Wartburg College Archives: Campus Events

Wartburg College Archives

Finding Aid

Campus Life – Campus Events

Preface

The Wartburg College Archives is responsible for the collection and preservation of records that document the college’s history, development, operation, policies, people, activities, and events.

The Archives is committed to providing access to holdings. However, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with the donors, and it may not be possible at all times to provide appropriate machinery for reading, viewing or accessing non-print materials. In such circumstances arrangements may have to be made for digital duplication or transfer to occur before access can be provided.

Introduction

Abstract: Records (1914-2015) of the 2016 presidential election, student war protests, U.S. Bicentennial, and the Korean War, WWI, and WWI.

Scope and Content Note

Extent: 5 boxes.

Physical Description: Paper materials and flag & ribbons.

Dates: 1914-2015.

Subjects: Politics, Protests, War, U.S. Bicentennial

Related Material:

• Photograph Collection: Campus Life: Artist Series, Lectures, Festivals, and Political Visits; “Community Life”

• Photograph Collection: Academic Departments: Social Sciences

Administrative Information

Restrictions: None.

Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; [Campus Events]; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.

Acquisition Information: Transfer.

Processing Information: Processing completed by LY on 1/23/2020.

Biographical Sketch/Agency History

History: The United States Bicentennial marked the 200^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In 1966 “Congress established the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission (ARBC). Boosters envisioned the celebration as a showcase of American achievements and called for a world’s fair” (encyclopedia.com).

During the 1960s universities and colleges all over the United States participated in protests against American involvement in the Vietnam War. Wartburg College and Wartburg students participated in commemorating those who served.

Bibliography:

“Opposition to United States Involvement in the Vietnam War.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Jan. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opposition_to_United_States_involvement_in_the_Vietnam_War#Students

“Veenstra, David W.” Bicentennial.", Encyclopedia.com, 23 Jan. 2020, www.encyclopedia.com/history/united-states-and-canada/us-history/bicentennial

Series Description

1. Politics

2. Student Protest

3. U.S. Bicentennial

4. War

Politics:

• Records from the 2016 election, including presidential candidates. Dates from 2005, 2015.
• 1 box.
• Arranged alphabetically by content.

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Student Protest:

• Records regarding Wartburg student Vietnam War protests. Dates from 1967-2001.
• 1 box.
• Arranged alphabetically by content.

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U.S. Bicentennial:

• Records regarding United States Bicentennial and Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Collection includes a flag and ribbon. Dates from 1974-1976.
• 2 boxes.
• Arranged alphabetically by content.

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War:

• Records regarding the Korean War, World War I, and World War II. Dates from 1914-2001.
• 1 box.
• Arranged alphabetically by content.

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Other Finding Aids

None.

See Also:

• Photograph Collection- Campus Life- Artists Series- Lectures, Festivals, and Political Visits; "Community Life"
• Photograph Collection- Academic Departments- Social Sciences