Conference Records

Conference Records, 1944-2013 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Conference Records, 1944-2013

ID: LCA/RG11/Series 9

Primary Creator: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa)

Extent: 8.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of records relating to Conferences at Luther College.

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

Box 1: Conferences, 1952-1992

Folder 1: Regents/Campus Dialogue - Academic Future of the College, 1991-1993
Folder 2: Lilly Conference Proceedings, 1992-1993
Folder 3: Teaching the Care of the Planet Earth, 1991
Folder 4: Operation Wildflower Workshop, 1989
Folder 5: Elderhostel Programs, 1986-1992
Folder 6: Elderhostel Programs, 1988
Folder 7: Northeast Iowa Synod Convention, 1987
Folder 8: Christian Humanism: Have We the Courage to Be Different? Roots and Transitions at Luther College, 1979-1981
Folder 9: Spiritual Emphasis Banquet, 1950 - 1952

Box 2: Conferences, 1944-1992

Folder 1: Luther League Convention, 1946
Folder 2: AIDS in the Heartland Symposium, 1986-1987
Folder 3: Special Events - Lutheran College Faculties Conference on Campus, 1992
Folder 4: LUTHER as a College of the Church, 1992
Folder 5: Luther Students' Union Convention Program, 1944
Folder 6: Papers on the Christian Faith and Liberal Arts and "Ringing the School Bell in the Global Village" by Donald Warman, 1987
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1987-1988
Folder 8: "Ringing the School Bell in the Global Village" by Gerald Swanson, 1987
Folder 9: "Ringing the School Bell in the Global Village" by Jean Treiman, 1987
Folder 10: "Ringing the School Bell in the Global Village" by Jeff Iseminger, 1987
Folder 11: "Ringing the School Bell in the Global Village" by Dr. Sig Schwarz, 1987

Box 3: Entrepreneurial Showcase, 1975-1991

Folder 1: Fliers, 1991
Folder 2: The Rugland Family Fund, 1975
Folder 3: Articles, 1986
Folder 4: U.S. Small Business Administration Pamphlets, 1987
Folder 5: Newspaper Articles, 1988
Folder 6: Flier, 1990
Folder 7: List of Participants, 1991

Box 4: Global Mission, 1983 - 1986

Folder 1: Information Book, 1984
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1983 - 1984
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1984
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1984
Folder 5: Documents of the Treasurer, 1984
Folder 6: Financial Documents, 1984
Folder 7: Information Book, 1986
Folder 8: Report and Evaluation, 1986

Box 5: Global Mission Event, 1987 - 1988

Folder 1: Information Book, 1987
Folder 2: Evaluations, 1987
Folder 3: Information Book, 1988
Folder 4: Workbook, 1988
Folder 5: Instruction Book, 1987
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1988
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1988
Folder 8: Documents of the Treasurer, 1988

Box 6: Scandinavian Immigration Conference, 1979 - 1985

Folder 1: Organizational Documents, 1979
Folder 2: Transcripts, 1979
Folder 3: Programs, 1981
Folder 4: Lists of Conference Staff, 1985
Folder 5: "Scandinavians in America", 1985

Box 7: Scandinavian Immigration Conference, 1976-1979

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1979
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1979
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1979
Folder 4: "Seminar on the Immigrant Ethnic Museum", 1976-1977

Box 8: Scandinavian Immigration Conference, 1981-1984

Folder 1: Conference on Scandinavian American Literary Life, 1981
Folder 2: Media Publications, 1981
Folder 3: Publication Production, 1982-1984

Box 9: Scandinavian Immigration Conference, 1980-1983

Folder 1: Correspondence and Photographs, 1980-1981
Folder 2: Correspondence concerning the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1979-1981
Folder 3: Correspondence from A - H, 1981-1982
Folder 4: Correspondence from J - R, 1981-1982
Folder 5: Correspondence from S - Z, 1981-1983

Box 10: Society for Advances of Scandinavian Studies, 1985-1986

Folder 1: Programs, 1986
Folder 2: List of Attendees, 1986
Folder 3: Minutes, 1985-1986
Folder 4: Correspondence: Per Aabel's Performance, 1985-1986
Folder 5: Correspondence: SASS Meeting, 1986
Folder 6: Per Aabel Information, 1985-1986
Folder 7: "Scandinavians in Decorah -- Past, Present, Future" by Einar Haugen, 1986

