Brief Description: This collection holds the Luther College Articles of Incorporation, and corporation and trademark information and supporting documents.  Included are minutes, amendments, the Bill to Legalize, and several handwritten and typed copies of the original Articles of Incorporation.  Items range in date from 1865 to 2005.

Record Series Number: LCA/RG01/Series 1

Created by: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Volume: 0.8 Linear Feet

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into two sub-series:

1) Articles of Incorporation for Luther College (1865-1964)

2) Luther College Corporation and Trademark (1929-2005)

Biographical Note for Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) :

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.

Access Restrictions: All materials are available for research.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College Library and Information Services copyright and fair use policy, please visit http://lis.luther.edu/about/policies/copyright.

PreferredCitation:

Cite unpublished materials: Articles of Incorporation, RG01 Governance, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).