The cornerstone from the Bethel Theological Seminary building reads "1914" and marks the date of the first building erected on the Snelling Avenue campus.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Broomball player about to shoot on goal with teammates and opponents in front of goal. Icy ground, cold temperatures, and slippery footing are no deterrent for this popular intramural sport.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Construction on Snelling Avenue campus with sign that reads "Bethel College & Seminary Site improvement Program scheduled completion June 1958." View of side entrance to Library in foreground and dormitories across courtyard with students walking amidst the construction.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Construction on courtyard of Snelling Ave Campus with construction vehicles and sidewalk tiles waiting to be placed. Four buildings in background from left to right are: Library building, Field house, Edgren Residence, and Hagstrom Residence.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir, orchestra and banner visible in background with silhouetted audience in foreground during the Festival of Christmas concert. Extended exposure shows streaks of light from candlelight procession onto the stage at the Robertson Center. The banner on the wall reads, "In the beginning was the word, the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us we beheld his glory."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Bethel College's entry gates and front door framed by trees on the Snelling Avenue campus. Entry gates have engraved plaque that reads ""class of 1925"". The building originally served as administrative offices, classrooms, dining hall, gymnasium, chapel, book store and library until more buildings were added to campus beginning in 1945.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Bethel Theological Seminary Faculty and Students 1927 pictured from left to right: (top row) George Hultgren, Director of Music; Adolph Olson, A.B., B.D.; Karl J. Karlson, Ph.D., Dean; G. Arvid Hagstrom, D.D., President; Arvid Gordh, Th.D.; E.A. Finstrom, Th.M., Ph.B. (sic), B.D.; Florence A. Price, Instructor in Elocution; (second row) Florence Nystrom; Willard Samuelson; Emily Satterberg; Lloyd Dahlquist; Lloyd Lenning; Arthur Nyborg; (third row) Gunnar Lindahl; Roger Wickstrand; Oscar Anderson; Albert Berg; Joseph Friberg; Conrad Peterson; Reuben Olson; Ernest E. Nelson; Linnea Stjernstrom; Frank Anderson; (fourth row) Arthur Ellison; Carl Seaquist; Fred Swedberg; Adolph Carlson; Reuben Holm; Elvert Forssell; Alphin Conrad; George Magnuson; Clarence Wallin; Marc? ?itzell; (bottom row) Ernest Nelson; Henry Peterson; Edwin Bonander; Reuben Omark; Alfred Shostrom; Alvin Johnson; Alfred Larson; Eric Frykenberg; Lawrence Selin; Gordon Carlson; Carl Olsson
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Bethel Male Chorus group photo 1939-1940 with director seated at piano and chorus standing behind. Future President of Bethel College and Seminary, Carl H. Lundquist, in front row, third from the right.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Studio portrait of the women's basketball team in 1920. Sixteen players pose with coach in front holding basketball with ""B.A. '20"" written on it and two players seated on floor holding Bethel pennant.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir seated in front of mural with shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and grown Jesus with words "And the Word was made flesh And dwelt among us." flanked by two Bible verses from John 1 during Festival of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Two students looking at "Christian Activities" board that contains a quote from Milton, "There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth is of the heart, not of the hand." Student Senate flyer is visible beyond students.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
A sign that reads, "Bethel College and Seminary Women's Dormitory Addition" marks the construction site of the addition to the Bodien dormitory. Project was funded by the Housing and Home Finance Agency as Project No. Minnesota 21 CH:5.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Four female student musicians in Scandinavian folk dress playing from book of ""Christmas Strings"". Full-length bulletin board about Bethel in background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Six female students in white robes and silver tinsel belts around female student in white robe, red belt and wreath with lighted candles around her head. This dress is for the traditional celebration of Saint Lucia, which is a Scandinavian celebration of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir and orchestra performing in Scandinavian folk dress during the 1980 Festival of Christmas. Conductor in foreground and horse drawn sleigh landscape mural in the background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Carl H. Lundquist speaks about the transformative power of a Bethel education on students in the departments of education, ministry, social work and business. Aerial views of Bethel College and Seminary campus on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul and architectural rendering of Arden Hills campus.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This film shows footage of the future site of Bethel College and Seminary. Scenes from the dedication ceremony are shown including the installation of a box behind the seminary cornerstone inscribed, "Whom shall I send? Here am I, send me." There is footage of the construction of seminary buildings and interior shots of finished buildings. Individuals identified include but are not limited to: Carl Lundquist, Gordon Johnson, Edwin Omark, Virgil Olson, Reuben Omark, Tony Pierson, Alphin Conrad and Clarence Bass. There is no audio.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
