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Local history collection
A continuing file for newspaper clippings and other materials which describe specific communities where Norwegians settled. References to similar accounts found in other collections are added as they are identified. -
John Karl Daniels collection, 1913-1958
About the work of the noted Minnesota sculptor, born Nordland, who emigrated with his family in 1884. His best-known works are: statue of Senator Knute Nelson on the capitol grounds, St. Paul (1928); the Pioneer Square monument (Mpls) (1936); the Leif Erikson statue (1949) also on the capitol grounds. A copy of the last was installed in Duluth in 1956. Also: the buffalo in front of the former North American Life Insurance Building near the Walker Art Center, Mpls.; a portrait bust of Dr. William Mayo at the Univ. of Minnesota; a statue of Washington in Austin, Minn. (1937); statues of General John B. Sanborn and Col. Alexander Wilkin in the rotunda of the capitol; a Spanish-American war monument in Grafton, ND; Civil War monuments (copies in Andersonville, Georgia; Memphis, Tenn.; Little Rock, Ark.). He also worked on various projects with Frank Lloyd Wright.
Clippings (original and photocopy), June 23, 1913-July 31, 1958. The collection includes a letter (Feb. 10, 1916) to John Mohn of Northfield thanking him for an article Mohn had written and inquiring quote (about the movement on foot to erect a statue of St. Olaf on the campus of St. Olaf College.) Some clipping titles include: Work Proceeds on Statue to Honor Memory of Senator Knute Nelson (May 2, 1928); Statue Depicting Pioneer Heroism Is Nearly Ready (Aug. 29, 1936); City Gets Preview of Ericson Statue (New York Times, May 4, 1949); No Leggings for Leif Ericsson? (The Minneapolis Star, May 13, 1949); 17de Mai 1814-1949 Minneapolis Posten Supplement, with photo of Leif Erikson statue on cover (May 13, 1949); Division Of Germany, with section about Leif Erikson, A Symbol (St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oct. 8, 1949); Statue of Leif Erikson Unveiled at State Capitol (Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, Oct. 10, 1949). One clipping gives Daniels' view on the Kensington Runestone. -
Scandinavian Fraternity of America papers, 1907-1974
Papers of a mutual benefit society, originally called the Skandinaviske Forbund af America. Volume: Harald Lodge no. 84 (Rockford, Illinois) Record book. 1 v. Includes list of members 1907-09, with address, date of joining, in some cases place and date of birth. Where place of birth is given, it is Sweden. Also includes trustees reports 1914-73, and bank books, 1959-71. 1907-1973 Volumes: Norway Lodge no. 265 (Rockford, Illinois) Protokoll (1927 - 1944). 2 v. Cashbook (1927 - 1964) 1 v. The first includes lists of members with dates of birth, addresses, dates of joining and of cancellation of membership. 1927-1964 Miscellaneous papers. Includes insurance policy, Harald Lodge, 1971, membership certificate and contract, Ernest A. Axelson, petition for probate, Axelson, quarterly interest notes, receipts, district lodge no. 6: appointments and proceedings of 1950 meeting, proceedings of 49th annual convention (1957), proceedings and officer's reports to the 64th annual convention (1972). 1950-1974 -
Christian Nielsen history, 1873-1927
Xerox copy of typewritten history, "Halvfems aar i Chicagos Danske Koloni, 1837 - 1927." 114 p. Xerox copy of newspaper article (unidentified), "Lidt om Mors og Morsingboere i Chicago." 4 p. -
Brendsil Day book, 1867-1928
Unknown origin/Clipping scrapbook containing clippings of prominent Norwegian-Americans. itled "Day book" clippings indexed: search Rokke Name Index. Clippings (ranging from 1900-1928) pasted over an account book from Chicago, 1867 (some of these pages are readable). -
Norwegian National League (Chicago) records, 1899-1980
Programs and reports of a Norwegian organization founded in Chicago in 1899 to unite all Norwegian societies in order to assist needy Norwegians and support all major projects of such groups as were not controlled by church, corporations, or political parties. Finding aid coming soon. -
Poems, 1840-1952
Poems in manuscript and print by several authors, including Andreas Bersage, Ulrikka F. Bruun, Christian O. Brufoldt, Borghild Dahl, Kristofer Dalager, Rolf Fjelde, Gunda Thykesen Fugleberg, C. Gundesen, Bernard H.J. Habel, Bjarne Hagmann, L.B. Henning Hommefoss, Olaf Holen, Tarkjel Landsverk, N.M. Minne, John Mortenson, Nils J. Njus, H.G. Odden, August Olsen, Gideon J. Olsen, Johan Ovren, Palma Pederson, Wilhelm Petterson, Olaf Refsdahl, Detlef G. Ristad, Ola P. Rise, Soren Roinestad, B.J. Rothnem, J.O. Saeter, Harald Schmidt, T.K. Skov, O.S. Sneve, Carl K. Solberg, Oscar J. Sorlie, Oscar Strømme, Edward Søvik, Erik A. Travaas, Reier Knudson Ulen, Henrik Voldal, Karl H. Xavier, Oscar O. Ødegaard. -
Svartebøka, 1865-1999
Svartebøka. Includes photocopy (from copy in Luther College Library) of Oldtidens sortebog fra aar 1400 ...Optrykt ordret efter originalen. Fjerde Oplag. 40 p. Chicago.(A copy may be found in the St. Olaf library: BF1608.N8o5 1892 NAI Vault) Hexevæsen og troldskab i Norge, meddelt til læsning for menigmand. Christiania, B. M. Bentzens Forlag, 1865. Pages after 78 lacking. From the library of Ole Hansen Toftelien "Dovre i Gudbrandsdalen" June 3, 1870. Gift of Rev. Sarah Oelberg, Nora Unitarian Church, Hanska. Cyprianus...efter et manusckript...udgivet og forklaret at L. Pio. Copenhagen, 1870. 32 p. Same source, dated 1874. Added Feb. 28, 2012: book "The Black Books of Elverum," by Mary S. Rustad (Galde Press, Lakeville, Minn., 1999). -
Paul Oleson and Paul P. Bond Syftestad family history, 1882-1959
Copy of document reminiscent of the Norwegian "kaar brev," drawn up in Dane County, Wisconsin, stipulating conditions under which the father conveyed his farm to his son, and "The Syftestad Family Since 1800," by Beulah Folkedahl. -
Teachers' Association of Norwegian Synod records, 1890-1902
Minutes of an organization founded in 1890. Among the topics discussed were bilingualism, introduction of new courses, methods of instruction, athletics, discipline, social life, relations between Luther College and the academies, terminal courses for all students. Consisting of the teachers at Luther College, Luther Seminary, Lutheran Normal Schools (Sioux Falls), Luther Academy (Albert Lea), Bode Academy (Bode, Iowa), Bruflat Academy (Portland, N.D.), plus representatives from the Synod board and clergy.