Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956 | Luther College Archives

By Alison Sancken

Collection Overview

Title: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1920-1950

ID: LCA/RG02/3rd President

Primary Creator: Olson, Oscar L.

Extent: 12.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged into one series, Correspondence and Subject Files.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students, Universities and colleges

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Minutes, Photographs

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

A collection of correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains correspondence, papers, speeches, a scrapbook, and writings from 1872 - 1956 from the office of Oscar L. Olson, third president of Luther College, during his administration. These materials include personal and official correspondence with family members, students, faculty, friends, and associations; his autobiography; several writings; speeches; lecture notes; photographs; glass slides; and a scrapbook. The majority of the collection is in English but a small portion of the family scrapbook is in Norwegian.

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Administration
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Athletics
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Coeducation
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Faculty and Staff
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - History
Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students
Universities and colleges

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 32 Boxes

Access Restrictions: All materials are 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 Library and Information Services copyright and fair use policy, please visit http://lis.luther.edu/about/policies/copyright.

Technical Access Note: Some materials in this collection require the use for a glass plate negative.

Preferred Citation:

Cite unpublished materials: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, RG02 Office of the President, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

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

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence with H.D. Paine - Park Region Luther College, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 2: Correspondence with R.L. Parson - Parsons College, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:275
Folder 3: Correspondence with Prof. Ivan P. Patrick - C.G. Patten & Son, 1924 - 1930Add to your cart.
95:276
Folder 4: Correspondence with Alvin M. Paulson - Peter O. Paulson, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:277
Folder 5: Correspondence with A.C. Pederson - Robert A. Pederson, 1922 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 6: Correspondence with Floyd Penfield - Penn College, 1923 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:279
Folder 7: Correspondence with Andrew Peterson - Erniel Peterson, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:280
Folder 8: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 20 July - 9 December 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 9: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 16 January - 29 November 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 10: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 13 April - 24 November 1923Add to your cart.
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Folder 11: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 12 January - 25 December 1924Add to your cart.
95:284
Folder 12: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 10 January - 4 November 1925Add to your cart.
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Folder 13: Correspondence with Enoch Peterson, 22 June 1926 - 7 September 1931Add to your cart.
95:286
Folder 14: Correspondence with Francis Peterson, 13 August 1921 - 6 May 1931Add to your cart.
95:287
Folder 15: Correspondence with Hamlet Peterson, 13 July 1922 - 25 August 1931Add to your cart.
95:288
Folder 16: Correspondence with Harlan Peterson - Justin A. Peterson, 1922 - 1936Add to your cart.
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Folder 17: Correspondence with Kimble Peterson - Phi Beta Kappa Foundation, 1921 - 1933Add to your cart.
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Folder 18: Correspondence with Physicians & Hospitals Supply Co. - Post Office Dept., 1923 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:291
Folder 19: Correspondence with Chauncey A. Prange - Preston Anderson Waldo & Co., 1926 - 1932Add to your cart.
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Folder 20: Correspondence with Mrs. Christian K. Preus, 28 May 1921 - 21 February 1931Add to your cart.
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Folder 21: Correspondence with Herman Preus, 12 December 1922 - 24 December 1926Add to your cart.
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Folder 22: Correspondence with Herman Preus, 17 February 1927 - 17 September 1936Add to your cart.
95:295
Folder 23: Correspondence with J. A. O. Preus, 23 March 1920 - 17 August 1923Add to your cart.
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Folder 24: Correspondence with J. A. O. Preus, 30 January 1924 - 30 December 1924Add to your cart.
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Folder 25: Correspondence with J. A. O. Preus, 3 January 1925 - 12 December 1925Add to your cart.
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Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, Memorial, Autobiography, and Newspaper, 1922 - 1935],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 3: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 4: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1919 - 1937],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 7: Correspondence, 1914 - 1937],
[Box 8: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 13: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 14: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 15: Correspondence, 1920 - 1936],
[Box 16: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 18: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 19: Correspondence, 1921 - 1934],
[Box 20: Correspondence, 1921 - 1936],
[Box 21: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937],
[Box 22: Correspondence, 1921 - 1933],
[Box 23: Correspondence, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 24: Correspondence and Letters and Forms, 1921 - 1932],
[Box 25: Correspondence, Board of Trustees, Faculty Minutes, and Mimeographed Letters and Forms, 1916 - 1933],
[Box 26: Faculty Minutes and Correspondence, 1931 - 1950],
[Box 27: Correspondence, Speeches, and Reports, 1 January 1904],
[Box 28: Writings, 1952],
[Box 29: Writings, 1952],
[Box 30: Correspondence and Speeches, 1915, 1927],
[Box 31: Correspondence and Papers, Undated],
[Box 32: Scrapbook and Appreciation Booklet, 1872 - 1956],
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