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Barthinius Wick papers, 1904-1947
Mainly articles of a Norwegian-born Cedar Rapids, Iowa, attorney, philanthropist, and history instructor at the University of Iowa: "Pioneer Traits", "The Pioneer Memorial Association of Norway (Iowa)", a biography of Nikolai Ibsen, brother of the dramatist, who was a resident of Emmet County, Iowa, "In the Footsteps of the Early Settlers in and about Le Grand, Iowa," 1943, 32 pages, "Did the Norsemen Erect the Newport Round Tower?" a 26-page pamphlet, and a collection of clippings of articles by and about Wick.Includes "Ryfylke og i Amerika." Kvekerforlaget, 1983. (S.O. library: BX7710.N8N3 NAHA). "B. L. Wick - en "halv" Strand-bu og verdensborger", and "Brev fra B. L. Wick til Børe Vik-og "Vike-Jentene" fra 1894 til 1947, - med kommentar"':' pp. 98-131. "Newark og omegn: lidt fra en snartur til de gamle norske settlementer i Illinois," for "Skandinaven" ved B. L. Wick. Sept.4, 1907. 3 clippings about Wick, 1934-1936. "Tama-Indianerne, forholdene blandt Indianere paa en reservation i Tama County, Iowa." (Dec. 18, 1927 "Minneapolis Tidende") pamphlet, "Did the Norsemen erect the Newport Round Tower." 26 p.Clipping: "Gaspe og det norske settlement der" ("Skandinaven," July 21, 1936) clipping, "De første skandinaviske settlementer i Iowa" ("Repubikaneren," Feb. 9, 1900) -
Torger A. Torgerson papers, 1837-1994
Papers of a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman at Lake Mills, Iowa (1865?-1906): letters of transfer, baptismal certificates, histories of congregations he served, an article on slavery, a typescript copy of a biography of Torgerson's wife, Dina Anderson (Kvelve), by Erling Ylvisaker, and three pamphlets: "Falsk vidnesbyrd med mere," "aaben skrivelse til Pastor T. A. Torgerson," 14 pages, and "Chicagos Nordens Bogtrykkeri," 1886, 14 pages, both by H. A. Hartmann, and "Mærkelig tildragelse i Shell Rock, Silver Lake, Lime Creek of Round Prairie forenede N. E. L.," by T. A. Torgerson, 1870, 58 pages. Includes: "History of the Norwegian Synod from 1853-1879," (1936) 7 typescript pages, "My God, How Wonderful Thou Art," (n.d., by Rev. Erling Ylvisaker, Madison, Wis., 19 typescript pages.), Letters of Transfer & -
Svein Strand papers, 1913
Manuscript of a biography of Claus L. Clausen, pioneer minister in the Norwegian Lutheran church, published in "Symra 9" (1913), its translation by Rangvald Kvelstad, 20 pages, "Barneskolens betydning...," 16 pages, "Religionsskolen...," a lecture, 14 pages, and a letter to O. M. Norlie. Strand was a Lutheran clergyman and Clausen's son-in-law. -
Iver Simley papers, 1860-1928
Correspondence of a Norwegian-born farmer, merchant, banker, and realtor at Black Earth, Wisconsin. The letters, dealing largely with family and religious matters, were written at Black Earth and Amery, Wisconsin, Decorah, Iowa, and Benson, Minnesota. Congressman Ole J. Kvale (brother-in-law) was a correspondent. Of interest is an auction bill issued by Simley's father Ole just before his emigration in 1869 (mentioned by Ingrid Semmingensen in "Veien mot vest," I pp. 97-98). The family emigrated from Valdres, 1868-1869. Includes several warranty deeds and mortgage papers (1863-1888) presumably on property owned by Simley. Includes letters written to Ingrid Simley in Norway by her cousin Markus O. Dahle and her pastor J.N. Skaar (later bishop of Tromsø and Trondheim), letters from John E. (Dennison, MN), Anand S. Hiwale, Maria and Lars M. Sundheim, James D. Butler, and various family members, and Ingri Simley's letters to them. A memorial pamphlet (written by S. Gunderson), and an article about Ingrid Simley (photocopy) which appeared in "Samband" (March 1931). -
Merle Winton Gregerson history, 1852-1982
Norsk Turkey River Settlement contains family stories of immigrants from Hallingdal and Numedal who settled in northeastern Iowa. Extensive genealogical charts accompany the history. Includes a translation to English of Gunder Gregerson's autobiography (1842-1919) and information about Highland Lutheran Church (pages 116-123). Relatively little community history is given.
Added: clipping from "Drammens Tidende og Buskeruds Blad" (July 28, 1976) describing Gregerson's work and a list (dated June 18, 1988) of "Some of the first settlers, Jefferson Prairie settlement, Rock County, Wisconsin (1 page) added 2001: Gregerson's March 19, 1996 letter to Odd Lovoll describing his researches, and Lovoll's reply. Pamphlet: "1593 Norway family farm surname and names and emigrant lists for Norwegians." (26 pages) pages 5-13 list farm names and names/addresses of people researching families on those farms. Pages 15-22 are "early emigrant member records from 1845-1857" of Luther Valley Church, Orfordville, (west of Beloit) Wisconsin. 1095 names in family groups, many with place and data of birth and confirmation. -
Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988
Papers of and materials about the Danish-born clergyman, the second pastor ordained to serve Norwegian-Americans. Includes his emigration diary, letters, ministerial record books, photographs, clippings, and articles. Clausen served congregations in Racine and Rock counties, Wisconsin, and Boone county, Illinois before he led a colony to settle at St. Ansgar, Iowa. He founded many congregations in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. -
Berges Julius Bergeson papers, 1925-1942
Pamphlets written by the founder of the Mid-west Livestock Commission Company, Sioux City, Iowa. Contents include "Rambles 'Round the Range of the Sunshine, Sandhill and Treasure States" includes a description of their visit to the Norse-American Centennial in June 1925. Publications summarize their travels throughout the United States visiting cattle farmers and markets, dates range from 1925 to 1942. -
Arne K. Berger papers, circa 1905, 1926
Papers of an artist born in Valdres who worked in Decorah, Portland, and Minneapolis. Two catalogs (about 1905 and 1926) include reproductions of portraits, landscapes, and altar pieces. Berger painted many portraits of church, academic, and political leaders. According to Carl G. O. Hansen ("My Minneapolis," p. 174), Berger was born in Valdres, 1872, came to Minneapolis at the turn of the century, was in Decorah, Iowa for a few years, going from there to the West Coast. He had a studio in Portland, Oregon, where in a few years he turned out more than 60 altar pieces and a number of portraits. In 1917 he moved to Minneapolis. In addition to portraits and altar pieces, he did landscapes (often picturizations of pioneer life) and genre painting. He died in Minneapolis, 1951. -
Knut Eilevson Berge (Bergh) poems, circa 1857
Manuscript volume of 4 poems about immigration to America. Bergh was a teacher at Luther College, 1868-1872. Born in Voss to Ellef Storksen Berge, he emigrated in 1857 and taught in Liberty Prairie, Wisconsin and Big Canoe, Iowa. Representative in Iowa legislature, 1872. Poems in Norwegian.
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Knut E. Berge (Bergh) Poems. Mimeographed copies. Manuscript volume of 4 poems.