The Papers of Oscar Rudolph Haugstul

The Papers of Oscar Rudolph Haugstul, 1885-1968 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Oscar Rudolph Haugstul, 1885-1968

ID: LCA/RG15/Haugstul, O

Primary Creator: Haugstul, Oscar Rudolph (1904-1973)

Extent: 2.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, late-19th century to mid-20th century; sermons on phonotape; photographs; receipts; business papers; church papers; farmer’s pocket ledger; newspaper “The Waukon Democrat,” 1952; postage stamps (14 folders).

Biographical Note

Oscar Rudolph Haugstul was born September 20, 1904 in Waukon, Iowa. Haugstul graduated from Luther College in 1931 with a bachelor’s degree. In 1934, he received a Bachelor’s of Theology from Luther Theological Seminary. Haugstul was ordained in 1937. He served congregations in McGregor and Waterville, Iowa (1937-1964 and 1939-1954).

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Haugstul studerte ved Luther College til 1931. I 1934 tok han bachelorgraden i teologi ved Luther Theological Seminary.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 5 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Oscar Rudolph Haugstul Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/18/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/15/19: AH: updated the date range.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Corrrespondence, College Memorabilia, 1927-1965, n.d.],
[Box 2: Church Records, 1920-1966, n.d.],
[Box 3: Correspondence, Stamp Collection, 1885-1968, n.d.],
[Box 4: Programs, Stamp Collection, 1927-1966, n.d.],
[Box 5: Phonotape Recordings, 1950-1966, n.d.],
[All]

Box 1: Corrrespondence, College Memorabilia, 1927-1965, n.d.

Folder 1: Collection Description, 1980
Folder 2: Luther College Years and Misc. Materials, 1927-1931
Folder 3: Luther Theological Seminary Materials, 1931-1934, undated
Folder 4: Materials Regarding Ordination and Misc. Photos, 1936-1937, undated
Folder 5: Correspondence (Ole Bamle and Misc.), 1922-1929
Folder 6: Misc. Correspondence, 1931
Folder 7: Misc. Correspondence, 1932-1937
Folder 8: Misc. Correspondence, 1937-1940
Folder 9: Misc. Correspondence, 1940-1963, undated
Folder 10: Misc. Correspondence, 1938-1940
Folder 11: Misc. Correspondence, 1941-1965, undated

Box 2: Church Records, 1920-1966, n.d.

Folder 1: Marriage Licenses, 1920-1962
Folder 2: Obituaries (Allen-Kolsrud), 1926-1961
Folder 3: Obituaries (Langlie-Youngberg), 1926-1961
Folder 4: Letters Regarding Church Membership Transfers, 1939-1964, undated
Folder 5: Pastoral Reports and Records, 1938-1961
Folder 6: Confirmation and Baptismal Records and Correspondence, 1939-1959
Folder 7: Church Constitutions, 1922, undated
Folder 8: Financial Reports of Congregations in Waterville, Iowa, 1947, 1952, 1957-1958, 1962-1966
Folder 9: Church Financial Reports, 1936-1961
Folder 10: Misc. Papers, 1932-1955

Box 3: Correspondence, Stamp Collection, 1885-1968, n.d.

Folder 1: Correspondence - Gregor T. Haugstul, 1917-1940, undated
Folder 2: Agricultural Correspondence, 1936-1947
Folder 3: Correspondence - Henry A. Hendrickson, 1885, 1925, undated
Folder 4: Misc. Programs, 1931-1962
Folder 5: Date Book, Pocket Ledger, and "The Waukon Democrat" Newspaper, 1915, 1936-1937, 1952
Folder 6: U.S. Postage Stamps, undated
Folder 7: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 210 and 566), 1903-1935, undated
Folder 8: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 549 and 564), 1921-1935, undated
Folder 9: U.S. Postage Stamps (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 300 and 1322, misc.), 1924-1966, undated
Folder 10: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers 610, 634, and 684), 1927-1937, undated
Folder 11: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 706 and 799), 1932-1939, undated
Folder 12: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 802 and 899, misc.), 1938-1947, undated
Folder 13: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 901 and 995), 1940-1951, undated
Folder 14: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 1002 and 1097), 1952-1963, undated
Folder 15: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between 1200 and 1229), 1962-1966, undated
Folder 16: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) and Postcards (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between C23 and C60 and Between UX18 and UY7), 1905, 1912, 1938, 1942-1968, undated

Box 4: Programs, Stamp Collection, 1927-1966, n.d.

