The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Oivind M. Hovde Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: the Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986],
[Box 2: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986],
[Box 3: Tube from American Heritage Plaques, February 1980],
[All]

Box 2: The Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986

Folder 1: Awards and Honours, N.D.
Folder 2: Consultations, 1965-1968
Folder 3: Consultation-Waldorf College, 1976
Folder 4: Correspondence- Lutheran College, California, 1960-1962
Folder 5: Consultations, 1969-1977
Folder 6: National Council for Accreditation Correspondence, 1966-1968
Folder 7: Luther College Club Tour, 1970
Folder 8: Genealogy-Hagali-Halvorsen, 1974
Folder 9: Translation of "The Norwegian Luther College", 1868
Folder 10: Death Certificates of Oivind, 1986
Folder 11: Research Papers, 1965
Folder 12: Inventory, part 1, 1976-1977
Folder 13: Inventory and Correspondence, 1968-1977
Folder 14: Documents donated by Mrs. Hovde, 1986
Folder 15: Letters and Correspondence, 1978
Folder 16: Correspondence with Gerhard Naeseth, 1980
Folder 17: Correspondence, 1980
Folder 18: Correspondence, 1977-1982
Folder 19: Correspondence with Geri Bohlen, 1981
Folder 20: Correspondence with Margret Midelfort, 1971-1982
Folder 21: Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874
Folder 22: Translation of Letter from Estherville, 1873-1874
Folder 23: Collection of WW II Oration Books, 1941-1945

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: the Papers of Oivind M. Hovde, 1860-1986],
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