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Fal E. Wood, Jr. scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier:  MSS 140
Abstract

Fal Elias Wood, Jr. attended Augustana College from 1938 to 1940 before joining the Army Air Corps during World War II. His scrapbook includes photographs, news clippings, greeting cards, and recommendation letters from Augustana affiliates for his appointment as a flying cadet.

Dates: 1941-1943

Russell Farnham papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 100a
Abstract

Russell Farnham was an important individual in the fur trade, as well as a pioneer in the American Midwest. Farnham became George Davenport’s partner in the fur trade in 1824, and bought local land with him. He was also a member of the American Fur Company, and helped to establish the first American fur trading posts west of the Mississippi. His collection includes a letter to Davenport, as well as a passport for safe passage through Copenhagen, Denmark.

Dates: 1816-1832

Paul G. Finnman papers

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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

Georgia First papers

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Identifier: MSS 307
Abstract Georgia T. First was a member of the Black Hawk Hiking Club and lived in Rock Island, Illinois, for most of her life. She most likely also lived in Upper Alton, Illinois, for part of her life (possibly in the 1890s). First lived during the late 19th century and early 20th century. She might have attended the University of Chicago. She was also a member of the Upper Alton’s Woman’s Club and the Business and Professional Women of Rock Island. She served on the Black Hawk Hiking Club Board as...
Dates: circa 1890s-1950

Nels Johan Forsberg papers

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Identifier: MSS 128
Abstract

Nels Johan Forsberg was a Lutheran pastor and former member of the Board of Directors for Augustana College. Forsberg spoke at the commencement ceremonies at Augustana College in 1912. He was the secretary of the Board of Directors for several years, at least from 1912-1913. His collection includes personal correspondence, two manuscripts, and printed pamphlets.

Dates: 1892-1938 and undated

Claude William Foss papers

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Identifier: MSS 20
Abstract Claude William Foss was born in Geneva, Illinois in 1855. He enrolled in Augustana College in 1879, and graduated in 1883 after studying in the classics and science departments. Foss was hired to teach English and history immediately after he graduated. In 1884, he was appointed to the chair of the History and Political Science department, and in 1886 he was elected vice-president of the college. Foss filled the position of president after the deaths of both President Hasselquist and...
Dates: circa 1880-1935

Sarah Margaret Shuey Foss papers

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Identifier: MSS 20a
Abstract

The Sarah Margaret Shuey Foss papers concern Claude William Foss’s wife, Sarah Foss. Foss was born in 1863, and married Claude Foss in 1887. They did not have any children of their own, but they raised and orphaned niece, Martha. Her papers include biographical information, personal correspondence, invitations, greeting cards, programs, and photographs.

Dates: circa 1889-1949

Frame on the Wall Club collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 183
Abstract

The Frame on the Wall Club was a film society at Augustana College that screened both domestic and foreign films as campus events. The Frame on the Wall Club collection contains, 1975-1985 and undated, contains event programs, posters, and public notices.

Dates: 1975-1985 and undated

Robert Frank papers

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Identifier: MSS 404
Abstract Robert C. Frank was a professor of physics at Augustana College from 1964 to 1992. Frank was active in helping shape the early development of the Physics Department in the 1960s, advocating for the program to become research-focused. Frank specialized in solid state physics, metallurgy, magnetomechanical damping, diffusion, and scientific computing. He completed several research projects during his time at Augustana, often involving Augustana students as research assistants. The Robert Frank...
Dates: 1946-2000s

Friendship Manor newsletters

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Identifier: MSS 58
Abstract

Friendship Manor is a continuing care retirement community on Rock Island, Illinois. The manor replaced the Cleaveland King’s and Daughters Home in 1977, when the state of Illinois established new healthcare standards. Friendship Manor is a non-denominational, not-for-profit institution supported by the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons. This collection comprises Friendship Manor newsletters.

