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 7: Subject Files, 1961-1991

Folder 1: Estate Planning Mailer, 1986
Folder 2: Homecoming, undated
Folder 3: Alumni Tour, 1982
Folder 4: Alumni Tour, 1983
Folder 5: Alumni Post-Graduate Positions/Careers, undated
Folder 6: Luther College Woman's Club Letters, Forms, History, undated
Folder 7: Luther College Caribbean Tour, 1987
Folder 8: Alumni Post-Graduate Positions, Achievements, undated
Folder 9: Evaluations by Students, 1983-1984
Folder 10: Alumni Office Photos and 25th Anniversary, 1965-1990
Item 1: The Palimpsest, 1961
Item 2: The Palimpsest, 1961
Item 3: The Palimpsest, 1961
Item 4: Lutherlag, 1991
Item 5: Lutherlag, 1989
Item 6: Lutherlag, 1990
Item 7: Lutherlag, 1992
Item 8: Lutherlag, 1992
Item 9: Lutherlag, 1991
Item 10: Directory of Graduates, 1987
Item 21: Directory of Graduates, 1977