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Collection of paper keepsakes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 343
Abstract

The collection of paper keepsakes contains tickets, holiday cards, invitations, programs, party favors, and other ephemera. Materials have been split into Augustana- and non-Augustana-related keepsakes.

Dates: 1876-1994 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Ross Paulson papers

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Identifier: MSS 144
Abstract Dr. Ross E. Paulson was a history professor at Augustana College from 1962 to 1995. He specialized in American and European intellectual history, historiography, and interdisciplinary studies. During his time spent on Augustana’s campus, Paulson was very involved with the school. He served on many campus and faculty committees that served to improve the school’s academic system, student life, and overall organizational structure. Paulson researched and studied many of the relevant topics of...
Dates: 1930-2002 and undated; Majority of material found within ( 1958-2001)
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Ethel E. Pearson scrapbook

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Identifier: MSS 137
Abstract Ethel Elvera Pearson attended Augustana College from 1918 to 1922. A graduate of Davenport High School, she majored in biological science at Augustana. While at Augustana, Pearson was a member of the Adelphic Society, Edward Everett Debating Club, the Augustana Foreign Missionary Society, and the Senior Girl’s Club. She was a founding member of the Phi Rho sorority and was on the Class Honor Roll. The Ethel E. Pearson scrapbook, 1918-1922, documents Pearson's time at Augustana, including...
Dates: 1918-1922
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Collection on the Persian Gulf War

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 349
Abstract

The armed conflict known as the Persian Gulf War began its combat phase in January of 1991. The reactions contained herein are the responses of Augustana students in the weeks following the initiation of Operation Desert Storm. Materials include poems and collaborative posters.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Melbert Peterson collection on J. P. Magnusson

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Identifier: MSS 84
Abstract John P. Magnusson was born December 12, 1872 and grew up in western Minnesota. He received his B. A. from Gustavus Adolphus College (1898), M. A. from University of Minnesota (1902), and Ph. D. in Chemistry from Cornell University (1907). Before accepting a professorship from Augustana College, Magnusson taught and worked in administration at several high schools and then was an instructor at Cornell while he finished his graduate studies. In 1907, Magnusson became professor of Chemistry at...
Dates: 1969-1984
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Phrateres, Omicron Chapter records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 173
Abstract

The Phrateres was an all female organization for college students centered around socialization, leadership, networking and service. By 1944, there were 13 official chapters, including one at the University of British Columbia, making it an international organization. Augustana College's chapter, Omicron, was founded in 1941. The Phrateres, Omicron Chapter records, 1940-1945 and undated, contains the group's constitution, meeting minutes, bulletins, the group song, and other records.

Dates: 1940-1945 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Phrenokosmian Society records

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Identifier: MSS 214
Abstract The Phrenokosmian Society is one of Augustana College's oldest student organizations. According to their constitution, the object of the Phrenokosmian Society was to "promote a Christian life, literary improvement, and intellectual development in general among its members." The Society met weekly for debates, declamations, addresses and discussions. The Phrenokosmian Society records, 1860-1924, has been arranged into six series: Constitution, Bylaws, and letters of certification; Financial...
Dates: 1860-1924
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Pi Upsilon Gamma newsletters

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Identifier: MSS 398
Abstract

Pi Upsilon Gamma was a fraternity active at Augustana College from 1916 to 1993, when its charter was revoked due to violations of the college hazing policy. This collection consists of one box of newsletters entitled the “Pug Service Growler.” This newsletter was distributed to PUG members and alumni during and immediately following World War II to update the membership on the wartime activities, locations, and deaths of members serving in the armed forces.

Dates: December 1943-September 1946
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Lenora Purdy papers

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Identifier: MSS 160
Abstract Lenora Purdy was born 16 July 1912, to Edward Purdy, an employee of the Iowa Telephone Company, and his wife, Antoinette Blaser-Purdy. Lenora had one sister, Erma (1913-2002), and they both attended the Davenport public schools. These included Monroe School, West Intermediate School, and Davenport High School. Lenora graduated from high school in 1929. After a few years, she enrolled in Augustana College and eventually obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1936. She obtained her Master's from the...
Dates: circa 1850-1993 and undated; Majority of material found within 1919-1941
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Augustana College Special Collections realia collection

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Identifier: MSS 298
Abstract

The Augustana College Special Collections realia collection, 1856-2013 and undated (bulk 1900-2005), contains artifacts (also known as realia) related to Augustana College, the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, and other subjects. Materials include souvenirs, keepsakes, memorabilia, and other objects, including buttons and pins, trophies, stickers, clothing, coins, banners and signage, stamps, medals, drinkware, and flags.

