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Collection
Identifier: MSS 229
Collection
Identifier: MSS 174
Abstract
Augustana College first established a summer school program in 1916. The administration offered students the choice of three classes on the Rock Island campus. The program gradually expanded to a greater number of classes, as well as summer school classes in locations such as the Rocky Mountains, France, Germany, Spain, and Sweden. Materials in this collection include brochures and summer foreign term pamphlets.
Dates:
circa 1920-2004
Collection
Identifier: MSS 213
Abstract
These records contain materials from the campus Swedish Club, which promoted Swedish language and culture. The collection consists of the clubs minutes for October 1945-August 1956.
Dates:
1945-1956
Collection
Identifier: MSS 204
Abstract
The Augustana College Swedish Institute was an organization formed in 1940 in order to encourage the study of Swedish culture and the preservation of the historical heritage of the college. The Institute merged with the Augustana Historical Society in 1973. The records comprise correspondence, minutes, and membership and financial records.
Dates:
circa 1940-1973
Collection
Identifier: MSS 357
Abstract
Augustana College offered its first courses in elocution and physical culture in 1897-1898, which likely included some elements of acting. In 1910-1911, the Department of Elocution and Physical Culture first offered a course in “dramatic expression.” This department eventually changed into the Theater Department. The Collection of Augustana College Theatre materials dates from 1898 to the present and measures 9.5 linear inches. It consists of ten series: Augustana College Theatre, Augustana...
Dates:
1898-2010s
Collection
Identifier: MSS 289
Abstract
The Udden Geology Club was founded in 1933 and is named in memory of Dr. J.A. Udden, an Augustana graduate of 1911 and later professor of biology and geology. The Udden Geology Club notebook contains lists of different club events and the members who attended each of them from 22 April 1988 to 15 May 1992.
Dates:
1988-1992
Collection
Identifier: MSS 212
Abstract
The Augustana College University Association was an early group organized independent of, but concerned with, Augustana College and Theological Seminary. The association promoted the growth and higher development of the college and seminary. The collection includes the organization’s constitution and by-laws, minutes, membership list, correspondence, a plan of University Park, and a catalog, advertisement, program, tickets, and medallion from the Augustana University Association Exposition...
Dates:
circa 1891-1902
Collection
Identifier: MSS 45
Abstract
The Valkyries was an honorary athletics society that was created for women at Augustana College in 1928. It was organized by the Augustana Girls’ Athletics Association. Membership was limited to 24 girls who had earned 150 points in athletic competitions and were elected into the group. The Valkyries met to discuss problems in athletics and to promote enthusiasm in all women’s athletics. They also organized social functions for the group as well as the entire student body. The Augustana...
Dates:
1928-1936
Collection
Identifier: MSS 226
Abstract
The Augustana Woman's Club (later called the Women's League) was founded in 1917. Women enrolled in any Augustana College department were eligible to join. The constitution of the club was soon amended to include women faculty members and wives of the faculty. Many of the activities organized by the club were social in nature while other activities were service-related. Often the group discussed an issue effecting women on campus and came to a consensus before approaching the administration...
Dates:
1917-1958 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 288
Abstract
The Augustana Writers' Club (Also written as Writer's and Writers) was founded in 1937 by English department head Dr. Henriette C.K. Naeseth. The Augustana College Writers' Club records, 1947-1955 and undated, contains a scrapbook spanning the years 1947-1955 and a student publication entitled "Loomings."
Dates:
1947-1955 and undated
