Student Papers, 1931-2006 | Luther College Archives

By Sasha Griffin

Collection Overview

Title: Student Papers, 1931-2006Add to your cart.

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Cite unpublished materials: Student Papers, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 5: Scandinavian Immigration History, History 46, 1999Add to your cart.
Folder 1Add to your cart.
Item 1: Accreditation: The Luther-St. Olaf Endowment, Spring 1999Add to your cart.
A look at the Luther-St. Olaf Endowment through letters, bulletins, and Chips articles.
Creator: Askeland, Erik
Folder 2Add to your cart.
Item 1: "Now I must write you a few lines..." Letters from the front: Norwegian- Americans in the Civil War, 10 May 1999Add to your cart.
This paper anaylzes letters written by Norwegian-Americans during the Civil War.
Creator: Burnham, Kate

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]