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Yearbook 1922-1923 for St. Olaf College where Robert Mortvedt was a member of the Intersociety Oratorical, a program from a dramatic performance at St. Olaf, program from Augustana College Baccalaureate, copyright registration from the Library of Congress for “Let’s Talk About Literature,” and poems by Philip Gran.

Inventory of property for insurance purposes and materials regarding a shawl Dr. Mortvedt acquired while studying abroad. The shawl was given to the Seattle Art Museum and materials in this file include correspondence, appraisals, and newspaper clippings.

An Honorary degree of Doctor of Law awarded to Dr. Robert A.L. Mortvedt in 1961 in honor of his work, dedication, and service to PLU.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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".

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