Box 11: Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1991

Folder 1: Peace Prize Pamphlets and Packets, 1991
Folder 2: Grant for the Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1991
Folder 3: Mailing Lists, 1990
Folder 4: Final Reports, 1991
Folder 5: Speeches, 1991
Folder 6: Post-Luther Meetings, 1991
Item 1: Robert Shoffner's Event Notebook, 1991
Folder 8: Peace Prize Forum Photos, 1991

Box 12: Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1993

Folder 1: Budget and Final Reports, 1991
Folder 2: Peace Prize Forum Inquiries, 1990
Folder 3: Committee Meetings, 1990-1991
Folder 4: Rosters, 1990
Folder 5: Timeline and Agreements, 1990
Folder 6: Community Responsibilities, 1990
Folder 7: Program Drafts, 1990-1991
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1990-1994
Folder 9: Speakers: Mikhail Gorbachev, 1990
Folder 10: Speakers: Professor Sara Ruddick, 1990-1991
Folder 11: Speakers: Oscar Arias Sanchez, 1990-1991
Folder 12: Speakers: Willy Brandt, 1989-1990
Folder 13: Speakers: Luigi Einaudi, 1991
Folder 14: Speakers: John W. McDonald, 1990-1991
Folder 15: Speakers: Bernard Aronson, 1990-1991
Folder 16: Speakers: Loret Ruppe, 1990
Folder 17: Speakers: James Leach, 1990
Folder 18: Speakers: Geir Lundestad, 1990
Folder 19: Speakers: Kjeld Vibe, 1990
Folder 20: Speakers: Bill Moyers, 1990
Folder 21: Speakers: Betty Williams, 1990-1993
Folder 22: Correspondence, 1990

Box 13: Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1991

Folder 1: Publications and Promotions, 1990-1991
Folder 2: Finances and Budgets, 1990-1991
Folder 3: Displays, 1990-1991
Folder 4: Panel, 1990
Folder 5: Signs, 1990-1991
Folder 6: Workshops, 1990-1991
Folder 7: Laureates Speak, 1990
Folder 8: First Interim Report, 1990
Folder 9: Fundraising Events, 1991
Folder 10: Minneapolis Fundraising Dinner, 1990-1991
Folder 11: Housing, 1990-1991
Folder 12: Dance, 1990-1991
Folder 13: Project Tandem, undated
Folder 14: The Peace Prize Information, undated
Folder 15: Augustana Event, 1991
Folder 16: USIP Grant, 1990

Box 14: Peace Prize Forum, 1989-1994

Folder 1: Folder of Information from Augsburg College, 1990
Folder 2: Peace Prize Forum at Augsburg, 1990
Folder 3: Peace Prize Forum at St. Olaf, 1989
Folder 4: Forums held at Olaf, Augustana, and Concordia, 1992 - 1994

Box 15: Peace Prize Forum, 1987 - 1996

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1992 - 1995
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1994
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1991
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1987 - 1989
Folder 5: Score Sheets, 1996

Box 16: Peace Prize Forum, 1989 - 1996

Folder 1: VIP Correspondence, 1995-1996
Folder 2: Correspondence with Ambassador Al' Kidwa, 1996
Folder 3: Correspondence with Yehuda Avner, 1996
Folder 4: Correspondence with Joan Brown Campbell, 1996
Folder 5: Correspondence with Samuel Lewis, 1995-1996
Folder 6: Correspondence with Geir Lundestad, 1995-1996
Folder 7: Correspondence with Al Quie, 1996
Folder 8: Program Brochure, 1996
Folder 9: Related Events, 1995-1996
Folder 10: Correspondence with Al Gore, 1995
Folder 11: Final Reports, undated
Folder 12: Background Information, 1989-1990
Folder 13: 1996 Budget, 1996
Folder 14: Stationary, 1995
Folder 15: Talks, undated
Folder 16: Event Notebook, 1996
Folder 17: Lutheran Brotherhood Grant, 1994-1996
Folder 18: Publicity, 1995-1996
Folder 19: Tape Waivers, 1996
Folder 20: Notices in Campus Bulletins, 1995-1996
Folder 21: Press Releases, 1994-1996
Folder 22: VIP Meal Invitations, 1996
Folder 23: Sweatshirts and Mugs, 1995-1996
Folder 24: Essay Contest, 1996
Folder 25: Speaker Rejections, 1995-1996
Folder 26: Personnel Matters, 1994-1995
Folder 27: Conference Signs, undated
Folder 28: Luggage Signs, undated
Folder 29: Correspondence and Lists, 1995

