The Papers of Hamlet Peterson, 1889-1973 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Hamlet Peterson, 1889-1973Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Peterson, H

Primary Creator: Peterson, Hamlet

Extent: 7.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence; varsity sports records; graduate school notes/papers; papers regarding physical education and varsity sports; speeches; notes on games/plays; manuscript of radio skits; textbooks; family history; newspaper clippings.

Biographical Note

Graduated from Luther College, 1922; received his master of arts from the University of Iowa, 1931; taught physical education and Latin at Luther College directly after graduation from Luther; retired 1967.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 11 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Hamlet Peterson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/25/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1889-1975],
[Box 2: Notes & Correspondence, 1918-1971],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1901-1974],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1944-1973],
[Box 5: Texts and Scripts, 1952-1967],
[Box 6: Notes, n.d.],
[Box 7: Graduate School Notes, n.d.],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10: Varsity Team Photographs, 1929-1954],
[Box 11: 1884-1969, n.d.],
[All]

Box 3: Correspondence, 1901-1974Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, Official Papers, and Personal Papers, 1901-1967Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Luther College "L" Club Papers, and Hamlet's translation of O. J. Bredas version of the Kensington Runestone story, 1905-1972Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, Certificates, and Citation, 1960, 1968, 1972, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Luther College Alumni Directory and Notes, 1961-1972Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Programs, Correspondence, Photographs, and Sketches, 1918-1974Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1958, 1968, undatedAdd to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1889-1975],
[Box 2: Notes & Correspondence, 1918-1971],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1901-1974],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1944-1973],
[Box 5: Texts and Scripts, 1952-1967],
[Box 6: Notes, n.d.],
[Box 7: Graduate School Notes, n.d.],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10: Varsity Team Photographs, 1929-1954],
[Box 11: 1884-1969, n.d.],
[All]