creator:

Lester A. Pierson Family

title:

Papers

dates:

1916-1932, n.d.

extent:

0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box)

collection number:

MS-620

repository:

Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

Lester A. Pierson Family, Papers, MS 620, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Biographical note

Lester A. Pierson was the pastor for the Bethesda Lutheran Church from 1923-1933 and worked closely with the Iowa State College (University) community. He was active in the effort to build the Lutheran church at the corner of 7th and Kellogg Streets in Ames, which housed the Bethesda congregation until 1965 and is now the home of Ascension Lutheran. Pierson also served as president of the Students' Pastors Association of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of American (N.L.C.A) and was active with the Lutheran student population at Iowa State College (University).

Collection description

This collection contains correspondence, directories, a handbook, and a program. There are materials from the Ames Women's Club, Iowa State College (University), and the Bethesda Lutheran Church. Correspondence includes letters from Pierson to incoming Lutheran students at Iowa State College (University).