Dates: 1981-1984

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Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Students 66
College students -- Societies, etc. 61
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Students 59
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Faculty 51
Women college students -- Illinois 30
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College students -- Social life and customs 29
Swedish Americans 29
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Alumni and alumnae 28
Women -- Societies and clubs 27
College students -- Illinois -- History -- 20th century 25
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Faculty 23
Greek letter societies 21
Sweden -- Emigration and immigration 21
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Societies, etc. 17
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Administration 16
Music in universities and colleges -- Illinois -- Rock Island 16
Music -- Instruction and study 13
Scrapbooks 12
Swedish American Lutherans 12
College students -- Recreation 11
Universities and colleges -- United States -- Religion 11
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- History 10
Families -- Illinois -- Rock Island County 10
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 10
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Alumni and alumnae 9
Choral societies -- Illinois -- Rock Island 9
Education, Higher -- Religious aspects 9
Geology -- Study and teaching 9
Rock Island (Ill.) -- History 9
Student notes 9
Universities and colleges -- Illinois 9
World War, 1939-1945 9
Moline (Ill.) -- History 8
Science -- Study and teaching 8
World War, 1914-1918 8
Campus planning -- Illinois 7
College students, Black 7
Educational fund raising 7
Fund raising -- Illinois -- History -- 20th century 7
Rock Island County (Ill.) -- History 7
Universities and colleges -- History 7
Athletics 6
College campuses -- Illinois 6
College sports -- Illinois -- Rock Island 6
German Americans -- History 6
Music -- Societies, etc. 6
Quad Cities (Ill. and Iowa) 6
Sheet music 6
Women -- Diaries 6
Art -- Study and teaching 5
Diaries -- Women authors 5
Europe -- Description and travel 5
Germany -- Emigration and immigration 5
Hiking 5
Research notes 5
Rock Island (Ill.) -- Genealogy 5
Sweden -- Kings and rulers 5
Swedish language -- Study and teaching 5
Universities and colleges -- Illinois -- Administration 5
Academic librarians -- Illinois 4
African American student movements -- Illinois 4
Church history -- Historiography 4
College students -- Illinois -- History -- 19th century 4
Debates and debating 4
Education, Higher -- Illinois -- History 4
Feminism -- United States 4
Fox Indians 4
Gender and society 4
Geologists -- United States 4
Grand Teton National Park (Wyo.) 4
Historic sites -- Illinois -- Rock Island 4
Musicians 4
Oral history 4
Racism 4
Rock Island (Ill.) 4
Rock Island County (Ill.) -- Genealogy 4
Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa 4
Sauk Indians 4
Theater -- Illinois -- Rock Island 4
Theater -- Production and direction 4
Universities and colleges -- Illinois -- Finance 4
Antisemitism 3
Art -- Exhibitions 3
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Anniversaries, etc. 3
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Basketball 3
Autograph albums 3
Baseball 3
Black Hawk War, 1832 3
Building 3
Church work with students 3
College musicals 3
College sports for women -- Illinois -- Rock Island 3
College student orientation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. 3
Colorado -- Description and travel 3
Davenport (Iowa) -- History 3
Dry-goods -- Accounting 3
Farm life 3
Floods -- Iowa -- Davenport -- 1960-1970 3
Funeral sermons -- Illinois 3
Galesburg (Ill.) -- History 3
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Language
English 347
Multiple languages 72
Swedish 5
French 1
Spanish; Castilian 1
 
Names
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.) 15
Andreen, Gustav Albert, 1864-1940 8
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 8
Fryxell, Fritiof, 1900-1986 8
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Choir 7
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Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Black Student Union 6
Black Hawk Hiking Club 6
Bergendoff, Conrad John Immanuel (1895-1997) 5
Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of North America 5
Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1869-1955 5
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Alumni Association 4
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Thomas Tredway Library 4
Augustana Historical Society 4
Boaden, Ann 4
Brodahl, Betsey 4
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 4
Paulson, Ross Evans 4
Veld, Henry 4
Anderson, Richard C. (Richard Charles), 1930-2009 3
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Band 3
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of History 3
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Latinx Unidos 3
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Women's Athletic Association 3
Bahls, Steven C. 3
Black Hawk, Sauk chief, 1767-1838 3
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company (1866-1880) 3
Davenport, George, 1783-1845 3
Denkmann, Anna Catherine Bloedel 3
Denkmann, Frederick Carl August 3
Esbjörn family 3
Esbjörn, L.P. (Lars Paul), 1808-1870 3
Farnham, Russell, 1784-1823 3
Fryxell, Roald, 1934-1974 3
Handel Oratorio Society 3
Hasselquist, T.N. (Tufve Nilsson), 1816-1891 3
National Organization for Women. Quad Cities Chapter 3
Olsson, Olof, 1841-1900 3
Page, Fay Hauberg 3
Peterson, Melbert 3
Phi Rho (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 3
Pi Upsilon Gamma (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 3
Sigma Kappa Tau (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 3
Sorensen, C.W. (Clarence Woodrow), 1907-1982 3
Tredway, John Thomas, 1935- 3
Albrecht, Esther Andreen, 1896-2001 2
Allied Powers (1919-) 2
Alpha Phi Omega. Lambda Rho Chapter (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Alpha Psi Omega. Alpha Omega chapter (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Anderson, Netta C. Bartholomew, 1873-1960 2
Augustana Book Concern (Rock Island, Ill. : 1903-1962) 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Asian Student Organization 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Augustana Writers' Club 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Art 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Theatre 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Department of Women's and Gender Studies 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Office of Advancement 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Office of Alumni Relations 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Roosevelt Outing Club 2
Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.). Student Government Association 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Augustana Male Quartet 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Business College 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Conservatory of Music 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Runic Honor Society 2
Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.). Wennerberg Chorus 2
Bartholomew family 2
Bartholomew, E.F. (Edward Fry), 1846-1946 2
Beta Omega Sigma (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Cervin & Horn Architects (Firm) 2
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin 2
Denkmann family 2
Esbjörn, Constantin Magnus, 1858-1911 2
Forsyth, Thomas, 1771-1833 2
Foss, C.W. (Claude William), 1855-1935 2
Glynn, Herbert L. 2
Hasselquist, Eva Helena Cervin 2
Hasselquist, Hanna 2
Hauberg family 2
Hauberg, Anna Margaret Frels 2
Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1916-2002 2
Hauberg, Marx D., b. 1837 2
Hauberg, Susanne Christine Denkmann, 1872-1942 2
Jackson, Tom 2
Jones, L.E. 2
Kappa Epsilon Nu (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Keokuk, Sauk chief, 1780?-1848 2
Kilbourn, Edward 2
Nystul, Ingeborg, 1880-1972 2
Phi Beta Kappa. Zeta of Illinois Chapter (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Phi Omega Phi (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Quad City Symphony 2
Rho Nu Delta (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 2
Sigma Pi Delta (Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.)) 2
Stahl, Dick 2
Stahl, Helen 2
Sweeney, Catherine Denkmann Hauberg, 1914-1995 2
Udden, Johan August, 1859-1932 2
United States Food Administration 2
United States. Naval Reserve 2
United States. War Production Board 2
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