Homecoming Records, Founder's Day

Homecoming Records, Founder's Day, 1865-2019 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Homecoming Records, Founder's Day, 1865-2019

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 5

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of materials relating to Homecoming and Founder's Day.

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: Homecoming Programs, 1865-1975],
[Box 2: Homecoming Programs, 1960-1979],
[Box 3: Homecoming Programs, 1980-1994],
[Box 4: Programs, Speeches, and Papers Concerning Homecoming, 1995-2002],
[Box 5: Programs, Speeches, and Papers Concerning Homecoming, 2000-2013],
[Box 6: Homecoming Programs, 2014-2024],
[All]

Box 1: Homecoming Programs, 1865-1975

Folder 1: Programs, 1950-1959
Folder 2: Programs, 1940-1949
Folder 3: Homecoming Ribbon, 1940
Folder 4: Programs, 1930-1939
Folder 5: Founder's Day Programs, 1930-1975
Folder 6: Programs, 1920-1929
Folder 7: Programs, 1910-1919
Folder 8: Programs, 1865-1909