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Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.) -- Alumni and alumnae

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Esther Andreen Albrecht papers and printing plates

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Identifier: MSS 80
Abstract Esther Miriam Andreen was born on September 4, 1896 in New Haven, Connecticut to parents Gustav and Marie Andreen. Her father became the fourth president of Augustana College in 1901. Albrecht had two older brothers, Paul and Marion, and two younger, Gustav and Carl. She attended the Augustana Academy from 1908 to 1914, and enrolled at Augustana College in the fall of 1914, where she studied Modern Languages. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa Tau sorority, the Adelphic Society, the Woman’s...
Dates: 1943, circa 1985 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Alumni Association of Augustana College records

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Identifier: MSS 207
Abstract The Augustana College Alumni Association was formed in 1877 by the first graduating class of Augustana. The main objectives of the group differed slightly with each iteration of the constitution but generally included continuing "the pleasant relations formed" while at Augustana and promoting the interests of the institution. The Alumni Association of Augustana College records, 1860-2013 and undated, contains meeting minutes, organizational records, promotional materials, and research...
Dates: 1860-2013 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Gustav Andreen and family papers

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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

Augustana College audiovisual collection

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Identifier: MSS 395
Abstract

The Augustana College audiovisual collection, 1930-2016 and undated, contains video recordings (including films, videotapes, and digital video) and audio recordings (including audiotapes, audiocassettes, and compact discs) related to Augustana College and the Quad City community. Recordings capture campus events, interviews with Augustana faculty and staff, promotional footage, musical performances, religious services, radio broadcasts, and other topics.

Dates: 1930-2019 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Conrad Bergendoff papers

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Identifier: MSS 5
Abstract Conrad Bergendoff was the fifth president of Augustana College. Bergendoff was born in rural Nebraska in 1895. He attended Augustana College, and was a member of the class of 1915. He also earned a divinity degree from Augustana Seminary. After several years Bergendoff returned to the seminary as the dean, then as the president of the seminary and the college in 1935. After the seminary split from the college in 1948, Bergendoff remained the president of the college for fourteen more years....
Dates: 1869-1998 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Erland Levi Borg papers

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Identifier: MSS 150
Abstract

Erland Levi Borg was an Augustana alumnus and Lutheran minister. The Erland Levi Borg papers, 1926-1993 and undated, contains articles, pamphlets, receipts, music uniforms, and paraphernalia regarding the Augustana Concert Band European Tour of 1928 and other campus organizations. There is also biographical information regarding Borg's life after Augustana and photographs of Band Tour Reunions. Materials have been arranged into series according to accession date.

Dates: 1926-1993 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Chi Omega Gamma, Beta alumnae chapter records

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Identifier: MSS 294
Abstract

The Chi Omega Gamma, Beta alumnae chapter was organized 21 January 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. The members met to keep in touch with alumnae from the Augustana College sorority, Chi Omega Gamma. The Chi Omega Gamma, Beta alumnae chapter records, 1945-1964, contains minutes, membership records, correspondence, invitations, flyers, COGWheel newsletters, and mailing lists.

Dates: 1945-1964
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

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
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Fritiof Melvin Fryxell glass plate images and photographs

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Identifier: MSS 18-(images)
Abstract

Fritiof Melvin Fryxell was a geology professor at Augustana College from 1929 to 1968. The Fritiof Melvin Fryxell glass plate images and photographs, 1922-1949 and undated, includes images of family members, Augustana College, national parks, geological trips, national and international travels, as well as wildlife, natural landscapes, and exhibit photographs.

Dates: 1922-1949 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections

Fritiof Melvin Fryxell papers

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Identifier: MSS 18
Abstract Fritiof Melvin Fryxell was a geology professor at Augustana College from 1929 to 1968. Materials in the collection include educational records (including report cards, diplomas, transcripts, etc.), genealogical materials, biographical materials, correspondence, articles, photographs, research notes, field notes, research data, maps, financial records, published materials (by Fryxell and other family members), manuscripts, Augustana College teaching materials (notes, assignments, field trip...
Dates: 1870-1987 and undated
Found in: Augustana College Special Collections
Augustana College Special Collections
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Rock Island, IL 61201
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