Records of the Alumni Office

Records of the Alumni Office, 1880-2017 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Records of the Alumni Office, 1880-2017

ID: LCA/RG05/Series 2

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 10.9 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection consists of twelve boxes that are mostly subject files.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of official records originating from the Alumni Office.

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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Alumni Association, 1880-1990],
[Box 2: Subject Files, 1964-2002],
[Box 3: Subject Files, 1896-1988],
[Box 4: Subject Files, 1914-1936, 1970-1980],
[Box 5: Subject Files, 1901-1984],
[Box 6: Subject Files, 1880-1984],
[Box 7: Subject Files, 1961-1991],
[Box 8: Subject Files, 1960-1993],
[Box 9: Taylor Publishing, 1977-1986],
[Box 10: Class Reunion Material, 1949-1986],
[Box 11: Subject Files, 1905-1988],
[Box 12: Subject Files, 1939-2005],
[Box 13: Luther Alumni Association Records, Receipts, 1924-1952],
[Box 14: Oversized, Framed Posters "Luther Women", undated],
[Box 15: Subject Files, 2012-2015],
[Box 16: Class Anniversary Books, 2007-2017],
[Box 17: Class Anniversary Books, 2003, 2005],
[All]

Box 12: Subject Files, 1939-2005

Folder 1: Luther College Class of 1980 Silver Anniversary, 2005
Folder 2: Commencement, 1957
Folder 3: 125th Anniversary Mother-Daughter Program: Luther Women History on Parade, undated
Folder 4: Lutheran Ladies Seminary Correspondence, undated
Folder 5: Luther College Choir West Coast Tour, 1955
Folder 6: Campus Photos, undated
Folder 7: Luther Academy Alumni Lists, undated
Folder 8: Luther Features in Newspapers and Magazines, undated
Folder 9: Luther College Historical Items, undated
Folder 10: Luther Academy Reunions, undated
Folder 11: Lutheran Ladies Seminary Reunions, undated
Folder 12: Luther Alumni Association - Miscellaneous, undated
Folder 13: Alumni Association, undated
Folder 14: Lutheran Ladies Seminary History, undated
Folder 15: Lutheran Ladies Seminary, undated
Folder 16: Alumni Recipts A-L - Old, undated
Folder 17: Alumni Recipts N-Z - Old, undated
Folder 18: Faculty Follies, undated
Folder 19: King Olav V Visit, 1968
Folder 20: King Olav Visit - Sesquicentennial, 1975
Folder 21: Crown Prince Olav Visit, 1939
Folder 22: Alumni Office Manual of Old System Prior to Datatel, undated
Folder 23: Luther College Class of 1956 50th Anniversary, 2006
Folder 24: Luther College Class of 1955 50th Anniversary, 2005
Folder 25: Class of 1954 50th Class Reunion, 2004
Folder 26: "Transformed by the Journey" Sesquicentennial Alumni Booklet, 2011
Folder 27: Sesquicentennial Convocation, 3 February 2011
Folder 28: Bridges Newsletter and RIC Documentation, 1995, 1997
Folder 29: Class of 1979 35-Year Reunion Dinner, 2014
Folder 30: Class of 1956 Golden Aniversary Brochures, 2006
Folder 31: Alumni Christmas Card, 2005
Folder 32: Loyalty Hall Dedication, 2004
Folder 33: 1955 Reunion Reminder Postcard, 2005
Folder 34: Birthday Cards, 2005-2006
Folder 35: History of the Pioneer Club, 2008