"Bethany in Kansas" PART II ~ Contents & Illustrations

"The Other Swedes"
~ Honoring Them and Remembering Them ~ The Smoky Valley Writers ~
Dr. Emory K. Lindquist's

1975 "Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college"
~ Contents & Illustrations
PART TWO

Chapter 9: Colleagues and Co-workers, pages 134-150

Page 134 2 Illustrations
The MILL on the SMOKY by Birger Sandzen. CORNODOA HEIGHTS by Birger Sandzen
Page 136 6 Illustrations
THE BETHANY COLLEGE FACULTY, 1888-89.
OSCAR THORSEN, EMIL O. DEERE, THURE JADERBORG, 1954
    HAGBARD BRASE BIRGER SANDZEN
1925 faculty members.
  A current-day faculty meeting in the blue and yellow room of the peel blood memorial union.
Page 144 3 Illustrations
    ANNIE THEO. SWENSSON ANNA MARM INA BELL AULD
Page 146 The Bethany College board of directors in a recent pose.
Page 148 3 Illustrations
JENS STENSAAS WILLIAM TAYLOR
Mrs. Carl (Irene)Thorstenberg gives food service keys to her successor, Ray Brax.
Page 150 7 Illustrations
Academic Deans: EMIL O. DEERE JOEL L. HERMANSAON ALBERT A. ZIMMER
LLOYD C. FOSTER OSCAR LOFGREN LLOYD SPEAR LAMBERT DAHLSTEN

Chapter 10: The Lindsborg "Messiah" Tradition, pages 151-174

Page 157 THE BETHANY COLLEGE ORATORIO SOCIETY performs in its SECOND "HOME" -- the CHAPEL in
Old Main.
Page 158 2 Illustrations
- LING AUDITORIUM, constructed in 1895, was used for the "Messiah" concert. It later was a gymnasium for the campus.
- The "Messiah," at Lindsborg became nationally known after the turn of the century. (Thorstenborg conduction in Ling Auditorium.)
Page 160 World War I was a grim reality, but "Messiah" concerts on May 13th, 1918, provided an emotional uplift for soldiers of the 89th Division and others who both heard and performed that day at Camp Funston.
Page 161 2 Illustrations
- The "Messiah" was presented by the Bethany Oratorio Society in Kansas City, Missouri, as shown here for December 13 and 14, 1930. (Photo of Chorus and Orchestra.)
- In 1945 the Oratorio Society returned to Kansas City to perform at a Salvation Army anniversary program. (Photo of Chorus, Orchestra and audience.)
Page 162 A national radio network broadcast of a "Messiah" performance originates from Presser Hall on Wednes- day, March 20, 1940.
Page 163 5 Illustrations
Dr. Brase leads the chorus and orchestra for the "Messiah" in Presser Hall auditorium
SAMUEL THORSTENBERG HAGBARD BRASE ARVID WALLIN ELMER COPLEY
Page 165 Elmer Copley conducts a recent "Messiah" rendition.
Page 167 The Ladies Home Journal "Singing the 'Messiah' on the Plains" The Messiah Festival "FIRST" received national news media attention in the April 1900 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal.
Page 168 At the 1950 "Messiah" rendition, Ambassador Eric Bowman of Sweden speaks. Looking on are left to right: the WDAF announcer, Kansas Governor Frank Carlson, President Emory Lindquist, and Conductor Ralph Harrel (standing at right).
Page 170 2 Illustrations
- The 1918 "Messiah" program depicts famous artists from previous festivals: YSAYE, SCHUMANN-HEINK, SEMBRICH, GADSKI, NORDICA, NIELSEN, GALLI-CURCI, CLAUSSEN.
- Oratorio Society officers in the 1926 program are: Pihlblad, president; Mrs. Swensson; vice president; Brase, conductor; Malm, secretary; Stensaas, treasurer.
Page 171 2 Illustrations
The 1889 Bethany Orchestra. The Bethany Band, under C. D. Wagstaff.
Page 172 2 Illustrations
The Bethany Male chorus, 1907. The 1937-38 Bethany A Cappella Choir.
Page 173 5 Illustrations
The Bethany College-Community Symphony Orchestra, directed by David Higbee.
The Bethany Symphonic Band. Pianist Malcolm Frager and the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra in Presser Hall, May 3, 1974. The Bethany College Choir, directed by Elmer Copley. The Bethany College Choir performing at the nation's capital, May 29, 1973.
Page 174 The Bethany College Choir, the Chapel Choir, and the Choraliers present, "An Hour of Christmas" each December to a packed house in Presser Hall.

