Royal Visits, 1939-1999 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: Royal Visits, 1939-1999Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 10

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A series of records relating to Norwegian Royal Visits to Luther College and Decorah, Iowa.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.


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[Box 1: Royal Visits, 1939 - 1968],
[Box 2: Royal Visits, 1939 - 1999],
[Box 3: Royal Visit in 1995, Crown Prince Haakon Visits in 1999, 1995-1999],
[Box 4: King Harald and Queen Sonja Visit, 1995-1999],
[Box 5: Oversized, News Coverage of King Olav Visit, 1968],
[Box 6: Crown Prince Haakon Visit, 1999],
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Box 1: Royal Visits, 1939 - 1968Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha Visit, 1939Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Visit of King Olav Negatives and Photographs, 1939Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Death of Haakon VII, 1957Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Crown Prince Harald's Visit, 1965Add to your cart.
Folder 5: King Olav's Visit, 1968Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Slides of King Olav's Visit to Decorah, 1968Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Guest Book from King Olav's Visit, 1968Add to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Royal Visits, 1939 - 1968],
[Box 2: Royal Visits, 1939 - 1999],
[Box 3: Royal Visit in 1995, Crown Prince Haakon Visits in 1999, 1995-1999],
[Box 4: King Harald and Queen Sonja Visit, 1995-1999],
[Box 5: Oversized, News Coverage of King Olav Visit, 1968],
[Box 6: Crown Prince Haakon Visit, 1999],
[All]