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

Collection Overview

Title: Homecoming Records, Founder's Day, 1865-2019Add to your cart.

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 5: Programs, Speeches, and Papers Concerning Homecoming, 2000-2013Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Program, 2003Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Programs/Mailings, 2004Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Program and Mailer, 2005Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Founder's Day Chapel Homily President Torgerson, 2005Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Program and Mailers, 2006Add to your cart.
Folder 6: President's Homecoming Speech Notes, 2006Add to your cart.
President Torgerson, "Celebrating Points of Pride"
Folder 7: Program, 2007Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Program, Mailers, and Sampson Hoffland Laboratories Dedication, 2008Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Program, 2009Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Programs and Worship CD, 2010-2011Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Program, 2012Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Program, 2013Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Homecoming Banquet Speech, 2013Add to your cart.
President Tiede, "Promises to Keep"
Folder 14: Program and Flyer, 2004Add to your cart.

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]