Box 17: Peace Prize Forum, 1990-2001

Folder 1: Correspondence and Programs, 1990
Folder 2: Information Packet, 1991
Folder 3: Final Reports, 2001
Folder 4: "Leadership in Peace-Making", 1991
Folder 5: Saturday Seminars, 1992
Folder 6: Programs, 1993
Folder 7: Programs, 1994
Folder 8: Pre-Forum Reading Materials, 1995
Folder 9: Forum Proceedings, 1997

Box 18: Peace Prize Forum, 1990-1996

Folder 1: Program, 1996
Folder 2: Correspondence to Committee, 1995-1996
Folder 3: CHRON File, 1994-1996
Folder 4: Committee Meetings - Agendas and Notes, 1994-1996
Folder 5: Timeline, 1994
Folder 6: Subcommittees, 1990-1995
Folder 7: Committee List, 1995
Folder 8: Concerns Groups, 1996
Folder 9: Congregational Workshop, 1995-1996
Folder 10: Ethnic Arts Festival, 1995-1996
Folder 11: Faculty and Staff Workshop, undated
Folder 12: Facilities, Hospitality, Security, 1994-1996
Folder 13: Heritage Workshop, 1995-1996
Folder 14: Housing Committee, 1995-1996
Folder 15: Opening Ceremony and Special Music, 1995
Folder 16: Parking Committee, 1991-1996
Folder 17: Program Ideas, 1995-1996
Folder 18: Promo and Media Relations, 1991-1995
Folder 19: Publications, 1996
Folder 20: Registration, 1995-1996
Folder 21: Saturday Seminars, 1995-1996
Folder 22: Student Workshops, 1995-1996
Folder 23: Transportation, 1990-1996
Folder 24: Worship, undated
Folder 25: Agora, 1995-1996
Folder 26: Fundraising Correspondence, 1995

Box 19: Peace Prize Forum, 1994-1996

Folder 1: Forum Documents, 1996
Folder 2: Augsburg Meetings, 1995
Folder 3: Reading Packets, 1996
Folder 4: Permissions, 1996
Folder 5: Saturday Seminar Applications, 1996
Folder 6: Final Reports, 1994-1995
Folder 7: Five College Committees, 1995
Folder 8: Forum Budget, 1996
Folder 9: Information Folders, 1996

Box 20: Oikos Conference, 1984-1993

Folder 1: Correspondence - Lecturers, 1984-1988
Folder 2: Correspondence - Lecturers, 1985-1986
Folder 3: Publicity and Press Clippings, 1986-1993
Folder 4: Correspondence - Lecturers, 1992-1993
Folder 5: Correspondence - Lecturers, 1992-1993
Folder 6: Photographs from the Press, 1986-1993
Folder 7: Programs, 1986-1993
Folder 8: Proceedings, 1993
Folder 9: Proceedings, 1988
Folder 10: Proceedings, 1986

Box 21: Oikos Conference Committee Files, 1984-1993

Folder 1: Pre-Planning Committee, 1984
Folder 2: OIKOS I, 1986-1987
Folder 3: OIKOS I, 1985-1986
Folder 4: OIKOS II, 1987-1988
Folder 5: OIKOS II, 1988
Folder 6: OIKOS III, 1988
Folder 7: OIKOS IV, 1992 - 1993
Folder 8: OIKOS IV, 1992 - 1993

Box 22: Oikos Conference, 1986

Folder 1: OIKOS II, 1986
Folder 2: OIKOS II Evaluation Forms, 1986
Folder 3: OIKOS II Brochure and Poster Mailing Lists, 1986
Folder 4: Proceedings: OIKOS Conference, 1986

Box 23: Oikos Conference, 1988 - 1989

Folder 1: Manuscripts, 1988 - 1989
Folder 2: Proceedings, 1988
Folder 3: Proceedings, 1988

