The Center for Western Studies will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1, with the rest of Augustana University, for the Thanksgiving holiday. May your blessings be abundant this holiday season.

Viking Days Queen Soffie Hoines reigns over the Glad-Adelphic society luncheon Augustana University in 1958. #ArchivesFeast #ArchivesHashtagParty

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Dec. 23-27 and January 1. We will also have reduced hours (10am-4pm) on Jan. 2-3.

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, with the rest of Augustana University, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

For this month's #ArchivesHandwriting #ArchivesHashtagParty, we're starting with this recipe for the (notoriously difficult) Norwegian goro cookie. Donated by Beth Amble, the recipe was accompanied by a special iron, which gives the rectangular cookie its elaborate pattern.

A love letter from Augustana University President Anthony G. Tuve to his wife, Ida (or Rose, as he called her). Tuve served as president for 26 years (1890-1916), and exchanged letters with Ida throughout and beyond his term. #ArchivesHandwriting #ArchivesHashtagParty

Written by Marion West, this memoir recounts her family’s migration from Wisconsin to Dakota Territory in 1879. Like many at the time, West and her relations traveled vast distances in a covered wagon. Read more: bit.ly/41Lg0fj. #ArchivesHandwriting #ArchivesHashtagParty

A note to Dale Simons, an Army Air Forces chaplain serving in the Gilbert Islands from 1944-1946. In late 1943, Operations Galvanic and Kourbash retook the islands from Japanese control during World War II. #ArchivesHandwriting #ArchivesHashtagParty

The Center for Western Studies will have reduced hours during spring break this week: Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. - Noon, 1-4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Augustana's connections to Ole Rølvaag, the man who wrote "Giants in the Earth," are endless. 📘 In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the novel, the university and Ctr Western Studies are celebrating in a big way! Learn More 📰⬇️ #WeAreAU augie.edu/news/2025/augu…

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Friday, April 18, through Monday, April 21, for the Easter holiday. Reservations for the private Sound Shower Journey event on April 19 can be made at: sacredspiritualspace.com/shop/p/sound-s…

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Monday, May 26, with the rest of Augustana University, in honor of Memorial Day.

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Thursday, June 19, with the rest of Augustana University, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Center for Western Studies will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.