"The Other Swedes"
~ Celebrating Them ~
~ The Smoky Valley Writers ~
Mr. Kenneth Sjogren's
2019
"6 Decades with 12 Bethany College Presidents"
~ Illustrations and Chapters
~ Celebrating Them ~
~ The Smoky Valley Writers ~
Mr. Kenneth Sjogren's
2019
"6 Decades with 12 Bethany College Presidents"
~ Illustrations and Chapters
Illustrations Chapters
Note that a presidential photograph graces each chapter.
1
Dr. Emory K. Lindquist
4th President
(1941-1953)
Page 1
Dr. Emory K. Lindquist
4th President
(1941-1953)
Page 1
Illustration
Page 1 Dr. Emory K. Lindquist
Page 1 Dr. Emory K. Lindquist
2
Dr. Robert Mortvedt
5th President
(1953-1958)
Page 2
Dr. Robert Mortvedt
5th President
(1953-1958)
Page 2
Illustrations
Page 2 Dr. Robert Mortvedt
Nelson Science Hall
Page 3 Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
[Deere Hall was demolished in 2015, otherwise there would have been a photograph of it here.]
Page 2 Dr. Robert Mortvedt
Nelson Science Hall
Page 3 Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
[Deere Hall was demolished in 2015, otherwise there would have been a photograph of it here.]
3
Rev. Dr. L. Dale Lund
6th President
(1958-1965)
Page 4
Rev. Dr. L. Dale Lund
6th President
(1958-1965)
Page 4
Illustrations
Page 4 Rev. Dr. L. Dale Lund
Page 5 Ray D. Han Physical Education Building
Anna Marm Residence Hall
Page 6 Pihlblad Memorial Union
Page 4 Rev. Dr. L. Dale Lund
Page 5 Ray D. Han Physical Education Building
Anna Marm Residence Hall
Page 6 Pihlblad Memorial Union
4
Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen
7th President
(1965-1967)
Page 7
Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen
7th President
(1965-1967)
Page 7
Illustrations
Page 7 Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen
Page 8 The Wichita Eagle Editorial Opinion Page "Kansas Has a Stake In Keeping Bethany at Lindsborg
Page 9 Newspaper clipping: Andeen Submits Resignation at Meeting
Page 10 Lindsborg News-Record: $82,000 Raised at Town Hall Meeting
Page 11 A letter from Albert F. Mattison, in handwriting: Ken to Marilyn "Let's go for it" -- Proposal is in the folder...
Page 7 Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen
Page 8 The Wichita Eagle Editorial Opinion Page "Kansas Has a Stake In Keeping Bethany at Lindsborg
Page 9 Newspaper clipping: Andeen Submits Resignation at Meeting
Page 10 Lindsborg News-Record: $82,000 Raised at Town Hall Meeting
Page 11 A letter from Albert F. Mattison, in handwriting: Ken to Marilyn "Let's go for it" -- Proposal is in the folder...
5
Dr. Arvin Hahn
8th President
(1967-1983
Page 12
Illustrations
Page 12 Dr. Arvin Hahn
Page 14 Top: Old Main
Bottom Left: Demolition of Lane Hart Hall
Bottom Right: Demolition of Old Main
Page 16 Scattered newspapers headlines regarding very large donor gifts to Bethany, including
Mr. & Mrs. Wallerstedt $500,000 matching gift
Page 18 Wallerstedt Learning Center
Page 20 3 excerpts from 1970 Day of Dedication Brochure: "Wallerstedt Learning Center," "Mingenback Art Center," "Warner Residence Hall"
Page 21 Lindsborg New-Record front page:
"Bethany Launches $11,055.00 Centennial Decade Development Program October 9"
"Mrs. Mingenback Gives $250,000 For Endowed Professorship"
"$275,000 From Gene Burnett Family For Renovation and New Facility"
Page 22 Burnett Center for Religion and Performing Arts
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Bethany College Choir, May 23, 1972
Page 23 Herbert Johnson Maintenance Building
Page 24 Above: The day when King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited Lindsborg and Bethany College, the day before Easter, April 17, 1976. The King is in the center. To his right are Bethany College President Dr. Arvin W. Hahn, current Kansas Governor Robert F. Bennett and former Kansas Governor Robert Docking; to his
left is a Kansas Sate Trooper.
