The Papers of Jane Kemp

The Papers of Jane Kemp, 1985-2010 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Jane Kemp, 1985-2010

ID: LCA/RG15/Kemp, J

Primary Creator: Kemp, Jane

Extent: 1.61 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation includes research materials, published articles, and presenations, usually on topics related to librarianship, special collections and rare books, and fine arts collecting.

Biographical Note

Henrietta Jane Kemp was born on April 10, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to Henrietta Jane (Bonnell) and Milton Zagel. After attending University High School in Iowa City, she graduated from the University of Iowa in 1966 with a BA in History and German. Jane Kemp is a Professor Emerita from the Department of Library and Information Services at Luther College. She earned her BA in History and German from the University of Iowa and her MLS from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a librarian at the Alaska State Library and Juneau Public Library before starting at Preus Library in 1981. During her time at Luther College, she was responsible for Circulation, Public Services, Rare Books and Special Collections and served as department head for the library department for a number of years. In addition, she was the Supervisor of the Fine Arts Collection, overseeing management of the visual arts owned by the College. She continues to teach in the College’s Paideia I program.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes, 1 folder

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Jane Kemp Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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: Articles & Research Published in Agora, 1993-2010],
[Box 2: Articles and Research, 1985-2010],
[Box 3: Articles and Research, 1988-1997],
[Box 4: Presentations, Sabbaticals, and Vita, 1993-2010],
[All]

Box 1: Articles & Research Published in Agora, 1993-2010

Folder 1: "Libraries and Museums: More Alike than Unalike?", Fall 1993
Folder 2: "From Aasland to Zorn: The Luther College Fine Arts Collection", Fall 1994-Spring 1995
Folder 3: "The Era of Scandinavian Lutheran Academies", Fall 1999
Folder 4: "Survivors? Rare Books in the Twenty-first Cen.", Fall 2000
Folder 5: "Luther College Collections: Recognition for the College from an Unexpected Resource", Winter 2001
Folder 6: "50 Years of Art: The Fine Arts Festivals at LC", Fall 2007
Folder 7: "Wrapping up Loose Ends: Special Collections, Art and Composition Instruction", Fall 2008
Folder 8: "The Information Vendors" Kemp/Kamm, Spring 2010

Box 2: Articles and Research, 1985-2010

Folder 1: "Exhibits in the Smaller Academic Library" Published by College & Research Libraries News, July-August 1985
Folder 2: "Visiting a London Library" Published by College & Research Libraries News, January 1986
Folder 3: "A Visit to the National Library of New Zealand" Published by College & Research Libraries News, April 1988
Folder 4: "Visiting the Library at the University of Crete" Published by College & Research Libraries News, January 1990
Folder 5: "Computer Literacy on Campus: The Role of the Library" Published by Iowa Library Quarterly, Spring 1985
Folder 6: "Art in the Library: Should Academic Libraries Manage Art?" Published by the Journal of Academic Librarianship, July 1994
Folder 7: "Norwegian-Am Artists: a New Exposure" Published by The Norseman, 2003
Folder 8: "Norwegian-American Art in the U.S. Ambassador's Residence" Published by The Norseman, Fall 2010
Folder 9: Librarians as Classroom Teachers: Isn't Being a Librarian?" Published by College and Undergraduate Libraries, 2006
Folder 10: Book and Bibliography: The Letters of Gerhard Marcks and Marguerite Wildenhain, 1987-1999
Folder 11: Newspaper Article Concerning Jane Kemp, undated

Box 3: Articles and Research, 1988-1997

Folder 1: Papers and Research Concerning "St. Jerome: Patron Saint of Librarians" Published by the Library Journal, Sept. 1988
Folder 2: Papers and Research Concerning "St. Jerome: Patron Saint of Librarians" Published by the Library Journal, Sept. 1988
Folder 3: Artwork Prints and "St. Jerome: Patron Saint of Librarians" Published by the Library Journal, September 1988
Folder 4: Correspondence about "Clip Notes: Displays and Exhibits" Published by the Association of College and Research Libraries, 1997
Folder 5: Correspondence about "Clip Notes: Displays and Exhibits" Published by the Association of College and Research Libraries, 1997
Folder 6: Correspondence about "Clip Notes: Displays and Exhibits" Published by the Association of College and Research Libraries, 1997
Folder 7: "Clip Notes: Displays and Exhibits in College Libraries" Book, 1997

Box 4: Presentations, Sabbaticals, and Vita, 1993-2010

Folder 1: Presentation: NAHA-Norway -NA Artists in the FAC Papers and CDs, June 2006
Folder 2: Presentation: Norwegian-American Art in the LC Collection: Landsverk, November 2006
Folder 3: Presentation: Luther College Treasures: The Special Collections, 17 November 2009
Folder 4: Presentation: U.S. Embassy, Oslo, 10-11 March 2010
Folder 5: Sabbatical, Spring 1993
Folder 6: Sabbatical, Spring 2000
Folder 7: Sabbatical, Spring 2008
Folder 8: Vita, 2010