Records of College Ministries

Records of College Ministries, 1971-2024 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Records of College Ministries, 1971-2024

ID: LCA/RG05/Series 3

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 27.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Records originating from the College Ministries office, mostly consisting of the Papers of Roger Petersen and materials relating to the Congregation Heritage Workshop.

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

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[Sub-Series 1: The Papers of Roger Peterson],
[Sub-Series 2: Wholly Iowa Youth Leadership Discipling Event (WIYLDE), 2001-2013],
[Sub-Series 3: Sense of Vocation, 2001-2011],
[Sub-Series 4: Church Relations, 1988-2014],
[Sub-Series 5: Services],
[Sub-Series 6: Subject Files],
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Sub-Series 1: The Papers of Roger Peterson

Box 1: Subject Files, 1981-1997

Folder 1: Bethany Lutheran, 1997
Folder 2: President Anderson Correspondence and Meetings, 1995
Folder 3: President Anderson Correspondence, 1992
Folder 4: President Anderson Correspondence, 1991
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1994
Folder 6: Funeral Materials, 1993
Folder 7: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Regions, 1990
Folder 8: Microcomputers in the Church, 1986
Folder 9: Congregation Heritage Workshop, 1985
Folder 10: Congregation Heritage Workshop, 1984
Folder 11: Congregation Heritage Workshop, 1983
Folder 12: Church Youth Day, 1984
Folder 13: Church Youth Day, 1983
Folder 14: Lists, Descriptions, 1981
Folder 15: College Ministry Programs, 2000

Box 2: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1983-2000

Folder 1: Rosters and Brochures - Rosters by Year, 1983-1988
Folder 2: Rosters and Brochures - Rosters by Year, 1989-1994
Folder 3: Rosters and Brochures - Rosters by Year, 1995-1998
Folder 4: Rosters and Brochures - Brochures, 1983-2000
Folder 5: 1991 Workbook - Presenters, 1988-1991
Folder 6: 1991 Workbook - Presenters, undated
Folder 7: 1991 Workbook - Collection of Materials and Information, 1991
Folder 8: 1991 Workbook - Collection of Materials and Information, 1991

Box 3: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1991-1998

Folder 1: 1991 Workbook - Past Presenter File, 1991
Folder 2: 1991 Workbook - Becky's Workbook, 1991
Folder 3: 1991 Workbook - Becky's Workbook, 1991
Folder 4: 1992 Workbook - General Information, 1992
Folder 5: 1993 Workbook - General information, 1993
Folder 6: On-Site in San Antonio, 1998
Folder 7: 1998 Workbook - General Information, 1998
Folder 8: 1998 Workbook - Sunday Worship Notes and Ideas, 1998

Box 4: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1994-1998

Folder 1: 1998 Workbook - Tuesday Schedule, 1998
Folder 2: 1998 Workbook - Sunday, Monday Schedule, 1998
Folder 3: 1998 Workshop - Schedule, 1998
Folder 4: 1998 Workbook Monday Schedule, 1998
Folder 5: 1998 Workbook - Monday Handouts, Chapel, Comments, 1998
Folder 6: 1998 Workbook - Experiences, 1998
Folder 7: Presentations, undated
Folder 8: Presentations, 1994
Folder 9: Presentations - Speeches and Articles, undated

Box 5: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1983-1999

Folder 1: Presentations, undated
Folder 2: Media and Correspondence - News Clippings, undated
Folder 3: Media and Correspondence - Assorted Correspondence, 1985-1997
Folder 4: Media and Correspondence - Ilinois, undated
Folder 5: Media and Correspondence - Iowa, undated
Folder 6: Media and Correspondence - Minnesota, undated
Folder 7: Media and Correspondence - Wisconsin, undated
Folder 8: 1995 Workbook, 1995
Folder 9: Presenter Files, 1983-1999
Folder 10: Presenter Files - Anderson, President H. G., undated
Folder 11: Presenter Files - Anderson, Jutta, undated
Folder 12: Presenter Files - Anderson, Jack, undated
Folder 13: Presenter Files - Bachman, Laura Blackmore, undated
Folder 14: Presenter Files - Balik, Amy, undated
Folder 15: Presenter Files - Baumann, Mark, undated
Folder 16: Presenter Files - Berg, Barbara, undated
Folder 17: Photos and Negatives, 1986 - 1994
Folder 18: News Articles, 1985 - 1987
Folder 19: Video Information, 1998

