The O.W. Qualley Collection, named for Orlando Warren (Pip) Qualley, includes nine oil lamps and two vases. The oil lamps are fired earthenware, molded, and decorated with embossed designs. They range in age from the 10th through the 12th centuries AD. The vases are earthenware and wheel-thrown. From 1924-1925 Qualley was a member of the University of Michigan Arcaeological Expedition which excavated the Graeco-Roman city of Karanis in the Foyum province of Egypt. During this expedition, Qualley discovered the lamps and vases that make up this collection.

Information on Orlando Warren Qualley
Orlando Warren (Pip) Qualley was born in Ridgeway, Iowa in 1897. He graduated from Luther College in 1918 and became a member of the Classics Department faculty. He also served as vice president and dean of the College during his career at Luther, which spanned the years 1918 to 1963. Qualley earned his Master's degree at the University of Michigan and his Ph.D. in 1931 from the same school. He was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. The Orlando W. Qualley Chair of Classical Languages at Luther College is named in his honor. Qualley passed away in 1988.