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Swedish genealogists to offer services
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana College will welcome the return of the renowned SwedGenTour Sept. 30. These professional genealogists from Sweden will give lectures on Swedish genealogy, searching records, inventories and more.
Goggin comes in as 167th Academic All-American
Lauren Goggin, the winningest women's tennis player in Viking history, is Augustana's 167th Academic All-American.
Eipers '23 lands All-American honors in weight throw
With a dogged dedication even a pandemic couldn’t deter, Carson Eipers has become the best thrower Augustana has ever seen.
Astrid Lodge No. 9 (Omaha, Nebraska) meeting minutes and other materials
This collection contains meeting minutes from the Afternoon Past President’s Club, and a ledger of financial records from the Astrid Lodge No. 9, founded in Omaha, Nebraska around 1906. The Astrid Lodge No. 9 was composed of young immigrant women from Sweden, whose presidents formed the Afternoon Past President’s Club, and came together once a month for lunch and a meeting.
Luther Junior College and Academy (Wahoo, Neb.) records, 1903-1961
Luther Junior College and Academy was founded in 1883 in Wahoo, Nebraska. In 1962, Luther Junior College and Academy merged with Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska, and changed its name to Midland Lutheran College. In 2010, Midland Lutheran College changed its name to Midland University. This collection includes a historical essay titled “Luther Junior College and Academy,” various school newsletters and publications, a brochure for prospective students, school choir promotions, and black and white photographs, including some of the basketball team.
409 Social Club (Washington, D.C.) records, 1940-1981
The 409 Social Club was a friendship group for those who attended services at the 409 4th Street N.W. location of the Augustana Lutheran Church (Washington, D.C.), in existence from 1940-1976. Collection includes meeting minutes from 1940-1969, club constitution and by-laws, addresses for club members, and information on member Carl W. Johnson. Also includes a photograph of the club from 1967.
Groundbreaking a capella group to perform Feb. 11
A groundbreaking vocal group from Sweden will perform at Augustana Feb. 11. (This event is sold out.)
Augustana recognized for STEM program by INSIGHT Into Diversity
An Augustana College mentoring program that partners junior and senior STEM majors with younger classmates from underrepresented groups has won a national award.