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Collection
Identifier: MSS 258
Abstract
The Milo Culture Club was founded at Augustana College and Theological Seminary 16 October 1902 as an outgrowth of the Milo and La Calcirora gymnastics clubs. It was a coeducational group whose purpose was to "promote culture in general" among its members, and its motto was "More Improvement, Life's Object." his collection consists of a single item: the Milo Culture Club constitution. The constitution is handwritten on nine small sheets of note paper. Although it is undated, it was likely...
Dates:
circa 1902
Collection
Identifier: MSS 311
Abstract
The Mississippi Valley Dietetic Association (MVDA) was formed in 1948 by dieticians in Tri-Cities (Davenport, Moline and Rock Island) area hospitals who felt that a professional organization would help promote better communications among themselves as well as provide an opportunity for educational and professional growth. The Mississippi Valley Dietetic Association records, 1948-2011 and undated, is arranged into five series: Administrative, Membership, Programs, Affiliates, and...
Dates:
1949-2011 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 113
Abstract
Heloise Dorthea Margarite Olson (Moline) was an Augustana College student from September 1925 to 1929. During her tenure at Augustana, she was involved with the QT, or Kappa Tau, sorority; the Roosevelt Outing Club; the Berean Bible Class; the Oriole Girls'Chorus; the Handel Oratorio Society; the debate team; the Board of Social Control; the Augustana Observer; and Tau Kappa Alpha. The Heloise Olson Moline scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, invitations, programs, letters,...
Dates:
1925-1929
Collection
Identifier: MSS 368
Abstract
Norman "Norm" Moline was a member of Augustana College's graduating class of 1964. After graduating, Moline did summer admissions work for the college for several years before joining the faculty as a full time geography professor in 1968. The Norman Moline papers, 1960-1971, primarily includes materials related to Augustana College orientation programs in the early 1960s, in addition to event programs, clippings, and other papers.
Dates:
1960-1971
Collection
Identifier: MSS 387
Abstract
The Moline Turner Society was composed of both male and female members, and the group participated in competitive gymnastics on both the local and national stage. Its members notably served as delegates to the 33rd National Turnfest held in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1926. This collection consists of a single scrapbook, possibly created by members Agnes Jane DePowell Parker and F. Oliver Parker, documenting the group's participation in the 33rd National Turnfest held in Louisville, Kentucky,...
Dates:
1926
Collection
Identifier: MSS 300
Abstract
The Moline Water Power Company was an organization formed in 1865 by prominent men in the area, such as John Deere and John M. Gould, with the purpose of granting permission and overseeing the utilization of water power from the river. This collection contains a large variety of government documents. Included in this collection are governmental forms that commission the founding of Moline, Illinois and Sylvan Island beginning in 1836. The collection proceeds into a series of documents...
Dates:
circa 1836-1967
Collection
Identifier: MSS 314
Abstract
Gould D. Molineaux (1835?-1883) served as a corporal and sergeant in Company E of the 8th Illinois volunteer infantry. He fought the duration of the Civil War from early June 1861 to to the war's conclusion, including many important battles during the Vicksburg Campaign. This collection contains four diaries handwritten by Gould D. Molineaux during his volunteer service in the Civil War and a tintype of Molineaux posing in his Army uniform.
Dates:
1861-1866
Collection
Identifier: MSS 299
Abstract
The materials from the Moretz and Stahl family collection of Augustana College materials include the personal possessions of Ethel Paulson Moretz, Helen Moretz Stahl, Richard "Dick" Stahl, and John Moretz (son of Ethel Paulson Moretz and brother of Helen Moretz Stahl). Covering a 67 year span, the materials in the Moretz and Stahl family collection are date from 1924 to 2013 and include documents, photographs, postcards, and memorabilia from family members' time at Augustana College.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1924-2014 and undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 355
Abstract
Gertrude Roth was born March 16, 1903, in Davenport, Iowa. She received a bachelor’s degree from Augustana College and a master’s from the University of Iowa. She married Ralph Morgan in 1944. Morgan was active in the Quad Cities musical community, serving on the board of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for 66 years and as coordinator of vocal music for the Davenport schools for 25 years. Morgan died April 28, 1995. Materials in this collection include concert programs from the Quad City...
Dates:
circa 1919-1993
Collection
Identifier: MSS 85
Abstract
Henriette Christiane Koren Naeseth served as Head of the Department of English at Augustana College from 1936 until she retired in 1968. She was also chairman of the Division of Humanities starting in 1945. Naeseth came from a well-educated Norwegian family steeped in the academic tradition.Naeseth was proud of her Norwegian ancestry and actively researched the field of Norwegian-American culture. She was awarded the St. Olav's Medal on behalf of King Olaf V of Norway in 1970 for her "work...
Dates:
1925-1974 and undated
