Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Alumni Association
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Alumni Association of Augustana College records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 207
Abstract
The Augustana College Alumni Association was formed in 1877 by the first graduating class of Augustana. The main objectives of the group differed slightly with each iteration of the constitution but generally included continuing "the pleasant relations formed" while at Augustana and promoting the interests of the institution. The Alumni Association of Augustana College records, 1860-2013 and undated, contains meeting minutes, organizational records, promotional materials, and research...
Dates:
1860-2013 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Netta Bartholomew Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 19a
Abstract
Netta C. Bartholomew Anderson was one of the first six women to graduate from Augustana College, earning her degree in 1894. She was active in student groups at Augustana and remained active in the Rock Island community and with the Augustana Alumni Association after graduating. She was an early proponent of women's rights and a prolific writer and researcher. Her topics of interest included the role of women in society, women's history, Rock Island County history, and early Illinois...
Dates:
1831-1959 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
J.E.W. Wallin and L.E. Jones correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS 377
Abstract
L. E. Jones and J.E.W. Wallin were both Augustana College alumni. L.E. Jones corresponded frequently with Wallin under the auspices of the Augustana Alumni Association board and as alumni editor of the Augustana Observer. Their correspondence largely centers Wallin’s implorations to Jones to publish a bibliography of his work and Jones’s attempts to convince Wallin to contribute to the Observer.
Dates:
1916-1925
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
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
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
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- Rock Island (Ill.) -- History 1
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