Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives
By Sasha Griffin
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
Scope and Contents of the Materials
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.
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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Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 3: Effective Writing, English 40, 1991
- Folder 1
- Folder 2
- Item 1: The Genesis of Valders, 22 October 1991
- This paper discusses the history of Valders Memorial Hall of Science and uses letters and the dedication ceremony program as primary documents. The ceremony program, along with an inventory of letters used, a copy of April 1955 Luther Alumnus newletter, and a photocopy of a picture of the building are also included in the folder.
- Creator: Andersen, Blaine
- Folder 3
- Item 1: Koren Library: The Student's Memories, 22 October 1991
- This paper details the history of Koren Library by using students' accounts and memories. It documents not only the physical layout of the building, but also the policies and procedures, such as having closed stacks, and even pranks students played on the librarians. Documents used include books, annual reports, and oral interviews of ten people (Wilfred Bunge, Linda Disch, Helen Haatvedt, Steve Hubbard, Kathryn Kalsow, Erling Naeseth, Leslie Rude, Harlan Sanderson, Paul Solberg, and Wendy Stevens). Paper also includes photocopied pictures of the outside and inside of the library.
- Creator: Anderson, Marnie
- Folder 4
- Folder 5
- Folder 6
- Folder 7
- Folder 8
- Folder 9
- Folder 10
- Folder 11
- Folder 12
- Folder 13
- Folder 14
- Folder 15
- Folder 16
- Folder 17
- Folder 18
- Folder 19
- Folder 20
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]