Wartburg College Archives
Finding Aid
Special Collections - Ephemera
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: Miscellaneous physical materials including clothing, photographs, signs, pennants, glassware, etc., related to Wartburg College (1904-2016).
Scope and Content Note
Extent: 36 items.
Physical Description: Materials include clothing, photographs, signs, glassware, pennants, patches, etc.
Dates: 1904-2016.
Subjects: Ephemera, Memorabilia, Homecoming
Related Material:
Photograph Collection
Homecoming Collection
Administrative Information
Restrictions: None.
Preferred Citation: [item title/description], [date]; [Ephemera]; Wartburg College Archives, Waverly, Iowa.
Acquisition Information: Transfer.
Processing Information: Processing completed by LY on 9/18/2020.
Biographical Sketch/Agency History
History: Many items in this collection are donations from Wartburg College alumni. The Wartburg College archives receives donations such as those that include records of campus office function, publications and documentation of college events/programs, and historical items.
Series Description
Ephemera
Ephemera:
Container Listing
Box |
Folder |
Series |
Content |
Date |
1 |
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Ephemera |
Patches and Sweater |
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Ephemera |
Telephone |
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Ephemera |
College Sign |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg Beanie Hats |
1955 |
2 |
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Ephemera |
Stoll from Susan Schoenbohm |
7/16/2016 |
3 |
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Ephemera |
Women's Basketball Uniform |
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4 |
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Ephemera |
Pennants |
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5 |
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Ephemera |
Pennants |
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6 |
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Ephemera |
T-Shirts & Freshman Beanies |
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7 |
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Ephemera |
Wilhelm Lohe objects (bottles) |
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8 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg Hats |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg Hall Mug |
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9 |
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Ephemera |
2017 Homecoming & Family Weekend T-Shirt |
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10 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Sports T-Shirts |
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11 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Homecoming T-Shirts |
2016, 2008, 2011, 2013 |
12 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Homecoming T-Shirts |
2010, 2009 |
13 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Tote Bags, towel, pennant, patch |
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Ephemera |
27 Orange Sweater |
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Ephemera |
Vollmer One 1989-90 T-Shirt |
1989-1990 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College "Natch" Knitted Sweater |
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14 |
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Ephemera |
Kathryn Koob Wreath |
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15 |
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Ephemera |
Oversize Photos Framed |
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16 |
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Ephemera |
Band Uniform and Cap |
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Ephemera |
"Beat Luther" Cloth |
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Ephemera |
Letter Jacket |
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17 |
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Ephemera |
Eisenach Wall Hanging |
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18 |
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Ephemera |
Negatives |
1976 |
19 |
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Ephemera |
Stole Totebag Caps |
1991, 1993, 1999-2000 |
20 |
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Ephemera |
Color Pictures |
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Ephemera |
Letter Sweater With Pins |
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Ephemera |
Letter Sweater |
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21 |
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Ephemera |
Framed Pictures |
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22 |
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Ephemera |
Miscellaneous pins/buttons and knick knacks |
1933, 1925, 1904, 1946, 1914 |
23 |
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Ephemera |
Black and White Photos |
1907 |
24 |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg Normal/College 6 color portraits of 1922 Graduates Ellen Fahrenholz, Mabel Kemp, Alice Kruse, Ida Lehr, Arthur Schultz, Albert Saemann |
1922 |
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Ephemera |
Claiming Our Callings Sign |
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Ephemera |
Be Orange Button |
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Ephemera |
Be Orange Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Library Delivery Service Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Library Delivery Service Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Vision Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Vision Button |
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Ephemera |
Future Knight Button |
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Ephemera |
SBP Hogie- Stok Sbvp In Touch Button |
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Ephemera |
"Sir Victor is My Homeboy" Button |
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Ephemera |
Central pin |
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Ephemera |
Knights of Wartburg pin |
1929 |
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Ephemera |
Waverly Sesquicentennial 150 Button |
2009 |
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Ephemera |
Celebrating Student Achievement Button |
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Ephemera |
Celebrating Student Achievement Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Vision Button |
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Ephemera |
Wartburg College Vision Button |
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Ephemera |
"I Was There When It Opened Ritland's Gap '87" Button |
1987 |
Other Finding Aids
None.
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