Record Group 15:
Personal Papers of Faculty, Alumni and Other Individuals
Aamodt, Otis A. (1916) Photograph Album, 0.2 c.f.
Aarrestad, Thorleif 0.2 c.f.
Aarseth, Sigmund 0.2 c.f.
Aasen, Lawrence O. 0.2 c.f.
Alfsen, Rev. A.O. (1940s) Altas and Folder, 0.2 c.f.
Alumni Material By and About Alumni 0.8 c.f.
Anderson, Abel (1847-1925)
Anderson was born in Albion, Wisconsin. He studied at Luther College and Concordia Seminary. He then served as pastor for various Michigan and Minnesota congregations from 1874-1919. Abel was the brother of Rasmus B. Anderson, a professor of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Size: 1.0 c.f.
Date range: 1861-1925, 1979, n.d.
Mostly sermons; some correspondence; articles
Anderson, Jutta 1 folder
Anderson, Mrs. G.M. correspondence, 0.1 c.f.
Andrews, Melvin (1964) 1 folder
Anstensen, Herbrand (1818-1871?)
Anstensen was born in Norway and immigrated to America in July 1841. While living in Decorah he held the position of road supervisor.
Size: 0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1842-1871, n.d.
Correspondence; account receipts; important papers (example: application for citizenship)
Arden, William (May 2001) 1 folder
Askevold, Berndt (1846-1926)
Berndt was born in Askevold, Norway. He attended school in Bergen and was trained as a teacher before immigrating to the United States in 1873. He attended Luther College and Luther Seminary. He served as pastor for congregations in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, New York. He edited the Decorah Posten and authored several books including Ragnhild (1876).
Size: 0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1907-1970
Correspondence (one folder) and book manuscripts (two)
Astrup, Ingeborg (1846-1923)
Astrup was the second wife of Professor Laur. Larsen. She was born in Grue, Norway. She moved to America after marrying Professor Larsen in 1872. Much like Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Larsen was very hospitably toward the students, mending their clothes and hosting them in her home. After Professor Larsen’s death, Mrs. Larsen moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her daughters Karen and Ingeborg in 1915. Later she and her daughters moved to Northfield, Minnesota. Mrs. Larsen died November 19, 1923.
Size: 0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1958, n.d.
One photograph; book manuscript about Ingeborg Astrup Larsen
Baalson, Elmo (1904- 1995)
Reverend Elmo Baalson graduated from Luther College in 1926. In 1936 he received a Master’s of Theology from Luther Theological Seminary.
Size: 0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1923-1925
Photographs; scrapbook; article and program for Luther College Concert Band
Baalson, George (1893-1990)
Baalson was a 1915 graduate of Luther and remained interested and involved in life at Luther until his death at the age of 97. Baalson taught two years in Minnesota before enrolling at Luther, and another three years as a teacher then principal in North Dakota after graduation. As a member of the Concert Band at Luther, Baalson participated in the Norway tour in 1914 and the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. Baalson also served in the U.S. Navy where he studied radio control of missiles, eventually receiving patents as a result of his research. In the late 1920s, Baalson returned to education as a superintendent of schools in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Baalson received the Distinguished Service Award from Luther in 1985.
Size: 1.8 c.f.
Date range:
Diaries; album of photographs and postcards from 1914 Luther College band tour of Norway; awards from Luther College; yearbooks; brochures; college newspapers; some correspondence; scrapbooks
Bachelder, George 1 folder
Bahe, Barbara (2004) Memorial Service, 1 folder
Bakke, Nils J. (1853-1921)
Bakke received his Bachelor’s from Luther in 1877. While studying at Luther he reorganized the Idun Quartette, and was a student choir director. Bakke graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and became the Field Secretary for the Colored Mission of the Synodical Conference.
Size: 1 folder
Date range: 1914
“Our Colored Mission” an illustrated historical sketch by Bakke (1914)
Bakken, Russell (1911 - 2000)
Bakken was a student at Luther during the 1932-1933 school year. He participated in the 1933 Concert Band and Choir West Coast tour.
Size: 1 folder
Date range: 1933
Photocopy of diary: The 1933 West Coast Tour”
Bjerke, Kenneth L. 1 folder
Bale, Jens (1844-1923)
Bale attended Luther College from 1872 to 1874. He graduated from Luther Seminary and in 1878 was ordained. He eventually became a minister in the Norwegian Synod. Bale was born in Balestrand on May 10, 1844. He served as a minister in Minneapolis as well as in North Dakota from 1878 until 1896.
Size: 0.4 c.f.
Date range:
Sermons; correspondence; “History of a [Norwegian-American] Congregation” written in Norwegian; book: “Collection of Handwritings”
Bale, John 0.2 c.f.
Barnaal, Dennis (1978) 1 folder
Baukol, Peder P.
Baukol attended Luther College from 1879 to 1882. He was from Coon Valley, Wisconsin.
Size: 0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1877-1885, n.d.
Books (8) with handwritten material; “A Collection of Handwritings”
Bawbenek, Harbrut 1 folder
Beck, Richard 1 folder
Belgum, Gerhard 0.2 c.f.
Belgum, Harold 0.2 c.f.
Berg, Warren (1978-2003) bills, correspondence, Navy papers, writings, 3.2 c.f.
Bergh, Knut Ellefsen 0.1 c.f.
Berven, Kristen Svendsen (1845-1913)
Berven was born in Ullensvang, Hardanger, Norway on August 12, 1845. He attended Stords Seminary from 1865 to 1868 and was a teacher at Solheimsvikens civil school from 1869 to 1875. In 1875 Berven emigrated to America. He was a pastor at churches in Red Wing, Minnesota from 1876-1888; Lounsberry, South Dakota from 1888-1893; Bradley, South Dakota from 1893-1896; and Lily South Dakota from 1896 to 1900. Berven died on May 28, 1913.
Size: 1 folder
Date range: 1867-1868
“Collection of Handwriting”
Bjerregaard, Henrik Assnker 0.2 c.f.
Bjorkeng, Esten Poulsen (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1821-72), 1 folder
*all small pox vaccination certificates filed in box under "S"*
Blackman, Susan Maclay 1 folder
Blilie, Johan Anton 0.2 c.f.
Bodenstiener, Helen (1986,1992,1999) obituary, letters, play, 0.2 c.f.
Borge, Daniel Johannes (1886 - 1972)
Borge was born in Volga, South Dakota. He studied at Luther College from 1908 and graduated from Luther College Seminary in 1911. He served as pastor for congregations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The collection also includes materials from his father-in-law, Reverend Jorgen Nordby, a graduate of Luther College and Concordia seminary, who served in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Size: 0.8 c.f.
Date range: 1874-1968, n.d.
Sermons (early 1900’s)
Borlaug, Norman Ernest (1915) 1 folder
Bothne, Gisle 0.2 c.f.
The Brandt family had an integral part in the administration of Luther College in its early days. Diderikke Brandt, the wife of early Luther professor Nils Brandt, was famous for her caring demeanor and her motherly commitment toward the Luther students. Nils Brandt served as Luther’s first college pastor. Also included in this collection are the papers of their son, Realf Brandt as well as other relatives including Thalette Mathilde Galby Brandt, Olaf Elias Brandt, Olaf Johan Brandt and Emma Louise Galby Brandt.
Size: 43 c.f. and 5 oversized boxes
Date range: 1851-1988, n.d.
Books, writings, correspondence, diaries, Almanacs, account books, financial papers, pastoral records, composition books, programs, newspaper clippings
Brandt, Diederikke 1 folder
Brandt, R.O. writings, funerary announcements, diploma, 0.2 c.f.
Bril, Gordon (2002) funerary service, 1 folder
Browne, Cheryl (1970) 1 folder
Brye, D. faculty papers, 1.2 c. f.
Bull, Ole (1810-1880) see also Torstein Jahr
Bull was a famous violinist and composer from Norway. He is considered one of the greatest violinists of the 19 th-century, and was a principal figure in Norwegian music. Bull lead a movement to encourage the appreciation and preservation of Norwegian art and folk music and was instrumental in establishing the Norwegian Theatre in Bergen to help preserve Norway’s dramatic and musical heritage. He was also one of the founders of the Norwegian Society for the Advancement of the National Element in Art and Literature. During the last years of his life, Bull spent his time living in both the U.S. and Norway.
Size: 0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: n.d.
Compositions
Bunge, Wilfred (1981) President's inauguration, 1 folder
Busness, Otinus M. 0.2 c.f.
Carlsen, Lauritz Annaeus Kraft, smallpox vaccination certificate, 1 folder
Carlson, Lauritz A.K. 0.2 c.f.
Christiansen, Dagny 1 folder
Christensen, Gustav A. 1 folders
Christianson, John Robert (1985-86): 125th Anniversary committee, writings, slides, 2.2 c.f.
Clausen was one of the pastors who founded the Norwegian Synod. After coming to America in the 1840s, Clausen was ordained at a church in Muskego, Wisconsin in October 1843. In October 1853, the Norwegian Synod was formed at Clausen’s home congregation, Luther Valley in Beloit, Wisconsin. Clausen was one of the leading members of a Synod committee appointed to supervise the creation of Luther College. In 1868, after several years of disagreement, Clausen withdrew from the Norwegian Synod because of opposing views on slavery. In 1870, he joined forces with members of the Norwegian-Danish Augustana Synod and planned a new church body, but they soon broke apart.
Size: 0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1841-1885, 1995
Correspondence (7 folders),; diaries (1865-1868, 1880); “Testimonial for a widow;” biographical files
Cole, Richard 0.2 c.f.
Craft, Rolf V. (1976-1982) legislation action, committee papers, studies, campaign, news clippings, non-textual material, 0.2 c.f.
Cutler, Eric (2000-2001) 1 folder
Dahl, Borghild 1 folder
Dahl, John Rudolph
Davidson, Arthur Ole (1910-1979)
Davidson earned his Bachelor’s from Luther College in 1931. In the 1930s he was a principal in Minnesota. In 1941, he returned to Luther, this time as a faculty member. From 1942 to 46 he served in World War II, then returned to Luther for two more years. In 1948, Davidson left Luther to accept a position at Dartmouth College. In 1954, he came back to Luther as the Vice President of Development. In this position he headed an initiative to fund and build both Valders Hall of Science and the Centennial Union. In 1961, Davidson left Luther to become President of Wagner College in New York.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1956-1974
Correspondence; book manuscript of “A Norwegian Heritage” by Daphne (1974); short autobiography
Davis, Robert and Ruth (1969-2007) writings, architectual photos, obituaries, 0.2 c.f.