Page 25 Top: Organ namesakes Mary Mingenback and Carl Thomson. Bottom: Thomson-Mingenback Organ in Presser Hall
Page 26 Stroble-Gibson Centennial Center
Page 27 Above: Gregory Hall
Below: Article Clip from The Bethany Magazine, Fall 1979: featuring Dr. Hahn with donors:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stroble; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Gibson; Esther and Fritz Levin
Page 28 Showing a satellite dish and transportation vehicle, an ABC team filming a Messiah performance, and a US Map of the Presser Hall Nationwide Messiah Performance of the PBS Stations carrying the Messiah performance for its 100th Anniversary, hosted by Jim Lehrer of PBS
Page 29 Filming the Messiah from Presser Hall balcony April 19, 1980
Page 30 From the Bethany Magazine Spring 1980 article: "$550,000 In Gifts Announced" "Kickoff Dinner and Press Conference Launch Final-Stage $2,500,000 Centennial Campaign"
Page 31 "Bethany Makes a Miracle" article; Bethany Centennial Celebration
Page 32 "Four of the five living presidents of Bethany College were special guests at the Centennial Celebration. Pictured above left to right are Dr. Arvin Hahn, Dr. L. Dale Lund, Dr. Robert Mortvedt, and Dr. Emory Lindquist. Regrets were received from Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen. The 100th Bethany Birthday took place over 12 months with featured speakers."
Page 33 From the Bethany Magazine Fall 1982 article: "Hahn submits resignation"
Page 12 Dr. Arvin Hahn
Page 14 Top: Old Main
Bottom Left: Demolition of Lane Hart Hall
Bottom Right: Demolition of Old Main
Page 16 Scattered newspapers headlines regarding very large donor gifts to Bethany, including
Mr. & Mrs. Wallerstedt $500,000 matching gift
Page 18 Wallerstedt Learning Center
Page 20 3 excerpts from 1970 Day of Dedication Brochure: "Wallerstedt Learning Center," "Mingenback Art Center," "Warner Residence Hall"
Page 21 Lindsborg New-Record front page:
"Bethany Launches $11,055.00 Centennial Decade Development Program October 9"
"Mrs. Mingenback Gives $250,000 For Endowed Professorship"
"$275,000 From Gene Burnett Family For Renovation and New Facility"
Page 22 Burnett Center for Religion and Performing Arts
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Bethany College Choir, May 23, 1972
Page 23 Herbert Johnson Maintenance Building
Page 24 Above: The day when King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited Lindsborg and Bethany College, the day before Easter, April 17, 1976. The King is in the center. To his right are Bethany College President Dr. Arvin W. Hahn, current Kansas Governor Robert F. Bennett and former Kansas Governor Robert Docking; to his
left is a Kansas Sate Trooper.
Page 25 Top: Organ namesakes Mary Mingenback and Carl Thomson. Bottom: Thomson-Mingenback Organ in Presser Hall
Page 26 Stroble-Gibson Centennial Center
Page 27 Above: Gregory Hall
Below: Article Clip from The Bethany Magazine, Fall 1979: featuring Dr. Hahn with donors:
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stroble; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Gibson; Esther and Fritz Levin
Page 28 Showing a satellite dish and transportation vehicle, an ABC team filming a Messiah performance, and a US Map of the Presser Hall Nationwide Messiah Performance of the PBS Stations carrying the Messiah performance for its 100th Anniversary, hosted by Jim Lehrer of PBS
Page 29 Filming the Messiah from Presser Hall balcony April 19, 1980
Page 30 From the Bethany Magazine Spring 1980 article: "$550,000 In Gifts Announced" "Kickoff Dinner and Press Conference Launch Final-Stage $2,500,000 Centennial Campaign"
Page 31 "Bethany Makes a Miracle" article; Bethany Centennial Celebration
Page 32 "Four of the five living presidents of Bethany College were special guests at the Centennial Celebration. Pictured above left to right are Dr. Arvin Hahn, Dr. L. Dale Lund, Dr. Robert Mortvedt, and Dr. Emory Lindquist. Regrets were received from Dr. G. Kenneth Andeen. The 100th Bethany Birthday took place over 12 months with featured speakers."
