The Papers of Walther Brandt

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Walther Brandt

ID: LCA/RG15/Brandt, W

Primary Creator: Brandt, Walther I. (1893-1958)

Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Contains correspondence, diplomas, drafts of translation on Martin Luther's works, programs, and diary excerpts.

Biographical Note

Walther Brandt was born in Brandt, South Dakota to Rev. Realf Ottesen (R.O.) Brandt and Mathilde (Lettie) Galby Brandt in 1893. He attended Albion Academy, then graduated from Luther College in 1915. He earned his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1917 and 1920, respectively.

Dr. Brandt was a historian of medieval history and the Reformation, teaching at the University of Wisconsin, Western Reserve University, Iowa State University, and City College in Brooklyn, NY. His publications included a translation of the works of Martin Luther. He was involved in the Lutheran Church, elected to the board of the Evangelical Lutheran Church's Board of Education and particpating in Zion Lutheran Church in Brooklyn.

Dr. Brandt married Elsie Torgerson and they had three children. He died in Brooklyn, NY February 5, 1958.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 boxes

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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Walther Brandt Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

7/21/2023: HRJ updated creator description.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Diplomas],
[Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"],
[Series 4: Diary Excerpts],
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Series 1: Correspondence

Box 1: n.d., 1906-1914

Folder 1: Correspondence, undated
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1906-1907
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1908-1911
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1912
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1913
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1913
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1913
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1914
Folder 9: Correspondence, undated, May 1914 - December 1914

Box 2: 1914-1918

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1914
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1914
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1915
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1916
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1917
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1918

Box 3: 1918-1922

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1918
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1919
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1920
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1921
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1921
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1921
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1922

Box 4: 1923-1928

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1923
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1924
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1925
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1926
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1928

Box 5: 1929-1934

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1929
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1930
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1931
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1932
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1933
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1934

Box 6: 1935-1939

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1935
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1936
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1937
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1938
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1939
Folder 6: L.C. Programs, 1913-1914
Folder 7: Misc. Programs and Brochures, 1914: Majority of programs and maps are from places visited by the Luther College Concert Band during their 1914 Europe-Norway tour.
Folder 8: LCCB Programs, 1914: Programs are from the Luther College Concert Band's European-Norway tour in 1914.
Folder 9: Den Norske Amerikalinje, 1914: Travel documents from the Luther College Concert Band Europe-Norway Tour.
Folder 10: News Clipping, 30 July 1914

Series 2: Diplomas

Box 7

Item 1: Half of a confirmation certificate, 1908
Item 2: Half of a confirmation certificate, 1908
Item 3: Fragment of a confirmation certificate, 1908
Folder 1: Albion Academy Diploma, 1911
Folder 2: Common School Diploma, 1906
Folder 3: Luther College Diploma, 1915
Folder 4: Master of Arts Diploma, 1917
Folder 5: Doctorial Diploma, 1920

Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"

Box 8: undated, 1955-1958

Folder 1: Style Sheet-Table of Contents, 1956-1958
Folder 2: "What Persons Are Forbidden to Marry" - Revised 1, 1956
Folder 3: "On the Estate of Marriage", undated
Folder 4: "Secular Authority", 1957
Folder 5: "To Knights of the Teutonic Order", 1957
Folder 6: "Ordinance for a Common Chest", 1957
Folder 7: "That Jesus Christ was Born a Jew", 1957
Folder 8: "An Earnest Exhortation to all Christians", 1957
Folder 9: "On Trading and Ursury", 1957
Folder 10: "Exposition of Psalm 127 to the Christians at Riga in Livonia", 1957
Folder 11: "To the Councilmen of all Germany", 1957
Folder 12: "Parents Should Not Compel Their Children to Marry", 1957
Folder 13: "Weimer Edition - Table of Contents", 1955
Folder 14: Untitled - Includes drafts, introductions, and random notes, 1955
Folder 15: "Thesis on Scholastic Theology", undated
Folder 16: "Loescher Reformation Acta - Table of Contents", undated
Folder 17: "Luther's Sermon on Indulgence and Grace - Tetzel's Reply", 1956

Box 9: 1958

Item 1: Bound draft of "Luther's Works", undated

Series 4: Diary Excerpts

Box 9: 1956-1958

Folder 1: Diary Excerpts Re "Luther's Work's", Vol 45, "The Christian in Society", 1956-1958

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