Title: The Papers of O.W. Qualley

ID: LCA/RG15/Qualley, O

Primary Creator: Qualley, Orlando W. (1897-1988)

Extent: 4.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

These materials consist of research material, administrative files, correspondence, and family memorabilia related to Orlando W. "Pip" Qualley. Of special note is a folder of papyrus fragments that are from 1st - 5th century AD.

A member of the Luther College Class of 1918, Orlando W. "Pip" Qualley became part of both the faculty and the administration at Luther between his graduation in 1918 and his retirement in 1969.  Qualley received his MA from the University of Michigan in 1923 and received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 1931.  During his years of service to Luther, he held positions of Vice President, Dean, Professor of Classical Languages, Registrar, basketball coach and football coach. Qualley was the first to hold the position of Dean, serving from 1946-1964. He was also the first Luther Vice President, a position to which he was appointed in 1936. He was Registrar for two periods, first from 1942 to 1946, and again from 1950 to 1956. Qualley worked especially closely with President J. Wilhelm Ylvisaker to assert direction and policy for the college. Often described as a workaholic, he was known for his firmness, directness and drive. He encouraged high academic standards, and recruited a faculty devoted to education. After he stepped down from the office of Dean he returned to teaching for five years before retiring.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 8 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: O.W. Qualley Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.