The Papers of the Rugland Family

The Papers of the Rugland Family, 1870-1950 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of the Rugland Family, 1870-1950

ID: LCA/RG15/Rugland, f

Primary Creator: Rugland family

Extent: 4.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence to and from Luther College; diaries of Jakob G. Rugland, 1894-1947 and loose items in the diaries (2.0 cubic feet); sermons of Jakob G. Rugland and Tollef Rosholdt; account books of the Rugland Educational Association, 1923; biographical information including ancestral chart with notes; Hebrew with Norwegian translation used by T. Rosholdt; certificates and grade reports of Johanna R. Rugland and school materials (essays, homework, 1892-1895); newspaper and magazine clippings, 1910's; books, booklets, almanacs/calendars; thesis of Rugland for Masters of Arts degree, 1929.

Biographical Note

Walter Strom Rugland, who graduated from Luther College in 1959, donated this collection. He served on the Luther College Board of Regents from 1985-1997. Walter Strom Rugland was the son of Walter Livingstone Rugland and Nora Strom. W.L. Rugland graduated from Luther in 1929. He became president of Aid Association for Lutherans. Nora Strom’s father graduated from Luther College in 1891 and became a pastor. Thore Peterson Skotland, the great-great-grandfather of Walter Strom Rugland, was one of the three men who incorporated Luther College. Many other family members also had contact with Luther College.

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Samlingen er donert av Walter Strom Rugland, som gikk ut fra Luther College i 1959. Han satt i styret for Luther College (Board of Regents) fra 1985 til 1997. Walter Strom Rugland var sønn av Walter Livingstone Rugland og Nora Strom. Ruglands far gikk ut fra Luther i 1929. Han ble president for Aid Association for Lutherans. Nora Stroms far gikk ut fra Luther College i 1891 og ble prest. Thore Peterson Skotland, tipp-tipp-oldefaren til Walter Strom Rugland, var en av de tre menn som inkorporerte Luther College. Mange andre familiemedlemmer hadde også et forhold til Luther College.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 boxes

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Acquisition Source: Walter S. Rugland

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Rugland Family Papers, RG 15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

11/21/19: AH updated the extent.

11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

9/12/23: HJ updated donor information.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Sermons, History, Photos (Folders 1-11), 1867-1991],
[Box 2: Sermons of J.G. Rugland, History, 1900-1920, 1993],
[Box 3: Books, Cards, 1885-1950],
[Box 4: Diaries, 1894-1925],
[Box 5: Diaries, 1925-1947],
[Box 6: Gun Inventory/Info, 1990-1991],
[Box 7],
[Box 8: Memory Book, 1919-1922],
[Box 9: Rugland Family Photos, 1902-1909, n.d.],
[Box 10: Sigvart L. Rugland Papers],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[All]

Box 1: Sermons, History, Photos (Folders 1-11), 1867-1991

Folder 1: Correspondence, Family History Information, and Articles (Photocopied), 1928, 1978-1979, 1993
Folder 2: Sermons - Tollef Rosholdt, 1892-1909, n.d.: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:2
Folder 3: Sermons - Tollef Rosholdt, 1870-1882, n.d.: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:3
Folder 4: Sermons - Tollef Rosholdt, 1882-1886: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:4
Folder 5: Sermons and Devotionals - Tollef Rosholdt, 1886-1902, n.d.: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:5
Folder 6: Sermons and Speeches - Tollef Rosholdt, 1888-1900, n.d.: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:6
Folder 7: Hebrew with Norwegian Translations, 1867: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:7
Folder 8: Certificates and Grade Reports of Johanna (Rosholdt) Rugland, 1892-1896: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:8
Folder 9: Examinations and Stories Done by Johanna (Rosholdt) Rugland, 1892-1895: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:9
Folder 10: Examinations - Johanna Rosholdt Rugland, 1892-1895, n.d.: Acquisition Information: Accession 460:10
Folder 11: Photograph and Condolence Letters to Nora Rugland at Walter L Rugland Death, 1991
Item 1: Photo Album, undated: Belonged to Sigvart Rugland.