Box 6: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1999-2000

Folder 1: Presenter Files - Berg, Donald, undated
Folder 2: Presenter Files - Blair, Michael, undated
Folder 3: Presenter Files - Bockelmon, Wilfred, undated
Folder 4: Presenter Files - Bown, Shannon, undated
Folder 5: Presenter Files - Bruns, Florence, undated
Folder 6: Presenter Files - Buettner, Claire, undated
Folder 7: Presenter Files - Childers, Joe, undated
Folder 8: Presenter Files - Christianson, Dr. John, undated
Folder 9: Presenter Files - Daniels, Paul, undated
Folder 10: Presenter Files - Denny, Bob, undated
Folder 11: Presenter Files - Dragseth, Hal, undated
Folder 12: Presenter Files - Ellenson, Rebeca, undated
Folder 13: Presenter Files - Ellinson, Irmgard, undated
Folder 14: Presenter Files - Fenstermann, Duane, undated
Folder 15: Presenter Files - Gonnermon, Fred, undated
Folder 16: Presenter Files - Grindal, Gracia, undated
Folder 17: Presenter Files - Guttormson, Stefan, undated
Folder 18: Presenter Files - Hanson, Richard Simon, undated
Folder 19: Presenter Files - Hegg, Elaine, undated
Folder 20: Presenter Files - Hong, Edna, undated
Folder 21: Presenter Files - Johnson, Jerrold, undated
Folder 22: Presenter Files - Kessey-Berg, R. David, undated
Folder 23: Presenter Files - Kindem, Roald A., undated
Folder 24: Presenter Files - Kuhlman, Bill, undated
Folder 25: Presenter Files - Monson, Peal, undated
Folder 26: Presenter Files -Moratzka, Lynne, undated
Folder 27: Presenter Files - Nordheim, Monica, undated
Folder 28: Presenter Files - Ortega, Diahna, undated
Folder 29: Presenter Files - Peter, Tim, undated

Box 7: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 1, 1994-1998

Folder 1: Presenter Files - Peterson, Roger, undated
Folder 2: Presenter Files - Schneller, Paul Polansky, undated
Folder 3: Presenter Files - Rice, Donna, undated
Folder 4: Presenter Files - Rude, Leslie G., undated
Folder 5: Presenter Files - Sutton, Claire, undated
Folder 6: Presenter Files - Torkelson, Carol, undated
Folder 7: Presenter Files - Wharton, Marjorie, undated
Folder 8: Presenter Files - Vagts, Rachel, undated
Folder 9: Presenter Files - Winter, Ole, undated
Folder 10: Presenter Files - Wittman, Elisabeth, undated
Folder 11: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Finances, 1998
Folder 12: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Planning and Preparation, undated
Folder 13: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Improvement Recommendations, 1998
Folder 14: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Compared Expenses, 1994-1998
Folder 15: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Budget Planning, undated
Folder 16: 1999 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Group Photo, undated
Folder 17: 2000 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Master Copies of Workshop Resources, undated
Folder 18: 2000 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Letters to Presenters, undated
Folder 19: 2000 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Registered Participants, undated
Folder 20: 2000 Congregational Heritage Workshop - Finances, undated

Box 8: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 2, 1991-1997

Folder 1: Collected Comments, 1991-1997
Folder 2: Archives Comments Workbook, undated
Folder 3: Survey Information, 1991
Folder 4: Subgroup 4: urveys - Illinois, 1997
Folder 5: Surveys - Iowa, 1997
Folder 6: Surveys - Iowa, 1997
Folder 7: Surveys - Minnesota, 1997
Folder 8: Surveys - Minnesota, 1997
Folder 9: Surveys - Wisconsin, 1997
Folder 10: Surveys - Wisconsin, 1997

