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Peggy Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 401
Abstract
Peggy Anderson was a graduate of Augustana College, journalist, and best-selling author. She is known for her book, Nurse, which chronicles the working life of a nurse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Peggy Anderson papers contains one manuscript draft of “In These Hands,” one plaque, 48 5 ¼” floppy disks (primarily containing chapter drafts of an unidentified manuscript labeled “Dad” and computer backups), and seven published books (added to Alumni collection).
Dates:
1979-1997 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Richard Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 345
Abstract
Richard "Doc" Anderson was born April 22, 1930, in Moline, Illinois. He graduated from Augustana College in 1952 after studying under Frytiof Fryxell and R.W. Edmund. He received his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1955 under the guidance of Leland Horberg, another Augustana alumnus. Anderson served on the faculty of Augustana from 1957 to 1996, where he profoundly influenced several generations of students and faculty members. Anderson was the first person to hold the Fritiof...
Dates:
circa 1939-2009
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Gustav Andreen and family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 4
Abstract
Gustav Andreen was the fourth president of Augustana College as well as its longest-serving president, having held office from 1901 to 1935. Andreen was the first Augustana president to be born in the United States, to have graduated from Augustana, and to serve more than 30 years. Andreen was also responsible for creating an organized fundraising campaign to establish a college endowment. During his time at Augustana, Andreen created a formal geology department, raised over $1 million for...
Dates:
1835-1964 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Anniversaries and celebrations collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 179
Abstract
The Anniversaries and celebrations collection, 1882-2011 and undated, contains materials related to various anniversary events and commemorations involving the Augustana College community, including events both directly and indirectly related to the college. The collection represents the following events: The 400th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Birth, 1883, The Jubilee celebrating the 1593 Uppsala Synod, 1893, The Augustana College 50th Anniversary Jubilee, 1910, The Augustana College 75th...
Dates:
1882-2011 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Asian Student Organization records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 220
Abstract
The Asian Student Organization is an Augustana College student group. Founded in 1995, the purpose of the group is to promote interest in Asian culture among students. The Asian Student Organization records, 1990s-2018 and undated, consists of one undated color photograph of group members, one 2006-2007 school year scrapbook with photographs of club events, one photograph album from the 1990s containing candid snapshots of group events, one folder of materials documenting the group's...
Dates:
1990s-2017 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Association of Lutheran College Faculties records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 312
Abstract
The Association of Lutheran Faculties is an organization composed of faculty members of Lutheran colleges in the United States and Canada. Membership, though, is not limited to faculty of Lutheran institutions, the group is also open to Lutheran faculty members of non-Lutheran institutions. The purpose of this Association is to bring together the faculty members of institutions of higher learning in an effort to provide Christian fellowship and an outlet for discussion of issues relating...
Dates:
circa 1948-1984
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Astronomy notebook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 372
Abstract
The astronomy notebook, circa 1880s, contains definitions of astronomical and other scientific terminology, mathematical equations, longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates, drawings, figures, triangulations, word problems, and other notes, presumably produced in an astronomy class at Augustana College. Nothing is known about its provenance.
Dates:
circa 1880s
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Augustana Art Association records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 202
Abstract
The Augustana Art Association was founded 26 October 1927 at an evening meeting of art enthusiasts in the home of Gustav Andreen, then president of Augustana College. The founders included Andreen, his wife, and Alma Johnson, an instructor in the art department. The group's purpose, as stated in its constitution, was "to promote art education and aesthetic appreciation by means of exhibits and lectures, and to collect works of art for the beautification of Augustana and for a permanent art...
Dates:
1927-1960 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Augustana Association of Educational Office Professionals records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 285
Abstract
The Augustana College Association of Educational Office Personnel is a group for clerical and technical personnel on campus. The group acts as the liaison between the administration and office personnel on campus. The AAEOP provides opportunities for office personnel to get to know each other and the campus, and encourages training and continuing education. Membership is limited to hourly Augustana office personnel, but para-professionals and personnel employed by the college or by an...
Dates:
circa 1976-2001
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Augustana Business College and School of Phonography records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 36
Abstract
The Augustana Business College was established in 1888 in order to instruct students in the particulars of starting and running a business. Students took courses in typing, shorthand, finances, business law, business writing, mathematics, and business correspondence, among others. The college was eventually renamed the Commercial Department. The School of Phonography and Typewriting was established to train students to be stenographers and secretaries. They took many of the same courses as...
Dates:
circa 1889-1923
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections