
Folder 4: Brighton Conference, undated
Folder 5: C. K. Preus Gymnasium Fire, undated
Folder 6: Luther College Calendars, undated
Folder 7: Center for Faith and Life, undated
Folder 8: Center for Faith and Life - Building Plans, undated
Folder 9: Christmas and other greeting cards, undated
Folder 10: Church Plates Materials, undated
Folder 11: Cirqlets, undated
Folder 12: Class Mottoes, 1896-1930
Folder 13: Class Presidents, undated
Folder 14: Luther College Club Handbooks, undated
Folder 15: Correspondence (Miscellaneous), undated
Folder 16: Decorah and Luther College, undated
Folder 17: Decorah Maps, undated
Folder 18: Department Newsletters, 1986-1988
Folder 19: Dorian Society, undated
Folder 20: Oliver M. Eittreim Memorial Awards, undated
Folder 21: Faculty Study, 1963-1980
Folder 22: Forde Family, undated
Folder 23: Foreign Students, undated
Folder 24: Freshman Lists, undated
Folder 25: Geographical Study, 1961-1988
Folder 26: Gifts to Luther, undated
Folder 27: Hill 'n Dale, undated
Folder 28: Homecoming Queens, undated
Folder 29: How Halvor, undated
Folder 30: The Iowan - May, 1955
Folder 31: Lutheran Alumni Mobilization Program (LAMP), undated
Folder 32: The "L" Club and other Physical Education Department Information, undated
Folder 33: Letters of Commendation, undated
Folder 34: Luther College Corporation, undated
Folder 35: Luther History (Miscellaneous), undated
Folder 36: "To Luther" Song, undated
Folder 37: Maps, undated
Folder 38: Missionary Study, undated
Folder 39: National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarships, undated
Folder 40: "Noble Norsemen" Index, undated
Folder 41: Norseman Head - E. N., undated
Folder 42: Norwegian Anthem, undated
Folder 43: Olaf Brandt, undated
Folder 44: Order of St. Olaf, undated
Folder 45: Pastor's Newsletters, undated
Folder 46: Luther Peace Corps Volunteers, undated
Folder 47: Phi Beta Kappa, undated
Folder 48: Physical Plant History, undated
Folder 49: President H. George Anderson - Inauguration, undated
Folder 50: President Elwin D. Farwell - Inauguration, undated
Folder 51: Presidents Association, undated
Folder 52: Luther College Presidents - Families, undated
Folder 53: Presidents' Homes, undated
Folder 54: Presidential Nominees, undated
Folder 55: Quotable Quotes, undated
Folder 56: History of Coeducation, undated
Folder 57: Seminary Studies, 1970-1983
Folder 58: Soli Deo Glori Pageant, 1951
Folder 59: Luther College Studies, undated
Folder 60: Women at Luther College, undated
Folder 61: Luther Women "Firsts", undated
Folder 62: Luther College Women in World War II, undated
Folder 63: Archives/Records, 1984-1994