Box 24: Black History Month Conference, 2008-2013

Folder 1: President's Speech, 2008
Folder 2: Body Politic Booklet, 2013

Box 25: Japanese ESL Summer Program, 1990 - 1997

Folder 1: Brochures and Ticket Stubs, Undated
Folder 2: The New Oxford Picture Dictionary, Undated
Folder 3: General Information, 1990
Folder 4: Bills, 1990
Folder 5: Programming, 1990
Folder 6: Host Families, 1990
Folder 7: Evaluations, 1990
Folder 8: Evaluations, 1991
Folder 9: Instructor Resumes, 1991
Folder 10: General Information and Schedules, 1991
Folder 11: Bills, 1991
Folder 12: Correspondence, 1991
Folder 13: Host Families, 1991
Folder 14: Group Photographs, 1991
Folder 15: General Information, 1992
Folder 16: Budget and Bills, 1992
Folder 17: Correspondence, 1992
Folder 18: Host Families, 1992
Folder 19: Schedules and Evaluations, 1992
Folder 20: General Information and Schedules, 1993
Folder 21: Bills, 1993
Folder 22: Students, 1993
Folder 23: Host Families, 1993
Folder 24: Correspondence, 1993
Folder 25: Evaluations, 1993
Folder 26: General Information and Schedules, 1994
Folder 27: Bills, 1994
Folder 28: Minneapolis Trip, 1994
Folder 29: Correspondence, 1994
Folder 30: Teacher Information, 1994
Folder 31: Students, 1994
Folder 32: Evaluations, 1994
Folder 33: Host Families, 1994
Folder 34: Thank You Cards, 1994
Folder 35: Bills and Budgets, 1995
Folder 36: Curriculum, 1995
Folder 37: Minneapolis Trip, 1995
Folder 38: Host Family, 1995
Folder 39: Students, 1995
Folder 40: Correspondence, 1995
Folder 41: Area Activities Information, 1995
Folder 42: General Information and Schedules, 1996
Folder 43: Finances and Bills, 1996
Folder 44: Academics, 1996
Folder 45: Correspondence, 1996
Folder 46: Minneapolis Trip, 1996
Folder 47: Students, 1996
Folder 48: Host Families, 1996
Folder 49: Area Activities Information, 1996
Folder 50: General Information, 1997
Folder 51: Brochures and Ticket Stubs, 1997
Folder 52: Finances, 1997
Folder 53: Minneapolis Trip, 1997
Folder 54: Academics, 1997
Folder 55: Host Families, 1997
Folder 56: Area Activities Information, 1997
Folder 57: Correspondence, 1997

Box 26: Peace Prize Forum, 1996-2006

Folder 1: Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF), 1996
Folder 2: Peace Prize Forum, 2001
Folder 3: Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) Speakers, 2001
Folder 4: Media, 2001
Folder 5: Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) Materials, 2001
Folder 6: Norwegian Contacts, 2001, 2006
Folder 7: Media, 2006
Folder 8: Final Reports, 2006
Folder 9: Speakers, 2006
Folder 10: Wangari Maathai, 2006
Folder 11: Print Materials, 2006
Folder 12: Lutheran World Relief CD Project, 2004-2005
Folder 13: Round Table Services (RTS) Marketing, circa 2004
Folder 14: Round Table Services (RTS) Business Plan, 2003-2006
Folder 15: Round Table Services (RTS) Sponsors, 2004
Folder 16: Bob Erickson and Round Table Services (RTS) Partnership, 2004-2005
Folder 17: Round Table Services (RTS) Early History, 2003-2004
Folder 18: 20th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum Program, 2008
Folder 19: NPPF Postcard, Letterhead, and Envelopes, 2006
Folder 20: 13th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum Program, 2001
Folder 21: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Files, 2000-2001

Box 27: Entrepreneurial Showcase, 2002-2006

Folder 1: Event Planning, Scholarship Winners, and Photographs, 2002
Folder 2: Entrepreneurial Showcase, 2003
Folder 3: Event Planning, Correspondence, and Other Materials, 2004
Folder 4: Entrepreneurial Showcase, 2005
Folder 5: Erdman Prize, 2005
Folder 6: Entrepreneurial Showcase, 2006
Folder 7: Erdman Prize/Noble Entrepreneurial Scholarship Applications, 2006

Box 28: Oversized, Posters of announcement for OIKOS Conference, 1986