Papers of Ira Larson, 1932-1936

Title: Papers of Ira Larson, 1932-1936

ID: LCA/RG15/Larson, I

Creator: Larson, Ira (1913-1997)

Extent: 0.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 10/28/2016

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains photographs, publicity, and programs from the Concert Band's 1936 European Tour, along with Larson's academic records, his diploma, and a USB port with digitized copies of the photographs. Collection material dates 1922-1936.

Biographical Note

Ira E. Larson was born on October 8, 1913 in Allamakee County. He graduated from Luther College in 1936, playing horn in Concert Band, playing football, and working on the Pioneer yearbook. Larson participated in Concert Band's notable European Tour in 1936. He later earned a master's in administration in 1939 from Iowa State University and an education specialist degree in 1969. He married Doris E. Veit on September 30, 1944; they had six children.

Larson was a career educator, serving as a teacher, high school principle, and county superintendent. Among other accomplishments, he was a key figure in the formation of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, where he served as its assistant interim superintendent, 1970-1977 and interim superintendent, 1977-1978. He also had a military career, beginning with Army service in 1944 and ending with his retirement in 1973.

Larson passed away from colon cancer on January 22, 1997.

Administrative Information

Alternate Extent Statement: 3 boxes

Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research.

Acquisition Source: Collection donated by Larson's daughter, Greer Fry.

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Ira Larson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History: 11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1: Papers of Ira Larson, 1936

Folder 1: Luther Band Prep for US and European Tour, 1936
Folder 2: Minn. and WI, 1936
Folder 3: MI, IL, and IND, 1936
Folder 4: OH and PA, 1936
Folder 5: Washington D.C., 1936
Folder 6: NY, 1936
Folder 7: S.S. Bergensfjord Crossing to Europe, 1936
Folder 8: Borgen, NOR, 1936
Folder 9: Mosken Boat Ride through Norway, 1936
Folder 10: Elverum, Norway, 1936
Folder 11: Trondhjem, Norway, 1936
Folder 12: Fredrickstad, Norway, 1936
Folder 13: Oslo U.S. Legislation, 1936
Folder 14: Lillehammer, Norway, 1936
Folder 15: Hamar, Norway, 1936
Folder 16: Oystese, Norway, 1936
Folder 17: Gjovik, Norway, 1936
Folder 18: Floro, Nor, 1936
Folder 19: Veden Endel World's End, 1936
Folder 20: Norway-Towns and Villages, 1936
Folder 21: M.S. Esbjerg for Denmark to England, 1936
Folder 22: London, England, 1936
Folder 23: Georgic-Return Crossing to America, 1936
Folder 24: Dr. Sperati, 1936
Folder 25: Misc. Pictures of Norway, 1936
Folder 26: Snowball Fight, 1936
Folder 27: Berlin, 1936

Box 2: Papers of Ira Larson, 1922-1936

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1936
Folder 2: Miscellaneous Pictures, 1936
Folder 3: Itineraries of Tour, 1936
Folder 4: USB Containing Pictures, 1936
Folder 5: Tour Reflection Paper, 1936
Folder 6: Certificate and Diploma, 1935-1936
Folder 7: Correspondence with Luther College, 1934
Folder 8: Academic Records, 1932-1935
Folder 9: Song Books, 1922
Folder 10: Postcards, 1936

Box 3: Papers of Ira Larson, 1936