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

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of the Rugland Family, 1870-1950Add to your cart.

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Rugland Family Papers, RG 15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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

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]