Brodahl, Betsey
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Augustana Historical Society records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 203
Abstract
The Augustana Historical Society was founded in 1930 with the goal of preserving documents and artifacts related to Scandinavian and Lutheran history. By 1996, the group had revised its mission as being to: "locate, gather, preserve, and publish literary materials bearing on the history of Augustana College, on the relationships of the college to the Lutheran Church, on the history of Swedish immigration to the United States, and on cultural connections between the United States and Sweden."...
Dates:
1918-2024 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Betsey Brodahl papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 72
Abstract
Betsey Brodahl was born and raised in Wahoo, Nebraska, where she attended grade school and high school and one year at Luther College. Upon the urging of two instructors at Luther College, Brodahl applied at Augustana College to continue her college education. She was accepted, and graduated with a B. A. in history in 1944. Wanting a new experience, Brodahl went on to pursue graduate studies at Syracuse and Stanford. Her studies were interrupted in 1947 when Conrad Bergendoff, then president...
Dates:
1967-2009 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Paul G. Finnman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 124
Abstract
Paul G. Finnman was a former student of Augustana College. Finnman was originally from Nebraska, and graduated as a member of the class of 1939. He composed the words and music for "Alma Mater," a song for Augustana College in 1937, as well as several other pieces for fraternities. Finnman often accompanied students in recitals and performances. His papers include the original score and variations on the piece, as well as two letters from Finnman to the Alumni Director and Professor Ann...
Dates:
1937-1982
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Mary Lou Schaechter collection on Betsey Brodahl
Collection
Identifier: MSS 365
Abstract
Betsey Brodahl graduated from Augustana College in 1944. She returned to the school for a one-year appointment to teach history in 1947, but after being appointed Dean of Women that same year, she decided to remain at Augustana until her retirement in 1987. Mary Lou Schaechter was Brodahl's secretary, and the two women kept in close touch after they both retired. The Mary Lou Schaechter collection on Betsey Brodahl includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, photographs, and an audio...
Dates:
1979-2012 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
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