Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1920-1950

ID: LCA/RG02/3rd President

Primary Creator: Olson, Oscar L.

Extent: 12.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged into one series, Correspondence and Subject Files.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students, Universities and colleges

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Minutes, Photographs

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

A collection of correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College, during his administration. These materials include personal and official correspondence with family members, students, faculty, friends, and associations; his autobiography; several writings; speeches; lecture notes; photographs; glass slides; and a scrapbook. The majority of the collection is in English but a small portion of the family scrapbook is in Norwegian.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students
Universities and colleges

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 32 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.

Technical Access Note: Some materials in this collection require the use for a glass plate negative.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, RG02 Office of the President, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence with the Northwestern School Supply, 2 June - 21 December 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 2: Correspondence with the Northwestern School Supply, 24 January - 14 Decemeber 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 3: Correspondence with the Northwestern School Supply, 16 January 1923 - 23 November 1926Add to your cart.
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Folder 4: Correspondence with Att'y E.R. O'Brien - C.O. Ofsthun, 1923 - 1935Add to your cart.
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Folder 5: Correspondence with E.J. Ashbaugh - Oral Oines, 1924 - 1933Add to your cart.
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Folder 6: Correspondence with C.M. Olefson - Axel Olson, 1921 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 7: Correspondence with Bernhard Olson - Cyril S. Olson, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 8: Correspondence with Earl Olson - Ferdinand L. Olson, 1921 - 1933Add to your cart.
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Folder 9: Correspondence with Gordon J. Olson - Louis W. Olsen, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 10: Correspondence with Mat. H. Olson - Nils A. Olson, 1921 - 1936Add to your cart.
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Folder 11: Correspondence with Prof. O.A. Olson - O.J. Olson, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 12: Correspondence with Oscar L. Olson, 28 July 1922 - 17 August 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 13: Correspondence with Ole H. Olson - Olaf B. Olson, 1925 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 14: Correspondence with Rolf Olson - William A. Olson, 1924 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 15: Correspondence with Obert C. Olstad - S.H. Ongstad, 1923 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 16: Correspondence with Henrik Opheim - Rev. O.J. Ordal, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 17: Correspondence with O. J. Ordal, 8 September 1921 - 18 January 1937Add to your cart.
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Folder 18: Correspondence with Rev. Z. J. Ordal, 1 November 1921 - February 1929Add to your cart.
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Folder 19: Correspondence with Rev. Z. J. Ordal, 27 January 1931 - 11 December 1936Add to your cart.
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Folder 20: Correspondence with Oregon Memorial Assc. Inc. - S.M. Orwoll, 1922 - 1929Add to your cart.
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Folder 21: Correspondence with Birger Osland - Supt. M.E. Otterness, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 22: Correspondence with Dr. O.E. Brandt - J.N. Otte, 1925 - 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 23: Correspondence with T. G. Overson, 7 November 1927 - 19 February 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 24: Correspondence with Kermit Overby - Joseph Oyan, 1922 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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