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 11: Subject Files, 1905-1988

Folder 1: 100th Anniversary Luther College Concert Band, 1978
Folder 2: Luther College 125th Anniversary, 1986
Folder 3: Baccalaureate, 1968-1982
Folder 4: Commencement Exercises, 1905-1988
Folder 5: Cirqlets, 1960-1965
Folder 6: Athletic Hall of Fame Programs, 1974-1981
Folder 7: Homecoming Programs, 1907-1957
Folder 8: Homecoming, 1952-1975
Folder 9: Homecoming Programs, 1976-1981
Folder 10: Homecoming Programs, 1982-1987
Folder 11: Luther College Bulletin, Faculty Admissions, 1949-1950
Folder 12: Luther College News Letters for Alumni, 1986
Folder 13: Pastor's Newsletters, 1964-1966
Folder 14: President Anderson Inauguration, 1982
Folder 15: President Farwell Inauguration, 1963
Item 1: Progress Edition of The Decorah Public Opinion, 1959
Folder 16: Alumni Tours, 1965-1988
Folder 17: Alumni Tour, 1961
Folder 18: Alumni Tour, 1965
Folder 19: Tours, 1967
Folder 20: Alumni Tour, 1970
Folder 21: Luther College Concert Band European Tour, 1972
Folder 22: Luther College Concert Band European Tour, 1975
Folder 23: Romanian Nordic Choir Tour, 1973
Folder 24: Alumni Tour, 1980
Folder 25: Alumni Tour, 1981
Folder 26: Alumni Tour, 1983
Folder 27: Pinning Ceremony, President Concert, Commencement Events, 1950-1988
Folder 28: Luther College Calendars, undated
Item 2: Alumni Parents Binder, 1981-1987
Item 3: Alumni Parents Binder, 1970-1980
Folder 29: Homecoming Programs, 2006
Folder 30: Dahl Centennial Union Rededication Programs, 2006
Folder 31: Homecoming Programs, 31