The Papers of Harris Kaasa

The Papers of Harris Kaasa, 1926-1983 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Harris Kaasa, 1926-1983

ID: LCA/RG15/Kaasa, H

Primary Creator: Kaasa, Harris E.

Extent: 2.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of personal correspondence; translated plays; tape of chapel sermon, 1983;sermons; class records/grades; papers related to teaching.

Biographical Note

Stationed in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S. Army during World War II; graduated from Luther,1950; received his PhD from the University of Durham in Theology; taught religion at Luther College, 1953-1983; authored several theology articles and translated many works into English from Danish and Norwegian languages. Co-author of college history Stability and Change with Leigh D. Jordahl.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 5 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Harris Kaasa Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Sermons],
[Box 2: Personal Papers, 1983-1984, undated],
[Box 3: Correspondence, Translations, Articles, and Publicity File, 1950-1986],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1976-1983],
[Box 5: Grant Papers and Course Papers, 1961-1983],
[All]

Box 5: Grant Papers and Course Papers, 1961-1983

Folder 1: Grant (NEH) "Humanism in an Age of Limits", 1975-1982
Folder 2: Document A (NEH) "Humanism: A Christian Perspective", undated
Folder 3: Document B (NEH) "Humanism and the Christian Tradition", undated
Folder 4: Draft (early) NEH Four College Experience "Humanism in an Age of Limits: A Christian Tradition", undated
Folder 5: Grant Proposal (NEH) College of St. Catherine, undated
Folder 6: Grant Proposal (NEH) St. Olaf College, 25 November 1977
Folder 7: Draft (early) NEH Luther College Experience, undated
Folder 8: Lecture Series - Christian Humanism: Have we the Courage to be Different? Class Materials, 1980-1981
Folder 9: Public Festival "Popular Culture and High Culture" Materials, 11-12 April 1981
Folder 10: Faculty Seminar Material, 3-5 June 1980
Folder 11: Christian Humanism Project Article from The Forum for Liberal Education Volume II, No. 8, June 1980
Folder 12: Correspondence NEH Office, 1979-1982
Folder 13: Photocopy Permissions- Religion 10, 1980-1981
Folder 14: Photocopy Permissions- Augsburg Book, 1981
Folder 15: Photocopy Permissions- Interim, 1979-1980
Folder 16: Photocopy Permissions- Religion 71 "The Lutheran Tradition", 1980-1981
Folder 17: Table of Contents- Religion 10, 1980-1981
Folder 18: Photocopy Permissions- Religion 10, 1981-1982
Folder 19: Table of Contents- Religion 10, 1981-1982
Folder 20: Photocopy Permissions- Paideia II, 1968-1980
Folder 21: Table of Contents- Paideia II-A, Fall 1980
Folder 22: Interim #59 Saints, Sinners, and Christ Figures in Literature, undated
Folder 23: Religion 10- Course Description "Christian Humanism", Fall 1981
Folder 24: Religion 10- Readings List "Christian Humanism", 1980-1981
Folder 25: Religion 10- Syllabus "Christian Humanism", 1979-1981
Folder 26: Paideia II-A "Christian Humanism in Education", undated
Folder 27: Religion 71 "The Lutheran Tradition", 1980, undated
Folder 28: Augsburg Publishing Co. Book of Readings, undated
Folder 29: Organ Papers and Correspondence, 1961-1983
Folder 30: Obituary Press Release, 1983