Box 9: Subject Files, 1981-1989

Folder 1: Correspondence Director of Church Relations Search, 1981
Folder 2: Congregational Heritage Workshop Itinerary, Miscelleneous, 1983
Folder 3: Congregational Heritage Workshop Background, Planning, 1988-1989
Folder 4: Poster, 1987 - 1988

Box 10: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 2, 1991-1998

Folder 1: Subgroup 5: Office Work Regarding Surveys, 1998
Folder 2: Subgroup 6: "Release to Publish" Binder, undated
Folder 3: Subgroup 6: "Release to Publish" Binder, 1991-1998
Folder 4: Subgroup 7: Preparation Workbook - Folder 1, undated
Folder 5: Subgroup 7: Preparation Workbook - Folder 2, undated
Folder 6: Subgroup 7: Preparation Workbook - Folder 3, undated
Folder 7: Subgroup 7: Preparation Workbook - Folder 4, undated
Folder 8: Subgroup 8: People Files - Original Articles Folder 1, undated
Folder 9: Subgroup 8: People Files - Original Articles Folder 2, undated
Folder 10: Subgroup 8: People Files - Original Articles Folder 3, undated

Box 11: Congregational Heritage Workshop Series 2, 1984-1995

Folder 1: Subgroup 8: People Files - Original Articles Folder 4, undated
Folder 2: Subgroup 9: Notes Collection - Folder 1, undated
Folder 3: Subgroup 9: Notes Collection - Folder 2, undated
Folder 4: Subgroup 9: Notes Collection - Folder 3, undated
Folder 5: Subgroup 9: Notes Collection - Folder 4, undated
Folder 6: Subgroup 9: Notes Collection - Folder 5, undated

Box 12: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Holstein, Iowa, 1970's-1977

Folder 1: Church Council, 1970's
Folder 2: Evangelism Speech, 1970's
Folder 3: Notes for Speech, Article or Workshop Regarding How to Run a Church, 1970's
Folder 4: Church Schedule for one year, 1970's
Folder 5: Notes about duties and responsibilities of a pastor, 1977
Folder 6: "Training and Equipping the Saints" by Reverand Donald A Abdon, 1977
Folder 7: Advent 1, 1970's
Folder 8: Trinity 5, 1970's
Folder 9: Trinity 6, 1970's
Folder 10: Trinity 7, 1970's
Folder 11: Trinity 8, 1970's
Folder 12: Trinity 9, 1970's
Folder 13: Trinity 10 - Pentecost, 1970's

Box 13: St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Holstein, Iowa, 1970's

Folder 1: Trinity 11, 1970's
Folder 2: Trinity 12 - Pentecost 11 - 1 John 1:9, 1970's
Folder 3: Trinity 13, 1970's
Folder 4: Trinity 14, 1970's

Box 14: Articles and Notes, 1981-1989

Folder 1: Decorah, First Lutheran and Luther College Worship Service, 1986-1988
Folder 2: Articles and Notes Prior to 1981, undated
Folder 3: Articles and Notes, 1981
Folder 4: Articles and Notes, 1982
Folder 5: Articles and Notes, 1983
Folder 6: Articles and Notes, 1984
Folder 7: Articles and Notes, 1985
Folder 8: Articles and Notes, 1987
Folder 9: Articles and Notes, 1988
Folder 10: Articles and Notes, 1989

Box 15: Lefse, Logic and Liturgy, 1988

Folder 1: List of Performers, 1988
Folder 2: Illinois and Iowa Appearences, 1988
Folder 3: Minnesota Appearences, 1988
Folder 4: Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Appearences, 1988

Box 16: Welcome to Wisconsin - ELCA 1987, 1987

Folder 1: Project Expenses, Progress Reports, Madison Meeting, Milwuakee Meeting, 1987
Folder 2: Campus Visits - June 24-25, 1987
Folder 3: Notes and Records - Folder 1, 1987
Folder 4: Notes and Records - Folder 2, 1987
Folder 5: Mailings - May, 1987
Folder 6: Preliminary Plans and Proposals, 1987
Folder 7: Responses to Mailing, 1987
Folder 8: Campus Visit - July 23-24, 1987

