Student Papers

Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives

By Sasha Griffin

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Collection Overview

Title: Student Papers, 1931-2006

ID: LCA/RG00/Series 5

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 1.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Boxes are arranged chronologically. Folders in Boxes 1-2 remain in original order by chapter or part. The remaining boxes have folders arranged alphabetically by creator last name.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History

Languages: English

Abstract

A collection of student papers written as classwork.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series holds a number of student papers that document Luther College's history, collected by Luther College Archives. The creation dates for the materials range from 1931 to 2006.

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 7 boxes

Access Restrictions: All materials are 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 Library copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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:

12/20/2019: Hayley Jackson reprocessed Box 4 and updated folder contents.

4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated link to copyright policy.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: The Pioneer School, History XIII, 1931],
[Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934],
[Box 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991],
[Box 4: Student Papers, 1993, 2014],
[Box 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999],
[Box 6: History 71, May 2000],
[Box 7: Paideia I, 2000-2009],
[All]

Box 2: Norwegian-American Contributions to Religious Literature, 31 May 1934

Folder 1

Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part One, 31 May 1934: Taught by college librarian Mr. Karl Jacobsen, these two folders contain a term bibliography compiled by freshmen Gerhard Brandt Naeseth and Olaf Ottesen Brandt for the course Bibliography (Library Orientation 21). The bibliography lists all the works that were in Koren Library in 1934 that relate to Norwegian American religious literature and contains not only the author, dates, and title, but also a short description for each entry. Part One (in Folder 1) contains chapters: Preface; Errata; 1) Religion; 2) Christianity; 3) The Bible; 4) Doctrinal Theology; 5) Practical Theology.; Creator: Brandt, Olaf Ottesen; Creator: Naeseth, Gerhard Brandt; Related Material: Also included in box is a photocopy of Chips, 25 March 1936. Article is titled "Bibliographies Prepared By Frosh for English Paper" and describes how the bibliography assignments help reference in the library as well as help the students prepare for more upperclassmen work.

Folder 2

Item 1: Contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the Field of Religious Literature as Contained in the Luther College Library: A Bibliography, Orientation 21; Part Two, 31 May 1934: Taught by college librarian Mr. Karl Jacobsen, these two folders contain a term bibliography compiled by freshmen Gerhard Brandt Naeseth and Olaf Ottesen Brandt for the course Bibliography (Library Orientation 21). The bibliography lists all the works that were in Koren Library in 1934 that relate to Norwegian American religious literature and contains not only the author, dates, and title, but also a short description for each entry. Part Two (in Folder 2) contains Chapter 6 Special Denominations/Special Churches and the Index.; Creator: Brandt, Olaf Ottesen; Creator: Naeseth, Gerhard Brandt; Related Material: Also included in box is a photocopy of Chips, 25 March 1936. Article is titled "Bibliographies Prepared By Frosh for English Paper" and describes how the bibliography assignments help reference in the library as well as help the students prepare for more upperclassmen work.