Dates: 1856-2013 and undated; Majority of material found within 1900-2006
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

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French 1
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Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) 9
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 8
Andreen, Gustav Albert, 1864-1940 7
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Black Student Union 5
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Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Alumni Association 4
Augustana Historical Society 4
Bergendoff, Conrad John Immanuel (1895-1997) 4
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Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America 4
Paulson, Ross Evans 4
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of History 3
Esbjörn family 3
Esbjörn, L.P. (Lars Paul), 1808-1870 3
Fryxell, Fritiof, 1900-1986 3
Hasselquist, T.N. (Tufve Nilsson), 1816-1891 3
Olsson, Olof, 1841-1900 3
Sigma Kappa Tau (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 3
Sorensen, C.W. (Clarence Woodrow), 1907-1982 3
Tredway, John Thomas, 1935- 3
Veld, Henry 3
Albrecht, Esther Andreen, 1896-2001 2
Alpha Phi Omega. Lambda Rho Chapter (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Anderson, Netta C. Bartholomew, 1873-1960 2
Anderson, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1930-2009 2
Augustana Book Concern (Rock Island, Ill. : 1903-1962) 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Augustana Writers' Club 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Band 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Women's and Gender Studies 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Latinx Unidos 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Office of Advancement 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Thomas Tredway Library 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Women's Athletic Association 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Runic Honor Society 2
Bahls, Steven C. 2
Bartholomew family 2
Bartholomew, E.F. (Edward Fry), 1846-1946 2
Beta Omega Sigma (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Boaden, Ann 2
Cervin & Horn Architects (Firm) 2
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin 2
Denkmann family 2
Denkmann, Anna Catherine Bloedel 2
Denkmann, Frederick Carl August 2
Esbjörn, Constantin Magnus, 1858-1911 2
Hasselquist, Eva Helena Cervin 2
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Hauberg family 2
Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1869-1955 2
Jones, L.E. 2
Kappa Epsilon Nu (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 2
National Organization for Women. Quad Cities Chapter 2
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Sigma Pi Delta (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Udden, Johan August, 1859-1932 2
WVIK (Radio station : Rock Island, Ill.) 2
Wald, Arthur Anderson 2
Weyerhaeuser family 2
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas 1
Ajala, Olabisi 1
Alpha Delta Journalistic Fraternity. Illinois Alpha Chapter (Rock Island, Ill.) 1
Alpha Lambda Delta. Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) Chapter 1
Alpha Psi Omega 1
Alpha Psi Omega. Alpha Omega chapter (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 1
American Association of University Professors 1
Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 1
Anderson, Dorothy 1
Anderson, Mae 1
Anderson, Nils 1
Anderson, Signe 1
Andreen family 1
Andreen, Carl Oscar, 1906-1978 1
Andreen, Gustav Strand, 1901-1963 1
Andreen, Marion Albert, 1894-1941 1
Andreen, Paul Harold, 1891-1936 1
Appleton, Tom 1
Argonne National Laboratory 1
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012 1
Arnold, Mathew, 1822-1888 1
Augustana Art Association 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Asian Student Organization 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Augustana Dance Company 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Board of Control of Campus Activities 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). College Republicans 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Art 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Athletics 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Chemistry 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of English 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Health and Physical Education 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Physics 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Theatre 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Frame on the Wall Club 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Inter-Fraternity Council 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Inter-Sorority Council 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Interfaith Understanding 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Mathematics Club 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Muslim Student Association 1
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Office of Academic Affairs 1
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Augustana College Special Collections
Thomas Tredway Library, 1st floor
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
specialcollections@augustana.edu
(309) 794-7643

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