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- 1976
Part of William Rieke Papers
A taped recording of Dr. Rieke’s convocation speech early in his presidency in 1976.
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Part of William Rieke Papers
A taped recording of Dr. Rieke’s convocation speech early in his presidency in 1976.
Science Center Dedication (1985)
Part of William Rieke Papers
A taped recording of the proceedings during the dedication of the W.O. Rieke Science Center on January 27, 1985 named after the president at the time, Dr. William Rieke.
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
File contains an autobiographical sketch of Ariel Osmundsen Mortvedt (1943), a biographical sketch written in 1908, and an open letter from Dr. Robert Mortvedt to his father on his 85th birthday, A.O. Mortvedt’s obituary, newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding his death. Also included is the commemorative program of the 100th Anniversary of Plattville Lutheran Church, where A.O. Mortvedt served as pastor, and five issues of the “Bethesda Gleanings,” a publication of the Bethesda Home for the Aged, where A.O. Mortvedt resided until the end of his life.
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
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).
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
News releases from both PLU and the American Lutheran church highlighting certain activities during Dr. Mortvedt’s PLU career, including his inauguration, the building of the library, and convention attendance and speaking engagements. Also included are news releases regarding the acceptance of Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library as an associate membership in the Center for Research Libraries and the Outstanding Humanitarian Award from Lutheran Social Services of Washington, given to Dr. Mortvedt in 1979.
Academic Records and Scholarships (1930-1945)
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
Correspondence occurring after Dr. Mortvedt had finished graduate school while he was teaching at various colleges (St. Olaf, Stephens). Letters are about students being considered for college and Dr. Mortvedt’s resignation from and appointments to positions at different colleges. Correspondence includes letters from Dr. Preus, L.W. Boe, A.O. Mortvedt, friends, co-workers, and letters Dr. Mortvedt sent in response.
Other Academic Materials (1922-1942)
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
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.
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
Undated speeches delivered sometime (most likely early) in Dr. Mortvedt’s career: “Make Every Day Count”, “A Place to Stand”, “Noah Webster”, “Terminal or Germinal”, “Another Tercentenary Event”, “Problem or Answer”, “The Story of the Shawl,” “Kindred Spirits”, “My Friend Charlie,” and “An Annual Transaction.”
Speeches-University of Kansas City (1943-1952)
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
Speeches delivered by Mortvedt throughout 1943-1952: bound and printed copy of “A Design for Higher Education by the Churches” (Honors Day Address on May 9, 1944), "Advising at the University of Kansas City" (1943), "Problems in Advising" (1943, Faculty Address), "The Dollar Value of the University of Kansas City", "Problem or Answer" (1948), "Tribute to Dr. Victor Spong" (1949), Address of Welcome: Second Annual History Conference" (1951), "I Remember and I Hope" (1951),"Admission of Negroes to the University of Kansas City (1951), "Tribute to Mr. S.C. Thompson", "Welcome to New Students" (1952), "As Simple As That", "The Twentieth Year of the University of Kansas City” (Radio Address deliver on WDAF).
Reports to President Decker (1946-1952)
Part of Robert Mortvedt Papers
Reports to President Decker from Dr. Mortvedt and other faculty and staff members about the state of the university and various programs, staff members, and offices within it. Major concerns include enrollment, curriculum development, tuition, and student work-study.