Papers of Ira Larson, 1932-1936 | Luther College Archives
By Brandon Trueblood and Hayley Jackson
Collection Overview
Title: Papers of Ira Larson, 1932-1936
ID: LCA/RG15/Larson, I
Primary Creator: Larson, Ira (1913-1997)
Extent: 0.6 Linear Feet. More info below.
Date Acquired: 10/28/2016
Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Music Organizations, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Ira E. Larson was born on October 8, 1913 in Allamakee County. He graduated from Luther College in 1936, playing horn in Concert Band, playing football, and working on the Pioneer yearbook. Larson participated in Concert Band's notable European Tour in 1936. He later earned a master's in administration in 1939 from Iowa State University and an education specialist degree in 1969. He married Doris E. Veit on September 30, 1944; they had six children.
Larson was a career educator, serving as a teacher, high school principle, and county superintendent. Among other accomplishments, he was a key figure in the formation of Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, where he served as its assistant interim superintendent, 1970-1977 and interim superintendent, 1977-1978. He also had a military career, beginning with Army service in 1944 and ending with his retirement in 1973.
Larson passed away from colon cancer on January 22, 1997.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 3 boxes
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and 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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright
Acquisition Source: Collection donated by Larson's daughter, Greer Fry.
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Ira Larson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
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[Box 1: Papers of Ira Larson, 1936],
[Box 2: Papers of Ira Larson, 1922-1936],
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- Box 2: Papers of Ira Larson, 1922-1936
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1936
- Folder 2: Miscellaneous Pictures, 1936
- Folder 3: Itineraries of Tour, 1936
- Folder 4: USB Containing Pictures, 1936
- Folder 5: Tour Reflection Paper, 1936
- Folder 6: Certificate and Diploma, 1935-1936
- Folder 7: Correspondence with Luther College, 1934
- Folder 8: Academic Records, 1932-1935
- Folder 9: Song Books, 1922
- Folder 10: Postcards, 1936
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1936
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