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Clippings concerning Dr. Mortvedt’s son-in-law, Jack Arnesen, and a page from the Centennial Anniversary History of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, which features a statement from Rev. Robert Mortvedt (relationship to Dr. Mortvedt unknown).

An assortment of programs for events that Dr. Mortvedt attended and/or at which he spoke. Included programs are as follows: The Reformation Festival (Seattle, WA on October 28, 1962), Eastern Washington State College Commencement (1963), PLU Opening Convocation (1963), Karen Levang Memorial Service (1963), the Joint Convocation of PLU and UPS with John F. Kennedy as speaker (1963), May 17th Festival (Seattle, WA for 1964 and 1977), Madigan General Hospital Intern Graduation Program (1964), PLU Opening Convocation (1964), Baccalaureate Service (1965), Invitation for the reception honoring the Mortvedt's 40th wedding anniversary (1966), GAMMA Spring Luncheon honoring Mrs. Mortvedt (1969), Easter Chapel (1969), The Baltic Nations Day (1968), Dedication of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Everett, Washington in 1969), The Annie Wright Seminary's 85th Commencement (1969), and a Pacific Lutheran Chapel Service program (1969).

File includes the Dr. Mortvedt’s annual reports (the President’s report) on the state of the university from 1962-1963 through 1967-1968.

The award granted to Dr. Robert Mortvedt after his retirement as President Emeritus at PLU in 1969.

Speeches given by Mortvedt after his retirement from PLU including the following: “To These Ends, We Dedicate,” “When the Spider Walks,” “Phinney Ridge,” “Everyone’s Miracle—His Mind!”, “PLU Governance,” "Greeting To President William Rieke,” "Charge,” "Narration Third Symphony—Convocation Honoring His Majesty Olav V of Norway "Den Syttende Mai," and "A Tribute to Frank Haley".

Miscellaneous speeches delivered by Dr. Mortvedt after his retirement from PLU including the following: “The Church College As a Social and Religious Community,” “The Relevance of the Past,” “Grateful Debtors,” “Den Store Fedrearven,” “Bergen and Beyond,” “Homecoming Address on the Occasion of the 900th Anniversary of the Founding of Bergen, Norway,” “Events at Bergen Norway,” “This is God’s Church,” “Dette Er Guds Kirke,” “Live Ericksson Day 1970,” and “Our Colleges—A Current Assessment.”

Correspondence related to Lutheran Service Organizations, speaking engagements for Dr. Mortvedt, PLU business, his editorials, and Bethany College’s Centennial Celebration. Most correspondence is between Mortvedt and Reverend Foss, Dean Buchanan, and other acquaintances from his career regarding more personal business.

Correspondence after Dr. Mortvedt’s retirement from PLU including letters indicating his involvement with the Board of Higher Education of the ALC, his continuing support of church and colleges with presentations and speeches, and materials regarding PLU. The majority of this correspondence is with Eugene Wiegman, Dr. Mortvedt’s successor as President, and Reverend Clifford Johnson, the acting director of Board of Education, and other college presidents. Some of the correspondence is also with Dean Buchanan, Milton Nesvig, and other friends and acquaintances on personal business.

Assorted materials about Dr. Mortvedt’s inauguration to PLU on November 8, 1962 including the program, the inaugural address, and various newspaper clippings about the event.

A report created by the Task force on University Governance in 1975 and a speech given by Dr. Mortvedt on PLU Governance.