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 17: Correspondence, 1921 - 1937Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence with Supt. C.H. Ream - Charles Everand Reeves, 1922 - 1935Add to your cart.
95:321
Folder 2: Correspondence with G. Refsall, 4 December 1931 - 20 April 1932Add to your cart.
95:322
Folder 3: Correspondence with John G. Reid - Red Wing Seminary, 1923 - 1934Add to your cart.
95:323
Folder 4: Correspondence with Fritjof E. Reishus - Rev. L.T. Reishus, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:324
Folder 5: Correspondence with Oscar Rem - Peder Rem, 1921 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:325
Folder 6: Correspondence with H.A. Reque M.D. - Odd F. Reque, 1923 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:326
Folder 7: Correspondence with Dr. P.A. Reque - U. Hjalmer Reque, 1922 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:327
Folder 8: Correspondence with Torlief Rickansrud - W.O. Rindahl, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:328
Folder 9: Correspondence Vernon W. Ringstad - Rev. D.G. Ristad, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:329
Folder 10: Correspondence with G. Risvold - Adrian Riveland, 1924 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:330
Folder 11: Correspondence with Mrs. S.R. Robinson - Theodore Rodsater, 1923 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:311
Folder 12: Correspondence with J. M. Rohne, 17 January 1922 - 15 September 1931Add to your cart.
95:332
Folder 13: Correspondence with Kelmer Roe - T. T. Rogness, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:333
Folder 14: Correspondence with Ingolf Rognlie - C.L. Rohne, 1921 - 1933Add to your cart.
95:314
Folder 15: Correspondence with Dr. J. Rolf - Gilbert Rondestvedt, 1922 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:335
Folder 16: Correspondence with T.C. Rone - N.N. Ronning, 1921 - 1936Add to your cart.
95:336
Folder 17: Correspondence with Wilber Rood - Hartwick Roslien, 1921 - 1931Add to your cart.
95:337
Folder 18: Correspondence with Carl L. Roshalt - R.L. Roshalt, 1926 - 1929Add to your cart.
95:338
Folder 19: Correspondence with A.G. Rossing - Isaac M. Rotto, 1921 - 1937Add to your cart.
95:339
Folder 20: Correspondence with A. M. Rovelstad, 8 February 1923 - 17 October 1931Add to your cart.
95:340
Folder 21: Correspondence with Prof. Christian A. Ruckmick - Sigurd O. Rue, 1922 - 1933Add to your cart.
95:341
Folder 22: Correspondence with Prof. Gerhard Rugland - Prof. Sigvard L. Rugland, 1921 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:342
Folder 23: Correspondence with Rev. J.M. Runestad - Rev J.K. Rystad, 1924 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:343
Folder 24: Correspondence with Waino O. Saarela - Osmund Salveson, 1923 - 1932Add to your cart.
95:344

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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