Box 17: Roger Peterson's General Duties, 1980's-1995

Folder 1: Koren Rededication, 1988
Folder 2: Music Tours and Requests, 1989
Folder 3: Lutheran Medical Training Center, Brooklyn, NY - Recruiting of Nursing Majors, 1990
Folder 4: Homosexual Issues and Luther College and elsewhere, 1980's
Folder 5: Divestment of Luther College Funds from South Africa, 1980's
Folder 6: Trial Runs, 1988
Folder 7: Trial Runs, 1989
Folder 8: Arrangements for "Fjedur" Concert at Luther College, 1980's
Folder 9: Landscape Task Force, 1986
Folder 10: Heritage Club, 1989
Folder 11: Publication of Iowa Lutheran Newspaper, 1988
Folder 12: Chapel Talks, undated
Folder 13: Campus Ministry - Sunday Services, undated
Folder 14: Campus Pastor Interviews, 1980's
Folder 15: Cursillo Retreats, 1980's
Folder 16: Siebert Foundation - Seminary Grants - Jack Harris, Director, undated
Folder 17: Cost Assurance Plan (CAP), 1989-1990
Folder 18: Campus Publication Office - EPIC publications, 1987
Folder 19: Summer Registration, 1980's
Folder 20: "Commitment to Mission" Program - Harold and Ruth Ziemann's gift, 1986-1987
Folder 21: Relocation of Lutheran Resource Center, 1995
Folder 22: Gerhard Marcks, undated
Folder 23: Bethel Lutheran Home - Viroqum, WI, 1989-1990
Folder 24: Alumni Relations, 1986
Folder 25: Alumni Council, 1984
Folder 26: Alumni Dinner, 1987
Folder 27: Project Service Advisory - Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1986
Folder 28: Lutherans Evangalizing Together, 1988
Folder 29: Summer Camps, Conferences and other activities, 1980's

Box 18: Correspondence with H. G. Anderson, 1981-1987

Folder 1: Correspondence with H. G. Anderson - Folder 1, 1981-1987
Folder 2: Correspondence with H. G. Anderson - Folder 2, 1981-1987

Box 19: Conferences and Conventions, 1971-1986

Folder 1: Service Ministry Training Group Sessions, undated
Folder 2: Pastor Workshop, 1971
Folder 3: Summer Theological Study Program, 1976-1979
Folder 4: Third Annual Parish League Conference - Peru, IN, undated
Folder 5: Institute on Contemporary Issues, undated
Folder 6: The American Lutheran Church Women (ALCW) Convention - Detroit, MI, 1984
Folder 7: Youth Lutheran Church of America (LCA) - Lafayette, IN, 1985
Folder 8: Lutheran Conference on Worship, undated
Folder 9: Northern Wisconsin District, 1985
Folder 10: Lutheran Church of America (LCA) Synod Conventions, 1986
Folder 11: Illinois District Luther League Convention - Indianapolis, IN, 1986
Folder 12: Iowa District - General, 1986
Folder 13: Iowa District Convention, 1986
Folder 14: Decorah American Lutheran Church Women (ALCW) Conference, 1983-1986
Folder 15: American Lutheran Church Women (ALCW) Festival - Decorah, IA, undated

Box 20: Conferences and Conventions, 1984-1993

Folder 1: Speches and Fundraising, undated
Folder 2: Southern Wisconsin District, American Lutheran Church (ALC), 1984-1986
Folder 3: Rosemaling Convention Speech, 1987
Folder 4: Entrepreneurial Workshop, 1988
Folder 5: Missionary Conference, undated
Folder 6: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Youth Gathering - San Antonio, Texas, 1988
Folder 7: Pastors Conference - Stoughton, WI, 1989
Folder 8: Joseph Sittler Symposium - St. Olaf College, 1989
Folder 9: Lutheran Historical Conference, undated
Folder 10: EPIC Papers, 1992-1993

