The Papers of Christopher U. Faye, 1940-1967 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Christopher U. Faye, 1940-1967
ID: LCA/RG15/Faye, C
Primary Creator: Faye, Christopher Urdahl (1886-1967)
Extent: 0.01 Linear Feet. More info below.
Subjects: Library science, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae, Missionaries
Languages: English
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Biographical Note
Born on March 2, 1886 in Entumeni, Zulu (South Africa), to Christopher and Marie (Hoel) Faye. Attended St. John's College in Sussex, England, 1901-1904. Immigrated to the United States in 1906 and attended Luther College (1906-1909) earning a bachelor's degree. He went on to earn a C.T. from Luther Seminary (1909-1912). Faye served as a missionary and taught in Natal, South Africa from 1912-1922.
Returning to the United States in 1922, he went on to earn an M.A. from Minnesota University (1922-1924), and an MLIS from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1926- x). He also attended the Graduate School at Concordia Seminary (1924-1925). He taught at Concordia College in St. Paul, Minnesota, 1922-1924, and Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, 1925-1962. He served as a cataloger (1927-1952) and professor of linguistics (1945-1952) at the University of Illinois. He passed away in 1967.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 1 scrapbook
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/library/copyright
Acquisition Source: Given to Luther College Library by Alice Faye, wife of Christopher U. Faye.
Related Materials: The Christopher U. Faye Papers can be found at the University of Illinois Archives For more information please see https://archon.library.illinois.edu/archives/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=407.
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Christopher U. Faye Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/15/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
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