By Sasha Griffin
Collection Overview
Title: Pamphlets and Brochures, 1890-2003
ID: LCA/RG00/Series 2
Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)
Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.
Arrangement: Materials are all arranged chronologically within one single box.
Languages: English [eng], Norwegian [nor]
Abstract
A collection of pamphlets and brochures relating to Luther College.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This series holds a collection of pamphlets and brochures relating to Luther College. Many of these materials were created and published by Luther College. The series covers dates between 1890-2003, though several items are undated.
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.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
1 box
Access Restrictions:
All material is 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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Pamphlets and Brochures, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).
Finding Aid Revision History:
4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated the copyright policy link.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Pamphlets and Brochures

- Folder 1

- Item 1: Festtaler, afholdte ved det gjenreiste Luther Colleges Indvielse, 14 October 1890

- Physical Description: 32 pages
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Preferred Citation: Markhus & Ralheim, Chicago, Illinois
- Folder 2

- Item 1: Luther College, 1903

- Physical Description: 16 pages
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Preferred Citation: Lutheran Publishing House, Decorah, Iowa
- Folder 4

- Item 1: Luther College Preparatory Department, Decorah, Iowa Announcements, 1920-1921

- Physical Description: 8 pages, 1 sheet folded
- Item 2: Luther College Preparatory Department, Decorah, Iowa Announcements, 1921-1922

- Physical Description: 6 pages, 1 sheet folded
- Folder 5

- Item 1: Luther College, Decorah, Iowa: A College for Men., undated - 1923

- Several different pamphlets all titled "Luther College: A College For Men, Decorah, Iowa"
- Physical Description: 4 pages
- Folder 7

- Item 1: Facts About Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1938-1939

- Physical Description: 4 pages, 1 sheet folded
- Folder 8

- Item 1: Luther College: A poem, 1986

- Creator: Phillips, Emma Jean
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Physical Description: 1 page
- Folder 9

- Item 1: Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

- Folder 10

- Item 1: Luther College, 1958-1972, 1972

- A brochure discussing Luther's development, facilities, and financing for the Master Campus Plan.
- Physical Description: 8 pages
- Folder 11

- Item 1: "And then there were Women", 1986

- This pamphlet includes articles written by Helen Hoff Haatvedt, class of 1936, and Phyllis Johnson Leseth, class of 1939.
- Physical Description: 7 pages
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Preferred Citation: Brunt & Parman, Pub
- Folder 12

- Item 1: "Now that you are a Graduate", 1998

- Brochure given to graduates addressing alumni issues, such as Alumni Lead Luther, Alumni Office, Alumni Records, Special Events, Alumni Awards, Alumni Council, Annual Fund Support, and more.
- Physical Description: 8 pages
- Item 2: "Now that you are a Graduate", 2003

- Brochure given to graduates addressing alumni issues, such as Alumni Lead Luther, Alumni Office, Alumni Records, Special Events, Alumni Awards, Alumni Council, Annual Fund Support, and more.
- Physical Description: 8 pages
- Folder 13

- Item 1: "Who we are", 2002

- Brochure describing a brief history of Luther College, its relation to the Luthern Church, and the Luther College Community, for use in the orientation of new Luther faculty and staff.
- Creator: Bunge, Wilfred F
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Other Information: English
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Physical Description: 16 pages
- Item 2: "Who we are" Revised Version, 2009

- Folder 14

- Item 1: Safety for Luther College Employees, undated

- Physical Description: 13 pages
- Folder 15

- Item 1: "Information Please!" for the Co-ed at Luther College, undated

- This pamphlet was written for women entering Luther College. It discusses a list of Do's and Don'ts and how to live at Luther. It was written by two freshmen members of the Women's Senate, but does not list their names.
- Physical Description: 4 pages, 1 sheet folded
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Preferred Citation: Posten Press, Decorah, Iowa
- Folder 16

- Item 1: Luther College, undated

- Brochure of pictures, including a photo of the 1914 band.
- Physical Description: 14 pages
- Folder 17

- Item 1: Soli Deo Gloria, undated

- Brochure with lyrics for "To Luther" and "Field Song" and photograph on front of Main II.
- Physical Description: 1 page
- Folder 18: Norwegian-American Newspapers in Luther College Library, 1961
