The Papers of Clark Mallam, 1960-1993 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Clark Mallam, 1960-1993Add to your cart.View associated digital content.

ID: LCA/RG15/Mallam, C

Primary Creator: Mallam, R. Clark (1940-1986)

Extent: 10.3 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

The material is arranged into ten series:

1) Biographical files (1963-1985)

2) Correspondence Files (1968-1986)

3) Effigy Mounds Research Files (1960-1974)

4) Professional Development Files (1969-1985)

5) Professional Service Files (1969-1985)

6) Research Files and Field Notes (1970-1977)

7) Teaching Files (1970-1984)

8) Writings by (1968-1984)

9) Non-textual Materials (1973-1985)

10) Writings about (1980-1993)

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection consists of professional and personal files (1960-1993) from the office of Dr. R. Clark Mallam, professor of anthropology at Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of biographical files, such as news clippings and awards; correspondence; Effigy Mounds research files documenting field work, scholarship, and lobbying; professional development files, such as conference and seminar notes; professional service notes regarding various boards and professional organizations and committees; other research files not regarding Effigy Mounds; teaching files, including class lectures, examinations, and schedules; compositions by Dr. Mallam; various non-textual materials, such as photographic negatives, slides, and maps; and writings about Dr. Mallam.  These materials range from 1960-1993.

Biographical Note

Received his PhD from the University of Kansas; taught at Luther College, 1969-1986; founder of the anthropology department at Luther; directed the archeological research center at Luther College; studied Native American mounds and culture in the Effigy Mounds area.

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY

1940    Born, January 7 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Harold Mallam and Ruth Chapman Mallam.

1957    Received diploma from Wymore High School, Nebraska.

1959    Received Associate of Arts degree from Fairbury Junior College (Fairbury, Nebraska).

1959-1961    Served as a Field Infantry Medic for the U. S. Army, Alaskan Command.

1961    Married Judith Shore

1963    Received Bachelor of Science degree in History from University of Nebraska.

1963-1965    Taught history at Grand Island High School, Nebraska.

1964    Awarded the William Robertson Coe Fellowship in American Studies at University of Wyoming.

1966    Received Master of Arts degree in Anthropology from Adams State College, Colorado

1966    Taught history and chaired department at Pershing College in Beatrice, Nebraska.

1967    Taught Social Studies at University of Nebraska.

1969    Joined Faculty of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa as Director of Archeological Research Center and Assistant Professor.

1972    Awarded Fellowship from University of Kansas Institute in Humanistic Computation.

1972    Earned Faculty Growth Award fro the American Lutheran Church (and again in 1982).

1973    Received Master of Philosophy from University of Kansas

1973    Named Director of Effigy Mounds Survey, Allamakee County, Iowa.

1975    Received Doctor of Philosophy from University of Kansas

1975    Recieved doctorate in archaeology from the University of Kansas. Dissertation was "The Iowa Effigy Mound Manifestation: An Interpretive Model."

1978    Awarded University House Fellowship from University of Iowa.

1979-1983    Named Danforth Associate by the Danforth Foundation.

1982    Awarded Scholar in Residence by Kansas Committee for the Humanities.

1986    Died, June 2, at home of a brain tumor.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 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: Clark Mallam Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

Original finding aid written by Sarah Romine and Shan Thomas, 1995-1996. Formatted for Archon July 2012.

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/22/19: EC updated the preferred citation.


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Biographical files, 1963-1985],
[Series 2: Correspondence Files, 1968-1986],
[Series 3: Effigy Mounds Research Files, 1960-1974],
[Series 4: Professional Development Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 5: Professional Service Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 6: Research Files and Field Notes, 1970-1977],
[Series 7: Teaching Files, 1970-1984],
[Series 8: Writings by, 1968-1984],
[Series 9: Non-textual Materials, 1973-1985],
[Series 10: Writings about, 1980-1993],
[All]

Series 9: Non-textual Materials, 1973-1985Add to your cart.
Non-textual materials were found scattered throughout his collection and where brought together in Series IX.  This series includes 35 mm negatives (347 items), a photographic contact sheet (one item), a large number of black and white photographic prints (334 items), 2"x2" slides (51 items), unidentified maps and sketches of sites.  All are documenting the various excavations in which Dr. Mallam participated.  The researcher is referred to the Luther College Anthropology department for additional illustrations of his study of Native Americans.
Box 20: Photographs, 1973-1985Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Adam Mill Hollow - Effigy, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Aulwes Site, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Aulwes Site, 1985Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Casey Springs Rock Shelter, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: E.B. Stillman Site, 1981Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Effigy Mounds, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Effigy Mounds Aerial, 1977Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Ellison Orr's Manuscripts - Excavated Mound Sites, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: David Hovde, 1975Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Iowa Northern Tier Archaeological Project, 1982Add to your cart.
Folder 11: J.O. Crosby - Vegetational Map of Clayton County, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Kansas Serpent Intaglio, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Ohio Mounds - Slides, 1982Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Pikes Peak, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: Sny Magill, 1980Add to your cart.
Folder 16: Sny Magill Mounds, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 17: Photographs, 1985Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Photographs and Negatives, 1981Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Photographs and Negatives, 1980Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Photographs, 1973Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 22: Pikes Peak Mound Group - Negatives, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 23: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 24: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 25: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 26: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 27: Photographs and Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 28: Extra Mallam Aerials and Mallam Business Cards, UndatedAdd to your cart.
Box 21: Audiovisual MaterialsAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: "Quiviran Images of a Rainfall World", undatedAdd to your cart.
Physical Description: Video Tape
Folder 2: "Rhythms of the Headwaters, 1983Add to your cart.
Physical Description: Audio Tape
Box 22: Photographs, Journals, and National Register ApplicationAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Effigy Mounds National Register Materials, 1976Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Cultural Resource Management, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Journal, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Effigy Mounds Materials, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Effigy Mounds - Negatives and Contact Prints, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Effigy Mounds - Photographs, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 23: Maps and sketches of sites and mounds, undatedAdd to your cart.
Physical Description: Oversized box
Folder 1: Pikes Peak, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Cataloging of Mounds in Dubuque County, 1885-1973Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Mound Sketches, 1973Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Allamakee County Mounds, 1885-1973Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Pike's Peak Cultural Resource Survey, 1978Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Student Survey Map of Mounds, 1973-1974Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Clayton County Mounds, 1885-1973Add to your cart.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Biographical files, 1963-1985],
[Series 2: Correspondence Files, 1968-1986],
[Series 3: Effigy Mounds Research Files, 1960-1974],
[Series 4: Professional Development Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 5: Professional Service Files, 1969-1985],
[Series 6: Research Files and Field Notes, 1970-1977],
[Series 7: Teaching Files, 1970-1984],
[Series 8: Writings by, 1968-1984],
[Series 9: Non-textual Materials, 1973-1985],
[Series 10: Writings about, 1980-1993],
[All]