Anniversaries of the College

Anniversaries of the College, 1886-2001 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Anniversaries of the College, 1886-2001

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 3

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 12.7 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Official records relating to the Anniversaries of the College, specifically the 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, 100th, and 125th.

Biographical Note

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Anniversaries: 70th, 65th, 60th, 50th, 25th, 29th, 1886-1931],
[Box 2: 75th Anniversary, 1934-1936],
[Box 3: 75th Anniversary, 1934-1936],
[Box 4: 90th Anniversary, 1947-1951],
[Box 5: 100th Anniversary, 1961],
[Box 6: 100th Anniversary, 1961-1963],
[Box 7: 125th Anniversary, 1984-1986],
[Box 8: 125th Anniversary, 1961-1986],
[Box 9: 25th Anniversary of the Center for Faith and Life, 1992-2001],
[Box 10: 50th Anniversary of Coeducation at Luther, 1982-1986],
[Item 1: 60th Anniversary of Coeducation at Luther Poster, 1996],
[Box 11: Oversized, Greetings from Nordman-Fobundet, Diamond Jubliee, 1936],
[Box 12: Oversized, 90th Anniversary Chips Issue, 1951],
[Box 13: Oversized, Plaque and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986],
[Box 14: Oversized, Posters and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986],
[Box 15: Oversized, Posters and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986],
[Box 16: Press Coverage of Centennial, 1961],
[All]

Box 1: Anniversaries: 70th, 65th, 60th, 50th, 25th, 29th, 1886-1931

Folder 1: Programs, Speeches, Congratulations, and an Address Book, 1931
Folder 2: Speeches and the Dedication of Preus Gym, 1926
Folder 3: Hymn Book for the 60th Anniversary, 1921
Folder 4: Alumni Association Records, 1921
Folder 5: Hymn Books for the 60th Anniversary, 1921
Folder 6: Programs and Congratulations, 1921
Folder 7: Programs and Publications, 1911
Folder 8: Chips Reprints and Poems, 1886
Folder 9: Program for the Dedication of the second Main Building, 1890

Box 2: 75th Anniversary, 1934-1936

Item 1: Recognition of Luther's Anniversary from the President of the University of Oslo, 1936
Folder 1: Programs, 1936
Folder 2: Congratulatory Correspondence, 1936
Folder 3: Diamond Jubilee Fund, 1934-1936
Folder 4: Alumni Association Records, 1934-1936
Item 2: Diamond Jubilee Campaign Material, 1934-1935

Box 3: 75th Anniversary, 1934-1936

Item 1: Diamond Jubilee Campaign Material, 1934-1936
Folder 1: Diamond Jubilee Program, 1936
Folder 2: Diamond Jubilee Bulletin, 1936

Box 4: 90th Anniversary, 1947-1951

Folder 1: 86th Anniversary of Luther College Programs, 1947
Folder 2: Publications, 1951
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1951
Folder 4: Committee Records, 1950-1951
Folder 5: R.S.V.P. ' s, 1951
Folder 6: Orville Dahl Paper, 1951

Box 5: 100th Anniversary, 1961

Folder 1: President's Congratulations, 1961
Folder 2: Congratulations and R.S.V.P.'s, 1961
Folder 3: Congratulations and R.S.V.P.'s, 1961

Box 6: 100th Anniversary, 1961-1963

Folder 1: Programs, 1961
Folder 2: "Pioneers Find Friends" by Carl S. Meyer, 1963
Folder 3: Congratulations and R.S.V.P.'s, 1961
Folder 4: Congratulations and R.S.V.P.'s, 1961

Box 7: 125th Anniversary, 1984-1986

Folder 1: Festival of Congregation - Programs and Announcements, 1986
Folder 2: Press Kit, 1986
Folder 3: Congratulation Letters, 1986
Folder 4: President of the United States Congratulations, 1986
Folder 5: Correspondence and Memoranda, 1984-1986
Folder 6: Correspondence and Memoranda with the Committee, 1986
Folder 7: Correspondence and Memoranda with the Committee, 1986-1987
Folder 8: Correspondence and Memoranda with the Committee, 1985
Folder 9: Correspondence and Memoranda with the Committee, 1985
Folder 10: Press and Newspaper Clippings concerning Campus, 1986
Folder 11: Correspondence and Memoranda with the Committee, 1985-1986
Item 1: Framed copy of the letter from Ronald Reagan, 1986

Box 8: 125th Anniversary, 1961-1986

Folder 1: Committee Records, 1961
Folder 2: Programs, 1986
Folder 3: Programs and Announcements, 1986
Folder 4: Decorah Public Opinion: Luther College 125th Anniversary, 1986

Box 9: 25th Anniversary of the Center for Faith and Life, 1992-2001

Folder 1: Committee Report, 1992
Folder 2: Alumni Quarterly, 1991
Folder 3: Anniversary Program Planning, 2001
Folder 4: Anniverary Program, 2001
Folder 5: Anniversary Documents, 2001
Folder 6: Center for Faith and Life Info Brochures, Undated

Box 10: 50th Anniversary of Coeducation at Luther, 1982-1986

Folder 1: Decorah College for Women Anniversary, 1982
Folder 2: Anniversary for Coeducation Program, 1986
Folder 3: Coeducation Anniversary Photographs and Negatives, 1986
Folder 4: Guest Register Book, 1986

Item 1: 60th Anniversary of Coeducation at Luther Poster, 1996

Box 11: Oversized, Greetings from Nordman-Fobundet, Diamond Jubliee, 1936

Box 12: Oversized, 90th Anniversary Chips Issue, 1951

Box 13: Oversized, Plaque and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986

Box 14: Oversized, Posters and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986

Box 15: Oversized, Posters and Materials for 125th Anniversary, 1986

Box 16: Press Coverage of Centennial, 1961