The Olive Leaf, 1889-1953.LCA Collection 67

The Olive Leaf, 1889-1953.  LCA Collection 67.  1 oversize Hollinger box and a ½ Hollinger box.


ABSTRACT:
The Olive Leaf was published originally by the Ungdomens Vänner Society in Rock Island, Illinois beginning in 1883.  Publication was picked up by the Augustana Tract Society beginning in 1888, and finally by the Augustana Book Concern in 1889.  The Olive Leaf was the first English language paper for youth of the Augustana Synod.  It contained stories and religious material for children of Sunday school age.  To gain wider readership with young readers the name was changed to Junior Life in 1954.


RESTRICTIONS:
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Lutheran Church Archives, the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and Gustavus Adolphus College.


COLLECTION CITATION:
The Olive Leaf, 1889-1953. LCA Collection 67.  Gustavus Adolphus College, Lutheran Church Archives, St. Peter, Minnesota.


PROCESSED BY:
Libby Larson, student worker, processed this collection and developed the finding aid during February 2012.


RELATED COLLECTIONS IN THE ARCHIVES:
Junior Life, 1954-1963. LCA Collection 43.


SUBJECT HEADINGS:
Lutheran youth -- Periodicals.