Box 2: Sermons of J.G. Rugland, History, 1900-1920, 1993

Folder 1: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 2: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 3: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 4: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 5: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1930s
Folder 6: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 7: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1920s
Folder 8: Pastor Rugland, undated
Folder 9: Rugland Family Papers, 1993

Box 3: Books, Cards, 1885-1950

Folder 1: Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1900s-1930s
Folder 2: Christmas Greetings, Family Information, and Newspaper Clippings, 1950
Folder 3: Book Entitled: "Ecce Orienti or Rites and Ceremonies of the Essenes." and Two Poems, 1899
Folder 4: Autograph Book and Two Copies of "Kristelig Kalender", 1885-1888, 1893, 1905
Folder 5: Account Book and Financial Papers, 1923-1943
Folder 6: Book Entitled "Ritual og Alterbog" and Sermons by Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1898, 1900s-1910s

Box 4: Diaries, 1894-1925

Folder 1: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and a Train Fare Certificate, 1894, 1901
Folder 2: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, a Pamphlet, and Railway Permits, 1895, 1897, 1900, 1902
Folder 3: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and a Receipt, 1896
Folder 4: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and a Excuse Note, 1897
Folder 5: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Papers, and Railway Permits, 1898
Folder 6: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Notes, Railway Permits, and a Business Card, 1899
Folder 7: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clipping, Religious Pamphlet, and a Railway Permit, 1901
Folder 8: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Religious Pamphlet, and Notes, 1902
Folder 9: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Railway Permit, Notes, and a Receipt, 1903
Folder 10: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets, and Papers with Financial Information, 1904
Folder 11: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Receipt, and Notes, 1903, 1905
Folder 12: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Papers, Pamphlet, and Receipt, 1820's-1880's, 1906
Folder 13: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, and an Information Card on Currency Exchange, 1907
Folder 14: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1907-1908
Folder 15: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, and Papers, 1909
Folder 16: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlet, and Notes, 1910
Folder 17: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, Sermon Notes, and Financial Information, 1903-1911
Folder 18: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Tax Record, Newspaper Clippings, and Birth Record for Ellen Louetta Frettin, 1912
Folder 19: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlet, and Blank Checks, 1913
Folder 20: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Confirmation and Birth Records, Hunting License, Postcard, Order Information, and Newspaper Clipping, 1896-1915
Folder 21: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Hunting License, Returned Check, and Tax Information, 1915
Folder 22: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Newspaper Clippings, Postcards, Blank Checks, and a Church Pew Advertisement, 1916-1921
Folder 23: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence, Church Information, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Blank Checks, and Piano Advertisement, 1917-1918
Folder 24: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence, Sermon Notes, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Blank Checks, and Insurance Pamphlet, 1918
Folder 25: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Birth Records, Correspondence, Receipts, and Newspaper Clippings, 1919
Folder 26: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Receipt, Leaflet about Spiritualism, and Newspaper Clippings, 1920
Folder 27: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper Clippings, and Money Order Receipts, 1921
Folder 28: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Currespondence, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and a Train Coupon, 1922
Folder 29: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Church Fire Insurance Advertisement, and Receipt, 1923
Folder 30: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Birth Records for Wallace John, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1924
Folder 31: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence, Registration and Receipt for Ford Car, Church Birth Record for Harold Edmund Nasset, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Pamphlet, and Leaflet, 1925

Box 5: Diaries, 1925-1947

Folder 1: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence, Sermon Notes, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Personal Notes, 1925-1926
Folder 2: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Postcard, Personal Notes, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1927
Folder 3: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Correspondence from Oscar L. Olson, Photographs, Church information, Luther College Band Article, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Religious Pamphlets, 1924-1928
Folder 4: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Luther College Rules and Regulations, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Church Financial Information, and Band Checks and Receipts, 1929
Folder 5: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and Loose Magazine Clippings, 1930
Folder 6: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Information, Receipt from Ford Garage, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1931
Folder 7: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Copy of Luther Alumnus from March 1932, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1932
Folder 8: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photographs, Personal Notes, Receipts, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1933
Folder 9: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Church Birth Record for Dean Jerome Attleweedt, Easter Card, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Receipts, and Advertisement, 1934
Folder 10: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph, Tax Information, Personal Notes, Driver's License and Registration, Lean on Life Insurance Policy Note, Guest Cards, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1935
Folder 11: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Driver's License and Car Registration, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlet, 1936
Folder 12: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Jacob Rugland and a Child, Tax Information, Personal Notes, Newspaper Picture and Announcement for Marriage of Ruth (Rugland) Bakke, Receipts, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1936-1937
Folder 13: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Picture of Walter Strom Rugland, Tax Information, Receipts, Correspondence, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Ticket Stubs, 1937-1939
Folder 14: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Jacob Rugland, Correspondence, Tax Information, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlets, 1938-1939
Folder 15: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Auto Registration, Personal Notes, Receipts, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Pamphlets, Guest Card, and Blank Check, 1940
Folder 16: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Letter to Rev. T. Rosholt from Callie Rosholt Peterson Dated Nov. 9, 1898, Church Information, Personal Notes, Receipt, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Tickets, 1941
Folder 17: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph, Correspondence, Driver's License and Auto Registration, Gasoline Ration Book, Wheat Marketing Card, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Pamphlets, 1942
Folder 18: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Photograph of Sigvart Rugland and Wife, Personal Notes, Tax Information, Receipt, and Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, 1944
Folder 19: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, and Bank Checks, 1945
Folder 20: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, Auto Registration, Tax Information, Receipt, Newspaper and Magazine Clippings, Christmas Card, and Blank Check, 1946
Folder 21: Diary of Rev. Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland and a Note, 1947
Folder 22: "The Norwegian Press of the Northwest, 1885-1900" a Thesis Done by Sigvart Luther Rugland, Program from Conference of Iowa History Teachers Held in 1934, and Magazine Clippings, June 1929