Chapter 11: Art and Artists, pages 175-185

Page 176 Views in the Art Hall, circa 1889.
Page 185 2 Illustrations
Birger Sandzen at a painting easel.
Ray Kahmeyer and Dan Mason converse in the Mingenback Art Center ceramics classroom

Chapter 12: Intercollegiate Athletics, pages 186-202

Page 186 4 Illustrations
The great "Terrible Swedes" football team of 1904. Even in early days football was a popular spectator sport. Football and track spectators today have a good view from the Phillip Anderson Stadium. The 1971 football "Terrible Swedes" block a field goal attempt to set up their Mineral Water Bowl victory.
Page 192 Coach Ad Lindsay led the 1925 gridiron Swedes to a 7-game undefeated season, scoring 143 points to opponents' 3.
Page 193 The 1970 football team, co-champions of the Kansas conference and Mineral Water Bowl victors. 193
Page 194 2 Illustrations
The 1914 -15 basketball team. The 1929-30 Kansas Conference champions.
Page 195 The 1970-71 KCAC Northern Division co-champions.
Page 196 The 1973-74 basketball Swedettes helped renew the campus interest in women's athletics.
Page 197 The 1974 baseball Swedes were conference champions, for the second consecutive year.
Page 199 Track competition is improved now with an all-weather track at Anderson Field.
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- The 1929 tennis team was especially successful with several championships.
- J. Billing, R. Tideman, R. Strange, B. Anderson, S. Everhart, B. Young, and Coach Ray Han were the 1968 KCAC Tennis Champions.
- Tennis has been popular at Bethany for many years.
Page 201 KCAC basketball in R. D. Hahn gymnasium continues to be popular.

Chapter 13: Campus Life, pages 202-220

Page 202 2 Illustrations
The stained glass windows in the Chapel of the new Burnette Center for Religion and the Performing Arts have been made from windows formerly in the Chapel of Old Main. The campus is host to many visitors, speakers, performers and dignitaries. In 1974 the Central States Synod of the Lutheran Church in America held its annual convention on campus, and President and Mrs. Hahn (left) greeted the Synod President, the LCA president and their wives-- Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Prinz (center) and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall (right).
Page 205 FRANK NELSON, Bethany professor, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and fund-raiser.
Page 209 The Panhellenic Council of 1957 has been one of the governing bodies of fraternities and sororities.
Page 215 "The Clouds," produced by drama students and others in 1974, has been one of many theatre productions on the campus.
Page 218 2 Illustrations
A couple scrolling across today's campus.
Students and faculty members visit in the Wallerstedt Learning Center discussion court.
Page 219 6 Illustrations
The Thorsen Room in the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, a retreat for contemplation for students, faculty and staff, and many campus visitors. It is also used for some recitals and special receptions. Although a vanishing tradition the class of 1974 members wore beanies as freshmen. In recent years the Black Student Union has been active on campus, and its activities have included such events as talent shows. A recent group of the Youth Ministry Team. Three Bethany "Swedes" of today. Intramural sports are popular with participants.

Chapter 14: Campus Thought, pages 220-231

Page 220: Thy Kingdom Come. This "head of Christ," and others like it, have been produced by Bethany alumna artist Signe Larson. Thy Kingdom Come is world-famous, and it has been reproduced in an untold number of publications and in numerous ways. (Copyright 1933 by Signe E. Larson; used with permission.)

Chapter 15: Campus Interests, pages 232

Page 232 Bethany Song  J. B. & P. H. P. Crusell.  The first of the most important Bethany College songs is reproduced here (the original Swedish words are below)
Page 234 4 Illustrations
When the December 1902 issue of the BETHANY MESSENGER was produced, it had become a student publication. The small chapel in Anna Marm Hall is one of the informal worship centers on campus. The Luther League on campus had several names over the years while it was a formal organization. Here it is in the early year of 1913. Today's chapel services are not always held indoors.

Page 239 Svea Vitterhetssallskap has been one of the Swedish-interest organizations on the campus, as shown here in 1909.
Page 240 The Linnean Society of Science, shown here in 1919, was an early organization for those interested in natural sciences.
Page 242 When the Blue Dozen pep band was organized, it added much musical color to the campus. The group is shown here in 1926.
Page 244 2 Illustrations
Lorin Sibley, coach Martin Holcomb, and Emory Lindquist in 1930 brought forensics at Bethany to a new level, including a second-place in the National Pi Kappa Delta Tournament. The Kansas Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Delta forensics fraternity at Bethany in 1940 included debaters who placed high in the national tournament at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Page 249 A second Bethany song, which preceded the current Alma Mater Song (see pages 232 and 266), is reproduced above.
Page 253 Ludvig Nelson has been a generous benefactor, and the trust established by his will continues to provide funds for the College. Mrs. Gene (Barbara) Burnett, and Mrs. E. C. (Mary) Mingenback are among the major non-alumni donors who support Bethany.

