Oral Histories

Oral Histories, 1979-2009 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Oral Histories, 1979-2009

ID: LCA/RG00/Series 9

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 11.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This series is arranged chronologically by event into 12 sub-series:

1) Washington Prairie Church (1979)

2) Unknown Course (1982)

3) History 32 (1988)

4) History 72 (1989)

5) 25th Anniversary of Preus Library (1994)

6) History 72 (1995)

7) History 71 (1996)

8) History 49 (1997)

9) Early Women Faculty (1998-1999)

10) History 56 (1999)

11) From Co-ed to Equal (2000)

12) Homecoming (2007-2008)

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English

Abstract

Cassette tapes, transcriptions, releases, and more for oral histories collected by Luther College Archives.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This series contains several oral history stories on a variety of topics relating to the history of Luther College and the history of the United States, covering 1979-2008. Most of the oral histories were collected and created by Luther College students as coursework. Some final papers are also included. Other oral histories include commemorative stories for the 25th Anniversary of Preus Library, an account from Pastor Oscar Engebretson from Washington Prairie Church, and oral histories collected by alumni during Homecoming.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Alumni and alumnae
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Anniversaries
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 33 boxes

Access Restrictions: All material is 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/copyright/.

Technical Access Note: Some materials in this collection require the use for a cassette player and a computer with a 3.5” floppy disk drive.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Oral Histories, RG00 History Relating to Luther College, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Cite published materials as required by your chosen citation style (Chicago, MLA, APA, etc.).

Finding Aid Revision History: 4/11/2019: Hayley Jackson updated copyright policy link.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1979],
[Sub-Series 2: 1982 Oral History Interviews, 1982],
[Sub-Series 3: History 32, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1988],
[Sub-Series 4: History 72, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, Spring 1989],
[Sub-Series 5: 25th Anniversary - Preus Library Oral History, 1994],
[Sub-Series 6: History 72, Spring 1995],
[Sub-Series 7: History 71, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, January 1996],
[Sub-Series 8: History 49, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, 1997],
[Sub-Series 9: Oral Histories: "Early Women Faculty", 1998-1999],
[Sub-Series 10: History 56, Instructor: Jackie Wilkie, January 1999],
[Sub-Series 11: Oral Histories for Hotel Winneshiek and Steyer's Opera House, Spring 1999],
[Sub-Series 12: "From Co-Ed to Equal: The Challenge to Restrictive Rules by Women Students", Spring 2000],
[Sub-Series 13: Oral Histories taken during Homecoming, 2007-2008],
[Sub-Series 14: Oral History Interviews, 2009],
[Sub-Series 15: "To This Day: Remembering Nordic Choir's First International Tour", 2015-2017],
[All]

Sub-Series 5: 25th Anniversary - Preus Library Oral History, 1994

Box 1

Folder 1

Item 1: Support Staff Oral History
Item 2: 1969 Invitation and program for the Preus Library Dedication ceremony, 1969
Item 3: Handwritten notes regarding interviews: Physical Description: 5 pages
Item 4: Transcript - "A Recollection Session with Angeline Jacobsen, Irene Johnson, Kathy Kalsow, Jean Dickman": 30 page transcript of "a recollection session" with Angeline Jacobsen, Irene Johnson, Kathy Kalsow, and Jean Dickman, moderated by Bill Musser. Took place in the Preus Library Staff Lounge; Biographical/Historical Note: Created in celebration of Preus Library's 25th anniversary; Physical Description: 30 pages
Item 5: Transcript - "Notes from conversations with former library staff": 13 page transcript of conversations with former library staff Linda Burri, Jean Dickman, Bev Nielsen, Mary Klimesh, Donna Ryant, Joyce Ellickson, Rita Snyder, Lois Henning, Leigh Jordahl, and Bill Musser.; Biographical/Historical Note: Created in celebration of Preus Library's 25th anniversary; Physical Description: 13 pages
Item 7: Transcript - "Interview with Duane Fenstermann": 34 page transcript of an interview with Duane Fenstermann by Bill Musser. Subjects mentioned include Koren and Preus Libraries and 25 years of Change in Library Technology.; Biographical/Historical Note: Created in celebration of Preus Library's 25th anniversary; Physical Description: 34 pages
Item 8: "Hovde to Carl: A Chronology", 7-Feb-90: 4 pages of chronologically arranged events regarding the foundations of an on-line catalog and other computer applications.; Creator: Fenstermann, Duane W; Physical Description: 4 pages
Item 9: Various other papers: Telephone number list, notes, and various flyers

Folder 2: 25th Anniversary Celebration

Folder 3: Photographs of Library Staff

40 photographs and several negatives of library staff

Box 2

Item 1: Duane Fenstermann - Interview: 4 cassette tapes of Bill Musser interviewing Duane Fenstermann.; Creator: Musser, Bill; Physical Description: 4 cassette tapes
Item 2: Unmarked Tapes: 3 cassette tapes, no labels.; Physical Description: 3 cassette tapes