DeCosta, Benjamin F. (1831-1904)
DeCosta was a reverend. He wrote Northmen in Maine in 1870.
0.2 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (1 folder, 1869); book manuscript of “Northmen in Maine” (1870)
Dolven, Oswald 1 folder
Doerring, Bill
Dorrum, Ingebrit (1877-1952)
Dorrum graduated from Luther College in 1904. He received his master’s degree from Harvard in 1911. He eventually became a professor at Luther. Dorrum also translated and edited many works, including Storiesand Poems by Jonas Lie in 1914 and The Wisdom of the Old Norsemen in 1939.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1877-1952
Photographs (from Luther College); one postcard; one letter; speech (1910); poem; constitutions and by-laws of “Tronderne” (a group of Norwegians starting and organization); “History of Graduating class of Pacific Lutheran Academy 1902,” 1939; “Wisdom of the Old Norsemen,” 1910, paper presented at a Norwegian women’s club; article by David T. Nelson (copies in English and Norwegian); article “Among Life’s step Children;” “Mere spas” by R.B. Anderson
Doseff, Ivan 1 folder
Doving, Carl 0.2 c.f.
Duborg, Hans Petter 1 folder
Duelo, Nicholas (2003) Memorial Service
Eckblad, James 1 folder
Eckheart, Douglas (2000) 1 folder
Ellickson, George (see HPE), (1918-1919) letters, 1 folder and (1963,1966,1975,1980-81) biographical info, correspondence, photos, 0.2 c.f.
Ellingson, Herman (1922-24, 1936) school work boxes and scrapbook, 0.4 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Elstad, Martin (1913 - )
Elstad participated in the 1936 Luther College Concert Band European Tour. After graduation, he became a teacher and lived in Story City, Iowa.
1.2 c.f, 1 oversized box, 1 folder
Date range: 1914-1942
Correspondence (1936-1942); photographs; Luther College Bulletin (1935-36),; Jubilee Program (1936); Pamphlets/programs of Luther College Concert Band (1914); Cloth banners from Norway; menus from Norwegian restaurants; booklets from Norway; receipts; magazines; bus route/map book; newspaper clippings
Endresen, Kari (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate) 1 folder
Engebretson, Oscar Edwin (1928-1942) Norwegian sermons, 0.2 c.f.
Engelstad, Rev. Conrad N. (1887- ?)
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1923-1934
Sermons; book “How shall I read my Bible” by N. M. Ylivisaker
Ensrud, Joseph O. E. (1888 - 1971)
Ensrud attended Luther College from 1905 to 1909 when he received his bachelor’s degree. He graduated from Luther Seminary in 1912 and became a chaplain in the Ft. Randolph Canal Zone in Panama.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: n.d.
Photographs
Epperly, Ed (1972-) RYMS Files, 1.8 c.f.
Erickson, John A.
Erickson was from Leeds, Wisconsin.
Size: 1 folder
Date range: 1877-81
account books
Espelie, Ernest 1 folder
Espelie, Ingeri (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate) 1 folder
Evenson, G.A. (1880) 1 folder
Everson, Joe (1969) 1 folder
Faculty Reprints 0.2 c.f.
Falland, Ole Jenssen (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate) 1 folder
Faye, Christopher U., biographical scrapbook
Felland, O.G. (1911) speech on 50th Anniversary of Luther College, 1 folder
Fenstermann, Duane (1983, 1990, 2001) Tribute to, computer center papers, photos, 3 folders
Flagge, Dan papers of, 0.2 c.f.
Flakkerud, Ole T.
Flakkerud was a Norwegian poet.
1 folder
Date range: 1850
“En Vise/A Ballad” a poem by Flakkerud
Flemming, James (1962) Faculty questionaire, 1 folder
Fohn–Hansne, Lydia 0.4 c.f.
Fossum, Andrew (1860-1943)
Fossum attended Luther College from 1876 to 1882 when he received his bachelor’s degree. In 1884, he received his master’s degree from Luther. He continued his education at Johns Hopkins University where he received his Doctor of Philosophy. Fossum taught at Concordia College and St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He was also the author of “The Theatre at Eretria”, “The Theater at Sikyon”, and “The Norse Discovery of America.” Fossum is believed to be the first Norwegian-American to earn a PhD.
1 folder
Date range: 1909-1955
Correspondence (1920’s-1950’s); tax reminders; notice of land assessment; Journal: “Telesoga” (September 1913); Journal: “For Bygd og By” (August 3, 1913); newspaper clippings
Fossum Family (1890, 1907-15, 1927, 1934, 1985) bills, documents, sermons, histories, correspondence, 4 folders
Friis, Jeremiah F. Hansen (1785-?)
Friis was born February 10, 1785 in Norway.
1 folder
Date range: 1804, 1927
One letter from Hermann A. Preus to Karl T. Jacobsen (1927); birth certificate (1804); document with Friis’ signature
Frost, Gerhard E. (1955) 1 folder
Frost, Rueben B. (1965-83) writings, 1 folder
Gausta, Hjerborn (1854-1924)
Gausta was a Norwegian-American painter. He was born in Vestfjorddalen, Telemark, Norway on June 16, 1854. He and his family emigrated from Norway and settled in Harmony, Minnesota in 1867. From 1872 to 1875 he attended Luther College. After graduating from Luther, he spent several years studying art throughout Europe, spending much of his time in his homeland of Norway. After traveling in the Midwest for a few more years, Gausta returned to Luther to teach art during the 1886-87 school year. After another year wandering in Europe, he returned to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he taught at the University of Minnesota until his death on May 22, 1924.
1.4 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: 1873-1989
Correspondence (0.6 c.f. 1873-1923); diaries; photographs (of sketches for painting, of paintings, negatives); Linka and Hermann Preus’ photo album; sketch books; text of labels for pictures on display at Luther College; article about Gausta; diplomas; original sketchbook (1882); cover of a catalogue done by Gausta, Journal: “Norges Jul” (1972) containing article about Gausta; receipts; poem by C. Culmsee; biographical sketch by J.W. Ylvisaker; William C. Preus (memorial)
Giere, Arthur F.
Giere was a lawyer and a recreational author from Galesville, Wisconsin.
1 folder
Date range: 1942-1975
Correspondence (work-related); “Before the Doctor Arrives” translated from Norwegian; clippings and articles
Giere, Frederic A. (1957-58) class of 1947, writings by, articles, 2 folders
Giere, Nils 1 folder
Gimbel, John "A German Community under American Occupation" rough draft/proofs, 1.2 c.f.
Gjerset, Knut (1865-1936)
Gjerset was born at Romsdal, Norway. He attended Willmar Seminary and received a Ph.D. from Heidelberg University, Germany. He taught at Luther College from 1902-1936, was curator of the Luther College Museum, and authored several books.
0.8 c.f. + 1 folder (same box as Nils Joseph Hong)
Date range: 1773-1931
Correspondence (late 1800’s-early 1900’s); Book: “Pioneer Norwegian Sailors in the Great Lakes” (notes); articles by E.A. Grefthen: “New Trends in Historical Writing and Research,” “The Power of an Ideal,” “Johan Martin Kalberlahn;” personal documents (certificates, passport, will, checks, etc.) of Gjerset and others; newspaper articles; notes and class notebooks; “Maryland and Baltimore Journal” (August 20, 1773); biographical information on several sailors; material concerning United Fruit Company; material concerning WWI (Red Cross, notes, etc.)
Goettelman, Rosella (Ansten) (1991) "A Chronicle of Courage: The Myran-Ansten Story," 1 folder
Grangaard, Ole scrapbook, oversized box
Granlien, Ole Tollefsen (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate) 1 folder
Grefthen, Emil Alexander (1913-1914, 1960s, 1998) biographical information, announcement, report card, non-textual material, 0.2 c.f.
Grindal, Gracia 0.4 c.f.
Grinde, Peter, B. 0.2 c.f.
Gulbrandsen, Ole 0.2 c.f.
Gullikson, Knute (1848-1876?)
1 folder
Date range: 1848-1876
Receipts; personal documents (passport, certificates, application); notes
Gullixson, Andrew (1920, 1937) corresponence, book, 2 folders
Gulixson, Dr. Thaddeaus F. (1969) funeral service, 1 folder
Gulsvig, Stuart 1 folder
Gunderson, Severt T. (1908?) biographical sketch, 1 folder
Gunderson, Severt (1839-1908)
Gunderson was born in Norway in 1839 and moved to America in 1848, settling in Chicago. At the age of fifteen, he left school to begin carpentry work. Throughout his life, Gunderson was a sharp businessman, working in carpentry, lumber milling, shipping, and home building. He was also a vital supporter of the World’s Fair in Chicago. In 1863, Gunderson married Emily Olson, and together they had three children. In the last ten years or so of his life, Gunderson and his wife traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. Gunderson died on March 7, 1908.
1 folder
Date range: 1839-1908
biographical sketch
Guzman, Juan Tony (early 1990s) news article, 1 folder
Haatvedt, Helen
Hage family
The Hage family has a long history beginning in the early 1500s.
0.2 c.f.
Date range:
family tree (1512-1911)
Hagen, Martin
1 folder
Date range: 1878-1897
Correspondence (1880’s and 1890’s); speech on Pastor H.A. Hautmann (1884); notes; lists; biographical sketch (1895); committee decision
Haines (Dorrum), Elanor (0.2 l.f.)
Hannestad, Karen Andersdatter (Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder)
Hansen, Halvor (1809-)
Hansen was born June 14, 1809 in Norway. He married Ingeborg Karine Nilsdatter, and they immigrated to the U.S. in 1857/58 along with their five children.
1 folder
Date range: 1857-1876
Correspondence (private, 1857-76); Certificates
Hanson, Haldor Johan (1856-1929) 0.4 c.f.
Hanson, Harold C. (1950) 1 folder
Hanson, Helen (Daley) 1 oversized box
Hanson, James Christian Meinich (1864-1943)
Hanson was born in Valdres, Norway. He attended Luther College, graduating in 1882 with a bachelor’s degree, followed by Concordia Theological Seminary. He had a broad career as a librarian.
2.8 c.f.
Date range:
Personal and work correspondence (late 1800’s to mid 1900’s); photographs; book manuscript: “What became of Jens?” (Americanization); newspaper articles (some about him); autobiographical writings and information; writings; essays; speeches; pamphlets; lists of Norwegian authors’ books; bibliographies
Hanson, Laura Hougen scrapbook, 1 oversized box
Hanson, Rebecca 0.2 c.f.
