By Sasha Griffin
Collection Overview
Title: Articles of Incorporation, 1865-2005
ID: LCA/RG01/Series 1
Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Extent: 0.8 Linear Feet. More info below.
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)
Languages: English [eng]
Abstract
This collection contains several copies of the Luther College Articles of Incorporation and many Corporation and Trademark documents.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
2 boxes
Access Restrictions:
All materials are available for research.
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.
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Articles of Incorporation, RG01 Governance, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.).
Box and Folder Listing
- Sub-Series 1: Articles of Incorporation for Luther College, 1865-2005
- Box 1: Articles of Incorporation, 1865-2005
- Folder 1: Bill to Legalize, 1865, 1875
- Item 1: Bill to Legalize, 1865
- Item 2: Article about Bill to Legalize, 1875
- Folder 2: Articles of Incorporation, 1865
- Folder 3: Bound Articles of Incorporation - Norwegian, 1877, 1887
- Folder 4: Bound Articles of Incorporation, 1950, 1991, 1993, 1997, 2005
- Folder 5: Unbound Copies, 1968,1978, 1980, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1993
- Folder 6: Copies of Original Articles of Incorporation, 1865
- Folder 7: Copy of Articles of Incorporation, 1950
- Folder 8: Files of Frank Miller, 1955-1964
- Folder 9: Amending Documents, 1950
- Folder 10: Amending Document, 1930
- Folder 11: By-Laws, 1928
- Folder 12: Articles of Incorporation, 1915, 1917
- Folder 13: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation, 1871, 1917, 1928
- Folder 14: Articles of Incorporation with Bylaws, 2013
- Item 1: Articles of Incorporation with By-Laws, 1984
- Withdrawn from Luther College Library
- Item 2: Articles of Incorporation with By-Laws, 1987
- Sub-Series 2: Luther College Corporation and Trademark, 1929-2005
- Box 1: Corporation and Trademark, 1929-2005
- Folder 1: Luther College Corporation Records, 1929-1931
- Folder 2: Luther College Corporation Records, 1962
- Folder 3: Luther College Corporation Records, 1966
- Folder 4: Luther College Corporation Records, 1968
- Folder 5: Luther College Corporation Records, 1970
- Folder 6: Luther College Corporation Records, 1972
- Folder 7: Luther College Corporation Records, 1974
- Folder 8: Luther College Corporation Records, 1975
- Folder 9: Luther College Corporation Records, 1976
- Folder 10: Luther College Corporation Records, 1977
- Folder 11: Luther College Corporation Records, 1978
- Folder 12: Luther College Corporation Records, 1979
- Folder 13: Luther College Corporation Records, 1980
- Folder 14: Luther College Corporation Records, 1982
- Folder 15: Luther College Trademark, 2000
- Folder 16: Minutes of the Luther College Corporation Meeting, 2005
- Item 1: The Luther Corporation Minute Book, 1929