Papers of Vernon Bahr, 1950-2009 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Papers of Vernon Bahr, 1950-2009

ID: LCA/RG15/Bahr, V

Primary Creator: Bahr, Vernon (1924-2017)

Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains files related to Luther College grounds, campus photographs, campus event brochures, programs, and publicity, and newsclippings.

Biographical Note

Vernon "Bud" Bahr was born in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1924. He enrolled at Luther College in 1947 after a brief service with the Army during World War II. After graduating from Luther in 1950, Bud went on to earn a master's degree in zoology from the University of Michigan in 1951. He returned to Luther and taught biology from 1951 to 1953. Bud married Donna Haugen in 1953, and went on to teach high school in Lansing, Iowa, then Decorah, Iowa, followed by a second career in sales. He passed away in February, 2017.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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 Vernon's wife, Donna Bahr

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Vernon Bahr Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1: Papers of Vernon Bahr, 1950-2009

Folder 1: Audubon Wildlife Film Posters, n.d.

Folder 2: Autographed Copy of "Quest" by Joseph Langland, 2000

Folder 3: Photograph of Luther College Biology Department, n.d.

Folder 4: Commencement Invitation, 1950

Folder 5: "A Guide to the Upper Iowa River" by G.E. Knudson, 1970-1971

Folder 6: Luther Alumnus, 1961

Folder 7: Luther College Calendar, 1996-1997

Folder 8: Luther College Event Programs, 1952-1966

Folder 9: Luther College Grounds Administration and Development, 1954-1966

Folder 10: Luther College Hymn, 1976

Folder 11: New Impressions Magazine, 1950-1953

Folder 12: Newspaper Clippings, 2009, n.d.

Folder 13: Photographs of Campus, n.d.

Folder 14: Photographs of Campus Construction, 1990-2008

Folder 15: Photographs of Sampson-Hoffland Construction, 2007-2008

Folder 16: Preus Library Brochures, 1973, n.d.

Folder 17: "A Self-Guiding Auto Tour of Winneshiek County", 1987

Folder 18: Sherman Hoslett Commissioning and Memorial, 1962, 1971

Folder 19: Tentative Luther College Campus Plan, n.d.

Folder 20: Campus Photographs, 1986-2001

Item 1: Campus Photographs, 1986
Item 2: Campus Photographs, 1988
Item 3: Campus Photographs, 1991
Item 4: Campus Photographs, 1993
Item 5: Campus Photographs, 1994
Item 6: Campus Photographs, 2001

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