Hanson, Richard Simon 4.4 c.f.
Hanusa, Ellen (1984) senior thesis, Chips, and other journalism, 0.2 c.f.
Haroldson, Carl (1912-1918) 1 folder
Harstad, Bjug Aanondson (1848-1933)
Harstad was born in Valle, Norway. He attended Luther College and Concordia Seminary, 1871-1874. He then served as pastor and as the first president of the Norwegian Synod, in 1918. He helped found Pacific Academy (later Pacific Lutheran University) in Washington State in 1890 and later served as its first president.
0.2 c.f.
Date range:
Book Manuscripts; translation of a Norwegian account of a journey of 1881; “Pioneer Prettle” autobiography; “Letter and articles on ‘A Trip to the Yukon Region;’” 1995 letter about the Harstad family regarding the 100 th anniversary of Harstad Hall (Old Main)
Harvey, Don (2004) Memorial service, 1 folder
Haugen Family (18??-1961) scrapbook, 1 oversized box
Haugen, Thomas Amandus 1 oversized box
Haugen, Tosten Tostensen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Haugstul, Rev. Oscar Rudolph (1904-1973)
Haugstul graduated from Luther College in 1931 with a bachelor’s degree. In 1934, he received a Bachelor’s of Theology from Luther Theological Seminary.
1.8 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (late 19 th century to mid 20 th century); sermons on phonotape; photographs; receipts; business papers; church papers; farmer’s pocket ledger; newspaper “The Waukon Democrat” (1952); postage stamps (14 folders)
Hegge, Pearl (1996) 1 folder
Heintz, William 0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Hektoen, Dr. Ludvig (1863-1951)
Hektoen was born in Westby, Wisconsin on July 2, 1863 to Norwegian immigrants. Hektoen entered Luther in 1877, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1883. While working to save up for med school, Hektoen took courses at the University of Madison in 1883 and 1884. Hektoen entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Chicago and graduated in 1887 as the valedictorian of his class. After graduation, he interned at the Cook County Hospital in Chicago, eventually becoming a pathologist there. Throughout his career Hektoen edited several medical journals, including being the founding editor-in-chief of the American Medical Association’s Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, holding that position for nearly 25 years. He was also the director of the John McCormick Institute of Infectious Disease in Chicago, which he helped to found. In 1929 Dr. Hektoen was knighted by the King of Norway to the Order of St. Olaf. After a disabling battle with diabetes, Hektoen died on July 5, 1951.
0.4 c.f.
Date range:
Articles and booklets about medicine/physiology; newspaper articles about Hektoen; three biographies
Henderson, Elmer 0.2 c.f.
Henderson, Major John Standley (2003) Book about, 1 folder
Henrikson, George (1924) scrapbook, 1 oversized box
Hermeier, Kristi (1997) Memorial service, 1 folder
Hexom, Charles Philip 0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Hjermstad, Christian A.H. 0.2 c.f.
Hjort, Rev. Ove Jacob (1827-1879)
Hjort was born in Christiania (Oslo) in 1827. He immigrated in 1861. Hjort was a trustee of Luther College. He was also the minister of a church in Painted Creek, Iowa from 1862 until he died.
1.4 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (1860’s-1870’s); Diaries (1875, ’76, ’78); Sermons (1861-1879); personal papers (certificates, attests, etc.); a few poems
Hoelty–Nickel, Theodore 0.2 c.f.
Hoff, Betty (1936-2001) Various materials, 0.6 c.f.
*Also see Record Group 07 for Betty Hoff files dealing with Health and Physical Education
Hoff, Rev. Thoralf Anderson (1879-1961)
Hoff was born in 1879 in Crookston, Minnesota. He was a student at Luther College from 1900 until 1904. Hoff was the president of the Lutheran Ladies Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota, as well as the pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. In 1927, he returned to teach at Luther College. In the 1930s he held the position of head of the bible department at Luther College, as well as serving as pastor of First Lutheran Church in Decorah.
0.2 c.f.
Date range:
Sermons (1932-1958); three devotional booklets; funeral service for Dr. O. Svebakken
Hofland, Sigvart Andreas (0.4 l.f.)
Holen, Olaf (1889-?)
Holen was born in Gjerpen, Norway in 1889. He immigrated in 1909. In 1920 he studied at Washington University. He served as a Lutheran pastor in Seattle and Tacoma, then was called to Roland, Iowa in 1926. He wrote articles for Skandinaven and other Norwegian-American newspapers.
1 folder
Date range:
Book manuscript: “The Haugian revival and its place in Norwegian literature” in Norwegian
Holien, Anne Arnesdatter Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Holmes, Bradley photos, news releases, 1 folder
Holtane, Rasmus Nielsen
Holtane married Marte Ellingsdatter in March 1795.
1 folder
Date range:
Holtane’s marriage certificate (1795); note from K. Throndsen to Professor Hansen
Holum, Jens 1 folder
Hong, Nils Joseph (1866 -
Hong was born February 7, 1866 in Coon Prairie, Wisconsin. He attended Willmar Seminary from 1881 to 1892 and Luther College from 1892 to 1895 when he received his bachelor’s degree. In 1897, after a year as President of Willmar Seminary in Minnesota, Hong became a professor at Pacific Lutheran Academy in Washington, holding the office of President there from 1899 to 1918. He married Mary Wiborg in 1898.
0.2 c.f. found in box with Borghild Dahl - placed under Hong in "H"
Date range: 1934, n.d.
Norwegian, Danish, and German hymns translated into English
Hoslett, Sherman 0.4 c.f.
Hovde, Adolph B. 0.2 c.f.
Hovde, Brynolf (1926) writings by, 1 folder
Hovde, Oivind M. (1911 - 1986)
Hovde graduated from Luther College in 1932. He worked at Luther from 1935 to 1938 and 1944 to 1977 as the head librarian. He also worked as a librarian at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
1.2 c.f.
Date range: 1860-1986
Correspondence (business and personal, some translated to English); photographs of library and Halvorsen family members; “Letters from Esthemille 1873-1874” translated by O.M. Hovde; translation of Laur Larsen’s “The Norwegian Luther College in Decorah;” business papers; U.S. government ration book and savings chart; certificates/diplomas; library papers (Capitol University Library, 1970’s); Luther College Club Tour papers; papers from Hovde’s death (funeral sermon, tribute articles); photocopies of articles; church records
Hove, Elling (1863-1927)
Hove was born March 25, 1863 in Northwood, Iowa. He received his bachelor’s degree from Luther in 1884. From 1891 to 1893, he was a religion professor at Luther and the college pastor from 1891 to 1894. Prior to his career at Luther, Hove was a pastor in Portland, Oregon, and after leaving Luther, he was a pastor in Mankato, Minnesota.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1884-1969
Correspondence (1884-1935 from U.V. Koren, Laur Larsen, O.E. Brandt and others); four photographs; notes; papers; sketch; ordination certificate; notes and papers on organization and constitution of Chips (Luther College student newspaper)
Huenemann, Ruben (see realia)
Hustad, Bradford (1959-1963) 1 folder
Hustvedt, Halvor Bjørnson (1852-1932)– see also William S. Hustvedt collection.
Hustvedt was born December 6. 1852 in Liberty Prairie, Wisconsin. In 1873, he received his bachelor’s degree from Luther College. He held positions as a pastor in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. Hustvedt married Anna Marie Reque in 1878. He held various trustee offices at Luther and taught religion there in 1887. Hustvedt was also instrumental in getting electric lighting installed on the Luther College campus.
0.2 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence; sermons exist in William S. Hustvedt collection.
Hustvedt, Olaf Maudt (1941) 1 folder
Hustvedt, William S. (ca. 1888 - 1984)
William intermittently attended Luther College between 1905 and 1910, but did not receive a degree. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. H.B. Hustvedt. The collection relates to his parents, brother Sigurd, and sister Katherine.
0.4 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (1880’s and 1911); Sermons by H.B. Hustvedt; postcard pictures of Decorah; book manuscript of “Deep Roots and Spreading Branches” by Katherine Hustvedt; clippings from Decorah Posten (article by and about H.B. Hustvedt); “Historical notes about first settlement in South Dakota” by P.H. Dahl; speeches by H.B. Hustvedt; George Washington’s ancestry by Albert Willes; confirmation certificate of Anne Marie Reque; “Dagens Losen” by Marie Schandorff (1845); hymn book; compositions book of H. Hustvedt (1873); list of auto owners in Winneshiek County; book: “Grundtrig’s index of English and Scottish Ballad” by S.B. Hustvedt
Hvistendahl, Christian Mathias (1838-1913)
Hvistendahl was born in Holmestrand, Norway. He immigrated in 1864 and served as a pastor in Wisconsin.
2 folders
Date range: 1865
Two sermons (1865); statement by Hvistendahl; notes by H.A. Preus regarding Hvistendahl’s relation to the synod; statement by Hvistendahl (1865)
Ingebretson, Osten (1868)
Ingmandson, Charles P. 0.2 c.f.
Jacobsen, Jacob D. (1842-1881)
Jacobsen was born July 16, 1842 in Gjerpen, Skien, Norway. He was a student at Luther College and taught while attending classes in 1863. Jacobsen married Guro Ingebrigtsen in 1871. In 1872, he became a professor at Luther as well librarian in 1874, holding both positions until his death in 1881.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1871-1991
Correspondence from Laur Larsen and others (1871-1873); memorial book of Jacobsen after his death, and programs from his funeral; song for 10 year anniversary of Luther College (1874); speech given by Lois Jacobsen, “the Griswold House (Luther College)” (1991)
Jacobsen, Karl Theodore (1934) 1 folder
Jacobson Family Memorbilia (1800s) photo, letters, news clippings, 1.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Jahr, Torstein (1871-1931)
Jahr was born August 7, 1871 in Holmestrand, Norway. At the age of 19, he immigrated to America. He graduated from Luther College in 1896. After Luther Jahr attended Illinois State University and from there received his Bachelor of Library Science in 1900. In 1902, Jahr began work at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. For several years he was the president of the Norwegian Society in Washington. After resigning his position at the Library in 1928, Jahr moved back to his birthplace in Norway. He died November 6, 1931 in Norway.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1852-1971, n.d.
Articles and research material for “Oleana,” a book about the Norwegian colonization project of Ole Bull; biographical information in form of a booklet and a newspaper article
Jensen, Einar
Jensen was an author.
