The Personal series (1 linear foot) is comprised of two subseries: Topical and Correspondence. It is the series to which the researcher should turn to become familiar with the many stages of Jouppi's professional career, and with the two most important influences on the course of his life, his family and his religious beliefs. Without an appreciation of the latter, the researcher cannot understand what motivated Jouppi in arriving at major decisions.
The Topical subseries includes Biographical files which contain fairly detailed materials to assist the researcher in determining the major events in Jouppi's life. Materials in the ISSOF Associates and Jouppi Management Company files pertain to the family real estate and mineral rights companies. The Job Searches file contains correspondence and resumes which are valuable in detailing Jouppi's skills and those business areas in which he thought his talents could best be used. The Organizations files document his devotion to both Suomi College and to the Lutheran Church and his involvement, as trustee and president, with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Foundation. The Prayers and Personal Reflections file includes prayers written by Jouppi which demonstrate his strong reliance on God for guidance in daily affairs.