The Papers of Walther I. Brandt | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Walther I. BrandtAdd to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Brandt, W

Primary Creator: Brandt, Walther I. (1893-1958)

Extent: 5.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Contains correspondence, diplomas, drafts of translation on Martin Luther's works, programs, and diary excerpts.

Biographical Note

Walther Brandt was born in Brandt, South Dakota to Rev. Realf Ottesen (R.O.) Brandt and Mathilde (Lettie) Galby Brandt in 1893. He attended Albion Academy, then graduated from Luther College in 1915. He earned his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1917 and 1920, respectively.

Dr. Brandt was a historian of medieval history and the Reformation, teaching at the University of Wisconsin, Western Reserve University, Iowa State University, and City College in Brooklyn, NY. His publications included a translation of the works of Martin Luther. He was involved in the Lutheran Church, elected to the board of the Evangelical Lutheran Church's Board of Education and particpating in Zion Lutheran Church in Brooklyn.

Dr. Brandt married Elsie Torgerson and they had three children. He died in Brooklyn, NY February 5, 1958.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 9 boxes

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 copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Walther Brandt Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

7/21/23: HRJ updated creator description.

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing


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[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Diplomas],
[Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"],
[Series 4: Diary Excerpts],
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Series 1: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Box 1: n.d., 1906-1914Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1906-1907Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1908-1911Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1912Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Correspondence, undated, May 1914 - December 1914Add to your cart.
Box 2: 1914-1918Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1915Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1916Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1917Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1918Add to your cart.
Box 3: 1918-1922Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1918Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1919Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1920Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1921Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1921Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1921Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1922Add to your cart.
Box 4: 1923-1928Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1923Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1924Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1925Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1926Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1928Add to your cart.
Box 5: 1929-1934Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1929Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1930Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1931Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1932Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1933Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1934Add to your cart.
Box 6: 1935-1939Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1935Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1936Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1937Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1938Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1939Add to your cart.
Folder 6: L.C. Programs, 1913-1914Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Misc. Programs and Brochures, 1914Add to your cart.
Majority of programs and maps are from places visited by the Luther College Concert Band during their 1914 Europe-Norway tour.
Folder 8: LCCB Programs, 1914Add to your cart.
Programs are from the Luther College Concert Band's European-Norway tour in 1914.
Folder 9: Den Norske Amerikalinje, 1914Add to your cart.
Travel documents from the Luther College Concert Band Europe-Norway Tour.
Folder 10: News Clipping, 30 July 1914Add to your cart.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Diplomas],
[Series 3: Drafts for "Luther's Works"],
[Series 4: Diary Excerpts],
[All]