Wartburg College Archives
Finding Aid
Wartburg History – Martin Luther Academy, Sterling, Nebraska
Preface
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Introduction
Abstract: Materials related to Martin Luther Academy, Sterling Nebraska, 1909-1924.
Scope and Content Note
Extent: 1 box.
Physical Description: Paper.
Dates: 1921-1924
Subjects: History, Education, Sterling Nebraska
Related Material: See other Wartburg–History collections, Photograph Collection.
Administrative Information
Restrictions: None
Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; Wartburg History – Martin Luther Academy, Sterling, Nebraska; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.
Acquisition Information: Origin Unknown.
Processing Information: Processing completed by EB on 2/15/2018.
Location History
History: Martin Luther Academy in Sterling, Nebraska was founded in the Western District (ELCA Iowa Synod) as a coeducational academy and proseminary in 1909. The school struggled with enrollment, and was briefly closed during World War I. In 1924, it was closed for good, with male students encouraged to transfer to Clinton and female students offered study at Waverly’s normal school. Sterling’s most well known faculty member continued on to Waverly as well, history teacher Gerhard Ottersberg.
Bibliography:
Matthias, Ronald. Still on the Move: Wartburg College, 1852-2002. WDG Publishing: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 2002. Page 89.
Series Description
Martin Luther Academy, Sterling, NE
Martin Luther Academy, Sterling, Nebraska (1909-1924):
Container Listing
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Box |
Folder |
Series |
Content |
Date |
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1 |
1 |
Sterling |
Application for Teacher Certificates 1921 |
1921 |
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1 |
2 |
Sterling |
Closing – Correspondence 1924 |
1924 |
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1 |
3 |
Sterling |
“Echo” – Rules for election of student editorial staff |
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1 |
4 |
Sterling |
Lutheran Sunday School Teachers Convention July 8-9, 1924 |
1924 |
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