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Fritiof Melvin Fryxell papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 18
Abstract
Fritiof Melvin Fryxell was a geology professor at Augustana College from 1929 to 1968. Materials in the collection include educational records (including report cards, diplomas, transcripts, etc.), genealogical materials, biographical materials, correspondence, articles, photographs, research notes, field notes, research data, maps, financial records, published materials (by Fryxell and other family members), manuscripts, Augustana College teaching materials (notes, assignments, field trip...
Dates:
1890-1987 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Josua Lindahl papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 16
Abstract
Josua Lindahl was a professor of natural science and mathematics at Augustana College and Theological Seminary in Rock Island, Illinois, from 1878 to 1888. Lindahl is remembered as the first full time science teacher at Augustana College and laid the foundation for his successor, John Udden, a later professor of geology. In 1888, Lindahl left Augustana for a position as state geologist and curator at the Illinois Natural History Museum, Springfield. He was an important member of the...
Dates:
1844-1958 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Johan August Udden papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 17
Abstract
Johan August Udden was born in Sweden in 1859 and emigrated to America with his family at the age of 2. He attended St. Ansgar Academy in Minnesota from 1873-1876, and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College in 1881. He returned to Augustana College to natural science and geology in 1888. While at Augustana, Udden supervised the geology museum, which had been started by Josua Lindahl. Also, he was leader for the Weatherman's Club (1903) which was the forerunner of the...
Dates:
1873-1987 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections