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Sorensen, C.W. (Clarence Woodrow), 1907-1982

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Leonard Isidorus Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 126
Abstract

Leonard Isidorus Johnson was a former student of Augustana College. Johnson graduated from Augustana in 1928 with a degree in classics. His papers include notes from classes taught by Dr. I. M. Anderson and Dr. C. W. Foss, as well as personal correspondence.

Dates: 1925-1928 and undated

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)

Clarence Woodrow Sorensen papers

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Identifier: MSS 6
Abstract Clarence Woodrow Sorensen, the sixth president of Augustana College, was born in Nebraska in 1907. He studied and traveled all over the world, producing fifteen books about his geographical studies, before coming to Augustana College. Sorensen assumed the presidency in 1962, and became the first Augustana College president who was not ordained before or during his term. He oversaw many changes to the campus, and helped to increase donations to the college. Sorensen resigned from his position...
Dates: 1947-1983 and undated

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