Box 6: Gun Inventory/Info, 1990-1991

Folder 1: Gun Inventory (Full Size Photocopy), 1990-1991
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1990
Folder 3: Gun Accession Numbers, undated
Folder 4: Container Label, 1990

Box 7

Folder 1: Reverend Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland Notes, 1939-1943
Folder 2: Letters of Call for Reverend Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland, 1909-1933
Folder 3: Letters and Newspaper Articles, 1911-1947
Folder 4: Newspaper Clips About Jacob Gulbrandson Rugland's Nine Children, 1942-1946
Folder 5: Letters and Newspaper Clippings, 1863-1943
Folder 6: Phoographs, Letters, and Newspaper Articles, 1898-1963
Folder 7: Photographs, Letters, and Other Materials for Gerhard Rugland, 1899-1988
Folder 8: Carol Rugland Meade Correspondence with Patrick McCleary, 1999-2001
Folder 9: Rugland Family History Research, 1783-1999
Folder 10: Rugland Family History Research, 1924-2011
Folder 11: Photographs and other Materials for Walter Rugland, 1932-1991
Folder 12: World War II Letters from Clara, Johanna, Gilma, and Sigvart Rugland, 1930s-1940s
Folder 13: Photographs, Newspaper Clippings, and Other Materials for Gilma Rugland, 1908-1955
Folder 14: Rugland and Rosholt Family History Materials, 1884-1995
Folder 15: Photographs, Newspaper Clippings, and World War II Materials for Gilma Rugland, 1903-1990
Folder 16: Photographs and Letters for Gertrude Rugland, 1952-1989
Folder 17: Rugland Educational Association, 1924-1934
Folder 18: Photographs and Other Materials for Walter Rugland, 1928-2002
Folder 19: Photographs and Other Materials for Ruth Rugland, 1904-2010
Folder 20: Photographs, Newspaper Clippings, and Other Materials for Ruth Rugland, 1904-2010
Folder 21: Photographs and Other Materials for Theodore "Ted" Rugland, 1941-2007
Folder 22: Photographs and Other Materials for Sigvard Rugland, 1900-1996
Folder 23: Photographs and Other Materials for Johanna (Rosholt) Rugland, 1898-1947
Folder 24: Duane Fensterman Office File on Rugland Family, undated
Folder 25: "In Memory of Walter L Rugland" Program and Pamphlet, circa 1991

Box 8: Memory Book, 1919-1922

Item 1: Sigvart L. Rugland's Luther College Memory Book, 1919-1922

Box 9: Rugland Family Photos, 1902-1909, n.d.

Folder 1: Rugland Family Photo, 1909: Names listed on the back.
Folder 2: Jacob Rugland Family Photo, n.d.: Names listed on a separate sheet of paper.
Folder 3: Barnesville Lutheran Church Photo, 1902

Box 10: Sigvart L. Rugland Papers

Folder 1: Wedding Congradulations and Get Well Soon Letters/Cards to Barbara (1 of 2), 1941, 1943, 1944, n.d.
Folder 2: Wedding Congradulations and Get Well Soon Letters/Cards to Barbara (2 of 2), 1941, 1943, 1944, n.d.
Folder 3: Notes/Research about Sigvart Rugland, 1984-2018
Folder 4: Notes from Luther College, n.d.
Folder 5: Sympathy Cards of England (1 of 2), 1944
Folder 6: Symphany Cards of England (2 of 2), 1944
Folder 7: Peace from Nagaskai, 1950
Folder 8: Osaka Tourist Magazine
Folder 9: Yokohama Service Records of Sigvart Rugland, 1949-1953
Folder 10: Sigvart Rugland Mason City Junior College Files, 1930
Folder 11: WWII box-Clara Rugland, 1923, n.d.
Folder 12: WWII box-Alma Rugland, 1936
Folder 13: WWII box-Esther Rugland, 1929
Folder 14: WWII box-Gilma Rugland
Folder 15: WWII box-Ruth Rugland
Folder 16: WWII box-Gertrude Rugland
Folder 17: WWII box-Sigvart Rugland
Folder 18: WWII box-Clara, Gertrude, Sigvart, WWII Letters
Folder 19: WWII box-Photographs and Negatives
Folder 20: WWII box-Letters and Items
Folder 21: WWII box-Trip to Europe, 1925

