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Fal E. Wood, Jr. scrapbook
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.
Russell Farnham papers
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.
Paul G. Finnman papers
Georgia First papers
Nels Johan Forsberg papers
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.
Claude William Foss papers
Sarah Margaret Shuey Foss papers
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.
Frame on the Wall Club collection
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.
Robert Frank papers
Friendship Manor newsletters
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.