0.2 c.f + 1 folder
Date range:1878-1886
Correspondence; one photograph of S.C. Stub, poem of Bjornstjerne Bjornson, wedding invitations of others, three books (“Foreningssagen” by Dr. F.A. Schmidt, “Hvad larer Dr. F.V. Schmidt?” by E. Jensen, “Trak af Prof. F.A. Schmidts Fard”)
Jensen, Erik (1841-1927)
Jensen was the author of Scandinavian Songs.
1 folder
Date range: 1925-1926
Notes and explanations (1925/26); review of his book (“Scandinavian Songs”)
Jensen, Jens (2004) article, 1 folder
Johanessen, Johanes Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Johnson, Peter O.C. 1 folder
Johnson, Martin K.
Jones, Dennis papers concerning BSU and racial relations on campus, 0.4 c.f.
Jordahl, D.C. (1925) 1 folder
Jordahl, Leigh Book "Stability and Change," 0.6 c.f.
Jorgensen, Eugene Ferdinand (1896-1987)
Eugene Ferdinand Jorgensen was born in 1896 in Bode, Iowa. He attended Luther College from 1911 to 1917. After graduation he was employed as Principal of a high school in Hillsboro, North Dakota. During World War I, Krueger served in the Army. After returning from military service he became the superintendent of the Werner, North Dakota high school. In 1926, he married Pauline Ziner and they had four children together. That same year they left North Dakota for Vivian, South Dakota where he became a school superintendent until 1935, followed by superintendent of schools in Selby, South Dakota. In 1938, he moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota holding the position of State Director of the South Dakota Employment Service until his retirement in 1964. .
0.8 c.f.
Date range: 1911-1993
Postcards and letters (1911-1913) mostly from Eugene F. Jorgenson (her father); photographs (early 1900’s); biography of Eugene F. Jorgenson and Jacob E. Jorgenson; Luther College programs; college transcript of Eugene Jorgenso
Juul, Rev. Ole (1838-1903)
Juul was born September 10, 1838 in Valdres, Norway. He immigrated to America in 1848. He attended Concordia College in St. Louis from 1869-1861 and Concordia Seminary from 1861 to 1864. Immediately after graduating from Seminary, Juul began his work in the ministry, serving as a pastor in Dodgeville, Wisconsin until 1866. Later he moved to Chicago to lead Our Savior’s Church for seventeen years. Juul died November 22, 1903.
1 folder
Date range:1865
1 sermon
Kaasa, Harris (1980s) sermons, writings by, correspondence, publications, 1.8 c.f.
Kalsow, Kathryn (1999) obituary, 1 folder
Kalsow, W.O. (1989) obituary and tribute, 1 folder
Kaschins, Elizabeth (2004) retirement party photos, 1 folder
Kath, Ruth (1988) manuscript, 0.6 c.f.
Kelkin, Nils 1 folder
Kemp, Don (2003) article about death, 1 folder
Kemp, Jane (1985?) newspaper article, 1 folder
Kiland, Gustav Halverson
Kiland received his bachelor’s degree from Luther College in 1883. He served on the Luther church council from 1896 to 1902.
1 folder
Date range: 1878-1883, n.d.
autograph book
Kilian, Kerwin (1993) senior paper, 0.2 c.f.
Killie, Eilert S. scrapbook, 1 oversized box
Khmesh, Mary (1996-1999) Faculty meeting notes, 0.2 c.f.
Kirkeberg, Ole Larson (1849-1925)
Kirkeberg was born in Valdres, Norway in 1849. He studied at the Bruuns College in Norway from 1867 until 1869 and later taught there. He emigrated in 1874. He was a pastor in Elk Horn, Iowa from 1876 until 1880 and later in Racine, Wisconsin. He spent the end of his life in Park River, North Dakota. Kirkeberg wrote about theology, a children's book and a memoir called Minder fra Valdres (Memories from Valdres).
0.6 c.f.
Date range: 1879-1923
Unpublished notebooks on evangelism; “Minder fra Valdres (Memories from Valdres);” “Lasebog for Boern” a reading book for children; “The gamle og det nye mennesket;” and seven published books written by Kirkeberg; newspaper clippings
Kirkeholt, Sivert Eistensen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Kjome, Michael (1964) articles about war service, 1 folder
Klose, Kevin (1986) article, 1 folder
Kloster, Clair (1998) obituary, correspondence, 2 folders
Knudsen, Christine Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Knudson, George Ellert research, 4.4 c.f.
Kopseng, Bjorn Gundersen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Kopseng, Engebredt Gunnersen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Koren, A.H. 1 folder
Koren, Else Elisabeth (1832-1918) see also Isaac B. Torrison’s letters from E. Koren
Else Elisabeth Hysing was born May 24, 1832 in Larvik, Norway to a distinguished, upper-class family. Although slightly deaf from childhood, this did not deter her education as she was privately tutored by teachers at her father’s school and attended dance school. Elisabeth was married to Ulrik Vilhelm Koren on August 18, 1853 and they left for America less than a month later. Elisabeth Koren recorded the Korens’ journey to American and their first two years in Northeast Iowa in her now published diary. She faced, with courage and conviction, all the hardships pioneer life afforded and emerged to become the lovely, kind, and accomplished mistress of the Washington Prairie parsonage until her death in 1918.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1841-1986
Koren family correspondence; diary (transcript, translation, finished book); family photographs; poems by Koren family; architect drawings; photocopied articles; “Autobiographical Account” by P. Schonevik and Stub Koren, book “Fra Pioneertiden” selections from the diary of E. Koren and letters from the 1850’s; information; songs; and articles about the Koren family
Koren, Marie (1968) obituary, 1 folder
Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm (1826-1910) See also Washington Prairie Church (RG 13)
Koren was born in Bergen, Norway. He was ordained as minister and immigrated to the United States in 1853. He was pastor at Washington Prairie until his death. He was influential in the founding of Luther College and held leadership positions in the Norwegian Synod.
1.4 c.f.
Date range: 1826-1910
Correspondence (1850-1909, church and personal); diaries (1887-1894); sermons (1879); Norwegian Synod papers; congregation papers (reports, censuses, etc.); family trees and information of Koren and Ottesen family histories; church record books; personal papers; drawings, materials for anniversary celebrations, books from Koren’s library, “Den nyere theologies historie” (1850) and “Abraham Lincoln” (1901); writings about U.V. Koren
Koren, William
Koren graduated from Luther College in 1882. After graduation, he attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.
1 folder
Date range: 1883
Traditional Norwegian songs he transcribed (1883)
Kozlowski, Robert (2004) memorial service, 1 folder
Kraabel, Thomas (Tom) A. (1997-98) publications, chapel talk, 2 folders
Krohn, Jens Ivarsen (1834-1889)
Krohn was born July 30, 1834 in N. Darlene, Norway. He was a teacher in Melangen, Norway for two years, followed by his attendance at Klaebu Normal School from 1857 to 1859. He immigrated to the United States in 1860 and attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis during the Civil War. In 1863 he became the pastor of Our Savior’s Church in Chicago. He served that parish for thirteen years. He died January 19, 1889.
1 folder
Date range: 1865
1 sermon (1865)
Krueger, Erlya Y. (1.0 c.f.) (see RG18,, #0142)
Kuhlman, Bill programs, news clippings, miscellaneous materials, 0.2 c.f.
Kvaase, Clara (1896-1970)
Kvaase was born September 6, 1896 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to two Norwegian parents. Her father immigrated to the United States and attended Luther College in the mid-1880s and her mother was the daughter of Herman and Linka Preus. She spent her first twenty years living in Wisconsin. After graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1915, Kvaase lived in LaCrosse for a year. The next two years she and her sister attended normal school together to train for teaching kindergarten. After two years of teaching, Kvaase married Otis Aamodt in 1920 and they had four daughters together. Upon her husband’s death in 1937, Kvaase moved to New Richmond, Wisconsin where she lived until her death in September 1970.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1915-1918
“Clara’s Diary, 1914-1918”
Kvale, Ole J. (1925) "The Soul of Luther College," 1 folder
Landsverk graduated from Luther College in 1924. He received a Masters from the University of Minnesota in 1930. He received a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1940. He spent nineteen years in the field of education as principal of high schools, superintendent of schools, and professor of physics and mathematics. During World War II he served as research physicist for the United States government on the atom bomb project. In 1947, he organized Landsverk Corporation to develop and produce laboratory, hospital, and industrial instruments. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Luther College in 1968. His personal research focused on Norse runic inscriptions. His efforts in the research were largely directed towards proving the authenticity of the Kensington [Minnesota] Stone and proving the existence of Norse explorations into the North American interior from the 11 th thru the 15 th centuries.
6.0 c.f.
Date range:
Research materials on Runic inscriptions from the British Isles, Norway, Sweden and Denmark; Correspondence regarding his research; photographs of runic inscriptions; originals of cryptograms in Runic inscriptions; books on Runic inscriptions; four books on Vikings in Great Britain and Ireland; newspaper clippings; articles; six booklets (guide to cryptographic solutions by Alf Mongs, #1-6); photos and data of Runic inscription
Landsverk, Torkjel (1859-?)
Landsverk was born in Seljord, Norway in 1859, the youngest of eight. In 1883, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Highland Prairie in Fillmore County, Minnesota. He taught parochial school for a few years as well as worked as a carpenter and stonemason. Landsverk married Helga Oian in 1898 and they had four children together. He was also a talented poet, having many of his pieces printed in the Decorah Posten.
1 folder
Date range: 1944
Book “Solgla” by Ole G. Landverk, his son. Contains poems by Torkjel written in both Norway and the United States.
Langland was born in Winneshiek County, Iowa in 1917, the son of Charles and Clara Langland. A poet, Langland donated his papers to Luther College to allow researchers to experience Northeast Iowa, the inspiration for many of his poems.
6.8 c.f. and 3 multiple sized boxes
Please see the finding aid (link above) for a more detailed biography and individual box contents.
Langlie, Irene (1911) writings by, 1 folder
Larsen, Jacob A. Otteson (1888-1974)
Larsen was born on March 1, 1888 to Luther College president Laur. Larsen. He graduated from Luther in 1908, and was the first Luther graduate to be named a Rhodes Scholar. From 1911 to 1914, he studied at Oxford, and received his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1928. He taught at several colleges, remaining at the University of Chicago as professor of ancient history for 25 years. He was also the managing editor of Classical Philology for several years. Larsen died September 1, 1974 at the age of 86.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1903-1975
Correspondence (last half 20 th century, in English); biographic information; journal; books and writings by Larsen; hymn book
Larsen Family
The Larsen family was the “first family” of Luther College. Laur. Larsen was Luther’s first president, serving in that position for forty-one years. His second wife, Ingeborg Astrup Larsen, like Mrs. Diderikke Brandt, served the students tirelessly in the capacity of mother and caretaker. Several of Larsen’s sons attended Luther and had an active part in the Luther community as well.
