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WVIK publications

 Collection — Box: 1, AV Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 47
Abstract

Augustana College’s WVIK is the campus public radio station. Originally only available on Augustana College's campus, it was later expanded to broadcast to the Quad Cities and surrounding community. Materials in this collection include listening guides, program guides, Top 40 lists, news clippings, brochures, surveys, advertisements, and tenth anniversary materials (brochures, news clippings, and announcements) as well as recorded programs from Rock Island Lines segment.

Dates: circa 1965-1995 (bulk 1965-1983) ; Majority of material found within 1995
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Black Hawk Hiking Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 303
Abstract The Black Hawk Hiking Club Records, 1918-2004 and undated, contain meeting minutes, membership records, bulletins, scrapbooks, slides, and miscellaneous newspaper clippings and photographs. The Black Hawk Hiking Club was formed in 1920 as the Black Hawk Prairie Club, whose purpose was to promote outdoor recreation in the form of walks, outings, camping, and canoeing. With the election of John H. Hauberg as the club’s first president, the name was changed to the Black Hawk Hiking Club in 1923...
Dates: 1918-2004 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

"Last One Out of the Quad Cities, Turn Out the Lights" radio drama collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 295
Abstract

Students in Augustana College professor Lendol Calder’s spring 2004 history seminar interviewed Quad Cities residents about the 1980s economic recession. The recession negatively impacted the farming industry, affecting the large local economy that was based on farm machinery manufacturing. The “Last One Out of the Quad Cities, Turn Out the Lights” radio drama collection, 2004, includes interview transcripts and audiocassette recordings of interviews.

Dates: 2004
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Latinx Unidos records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 409
Abstract Latinx Unidos (LU) is a student organization at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. The group attempts to both celebrate and educate the campus about Latinx and Hispanic culture and issues. LU is also actively involved in the local Quad Cities community. The Latinx Unidos records, 1996-2017 and undated, includes photographs and signs from a student protest in October 2016, event flyers, member lists, photographs of group members at various events, and organizational records document...
Dates: 1996-2024 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Oral history interviews

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 291
Abstract Oral history interviews, 1980-2023 and undated, contains recordings and transcripts from several oral history projects conducted by or in conjunction with Augustana College. Many of these projects were conducted by students for HIST369, Oral History and Testimonio, from 2008 to 2014. Interview topics include Latino leadership in the Quad Cities, World War II in the Quad Cities, remembrances of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Augustana College history, recollections of Augustana College...
Dates: 1980-2023 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Quad City Symphony Orchestra papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 318
Abstract The Quad City Symphony Orchestra held its first concert on May 19, 1916 at the Burtis Opera House in Davenport, Iowa. At the time, the orchestra was known as the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra, and had a conductor, 60 musicians, and two soloists. The group changed its name to the Quad City Symphony in 1985. Materials in the collection include bound programs, a published history of the orchestra, news clippings, press releases, promotional materials, scrapbooks, and secretary’s minutes and...
Dates: circa 1916-1998
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Augustana College Special Collections realia collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 298
Abstract

The Augustana College Special Collections realia collection, 1856-2013 and undated (bulk 1900-2005), contains artifacts (also known as realia) related to Augustana College, the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, and other subjects. Materials include souvenirs, keepsakes, memorabilia, and other objects, including buttons and pins, trophies, stickers, clothing, coins, banners and signage, stamps, medals, drinkware, and flags.

Dates: 1856-2013 and undated; Majority of material found within 1900-2006
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

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Hauberg, John H. (John Henry), 1869-1955 1
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Augustana College Special Collections
Thomas Tredway Library, 1st floor
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
specialcollections@augustana.edu
(309) 794-7643

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