The collection consists of 46 books of the Saxifrage from the years 1975-2019. All volumes of Saxifrage were created by PLU students and printed locally. As a creative arts publication, the content of
Saxifrage ranges from poetry and prose to art, photography, and musical compositions. All of the books are professionally printed and bound with multiple signature glue bindings and soft covers.
The University Archives has the complete collection (1930-1999) of Sagas digitized. These yearbooks were produced and published by students.
Papers of Robert A.L. Mortvedt, President at Pacific Lutheran University, 1962-1969. This collection contains correspondence, speeches, and clippings from Mortvedt’s time at several different universities including the University of Kansas City, Bethany College, and Pacific Lutheran University.
Contents are arranged by subject, and whenever possible, the original order has been preserved. Within the files, materials are ordered chronologically. This collection is arranged into thirteen series, outlined below. Much of the collection pertains to Dr. Mortvedt’s years as president of PLU, but there are also materials regarding his undergraduate and graduate work, his years at the University of Kansas City, his presidency at Bethany College, his work with the Board of Education of the Lutheran Church, and his activities after retiring from PLU. There are also materials concerning his father, A.O. Mortvedt, and other relatives. This collection also includes numerous documents concerning the Higher Education Fund Committee and the Independent Colleges of Washington Association. Also included (in Series 11-13) are artifacts, oversized documents, and taped interviews in PLU’s Oral Histories collections regarding Dr. Mortvedt’s time as University President.
Mortvedt, Robert A.L.
The papers of Dr. Robert Ericksen includes information on his work as a historian, Holocaust scholar, and professor. The materials consist of manuscripts, poetry, articles, and books.
Ericksen, Robert P.
Resolute is a magazine published three times a year by PLU's department of Marketing and Communication, covering the years 2014-present.
Prism exists to celebrate the work and achievement of the Division of Humanities as well as to promote continuing education among our colleagues and constituents. Focusing on important issues of the day, Prism provides a vehicle for contemporary reflection and opinion, while lifting up the enduring values of the Liberal Arts. The magazine endeavors to address topics of lively interest, from a variety of perspectives within the university community, and with the clear understanding that “Educating for Service” requires broad vision about the human condition in order to support the effective commitment and wise social purpose and action.
President Kennedy Convocation Collection
Materials related to the co-convocation of PLU and UPS on September 27, 1963, at which President John Kennedy spoke.
See also: 1963-1964 Saga Yearbook; University Bulletin, December 1963; Mooring Mast September 27, 1963; Mooring Mast December 6, 1963
This collection consists of scrapbooks from student organizations, alumni groups, residence halls, and early PLU personalities and families covering a range of dates.
A collection of cassette tapes recorded by various PLU faculty, staff, and students speaking directly or conducting interviews on the history of Pacific Lutheran University.
The Pacific Herold, a Norwegian language newspaper published by Pacific Lutheran University from 1895 to 1918.