1.4 c.f.
Date range: 1849-1964
Correspondence (1850’s-1910’s, mostly family); diaries of Thora Larsen; Photographs of family members, events, buildings and more; Account book; Biographical writings; Reminiscences; Annual reports of the National Lutheran Council; certificates, diplomas; student songs; notebook and fare certificates for “Den Norske Amerikalinje”
Larsen, Lauritz (1882-1923) see also Larsen Family
Larsen was born November 28, 1882 to Luther College president Laur. Larsen. He attended Luther, graduating in 1902 with a bachelor’s degree. Following graduation, he was principal of two different schools in North Dakota, and taught English and Latin at a third before enrolling at Luther Theological Seminary, graduating from there in 1907. He married Charlotte Emilie in 1908, and they had four children together. After graduating from seminary, he became a pastor in North Dakota, moving to Iowa a year later, and after five years there accepted a call as pastor of Zion Norwegian Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, New York. From 1919 to 1923, he held the position of president of the National Lutheran Council of America. In 1917 he became the secretary of the National Lutheran Commission for Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Welfare, holding this position until his death on January 28, 1923.
Correspondence (late 1800’s-early 1900’s, business and personal); Diary of Europe trip; photographs; Notebooks and writings of Larsen; books that belonged to Larsen; certificates; visa; passport; clippings; programs; memorial papers (journals, articles); journals; scrapbooks
Larsen, Myron scrapbook, 0.2 c.f. and 2 oversized boxes
Larsen, Nikolai Astrup (1878-1961)
Larsen was born to Luther College president Laur. Larsen on July 13, 1878. He graduated from Luther College in 1896. After graduation, he enrolled at Luther Theological Seminary and graduated from that institution in 1900. He immediately accepted a call as a pastor in Minnesota. In 1902, he moved to North Dakota to serve several congregations there. A year later, he moved again within North Dakota and stayed with a congregation there for eight years. He married his first wife, Tora Ylvisaker in 1904 who died six years later. He married Marie Weltzin, whom he met after accepting a call to Our Savior’s Church in Tacoma, Washington in 1911. Together they performed missionary work in China, and in 1925 he became the president of the Union Lutheran Theological Seminary in China. Upon his return from China, he received a call to First Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1933, Luther conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. He was elected president of the Iowa District of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in 1934, serving that position until his retirement fifteen years later. He died in 1961 at the age of 83.
11.4 c.f. and 2 small boxes
Date range: 1884-1967, n.d.
Correspondence (1897-1967, family and church); Diaries (1907-9, 1916); Sermons (1920’s-1950’s); photographs; budget books (1949-1965); receipts; insurance policy; journals; booklets; bulletins,; family information; newspaper clippings; certificates; autobiographies (him and others); papers of N.L.C.A. (minutes and constitution) and other church related papers and articles; programs; papers on the Iowa District; Luther College papers (information, clubs, events, etc.); pocket books; date books (1898-1916); speeches; political papers (Communism in China); study notes; notebooks; lecture notes; scrapbooks; minutes; resolutions; a few poems; articles by N.A. Larsen and others; papers and materials on China mission work; World Church convention information and conferences materials (World Council of Churches, American Lutheran Church Conference); date books and almanacs (1918-1954)
Larsen, Thora 3.0 c.f.
Larson, Amy Zalk (2006) Installation service program, 1 folder
Larson, Carlyie (2001) 1 folder
Larson, Ole (Rotnen) (1854-1867) letters, 1 folder
Larson was born in Hallingdal, Norway in 1811. He emigrated in 1849 and, with his wife Anne Stenerson, built a home in Allamakee County, Iowa, in 1850. Besides the four children they brought with them from Norway, the Larsons had seven more children after their arrival in America. Larson worked very hard at creating a successful farm, and was himself one of the early pioneers of the county. He died on the farm at the age of 87.
1 folder
Date range: 1854-1857, n.d.
Personal Correspondence (1840’s-1860’s); accounts; immigration passport; Ole Larson family history
Larson, Robert (1994) 1 folder
Lawrence O.S.B., Rev. Emeric correspondence, writings, 2 folders
Lee, Arthur photo, miscellaneous materials, 1 folder
Lee, Dennis (1956, 1975) "Vermont Lutheran Church" photo, letter, 1 folder
Lewis, Darrell R. (1969) 1 folder
Lhorgrinsen, Hans Baago letter, 1 folder
Lillegaard, Lars O. (0.2 c.f.)
Linnell, John (1972, 1927-78) 2 folders
Linnevold, William (0.1 c.f.)
Lomen, Oscar Maurice (1.0 c.f.)
Lommen, Gulbrand T. (1793-?)
Lommen immigrated to America sometime after 1851 with his wife Thora Oldsdatter. They were married in June 1823 and had at least three children. Lommen was the president of the Board of Trustees at Luther College 1857-1859, 1861-1876, and 1877-1879.
1 folder
Date range: 1826-1901, n.d.
Correspondence (3 pieces); miscellaneous papers (5 pieces); bills and receipts (1850’s and 1870’s); his emigration certificate; notes; speech on art of speaking; poem by K. Throndsen
Lommen, Knud Trondsen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Lunde, Fritz (1928, 1991-92) photos, 1 oversized box
Maakestad, John (1993) pamphlet "A Pilgrimage," 1 folder
Maakestad, Rev. Norvald G. (1921, 1971) Luther Fight Song, 1 folder
Magelssen, Jacob Wright (18??-1928)
Magelssen studied medicine for three years at Rush Medical College in Chicago. He established his practice in Koshkonong, Wisconsin, and remained there until 1873. At that time he moved to Rushford, Minnesota. He married twice and had ten children. Magelssen died in 1928.
1.0 c.f.
Date range:
Physicians diaries (1875-1928, 54 pieces)
Magelssen, Finn
Magelssen attended Luther College from 1905 to 1909 and received his bachelor’s degree then. He also attended Luther Seminary, graduating from that institution in 1912. He was a pastor.
1 folder
Date range: 1874
Song for tenth anniversary of Luther College; program for the opening ceremony for new section of Main Building (December 2, 1874)
Magelsson, William
Malmin, Olaf G. (1899-1973?)
Malmin was born on August 19, 1899 in Thompson, Iowa. He attended Gale College in Galesville, Wisconsin, then Luther College, graduating from that institution in 1921 with a bachelor’s degree. He taught at Luther Academy for three years before enrolling at Luther Theological Seminary in 1924. He left Seminary in 1926 to teach at Luther, and then returned to graduate in 1927. After his marriage to Fernanda Urberg on August 7 of that same year, Malmin and his wife moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where he became the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church. In the years following, he served as pastor of two other churches, one in South Dakota and the other in Minneapolis. In 1938, he became the editor of The Lutheran Herald, holding that position for over twenty-one years. He was also the editor-in-chief of Augsburg Publishing House for five years. Malmin was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Luther College and a Doctor of Letters from Pacific Lutheran University.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1921-1973, n.d.
Correspondence of his retirement and anniversary of ordination; photographs; two scrapbooks; letters and papers from the 40 th anniversary of his ordination (including photos and greeting cards); mementos on retirement
Mandt, Olaf certificate, 1 folder
Marcks, Marie 0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Marnocha, Mark (1978) writing, research, 1 folder
Mason, Dorothy 0.1 c.f.
Mathews, Inger
Matthews descends from a long line of Norwegian ancestors, some of which settled in the area near Decorah, Iowa and some who also attended Luther College.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1977-1982, n.d.
Correspondence (eight pieces, 1977-1982); photographs of her ancestors
M’dzonga, Orchard (1980) writings, 0.2 c.f.
Meland, Rasmus (1869-????)
Meland was born December 1, 1869 in Minnesota. He attended Luther College from 1886 to 1892, working as a public school teacher for the next year. He also attended Luther Seminary where he earned his CT. He served as a pastor in Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Meland spent time as a photographer, an author, and ran for alderman.
2.8 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (typed and handwritten); sermons; photographs (1.4 c.f.); account books (a few); church papers and writings; articles; vote cards; advertisements; hymn book; pamphlets; concert programs; assorted books and booklets; newspaper clippings; magazine “Nordmannforbundet”
Metcalf, George (1977, 1980) correspondence, photo album, field notes, article, 1.0 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Meyer, Carl Stamm writings 0.2 c.f.
Miller, Frank Roy (1915-77) correspondence, 0.4 c.f.
Miller, Helen correspondence, publications, biography, 0.2 c.f.
Moe, Arne Olsen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Moe, Arthur (1949) writing, 1 folder
Moe, Leonard A.
Moe graduated from Luther College in 1912. From 1920 until its dissolution in 1928, Moe was the principal of the Luther preparatory program. From that point until 1937, he taught at the college level, holding the position of Dean of Men at Luther from 1925 to 1937. He received his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
0.8 c.f.
Date range:
Business correspondence (typed); receipts and agreement papers; photographs postcards (4 of Joslyn Memorial, Omaha, Nebraska); article on a concert held by Luther College chorus (all men) and other papers on the choir; miscellaneous papers; Luther College Chips (student newspaper) of May 27, 1931 and April 6, 1938.
Moe, William H. (Sr.) scrapbook, correspondence, WWII, 0.2 c.f. and 2 oversized boxes
Mohr, Martin (1995-96) newsletter, 1 folder
Mohr, Mary Lou (Hull) 2.0 c.f.
Moldstad, Edle & Ingeborg (sisters)
The Moldstad sisters, from DeForest, Wisconsin, spent June 1900 through February 1901 traveling throughout Europe. They spent much of their time in their ancestral land of Norway, with stops in Berlin, Paris and London before returning home. The sisters attended Lutheran Ladies’ Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota. Edle married Wilford Johnson, a Luther College graduate, in 1902, and all three of their sons attended Luther as well.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1900-1901
Correspondence in Norwegian (1900-1901 while they were visiting Europe)
Monhardt, Maurice (1984) correspondence, 1 folder
Monrad, Ragnar J. (1854-1904)
Monrad taught Latin, history and Norwegian at Luther College from 1883 to 1888. He was also an assistant editor of Skandinaven in Chicago from 1889 to 1897 and editor of Decorah Posten from 1899 to 1902. He graduated from Nissen’s Latin School in Christiania, Norway in 1872, and attended the University of Christiania, receiving his masters degree from there in 1883. Monrad was born in Christiania, Norway on February 13, 1854 and died in April 1904.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: n.d.
