Papers of founder and first president of Pacific Lutheran University. Papers include information on the Aanondson/Harstad family and the Norwegian Synod.
Harstad, Bjug AanondsonGroup of men, including Nils Hong (front row, left), J.U. Xavier (back row, second from right) and Oscar Tingelstad (front row, center), gathered at the Cornernstone laying for the Library on October 23, 1937.
Group of men including Nils Hong (first on left), Oscar Tingelstad (behind Hong), and J.U. Xavier (top row, fifth from right) gathered at the cornerstone laying for the Library on October 23, 1937.
Postcard from President Oscar Tingelstad to Mr. Emmett Thompson.
Dr. Seth and Enga Tingelstad, Reverend George and Annette Loftness, Dr. Carlos and Emma Sperati, and Dr. Malmin visit with one another on December 12, 1939.
President Oscar Tingelstad poses for a photograph in front of the President's Residence.
Installation of Dr. Eastvold in 1943.
Robert A. L. Mortvedt, President of Pacific Lutheran University from 1962 till 1969, poses with his parents, Jacob Mortvedt and Mary Lee Mortvedt, in 1943.
High school photo of President Eugene Wiegman, freshman at Concordia High School in Fort Wayne Indiana.
May 17, 1947: Ground-breaking exercises in connection with the building of the new science hall at Pacific Lutheran College. Reading left to right: Mr. Geo. Warter, contractor; Dr. J.P. Pflueger, Religion department; Mr.John Richards, architect; Reverend Lauritz Rasmussen, alumnus 1900; Dr. E. B. Steen, College Pastor; Professor Anders W. Ramstad, Chemistry department; Dr. Walter H. Schaefer, Biology department; Dr. O. M. Jordahl, Physics department; Dr. Philip E. Hauge, Dean of the College, Prof. Johan U. Xavier, Librarian Emeritus, Dr. Seth C. Eastvold, President of the College.