Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986
ID: LCA/RG15/Hovde, O
Creator: Hovde, Oivind M. (1911-1986)
Extent: 2.7 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Documentation consists of correspondence (business and personal, some translated to English), photographs of library and Halvorsen family members, “Letters from Esthemille 1873-1874” translated by O.M. Hovde, translation of Laur Larsen’s “The Norwegian Luther College in Decorah,” business papers, U.S. government ration book and savings chart, certificates/diplomas, library papers (Capitol University Library, 1970s), Luther College Club Tour papers, papers from Hovde’s death (funeral sermon, tribute articles), photocopies of articles and church records.
Biographical Note
Hovde graduated from Luther College in 1932. He worked at Luther from 1935 to 1938 and 1944 to 1977 as the head librarian. He also worked as a librarian at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Hovde gikk ut fra Luther College i 1932. Han var ansatt som sjefsbibliotekar ved Luther College fra 1935 til 1938 og fra 1944 til 1977. Han jobbet også som bibliotekar ved University of Michigan i Ann Arbor.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
2 boxes, 1 poster tube
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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Oivind M. Hovde Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
11/19/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: the Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986
- Folder 1: Inventory, 1978
- Folder 2: US Army Ration and Savings Cards, 1918
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1974
- Folder 4: inventory, 1978
- Folder 5: Documents donated to Luther College, 1978
- Folder 6: Manuscript of "Contemporary Native American Literature", 1977
- Folder 7: Letters translated by Hovde, N.D.
- Box 2: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986
- Folder 1: Awards and Honours, N.D.
- Folder 2: Consultations, 1965-1968
- Folder 3: Consultation-Waldorf College, 1976
- Folder 4: Correspondence- Lutheran College, California, 1960-1962
- Folder 5: Consultations, 1969-1977
- Folder 6: National Council for Accreditation Correspondence, 1966-1968
- Folder 7: Luther College Club Tour, 1970
- Folder 8: Genealogy-Hagali-Halvorsen, 1974
- Folder 9: Translation of "The Norwegian Luther College", 1868
- Folder 10: Death Certificates of Oivind, 1986
- Folder 11: Research Papers, 1965
- Folder 12: Inventory, part 1, 1976-1977
- Folder 13: Inventory and Correspondence, 1968-1977
- Folder 14: Documents donated by Mrs. Hovde, 1986
- Folder 15: Letters and Correspondence, 1978
- Folder 16: Correspondence with Gerhard Naeseth, 1980
- Folder 17: Correspondence, 1980
- Folder 18: Correspondence, 1977-1982
- Folder 19: Correspondence with Geri Bohlen, 1981
- Folder 20: Correspondence with Margret Midelfort, 1971-1982
- Folder 21: Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874
- Folder 22: Translation of Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874
- Folder 23: Collection of WW II Oration Books, 1941-1945
- Box 3: Tube from American Heritage Plaques, February 1980
- Item 1: Dedication of Hovde Norway Maple, May 19, 1977