Folder 1: Misc. Programs and Church Reports, 1927-1957, undated
Folder 2: U.S. Postage Stamps, undated
Folder 3: U.S. Postage Stamps with Covers (Envelopes) (Scott's Catalog Numbers Between U395 and U550), 1906-1946, 1965-1966, undated
Folder 4: Foreign Postage Stamps, some with Covers (Envelopes), 1931-1957, undated

Box 5: Phonotape Recordings, 1950-1966, n.d.

Folder 1: Tape Recording Index and Misc. Papers, undated
Folder 2: Phonotape - A Medical Missionary's Experience in China (Dr. Skinsness), April 1950
Folder 3: Phonotape - Sermons from Decorah Lutheran Hour (Pastor M.A. Egge), August 30, 1951, September 6, 1951
Folder 4: Phonotape - Norse Service (L.C. Magelson), Memorial Service for Dr. Tinglestad (President Ylvisaker), August 3, 1951
Folder 5: Phonotape - Sunday School Institute at Glenwood Lutheran Church (Dr. Strandjord and Dr. Clark), September 1, 1951
Folder 6: Phonotape - Decorah Lutheran Hour (Rev. M.A. Egge) and Postville Youth Rally (Rev. Arndt Halvorson), September 13, 1951, October 11, 1953
Folder 7: Phonotape - Church Services (Pastor Gjelstad and Dr. F.A. Shiotz), n.d.: Thanksgiving: Pastor Gjelstad at Decorah Lutheran Church. Advent: Dr. F.A. Shiotz at Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Folder 8: Phonotape - Church Services (Oscar R. Haugstul and Rev. Gjelstad), March 16, 1952, May 9, 1954: Church service at Waterville with Oscar R. Haugstul, 3rd Sunday in Lent. Church Service with Rev, Gjelstad.
Folder 9: Phonotape - Knut Nelson Funeral (Rev. Hoff) and Luther League Program at Waterville Lutheran Church (J.H. Preus), March 17, 1952, n.d.
Folder 10: Phonotape - Church Services and KWLC "Women's Hour" (Mrs. Baalson), n.d.
Folder 11: Phonotape - Centennial Celebration at Norway Lutheran Church (Clayton) (Dr. Jacob Tanner) and Chapel Service (Rev. E.O. Ellefson), 1951, April 29, 1953
Folder 12: Phonotape - District Meeting with Dr. Gullickson, n.d.
Folder 13: Phonotape - Funeral of Mrs. Eunice Strandjord and Sermons by Rev. Strandjord and Rev. Manson, August 1954, n.d.
Folder 14: Phonotape - Service from Waterville, Iowa Congregation (Dr. Strandjord), n.d.
Folder 15: Phonotape - Singing by Mrs. Strandjord, Speech by Rolf Haatvedt, Memorial Service for James Reid, and Sermons by Rev. Ivar Gjelstad and Rev. Hjortholm, March 1965, n.d.
Folder 16: Phonotape - Church Service from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Rev. Palmer Russett) and "Lutheran Vespers" (Harry Gregorson), March 21, 1965, n.d.
Folder 17: Phonotape - Chapel Services from Luther College and St. Olaf College, April 13-19, 1965
Folder 18: Phonotape - Chapel Services from St. Olaf and Luther and Church Service from Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN (Rev. Ford), April 20-25, 1965
Folder 19: Phonotape - Church Services from Old East and West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in Waterville, Iowa (Pastor E.O. Baalson) and two bulletins, June - July, 1966
Folder 20: Phonotape - "The Lutheran Hour" (Dr. David Schuler) and "Lutheran Vespers" (Dr. Harry Gregorson), n.d.