Page 33 From the Bethany Magazine Fall 1982 article: "Hahn submits resignation"
6
Dr. Peter Ristuben
9th President
(1983-1990)
Page 34
Illustration
Page 34 Dr. Peter Ristuben
Page 34 Dr. Peter Ristuben
Dr. Richard Torgerson
Acting President
(1990-1991)
Page 35
Acting President
(1990-1991)
Page 35
No illustration
7
Dr. Joel McKean
10th President
(1991-1996)
Page 36
Dr. Joel McKean
10th President
(1991-1996)
Page 36
Illustration
Page 36 Dr. Joel McKean
Page 36 Dr. Joel McKean
8
Rev. Dr. Christopher Thomforde
11th President
(1996-2000)
Page 37
Rev. Dr. Christopher Thomforde
11th President
(1996-2000)
Page 37
Illustration
Page 37 Rev. Dr. Christopher Thomforde
Page 37 Rev. Dr. Christopher Thomforde
9
Dr. Paul Formo
12th President
(2001-2006)
Page 38
Dr. Paul Formo
12th President
(2001-2006)
Page 38
Illustration
Page 38
Page 38
10
Rev. Dr. Robert Vogel
Interim President
(2006- 6 months)
Page 39
Rev. Dr. Robert Vogel
Interim President
(2006- 6 months)
Page 39
Illustration
Page 39
Page 39
11
Dr. Edward Leonard III
13th President
(2007-2015)
Page 40
Dr. Edward Leonard III
13th President
(2007-2015)
Page 40
Illustrations
Page 40 Dr. Edward Leonard III
Page 40 Nelson Science Center
Page 41 Stolz Circle
Page 41 "Swede Suites" student housing
Page 42 New Hall
Pearson Chapel & Mabee Welcome Center featuring the "Delphi" sculpture donated by Sid Stolz in 1983 and housing the Spirit Bell and Admission Office
Page 40 Dr. Edward Leonard III
Page 40 Nelson Science Center
Page 41 Stolz Circle
Page 41 "Swede Suites" student housing
Page 42 New Hall
Pearson Chapel & Mabee Welcome Center featuring the "Delphi" sculpture donated by Sid Stolz in 1983 and housing the Spirit Bell and Admission Office
12
(2015-2016)
Page 43
- Rev. Dr. Robert Vogel
(2015-2016)
Page 43
Illustration
Page 43
Page 43
13
Dr. Will Jones
14th President
(2016-2019)
Page 44
Dr. Will Jones
14th President
(2016-2019)
Page 44
Illustration
Page 45 Old Main wood etching print by Artist John Bashor [of 1968]
Page 45 Old Main wood etching print by Artist John Bashor [of 1968]
Photo & Scrapbook Extras
Page 46-55
Page 46-55
Illustrations
Page 46 Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, Bethany Founder & 2nd President 1889-1904
Rev. Dr. Edward Nelander, 1st Bethany President 1882-1889
Rev. Dr. Erst Frederick Wilhelm Pihlblad, 3rd Bethany President 1904-194
Page 47 Carnegie Library Built 1908 Burned dowwn December 1981
Lane Hart Hall Build 1883 Demolished 1983
Page 48 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schupback, Mark 1971 graduate, Marty 1969 graduate with Mr. & Mrs. Wallerstedt
May Mingenback, Arvin Hahn, and Kenneth Sjogren
Page 49 Southern Illinois University acceptance notice to a MA degree in Higher Education on March 22, 1967
Instead decided to return to a career at Bethany College
Press Conference with Hahn and Advisory Council 2 photos
Page 50 Swensson Statue, Founder of Bethany College
"The Terrible Swede" Statue 2014 by Dick Bergen, 1953 Graduate
Page 51 Bethany College Magazine Summer 1980 cover and Page 2 Editorial by Dr. Arvin Hahn, President:
"Our Bethany Centennial--A Time For Reflection and Regeneration"
Page 52 Waner Hall
Hahn Physical Education Building, Newly Built
Page 53 Architect Concept Art of Pihlblad Student Union;
E.T. Anderson Memorial Courts demolished in 2018 to make room for 6 new courts
in memory of Emory Lindquist.
Page 54 Sjogren Center Alumni Office 1986-2016
Note of May 27, 1977 from Mrs. Grace Gregory offering to donate Bethany College $90,000
Page 55 Lindquist Hall
Bethany College 1886
Page 46 Rev. Dr. Carl Aaron Swensson, Bethany Founder & 2nd President 1889-1904
Rev. Dr. Edward Nelander, 1st Bethany President 1882-1889
Rev. Dr. Erst Frederick Wilhelm Pihlblad, 3rd Bethany President 1904-194
Page 47 Carnegie Library Built 1908 Burned dowwn December 1981
Lane Hart Hall Build 1883 Demolished 1983
Page 48 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schupback, Mark 1971 graduate, Marty 1969 graduate with Mr. & Mrs. Wallerstedt
May Mingenback, Arvin Hahn, and Kenneth Sjogren
Page 49 Southern Illinois University acceptance notice to a MA degree in Higher Education on March 22, 1967
Instead decided to return to a career at Bethany College
Press Conference with Hahn and Advisory Council 2 photos
Page 50 Swensson Statue, Founder of Bethany College
"The Terrible Swede" Statue 2014 by Dick Bergen, 1953 Graduate
Page 51 Bethany College Magazine Summer 1980 cover and Page 2 Editorial by Dr. Arvin Hahn, President:
"Our Bethany Centennial--A Time For Reflection and Regeneration"
Page 52 Waner Hall
Hahn Physical Education Building, Newly Built
Page 53 Architect Concept Art of Pihlblad Student Union;
E.T. Anderson Memorial Courts demolished in 2018 to make room for 6 new courts
in memory of Emory Lindquist.
Page 54 Sjogren Center Alumni Office 1986-2016
Note of May 27, 1977 from Mrs. Grace Gregory offering to donate Bethany College $90,000
Page 55 Lindquist Hall
Bethany College 1886
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These shared selections of 6 Decades with Twelve Bethany College Presidents have been shown to Mrs. Kenneth (Marilyn) Sjogren for approval as of 9-26-22.
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These shared selections of 6 Decades with Twelve Bethany College Presidents have been shown to Mrs. Kenneth (Marilyn) Sjogren for approval as of 9-26-22.
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