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• Ansten Anstensen papers, 1916-1977

  The papers consist of a "Sjøfartsbok," recording his terms as a merchant seaman, with notations for 1916-1918; a handwritten notebook entitled "Norske Stiler av Ansten Anstensen," with marks and corrections, perhaps from his study at St. Olaf College; and clippings by and about Anstensen, 1925-1942. Anstensen graduated from St. Olaf College in 1925, received a Ph. D. from Columbia University and studied in Germany, and founded the German Department at the University of Saskatchewan.
  
  The papers were found in the attic of Old Ytterboe Hall, a men's dormitory at St. Olaf College, in March 1977.
  
• Anton Beutlich papers, 1980

  Biographical notes and other data about an immigrant from Stavanger who came to Chicago in 1887 and became a commercial portrait artist, working with other Chicago artists. Together with his wife, Emilie Pederen Beutlich, he exhibited at the Chicago Norske Klub. Also information about a relative Anna (Schiotz) Nygaard, who also exhibited at the Klub.
• Anton Christian Bang sermon, 1908

  A sermon preached in Minneapolis by the visiting Norwegian bishop and church historian. At the request of the bishop, proceeds of the sale of the pamphlet (16 p.) containing the sermon were to be used for the relief of the poor Norwegians in Minneapolis. Includes: framed photograph of Dr. Bang (profile), ca. 1900.
• Anton Gustav Helgeson Overn sermons, 1879-1905

  "A Pioneer's Proclamation: Uncompromising Truth/Unfailing Love," (1983, 751 pp.) the translated sermons of a minister who served the Norwegian Synod from 1879 to 1905, in parishes of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Utah. The translator, Alfred Victor Overn, is a son.
• Anton Hillesland papers, 1923

  The Norwegian Lutheran Church in the Red River Valley is a University of North Dakota Master of Arts thesis, 1923, 152 pages. The file includes seven pages of notes from interviews with Swen N. Heskin (1854-1924), a Norwegian-born farmer and lay preacher in the Goose River settlement in North Dakota, regarding early pioneers and the Hudson's Bay Company. Contained in the articles are names of settlers and early ministers, including August Weenaas; a note on Marcus Thrane's visit; shipping and stage lines.
  
  Content:
  Anton Hillesland Manuscript: Goose River, N.Dak. Pioneers, Hudson's Bay fur Co.
  
  Location:1/B/1
  
• Anton M. Solderup scrapbook, 1890-1919

  Family photographs and other memorabilia (both in Norway and America) of a Norwegian-born resident of Chicago.
  
  Includes: family photographs and other memorabilia (both in Norway and America) of a Norwegian-born resident of Chicago. Includes several photo and ticket stubs of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) One photo of Norwegian exhibition; a program for "Norway's Day. May 17, 1893"; concert flyer for Mrs. Signe Hille Kolderup at Scandia Hall (1896); invitation card to the Chicago Norske Klub's "Gentlemen's Stag!" A number of caricatures depicting men sneaking away from their wives (1919), captions include: "let 'em talk," "for a riot of a time," "bring your 'bull' and 'good cheer'," 'break away quietly," and "get home this way."
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  Anton Olsen Satrang (Saetrang) papers, 1892-circa 1930

  Biography/History: 
  Anton O. Satrang was an immigrant from Satrang, Haug Parish (near Hønefoss), Ringerike, Norway, who came to Chicago in 1892. He became vice president of the State Bank of Chicago, which failed in the economic collapse of the 1930s. He was an active member of Normannenes Singing Society and, in 1923, was elected national treasurer of the Norwegian Singers Association. 

  Scope and Content: 
  Scrapbooks, albums, and unidentified photographs that belonged to the Satrang family. The scrapbooks contain correspondence and clippings regarding the Society and Association. The photographic albums cover family affairs. Many of the items belonged to his daughter Irene (born 1908) and cover the years into the 1930s.

• Anton W. Brøgger lecture, circa 1935-1936

  A 20-page offprint of "Vinlandsferdene," a lecture presented to Det norske geografiske selskab in 1936 and then published in "Norsk geografisk tidsskrift". A clipping reporting a similar lecture held in Minneapolis and Northfield is included. Contents Clipping, Decorah Posten, "The Norwegian people through the ages. An unusual history to understand the Norway of today may be a foe of the Norway of yesterday"[translated title], possibly 1935 or 36. Clipping, Decorah Posten, "Om færøerne", Decorah Posten, March 15, 1935.
  
  Location: 
  1/A/3
• Anund and Sveinung Olsen Fetvedt America letters, 1868-1885

  Photocopies of letters written by two immigrant brothers to their family in Vinje, Telemark, Norway, beginning with an account of their 1868 journey from Norway and later recording their experiences as Minnesota farmers. The last letters are from Otter Tail County, Minnesota. A genealogical sketch prepared by a descendant of Anund is included. The letters were turned over to F. A. Fedtvedt, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, July 1970, by Margit Fetvedt, Vinge, Telemark, Norway. Letters were received by NAHA 20 November 1970. Subject to recall by Margit Fetvedt, but not likely that such recall will be made. (From notes left by Beulah Folkedahl.)
• Anundsen Publishing Company papers, circa 1872-1984

  Abstract
  Program for an 1899 banquet honoring B. Anundsen; obituaries of Anundsen; clippings about him and Decorah Posten; and special historical issues of the newspaper issued in 1923, 1924, 1934, and 1949.
  
  Contents
  

  • Clippings, 1874-1984
    • Includes: subscriber lists from various dates; photostats of microfiche 1874, 1877, 1880, 1882, 1913 (parts of Anundsen's obituary), Sept. 1918, Nov. 1921 (all are small portions, some water damaged, in Norwegian); article about the Norwegian author Jonas Lie, and his connections to the newspaper, Decorah Posten; clippings announcing the merger of the Decorah Posten with the Western Viking, Dec. 28, 1972 - photocopy in Norwegian.
  • Booklets, publications, etc.
    • Includes: Bound copy of Familie-Løsning Illustreret (Family Solution Illustrated), Nos. 2 March 1896, Nr. 4 October 1896; History of Decorah Posten 1867-1897, in English (includes photos of the offices and staff); pamphlet: "The Norwegians" published by the Decorah Posten December 1909. Includes photographs and stats of early Norwegian educational institutions; pamphlet: To-aars-budskab fra Staten Iowas Guvernör, Samuel Merrill, til den fjortende folkeforsamling, januar 1872.
  • Correspondence.
    • Includes letters written by Dr. Odd Lovoll to Erling Innvik, and Rasmus Dahle-Melsæther, dated 20 July 1975 related to his research on the Decorah Posten. Letter in response by Erling Innvik dated Feb 7, 1976 (in Norwegian).
  • Artifact, dip pen desk set
    • 444 Dip-less Fountain Well by Esterbrook that belonged to Jack Anundsen, publisher of the Decorah Posten.

  
  Location: 
  1/A/2, 68A2