Photographs and photocopies of photographs (mostly portraits)
Monson, Ingvar Grothe (1854-1930)
Monson was born in Laerdal, Norway in 1854 and immigrated to America in 1861. He attended Luther College from 1869 to 1875, then Concordia Seminary and Luther Seminary. He was also a member of Luther’s first baseball team. He served as a pastor in Iowa, Wisconsin, and North Dakota until his death in 1930.
1 folder
Date range: 1896, 1926
Short history of “Dansk Norsk Evangelisk Menighet,” Portage County, Wisconsin, May 1896; article from “Our Sunday Visitor,” August 22, 1926
Monson, Paul biography, 1 folder
Moorcraft, Christina CD, 1 folder
Moore, Marianne (1887-1972) binder, autobiography, 0.4 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Moses, John Christian Tordenskjold. (1840-1912)
Moses was born May 27, 1840 in Fredrikstad, Norway. He emigrated in 1865. He was the pastor in Saude, Iowa from 1869 until 1891 and then homesteaded in North Dakota, 1909 - 1912. He died June 22, 1912.
1 folder
Date range: 1868
Letter of call to Georgeville, Minnesota (July 7, 1868); one photograph of Moses; two certificates (1868)
Mostrom, Ruth memorial, 1 folder
Nasby, Helge (1962) tape of baritone solos, 1 folder
Naeseth, Christian A. (1849-1921)
Naeseth was born in Koshkonong, Wisconsin on March 1, 1849. He attended Luther College, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1874, and his CT from Concordia Seminary in 1877. He was a pastor in Minnesota for four years before he began his career as a professor and librarian at Luther in 1882. He was also the treasurer of the Iowa District of the Norwegian Synod from 1886 to 1895. Naeseth married Caroline Mathilde Koren in 1886. He died February 17, 1921.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1883-1941
Correspondence; poem; Luther College catalog (1883-84)
Naeseth, Erling
Naeseth taught economics at Luther College, was the dean of students, and was the business manager.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1887-1961, n.d.
Correspondence (1930’s); photographs; Luther College Chips (student newspaper) January 6, 1961; calendar book (1887); Luther College bulletin (October 1921); Laur Larsen centennial (73 rd anniversay); program for celebration of the second Main Building, other programs; journal “Signal” containing article about Symra (July 4, 1903)
Naeseth, Gerhard
Naeseth was a librarian at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Naeseth was particularly interested in preserving his family’s history, as he wrote an extensive family history book.
0.4 c.f. and 2 oversized boxes
Date range: 1934-1937, n.d.
Photographs; book manuscripts of “Nordmenn i de Forente Stater,” “A bibliography of the history of the art of writing and the history of printing,” “The contributions of Norwegian-Americans to the field of religious literature, a bibliography”
Naeseth family (also contains papers, letters and photos of Brandt and Preus families)
The Naeseths, like the Preus' and the Brandts, have been a part of Luther College’s history for many years. They have played an active part in the preservation of Norwegian-American history at Luther.
6.2 c.f.
Date range:
Correspondence (1.0 c.f., late 1800’s to early 1900’s); sermons (1890’s); photographs (2.0 c.f.); “The Naeseth-Fehn Family History” volumes 1 and 2; newspaper clippings; miscellaneous papers; genealogy of Brandt, Galby, and Ottesen families by Dikka Preus; “Sendebudet” journal (1900, 1 folder); a few books (some of semi-centennial); programs; invitations; Luther College Chips (student newspaper); some papers from 1960’s and ‘70’s
Naeseth, Henriette Christaine Koren (1842-1971) correspondence, poems, photos, books, 0.4 c.f.
Narneson, Bert H. travel diaries, 1 small box
Nasvik, Harland Philip (1927-31, 1980) inventory sheets for Koren/Hysing letters, 0.2 c.f.
Nelson, David Theodore
David Theodore Nelson, a member of the Luther College class of 1912, is probably best remembered for his book, Luther College 1861-1961, published during Luther’s centennial year. Before this, Nelson was a Rhodes Scholar. He went to Oxford in 1914 and went on to receive a B.A. degree there. From 1914-1915, he served in Herbert Hoover’s Commission for Relief in Belgium during World War I. Following this, Nelson served in the American Ambulance Service in France from 1915-1916. In 1922, he came to teach English at Luther College. He remained at Luther until 1963. In 1924 he married Esther Torrison. While at Luther, he emphasized the importance of long-range planning for the college. In general, Nelson thought student rules should be liberalized, although politically he was a conservative and became involved with the Republican Party. He made the motion to allow dancing at Luther, was involved in the decision to permit coeducation, and, along with Oivind Hovde, helped establish the senior paper requirement for graduation. He was the tennis coach at Luther from 1922-1933. He also established the Luther College Forensic Association, and was very involved with debate for several years. On August 1, 1962, Nelson was named acting president between the terms of Ylvisaker and Farwell, a position he served for just under a year. While president, it was decided that the new field house would be built “down the bluff,” rather than on the upper campus. The decision was controversial, but Nelson was a strong advocate of the location. Nelson translated the Diary of Elisabeth Koren, and collaborated efforts with Inga Norstog to translate Peer Stromme’s Halvor into English.
12.0 c.f, 3 small boxes, and 1 oversized box
Date range: 1722-1969, n.d.
Correspondence (1914-1969); diaries; photographs; translation of Elisabeth Koren diary; materials on Hegge family (Ole Olsen Hegge) and family of Nils Hestetun (1700’s-1800’s); materials on “Sognalag of America;” Nelson’s personal papers (including reference to or information on Andersen, Klocher, Even Fredriksen); certificates; awards; receipt book; will; biographical files; war ration cards from 1940’s; newspaper clippings; invitations; Luther College teaching files (Debate, Forensics); Luther College Chips poetry (1884-1935); public speeches (1925-1969); acting president files; committee papers, records; ‘Service to the College’ materials; Iowa Colleges Conference papers; Norwegian-American Historical Association papers; music; Oslo Summer School (1947-1960); civic service files (Republican party, peace conference); church paper; scrapbook; articles
Nelson, David Torrison glass plate negatives, 0.2 c.f.
Nelson, Glenn (1965) "Social Change and Religious Organizations of Meeker County," 1 folder
Nelson, Harland 14 c.f.
Nelson, Knute
Nelson was a United States Senator from Minnesota. He was the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary in the 1920s.
1 folder
Date range: 1843-1923, n.d.
six pieces of correspondence (1896, 1916, 1920’s); deed to Qvileqvale farm in Norway
Nelson, Marion (2000) obituary, 1 folder
Nervig, Roland 0.6 c.f.
Nesheim, Lars Nelson (1860) letter, 1 folder
Nesset, E.J. 1 oversized box
Nesset, Paul (1943-2001) correspondence, information, 1 folder
Nickel, Theo
Weston Noble first came to Luther as a student in 1939 at the age of 16. Majoring in music education and history, he graduated early in 1943 to join the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps and fight in World War II. In 1948, Noble became a member of the Luther College faculty, and began his direction of the Concert Band and Nordic (Cathedral) Choir, as well as conducting annual performances of Handel’s Messiah. He began the Dorian Music Festival in 1950, and became head of the music department by 1953. Noble relinquished direction of the Concert Band in 1973. He served as director of the Nordic Choir until his retirement in 2005.
14.6 c.f.
Date range: 1939-2007
Please see the finding aid (link above) for a more detailed biography and individual box contents.
Norby, Charles Harold 2.0 c.f.
Nordby, Rev. Jorgen
Nordby graduated from Luther College in 1873. He also graduated from Concordia Seminary n 1876. He was the secretary of the Norwegian Synod from 1896 to 1898 and was the president of the Eastern District Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.
6.4 c.f.
Date range: 1876-1924, n.d.
Correspondence (1887-1924); Sermons (1876-1916); photographs; personal notebooks; articles
Norlie, Rev. Olaf Morgan (1876-1962)
Norlie was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 11, 1876. He held various positions in the education field before becoming a member of the Luther College faculty in 1919. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf in 1898 and his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1901. At Luther, he taught psychology and sociology, as well as Hebrew, Christianity and education. He married Anna Louise Bonhus in 1902.
0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: 1861-1921
Luther College photographs (1861-1921)
Normann family
The Normann family goes back to the late 1600s.
1 folder
Date range: 1982, n.d.
Family trees; letter from Sarah Normann to Professor Leigh Jordahl (1982); tag from a German Lutheran Bible (1700) donated by Harold C. Normann
Norstog, Jon (1877-1942)
Norstog was a Norwegian author and poet. He was born in Haukelisæter, Norway on October 30, 1877. He was son of Gudbjørg and Knut Norstog. Gudbjørg was the cousin of the famous Norwegian poet Aasmund Vinje, and Norstog grew up to be inspired by him. Norstog was a strong supporter of landsmål, the second written language in Norway, and wrote all his books in landsmål. He immigrated to America in 1902 and settled in Joice, Iowa. In 1910 he moved to Mc. Kenzie County in North Dakota, and lived alone on a farm until he married Inga M. Bredesen in 1919. Norstog died in 1942.
1.8 c.f.
Date range: 1878-1954, n.d.
fiction books by Norstog; poems; correspondence; newspaper articles (by and on Norstog); account book (1905); pamphlets (some about Norstog); magazine; marriage announcement
Nowland, Ronald (1949-54) papers regarding admittence to Luther College, correspondence, Luther Theological Seminary Catalogue (1953-54), 1 folder
Ode, Sigurd (1972-73) programs for high school track and basketball championship, 1 folder
Ofstedal, Rudolph A.
Ofstedal was born in Moorhead, Minnesota. He graduated from Luther in 1921 and attended Luther Theological Seminary where he earned his CT in 1924. He served as pastor in Edmore, North Dakota.
1 folder
Date range: 1931
one sermon (“The lodge – a call to worldliness” 1931)
Oleson, James
Oleson was perhaps a city employee or official.
1 folder
Date range: 1876-1906, n.d.
