The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Hovde, O

Primary Creator: Hovde, Oivind M. (1911-1986)

Extent: 2.7 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence (business and personal, some translated to English), photographs of library and Halvorsen family members, “Letters from Esthemille 1873-1874” translated by O.M. Hovde, translation of Laur Larsen’s “The Norwegian Luther College in Decorah,” business papers, U.S. government ration book and savings chart, certificates/diplomas, library papers (Capitol University Library, 1970s), Luther College Club Tour papers, papers from Hovde’s death (funeral sermon, tribute articles), photocopies of articles and church records.

Biographical Note

Hovde graduated from Luther College in 1932.  He worked at Luther from 1935 to 1938 and 1944 to 1977 as the head librarian.  He also worked as a librarian at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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Hovde gikk ut fra Luther College i 1932. Han var ansatt som sjefsbibliotekar ved Luther College fra 1935 til 1938 og fra 1944 til 1977. Han jobbet også som bibliotekar ved University of Michigan i Ann Arbor.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 boxes, 1 poster tube

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

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Oivind M. Hovde Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

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

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Box 1: the Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Inventory, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 2: US Army Ration and Savings Cards, 1918Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1974Add to your cart.
Folder 4: inventory, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Documents donated to Luther College, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Manuscript of "Contemporary Native American Literature", 1977Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Letters translated by Hovde, N.D.Add to your cart.
Box 2: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Awards and Honours, N.D.Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Consultations, 1965-1968Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Consultation-Waldorf College, 1976Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence- Lutheran College, California, 1960-1962Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Consultations, 1969-1977Add to your cart.
Folder 6: National Council for Accreditation Correspondence, 1966-1968Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Luther College Club Tour, 1970Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Genealogy-Hagali-Halvorsen, 1974Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Translation of "The Norwegian Luther College", 1868Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Death Certificates of Oivind, 1986Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Research Papers, 1965Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Inventory, part 1, 1976-1977Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Inventory and Correspondence, 1968-1977Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Documents donated by Mrs. Hovde, 1986Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Letters and Correspondence, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 16: Correspondence with Gerhard Naeseth, 1980Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Correspondence, 1980Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Correspondence, 1977-1982Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Correspondence with Geri Bohlen, 1981Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Correspondence with Margret Midelfort, 1971-1982Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874Add to your cart.
Folder 22: Translation of Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874Add to your cart.
Folder 23: Collection of WW II Oration Books, 1941-1945Add to your cart.
Box 3: Tube from American Heritage Plaques, February 1980Add to your cart.
Item 1: Dedication of Hovde Norway Maple, May 19, 1977Add to your cart.

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