Box 11

Folder 1: Walter S. Rugland Actuarial Work, 1991-1995
Folder 2: Amy Rugland Wedding, n.d.
Folder 3: Class of '59 LC (?) Reunion, n.d.
Folder 4: Walter S. and Milly Rugland, 1959, 1986, n.d.
Folder 5: Johanna, Helen, Gerhard, Sigvart, Walter L., Alma, Clara Ruglands, 1965, n.d.
Folder 6: Luther College Board of Regents (Walter L. and Walter S.), 1996
Folder 7: Egerton and Meade Photos, n.d.
Folder 8: Walter L. Rugland and Nora Rugland, n.d.
Folder 9: Rugland Reunions, n.d.
Folder 10: Other Rugland Family
Folder 11: Professional Photo of Amelia M. Rugland, n.d.
Folder 12: Love Letters (1 of 2), 1959-1961
Folder 13: Love Letters (2 of 2), 1959-1961
Folder 14: Milly and Wally's Letters, 1945-1963
Folder 15: Publications regarding the Rugland Family, 1950-1996
Folder 16: Rugland family Photos, n.d.
Folder 17: Strom Family Photos, 1939-1981
Folder 18: Photos of Helen and Walter S., 1940-1965
Folder 19: Photos of Walter L. and Nora Rugland, 1939-1978
Folder 20: Family Archive Type Pictures (1 of 2), 1973-1994
Folder 21: Family Archive Type Pictures (2 of 2), 1979-1988
Folder 22: Photos, Newspaper clippings, Letters, Official Documents, 1929-1988
Folder 23: Professional Portraits, 1909-1998
Folder 24: Portrait of Walter S. and Amelia Rugland, 2000
Folder 25: Walter Rugland Actuaries, 1994-1998
Folder 26: WWII Portrait of Gertrude Rugland, n.d.
Folder 27: Portrait of L. Strom Jr., 1929
Folder 28: Walter Rugland Funeral Script, 1991
Folder 29: Home Office Weekly No 399, 1994
Folder 30: Undated Photo Album, n.d.

Box 12

Folder 1: Photographs from Alma's Family Files, 1930s-1940s
Folder 2: Rugland Family Photos, n.d.
Folder 3: Travel Information from Japan (1 of 3), 1950s
Folder 4: Travel Information from Japan (2 of 2), 1950s
Folder 5: Travel Information from Japan (3 of 3), 1950s
Folder 6: Walter Rugland's Moscow State University Diploma, n.d.
Folder 7: Wilson Junior High Award Day Program, 1952
Folder 8: Photos of the Rugland Family, 1961, 1974, 1993, n.d.
Folder 9: Walter S. and Amelia Rugland's Luther College President Council Welcoming Print, 2000
Folder 10: Valparaiso University Commencement Program, 1960
Folder 11: Notes and Newspapers about Walter L. Rugland, 1947-1991
Folder 12: Letters concerning Walter L. Rugland, 1980-1991
Folder 13: Letters that Address Walter L. Rugland's Political Views, 1979-1983
Folder 14: Letters Regarding LC Class of '29, 1991
Folder 15: Photos of Walter L. and Nora Rugland, n.d
Folder 16: Papers Regarding Luther College, 1974-1990
Folder 17: Luther College Class Letters, etc., 1976-1986
Folder 18: Fund for Luther II Materials, 1988
Folder 19: Letters and Greeting Cards, n.d.
Folder 20: The Palimpsest, 1961
Folder 21: Letters to Walter in the Hospital, 1991
Folder 22: Luther College Chips, 1968
Folder 23: Underwriters Review Article, 1958
Folder 24: Walter Rugland's Funeral Service Program, 1991
Folder 25: The Actuary, 1991, 1998
Folder 26: Luther College Regents' Directory, 1986
Folder 27: Portrait Of Walter L. Rugland, n.d.
Folder 28: Miscellaneous