Correspondence in regard to land claims of Lorenzo and Julia Laurence (1876, 77, 79, 87); court transcript; check to Ole Eiden from Oleson
Olsen, A. Chr. (1906) 1 folder
Olsen, Anna Marie Knudsdatter Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Olsen, Berthe Marie Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Olson, Leon (1963) 1 folder
Opheim, Syrvenna (1964-66) Selland-Forde Family History, 1 folder
Orr, Ellison (1857-1951)
Orr was born in a log cabin near McGregor, Iowa on June 14, 1857. At the age of 24, he married Mary Belle Markepeace, with whom he had four children. Orr worked for much of his life as a farmer, a country schoolteacher, a surveyor, county clerk of courts, and manager of the Waukon telephone company. After his retirement at 73, Orr did what he loved-he became an archeologist and geologist. Orr’s work in science led to the establishment of the Iowa Archeological society and he published many of his findings in Iowa Bird Life, the journal of the Iowa Ornithologists Union. He also received an honorary Doctor of Science from Cornell College in 1949. Orr died January 25, 1951.
1 folder
Date range: 1969, n.d.
“A Memorial Bibliography of Charles E Keyes and Ellison Orr” by J.P. Tandaric and L.N. Horton, manuscripts by Keyes and Orr, published and unpublished articles about Keyes and Orr
Ottesen, Mari Andersdatter Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Otteson, Jacob Aall (1825-1904)
Otteson immigrated to the U.S. in 1852. With Nils Brandt, he met with local Lutherans and heads of Lutheran schools to inquire if establishing a “Norwegian chair in theology”, in the form of Luther College was possible and profitable. He was a pastor in Koshkonong, Wisconsin from 1862 to 1891, and the Luther College pastor from 1894 to 1896.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1860-1892, n.d.
Correspondence (1861-1892); Photographs
Overby, Ted (1930s) scrapbook, 0.2 c.f.
Paulson, Clara letters from retirement, biographical information, 0.2 c.f.
Paulson, Ole Tollefson
Paulson attended Luther College from 1874 to 1878. He had to leave Luther to help maintain the family farm.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1861-1895, 1970
Correspondence (1860’s-1880’s, 1970); photographs; “Groth family record 1724-1934” by Anton C Groth; school papers of O. Tollefson; brief sketch of the Paulson family by Lydia F. Hansen; “The Family Health Almanac” (1877)
Pederson, Luke M.
Pederson was honored with the Ida B. Davis Ethnic Heritage Award in 1980 for his essay on the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America.
1 folder
Date range: 1980-1981
Correspondence from Duane Fenstermann; manuscript of “The trial of Transition: the Language Controversy in the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, 1890-1930” (1980, a 32 page essay); article from IHRC news
Pellauer, Mary (1991) lecture pamphlet, 1 folder
Peterson, Enoch E. (1891-1978)
Peterson was born in Liberty Pole, Wisconsin on September 24, 1891. He graduated from Luther College in 1912 and taught Latin there for nine years before attending the University of Michigan. He received his master’s degree from that institution one year later. For the next thirteen years, Peterson participated in or headed several excavations in Asia, Africa and Europe. His greatest achievement was the discovery and the ensuing studies of an entire Greco-Roman city. In 1935, he became a curator and later director of the Kelsey Museum of Ancient and Mediaeval Archaeology and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by Luther College in 1941. After his retirement from the museum, he moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where he died on September 16, 1978.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1927-1997
Newspaper clippings about Peterson; brief biography
Peterson, Erling H.
Peterson graduated from Luther College in 1932. While attending Luther he wrote an article for Norden magazine.
1 folder
Date range: 1931
Handwritten article manuscript written for Norden magazine and a letter to Luther College regarding the article
Peterson, Gustav (2001) 1 folder
Peterson, Hamlet (1897-1973)
6.4 c.f.
Date range: 1944-1973
correspondence, Luther College Athletic records, Graduate school papers, textbooks, news clippings, family history.
Peterson, Roger (1990-91, 1997) correspondence, 2 folders
Preus Family
The Preus family has played an active role in Luther College’s history since its founding in 1861. Herman Amberg Preus had a significant part in the founding of the college and was the first president of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod. Two Preus', Herman Amberg’s son Christian Keyser Preus and his son Ove Jacob Hjort Preus, served as president of Luther. The Preus legacy still lives on at Luther, as the library was named after the Preus family at its dedication in 1969.
ca. 42.0 c.f.
Date range: 1840-1995
Correspondence (7.0 c.f.), sermons, photographs, diaries (including Linka Preus' diary and sketches), and others.
Preus, Agnes
1.4 c.f. plus 10 oversized boxes
Date range: 1842-1880, misc.
Correspondence, drawings and sketches; Please see the finding aid (link above) for a more detailed biography and individual box contents.
Preus, David (1961) telegraph after fire of Preus Gymnasium, 1 folder
Preus, Herman Amberg
7.2 c.f.
Date range: 1825-1966
correspondence, 1843-1894; sermons, 1840-1899, receipts, 1846-1892; diaries, 1850, 1870-1894; accounts/statement, 1840-1899; congregational documents, 1825-1894; published items, 1856-1966; miscellaneous, 1834-1927.
Preus, J.A.O. (1970) newspaper article, 1 folder
Preus, Johan Carl Keyser 8.4 c.f.
20 c.f. and 5 oversized
Date range: n.d.
Scrapbooks, diaries, miscellaneous church material, publications, college papers, news articles, borchures/booklets, photos, tape recordings, notebooks, manuscript, geneologies, speeches (his and others), translations, correspondence, private book collection, Bible, magazines, chess set, reports, relia, lectures, grammar book, and school work.
Preus, Johan Wilhelm (1861-1925)
J. W. Preus was the son of Herman Amberg Preus I, the first president of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod. He graduated from Luther College with a bachelor’s degree in 1882. He also attended Concordia Seminary and became an ordained pastor in 1887. He served as pastor of Our Savior’s Church in Minneapolis for 22 years. After having suffered several strokes, Preus passed away on October 19, 1925.
1 folder
Date range: 1925
Photocopy of a letter from J.W. Preus to Otto and Rose dated 1925 and another letter giving information about the letter from J.W. Preus, they include much family information
Preus, J. Samuel N. (1968) "On Putting up with Smoke," 1 folder
Preus, Mrs. O.J.H. (1977) newspaper article, 1 folder
Preus, Nelson (1998) obituary, 1 folder
Preus, Rolf Brandt memorabilia, 2.4 c.f.
Qualley, O.W. articles, brochures, publications, photos, committee meeting minutes, 3.8 c.f.
Qvandahl, Niels Nielsen Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Raaen, Sander (1861) Runic alphabet, 1 folder
Reiso, Curt (2005) certification, 1 folder
Remmen, Nils E. biographic material, 0.2 c.f.
Reque, Lars Sjurson (1848-1916)
Reque graduated from Luther in 1868 and was a professor at Luther from 1897 until his death on August 8, 1916. He married Edel Margrethe Brandt in 1882. He traveled and studied extensively throughout Europe. He was the Democratic Nominee for Congress in 1888 and was U.S. Consul General in Rotterdam, Holland from 1893-1897.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1864-1947, n.d.
One folder of correspondence (1864-1900); a framed photo of Reque and C.K. Preus (1915?); scrapbook with newspaper clippings; news articles (photocopies); one committee report (1896-1897 school year)
Reque graduated from Luther College in 1903. He also attended Luther Seminary. Throughout his career, Reque taught at Luther College and Luther Academy in Albert Lea, Minnesota, as well as held the position of superintendent of Winneshiek County schools. He married Caroline Bye Kalvestrand in 1913.
4.0 c.f.
Date range: 1825-1966
Correspondence (1900-1950, and a photocopy of a letter from S.S. Reque, Fort Atkinson list of officers, statement of licenses, certificate of citizenship, program, membership card); photographs; book manuscripts; notes and research materials; compositions and speeches (1866); materials on Fort Atkinson (notes, articles/writings, excerpts, photos, research); microfilm of his work; biographical information; maps; excerpts (1830’s and 1840’s); statement of licenses and certificate; one program for a ceremony; historical articles by different authors
Rindahl, Opir S. (1917-18) notebook, 1 folder
Ritland, Everett memoirs, 0.2 c.f.
Roalkvam, Halvard (1845-1926)
Roalkvam was born in Suldal, Norway on June 5, 1845. He graduated from Luther College in 1874 and attended Concordia Seminary. He taught several courses at Luther from 1878-1886. He was also the college librarian from 1882-1886. In addition to teaching, he served as a pastor in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He served as pastor in North Prairie, Minnesota from 1910 until 1916. Check Norwegian...
2 folder
Date range: 1913
Autobiography in Norwegian (typed)
Roots, Kenneth RYMS files, 0.2 c.f.
Rosheim, David (1969) poems, 1 folder
Rossing, Torkild A. (1840-1923)
Rossing was born in Norway. He immigrated to America in 1857. He fought in the American Civil War and then was a farmer and businessman in Wisconsin and Iowa. He was a benefactor of Luther College.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1910-1915, n.d.
Three pieces of correspondence regarding political matters and school board; manuscript of “A Military Hero from Sweden in the Norwegian Regiment” October 14, 1913 which was read at a meeting of the Guard Army of the Republic; three speeches (on political topics); statement against a bank (1915)
Rostad, Donald
Rostad graduated from Luther College in 1962. His relatives emigrated from Norway to southern Wisconsin in 1840. In 1997, Rostad discovered the grave of his paternal great-grandmother in Hansford County of the Texas panhandle. Through his research he found that she had moved there in 1909 and helped found a Norwegian Lutheran Church before her death.
1 folder
Date range: 1998
Book manuscript of “My Pioneer Norwegian Ancestors in the Texas Panhandle”
Royksund, Conrad Simonson (1985) correspondence, manuscript "Twice an Immigrant," 2 folders
Rude, Leslie Gene tape video recording, writings by, plays, 1.2 c.f.
Rue, Loyal Luther College press, NWA Foundation, Faculty affairs, "Racism: Heredity or Hierarchal," 1.0 c.f.
Rugland, Walter Board of Regents papers, 5.4 c.f.
Rugland family
Walter Strom Rugland, who graduated from Luther College in 1959, donated this collection. He served on the Luther College Board of Regents from 1985-1997. Walter Strom Rugland was the son of Walter Livingstone Rugland and Nora Strom. W.L. Rugland graduated from Luther in 1929. He became president of Aid Association for Lutherans. Nora Strom’s father graduated from Luther College in 1891 and became a pastor. Thore Peterson Skotland, the great-great-grandfather of Walter Strom Rugland, was one of the three men who incorporated Luther College. Many other family members also had contact with Luther College.