Chapter 16: Alumni Achievement, pages 254-66

Page 254 2 Illustrations
- In Alumni Directory, now being released by the College's alumni office, provides the names of all graduates and former students, as well as current addresses.
- Dr. and Mrs ALVAR G. WALLERSTEDT at WALLERSTEDT were guests of honor at the
1970 "Day of Dedication." They are shown here at the dedication of Wallerstedt Learning Center.
In the background are Governor Robert Docking and Dr. Harvey Prinz.

Chapter 17: Alumni Remember, pages 266-280

Page 266 This is the current Alma Mater Song for Bethany College.

BETHANY COLLEGE ALMA MATER SONG
Words by LaRuth Anderson, Class of 1940. Music by LLoyd Spear and Ralph Harrel, Class of 1939.

Sing for dear Bethany;
Let your voices ring,
Make sweeter harmony.
Come on let's sing.
Sing of her glories past.
Victories to be;
Bright future is fore-cast
for dear old Bethany.

Cheer for dear Bethany,
Cheer with all your heart,
Support her loyally
Come, do you part.
Fight on ye "Terrible Swedes"
Strive courageously,
Show the world by noble deeds
That you're from Bethany.

Here's to dear Bethany
How we love that name.
She has her dignity,
Glory and fame.
Long may the gold and blue
Bring to memory
Those happy days we knew
At dear old Bethany.

Chapter 18: Retrospect and Prospect, pages 281-288

Page 284 Another commencement is over, as the academic procession leaves Presser Hall.
Page 285 Echoes from Bethany: Reprinted from an early Bethany College songbook called, Bethany songs

Echoes from Bethany

Where the classic Smokey river, Bethany, Bethany,
rolls it's stream all along forever, Bethany, Bethany,
comes and echo loud and clear; listen, and the name you hear.
O'er the prairies far and near,
Bethany, Bethany,
O'er the prairies far and near,
Bethany.

Thou hast writ a wondrous story, Bethany, Bethany,
And thy struggles and thy glory, Bethany, Bethany,
Shall re-echo in the song of the coming gallant throng.
That shall pass thy name along, Bethany, Bethany,
That shall pass thy name along, Bethany.

All thy vigor and thy beauty, Bethany, Bethany,
When thy country calls to duty, Bethany, Bethany,
Shall in service brave and true
To the red and white and blue,
Crown the deeds that thou shalt do, Bethany, Bethany,
Crown the deeds that thou shalt do, Bethany,

Pages 286-288 Pilgrims of the Prairie. This cantata by Ernst William Olson, with music by Carl Busch, was a dedicatory cantata for Presser Hall auditorium; it was presented by the Bethany Oratorio Society on March 29, 1929.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS REVIEW
Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college

CARL AARON SWENSSON photograph (1857-1904) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
BOOK TITLE AND FIRST OFFICIAL COLLEGE SEAL:"DOMINI DOMINO" "OF THE LORD, FOR THE LORD". . . . .iii
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Saline and McPherson Counties Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

PART ONE

Chapter 1: Founding and Early Years, 1881-1891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 2: Struggle and Victory, 1891-1904 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 3: Consolidation and Growth, 1904-1921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 4: Academic Enrichment, 1921-1941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 5: World War II Years and Later, 1941-1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chapter 6: A Decade of Change, 1958-1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 7: A Miracle in the Making, 1967-1974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Chapter 8: New Horizons, 1967-1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

PART TWO

Chapter 9:  Colleagues and Co-workers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Chapter 10: The Lindsborg “Messiah” Tradition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Chapter 11:   Art and Artists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Chapter 12: Intercollegiate Athletics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Chapter 13: Campus Life  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Chapter 14: Campus Thought  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Chapter 15: Campus Interests  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Chapter 16: Alumni Achievement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Chapter 17: Alumni Remember  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Chapter 18: Retrospect and Prospect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301

For Bethany in Kansas, the history of a college Contents & Illustrations PART ONE, go HERE.
For Dr. Lindquist's 1984 "Hagbard Brase, Beloved Music Master," go HERE.

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