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Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1947-
  • Usage: 1860 - 1947

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Carl J. Peterson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 105
Abstract

Carl J. Peterson was the construction foreman for the contractors who built Wallberg Hall on the Augustana College campus in 1934. He was also the designer and architect of the Augustana College Bell Tower. The Carl J. Peterson papers, 1921-1936, contains materials on three projects with which Peterson was affiliated: the Augustana College bell tower, the class of 1936 bulletin board, and the lowering of Zion Hill.

Dates: circa 1921-1936

Augustana College Special Collections realia collection

 Collection
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

Rockety-I records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 261
Abstract

The Rockety-I, Augustana College's yearbook, first appeared in 1912 and was published annually under the same name until the 2003-2004 school year. The records contained in this collection pertain to the creation of various editions of the Rockety-I, particularly the 1931 and failed 2006 editions. Materials include papers, photographs, and computer files.

Dates: 1929-1932, 1990-2007

Dick Stahl papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 381
Abstract

Richard “Dick” Stahl is an alumnus of Augustana College, class of 1963, and poet. He served as the first poet laureate of the Quad Cities from 2001 to 2003. The Dick Stahl papers contains two scrapbooks of poetry created by Dick Stahl. These scrapbooks were inspired by construction projects on Augustana's campus in the early 2010s.

Dates: 2010-2011

Harriet Wheeler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 62
Abstract Harriet Rachel Wheeler was born on 23 June 1903 in Davenport, Iowa. She attended Cornell College before enrolling at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois in September 1924. Wheeler was a member of the Woman's Club, and was often on the honor roll. She graduated in 1927 with an A.B. in History. After her graduation, she remained involved with the Alumni Association of Augustana College through correspondence and gift giving. The Harriet Wheeler papers, 1921-1975 and undated, largely...
Dates: 1921-1975 and undated