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H. Gausta

Norwegian-American painter and Luther graduate

Early Years

Gausta, Hjerborn (1854-1924)

Hjerborn (H.) Gausta was a Norwegian-American painter. He was born in Vestfjorddalen, Telemark, Norway on June 16, 1854. He and his family emigrated from Norway and settled in Harmony, Minnesota in 1867. (more...)

Luther College

Located in the small northeast Iowa town of Decorah, Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Founded in 1861 by Norwegian immigrants, Luther offers more than 60 majors and preprofessional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree. Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership, and community service. Luther College provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.

Luther College

Larsen funeral procession

The 1915 funeral procession of Laur. Larsen, Luther College's first president, traveled through the college grounds and included the students and faculty of the college. (more...)

Archives - The main site of the Luther College Archives includes our rules and policies as well as a helpful general guide through our collections.

College Chips - The majority of the Luther College Chips, the college newspaper that began in 1885, are now digitized. Enter the database to search and view the collection.

Flickr - Luther College Archives has quite a collection of photos digitally uploaded onto the photo sharing site called Flickr. Search for "Luther College Photos" then click the "People" tab above the search bar to see our albums.

Archon - Archon is the new online searchable database of the Luther College Archive's collections. It is a work in progress that is hoped to be completed by 2009 but certain collections, such as publications, can be used now.