Papers, 1916-1932

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Papers, 1916-1932

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Lester A. Pierson, 1892-1958, was the pastor for the Bethesda Lutheran Church from 1923-1933 and worked closely with the Iowa State College (University) community. He was active in the effort to build the Lutheran church at the corner of 7th and Kellogg Streets in Ames, which housed the Bethesda congregation until 1965 and is now the home of Ascension Lutheran. Pierson also served as president of the Students' Pastors Association of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America (N.L.C.A.) and was active with the Lutheran student population at Iowa State College (University).

0.21 linear ft. (1 half manuscript box)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8220988

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Pierson, Lester A., 1892-1958

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

Lester A. Pierson Family

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This collection consists of correspondence, directories, a handbook, and a program. There are materials from Iowa State College (University) and the Bethesda Lutheran Church. Correspondence includes letters from Pierson to incoming Lutheran students at Iowa State College (University). Collection also contains materials relating to Mrs. Pierson, especially her involvement in the Ames Woman's Club. From the description of Papers, 1916-1932 (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 7...

Bethesday Lutheran Church (Ames, Iowa)

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