0.4 c.f.
Date range: 1870-1950
Correspondence to and from Luther College staff and a few other pieces; diaries of Jakob G. Rugland (1894-1947, 54 pieces) and loose items found within each diary (2.0 c.f. total); sermons Jakob G. Rugland and Tollef Rosholdt (ca. 1.0 c.f.); account books for the Rugland Educational Association (1923); biographical information including ancestral chart with notes; Hebrew with Norwegian translation used by T. Rosholdt; certificates and grade reports of Johanna R. Rugland and school materials (essays, homework, 1892-1895); newspaper and magazine clippings (1910’s); books, booklets, almanacs/calendars; thesis of Rugland for Masters of Arts degree (1929)
Rulon, Russell R. (2005) Brevig Mission, writings by, 2 folders
Running, Orville (1981-86) correspondence, 1.0 c.f.
Saervold, Ola Johann (1867-1937)
Saervold was born in Bergen, Norway on February 10, 1867. He graduated from Luther College in 1895 and taught Latin at Luther that year. After graduation, he became an author in Minneapolis.
1 folder
Date range:1895
Book manuscript of “Harald’s Mistake: A Tale from the Land of the Midnight Sun,” illustrated by Gausta; original manuscript of “Erling”
Sagen, Andreas Kittleson (1851-1907)
Sagen was a pastor and member of the Luther church council. He received his bachelor’s degree from Luther College in 1874. After graduating from Concordia Seminary, he was ordained in 1879. He was also the president of the eastern district of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1874-1875, n.d.
Four journals from Concordia College in St. Louis (1874-1875 and one undated)
Sallee, David L. (2001) Inauguration of President of William Jewel College, 1 folder
Sand, Oliver
Sand graduated from Luther College in 1927. He served as secretary of the Milwaukee Luther College Club in the mid 1950’s.
1 folder
Date range: 1911-1958
Book: Følg Mig (“Follow Me”) given as gift for confirmands as a guide for life; minutes from meetings of the Milwaukee Luther College Club (mid 1950’s)
Sander, Anton B. (1851-1881)
Sander was born in Brandvold, Norway on October 4, 1851. He graduated in 1874 from Luther College. In 1877 he received a PhD from Yale, being the first Luther graduate to do so. He taught religion and four foreign languages at Luther for one year, but was seen by some of the faculty and church leaders as “not firmly orthodox,” so he was dropped from the faculty. He died January 23, 1881.
1.0 c.f.
Date range: 1866-1880, n.d.
Writings; mostly on historical issues, such as “Outlines of the Old Norse Languages” and 1866 Translation of “Rig Veda”
Saneton Family 0.2 c.f.
Sapienza, Glenn senior thesis, 0.2 c.f.
Saueton family
0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized
Date range: 1863-1893, n.d.
Correspondence (1863-1891) pamphlets: “A Greater Rebellion” and “A Light in the Window;” applications; citizenship paper and policies for Ole H. Saueton and Ole Helgesen
Savre, Bertinius K. (1873-????)
Savre was born in Kensett, Iowa on August 20, 1873. He graduated from Luther College in 1896. He also attended Luther Seminary and Valparaiso University. Savre taught at several schools and colleges, was a newspaper editor and taught at Luther the 1900-1901 year and from 1912 to 1918.
1 folder
Date range: 1968
Autobiography
Schare, Ingeri Helgesdatter Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Schroder, Fridtjof 0.2 c.f.
Schultz, Robert paper drafts, 3.8 c.f.
Schwake, Linda (1972-73) "Out of the Bee's Nest," 1 folder
Schwarz, Dean "The Extravagance of a dash of Scarlet: The Inner G hats," 1 folder
Schweizer, Edsel (1960s-1980s, 2003) nots on sex education, athletic director files, correspondence, news releases, remembrance, 4.0 c.f.
Seehuus, Knut (1859-1937)
Seehuus was born in Norway. He immigrated to America in 1872. He graduated from Luther College in 1881 and attended Concordia Seminary as well. He served as a pastor from 1884-1924.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1884-1954, n.d.
Correspondence (1930’s-1950’s); photograph of students with an article on the back; articles (on him, church, speech); receipts; poem; invitation; programs; journal: “Kirketidende” September 6, 1911; certificates; birthday card, sympathy cards, greeting cards; bulletins; statements; history of Big Canoe congregation by J. Jossendal; historical sketch of Highland Lutheran Church (1895-1945)
Selnes, E.R. 1 folder
Sevareid, Eric
Shaw, Edith Soper (1908-1920) correspondence, bank reports, marriage certificate, miscellaneous papers, 1.2 c.f.
Sheel, Herman William (1860-1937)
Sheel was born on January 18, 1860 in St. Louis Missouri. He attended Luther College for one year but graduated from Valparaiso University in 1885. He was the first principal of the Luther College Preparatory Department and taught sciences at Luther from 1911 to 1935. He was also curator of the college museum from 1904 to 1911.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1889-1979, n.d.
Correspondence (1880’s-1890’s, 1930’s, 1950’s, 1979); one funeral sermon; two photographs of Sheel; manuscript of “The Structure of the Molecule” (1928) and others on chemistry; brochure; list; materials on his invention (equipment for chemistry labs); article from LC chips honoring Sheel (1930); pen and ink portrait of Sheel; a four-page newspaper written by Sheel; materials on his funeral
Sievers family
In 1868 Carl Sievers, his wife Thrine and his sister Adda ventured together from Norway to America. The group settled in Decorah, Iowa, where Carl became a professor at Luther College. Four years later Thrine’s cousin came to America to live with them, followed by yet another cousin a year later. After Carl resigned from the Luther faculty in 1877, he became the editor of the Decorah Posten until his death in 1907. Thrine returned to Norway three times in her life, where she died in 1909. Adda was an actress in Bergen before they left Norway and was the last living member of the three immigrants, dying in 1912 at a nursing home in Wisconsin.
0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: 1904-1971, n.d.
Photo montage poster about a journey from Norway to America in 1868; photocopies of photographs used in montage; manuscript of “Expedition from Christiania” which was printed in commemoration of a hundred year anniversary by Karl Sievers (1971); copy of article by Peder Griffendelt given by Lydia Sievers (1904)
Sihler, William Paul (1865-1941)
Sihler taught German at Luther College from 1890-1940. His experience playing professional baseball helped to promote the development of the game at Luther.
2.4 c.f.
Date range: 1877-1989, n.d.
Correspondence (1904-1940); two photo albums (Luther College); privately owned books; music by Sihler; journal “The Lutheran Herald” (1951); cassettes and tapes with notes; books by Sihler (fables for children, grammar books, guides for learning different languages); program; writings; miscellaneous articles (some in German); sales plan; certificate of membership; materials on inventions of Sihler; homecoming buttons (1911, 1948); materials on Billy Sihler stories (1.0 c.f.)
Simmons, Kent correspondence, department papers, Nottingham conferences, 0.2 c.f.
Simondatter, Gjorand 2 folders
Simongjeld, girl Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Sliwa, Priscilla 1.0 c.f.
Smedsrud, Gordon (2004) memorial service, 1 folder
Smith, Jane G. (1849-1904)
Smith was born in Valdres, Norway. She immigrated to the United States in 1852 or 1853. She was a teacher for several years. In 1878, she married Dr. A.C. Smith and they had four children together.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1879-1904, n.d.
Correspondence (1879-1904); Family relationships of key persons associated with letters; biographical information
Sogaard, Olava Iversdatter Smallpox Vaccination Certificate, 1 folder
Solberg, Paul (2000) "Wonderful Things Can Happen," Adaptive PE program, 1 folder
Soper, Emily 1 folder
Sordahl, Tex A. writings by, 1 folder
Sorlien Family (1915, 1990) news articles, 1 folder
Sorlien, Arne (Ellingson)
Sorlien, Leon (1899-????)
Sorlien was born May 22, 1899 in Bode, Iowa. He received his bachelor’s degree from Luther College in 1921 and a master’s degree from Northwestern University in 1946. He was the founder of the Fargo Central High School Band and held the position of director for 24 years. During his directorship at Fargo Central High, Sorlien composed several songs and marches for the school and surrounding schools and clubs.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1983, n.d.
Manuscript of “Christian and Marie Ellingson and Their Progeny” (1983, not published); articles/flyers on Leon C. Sorlien and band (he was the founder and director of the Fargo High School band)
Spences, John L. (1953) 1 folder
4.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: n.d.
Musical scores, correspondence
Sperati, Marie (1919) 1 folder
Sperati, Paolo (1984) "Paolo Sperati" by Carl Falkenberg in Norwegian/English, 2 folders
Stalland, K.D. (1937) 1 folder
Stedman, Donald 1 oversized box
Steenlands, Morton M. (1869-????)
Steensland was one of only 25 men who were awarded a master’s degree from Luther College between 1882 and 1906. He received his bachelor’s degree from Luther in 1890 and his masters in 1897 while he was also attending the University of Chicago. He taught English at the United Church Seminary in Minneapolis and at St. Olaf College for six years.
0.2 c.f. and 1 oversized box
Date range: 1885-1897, n.d.
Photographs of Luther College and Steenlands; “Plautus, Terena, and Seneca in the early English drama” by Steenlands; two diplomas; one pin
Strom, Camilla Sperati (1960-1980) correspondence, Grand Old Maestro, personal papers, 1.2 c.f.
Strom, Carl correspondence, faculty papers, awards, death, news clippings, army records, 0.8 c.f.
Stephenson Family postcards, scrapbooks, mission album, 1 folder
Strom, Einar Invald (1871-1954)
Strom, born on June 9, 1871, was the first member of his family to be born in America. His parents had immigrated two years earlier and settled in Zumbrota, Minnesota. Strom graduated from Luther College in 1891 and became a math and Latin teacher at his hometown high school. After a year of teaching, he entered Luther Theological Seminary where he received his Candidate of Theology degree. He then became a pastor in North Dakota, where he met and married Helene Nedrud. Strom left North Dakota for several calls in Minnesota, the last being from a congregation in Watson, Minnesota where he remained for 32 years. After his retirement in 1941, he and his wife moved to St. Paul where he died in 1954.
0.2 c.f.
Date range: 1863-1983, n.d.
Correspondence; programs; booklets of songs and canticles; poems; notes; address; exam schedule; certificate; “The Pretenders” by Henrik Ibsen translated by Strom
Strom, George Walther 0.2 c.f.
Stromme, Peer Olson (1856-1921)
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