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Clippings and correspondence concerning a Norwegian-born Manitowoc, Wisconsin, merchant and his family. See article on Torrison by O.J. Breda in "Symra" (period.) v. 6 pp. 185-192.
Papers from these interrelated families. Nels Larson Otterstad (1885-1925) married in 1913 Ella Marie, daughter of Herman L. Brekke (1853-1925). Nels' son Robert married Marie Helene, daughter of Jens B. Reinertsen (1868-1920) and Christine, daughter of Knut Christian Hinderlie (1838-1915). All the men except Brekke were Lutheran pastors.
Contents: Otterstad-Brekke documents ;and obituaries: confirmation certificate (1901) of Nels Otterstad: Engineers license (1899) of Herman L. Brekke; warranty deed, mortgage (1900) of Brekke; marriage license (1913) of Nels Otterstad; War ration book, Nels Otterstad; real estate contract (1958) Nels Otterstad; obituaries of Lewis A. Brekke, Bertha Otterstad, Nels and Ella Otterstad, Mrs. Chester L. Brekke.