Box 21: New Synod, Recruiting, 1980's-1990's

Folder 1: Constituting Convention of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) - Columbus, OH, 1987
Folder 2: Region III/IV Forum, Augsburg College, 1986
Folder 3: Questions on Formation of New Church, 1983
Folder 4: Synod Preference - Luther College Clergy, 1980's
Folder 5: Church College Relations - Ad Hoc, undated
Folder 6: Financial Information, 1983-1984
Folder 7: Presentation Materials and Notes, 1980's
Folder 8: Programs at Luther, 1980's
Folder 9: Background Information, 1990's
Folder 10: National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate Scholarship Program, 1980's
Folder 11: Life Direction - Black Studies, 1984
Folder 12: College Day/Night Presentation, undated
Folder 13: Lutheran Evangelic Movement, 1986
Folder 14: Youth Programs and Campus Visits, 1987
Folder 15: Youth Gathering (ACL) - Denver, 1985

Box 22: International Church, Student Workers, Founding Congregations Program, 1980-1987

Folder 1: Copenhagen, Moscow, Namibia, Latin America, Hungary, Multicultural Ministries, Arote and daughter Christine Vellah, undated
Folder 2: Student Worker Records, 1985-1986
Folder 3: Student Worker Records, 1986-1987
Folder 4: Student Worker Records, 1987-1988
Folder 5: Pioneer Churches, 1980
Folder 6: Norwegian Synod Congregations founded between 1830 and 1887 - Folder 1, 1980
Folder 7: Norwegian Synod Congregations founded between 1830 and 1887 - Folder 2, 1980
Folder 8: Complete List with dates of plaque presentations, 1981-1987
Folder 9: Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Grant, 1981
Folder 10: Plaque Presentations - Iowa, undated
Folder 11: Plaque Presentations - Minnesota, undated
Folder 12: Plaque Presentations - Wisconsin, undated
Folder 13: Plaque Presentations - States besides IA, MN, WI, undated
Folder 14: List of Founding Congregations, undated
Folder 15: Collected Information about Plaque Presentations, undated
Folder 16: Roger W. Peterson's File, undated
Folder 17: Founding and Supporting Congregations Information, undated
Folder 18: "Morning in the Land", a play, undated
Folder 19: Photos of Founding Congregations Celebration and Pioneer Memorial, 1986
Folder 20: Slide Presentations, undated
Folder 21: Photos of Founding Congregations and Plaque Presentations (1), undated
Folder 22: Photos of Founding Congregations and Plaque Presentations (2), undated
Folder 23: Photos of Founding Congregations and Plaque Presentations (3), undated
Folder 24: Photos of Founding Congregations and Plaque Presentations (4), undated
Folder 25: Founding Congregations, undated

Box 23: Video and Audio Recordings, 1989-1994

Folder 1: News Bureau--News Releases, June-July 1987
Folder 2: News Bureau--News Releases, October 1987
Folder 3: News Bureau--News Releases, November 1987
Folder 4: News Bureau--News Releases, August--September 1987
Folder 5: News Bureau--News Releases, December 1987
Folder 6: News Bureau--News Releases, January 1988
Folder 7: Untitled, 1987

Box 24: Video Recordings, 1995-1996

Folder 1: News Bureau--News Releases, February 1988
Folder 2: News Bureau--News Releases, March 1-4 1988
Folder 3: News Bureau--News Releases, March 15-31, 1988
Folder 4: News Bureau--News Releases, April 1988
Folder 5: News Bureau--News Releases, May 1988
Folder 6: News Bureau--News Releases, June--July 1988

Box 25: Colored Photograph Slides, 1986-1989

Folder 1: News Bureau--News Releases, August--September 1988
Folder 2: News Bureau--News Releases, October 1988
Folder 3: News Bureau--News Releases, November 1988
Folder 4: News Bureau--News Releases, December 1988
Folder 5: News Bureau--News Releases, January 1989
Folder 6: News Bureau--News Releases, February 1989
Folder 7: News Bureau--News Releases, March 1989
Folder 8: News Bureau--News Releases, April--May 1989

Box 26: Subject Files, 1931-1981

Folder 1: Book entitled "Founding Congregation Histories: Norlie's Book" and folder of similar miscelleneous information, undated

Box 27: Nobel Peace Prize Information, 1984-1993

Folder 1: Nobel Laureates, 1991
Folder 2: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Background Information, 1990
Folder 3: Nobel Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1991
Folder 4: Luther College - Jensen, 1992
Folder 5: Mission Statements, 1986
Folder 6: Articles of Incorporation, 1984-1993