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Olav Lee papers, 1880-1938
Papers of a Norwegian-born professor, clergyman, and author who taught languages and religion at St. Olaf College from 1894 to 1934: articles and translations of songs; biographies of F. Melius Christiansen and B.J. Muus; a historical sketch of St. Olaf College; and "Grandpa Lee" by Ingmar A. Lee, Jr.
Includes:- Denison Cemetery, Walcott Township, Rice County, Minn., inscriptions; Lie descendants; Nora Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota inscriptions; Schmidt family (including list of significant works/events of F.A. Schmidt) 1969-1985
- ile card cabinet containing 1500+ indexed family pedigree records; 1965-1980
- family photo albums, over 600+ photographs. Families: Schmidt, Lee, Pladsen, Lie, Mortensen, Skjorbok, Pantier, Geihl; locations: St. Olaf College; Luther College, Faribault, Minnesota School for Deaf and Dumb, Red Wing,Minnesota. Photo index Spreadsheet available upon request. 1860-1930
- Poems and Translations of Songs. 1880 -1938
- Articles, Translations. Includes a six-page handwritten letter from Peter A. Bjelde (dated June 27, 1932), 1880-1938
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Ole Olson Lee papers, 1971
Translation of a diary of an immigrant from Nes, Hallingdal, who homesteaded at Newfolden, Minnesota. The diary covers Lee's departure from his home, May 17, 1880, to his arrival at Spring Grove, Minnesota, a month later. Letters by a son and his postscript to the diary add biographical details. -
Johannes J. Lee, Sr. poems, undated
Poems in manuscript by a Norwegian-born farmer, surveyor, poet, and artist at Lake Park, Minnesota. "In Memoriam," (Lake Park, 62 p.) published by his son, John J. Lee Jr., in 1932 also includes Lee's poems, translations of them, and information about Lee and his wife.
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Johannes J. Lee, Sr.: Poems (n.d.). "In Memoriam," -
Ole S. Leeland photographs, 2002-2012
Photocopies of photographs by a Norwegian-American photographer who was born on the Liland farm, Sirdal kommune, Vest Agder fylke and emigrated in 1887. First lived in Traill Co., N.D., then took a homestead in Stanley Co.l, S.D. in 1902 he established Leeland Art Studio in Mitchell, S.D. ; Information about his half-brother Oscar (1859-1931) who emigrated 1880, lived Hillsboro and Landa, N.D.; and about Jacob L. Skrivseth (born Nordmore 1853, emigrated 1869, died Williston, N.D. 1934), who also was a photographer. -
Einar Leistad papers, 1939-1979
Clippings, a circular, and a letter from the Norwegian-born author of "The Man with the White Horse" (1979). Leistad was a trainer of wild horses and a performer of vaudeville acts. -
Ragnvald Leland papers and scrapbooks, 1891-1929
Clippings largely from the Norwegian-American press regarding such subjects as Det Norske Selskab, New Norwegian Literature. Contributors include O.A. Buslett, Juul Dieserud, P.P. Iverslie, M. Falk Gjertsen, Mabel Johnson Leland, Ragnvald Leland, Per Sivle, Peer O. Strømme, and Henrik Voldal. Leland, Norwegian-Born, practiced medicine in Kenyon, Minnesota, for forty years. His chief cultural interests were language and music. See American Scandinavian Review, Aug. 1922, translation by Mabel Johnson Leland of Per Sivle's "Helpless" (pp. 477-480) -
Janet Lendle collection, circa 1880-2004
Genealogical material and documents about Janet Lendle’s family. Includes research, photographs, oral histories, and more. -
John Nicholas Lenker papers, 1911-1929
Correspondence, sermons, articles, and two scrapbooks of a Lutheran clergyman. The clippings in the scrapbooks deal with the study of Scandinavian languages in the public schools.
Content:- J.N. Lenker Papers: Scrapbook (two envelopes). Glued clippings with authored articles by Lenker, "Scandinavian Languages in our Country District Schools."
- J.N. Lenker Papers: Articles, Corresp., Sermons. Includes a booklet, "Three-Language Education: English--Scandinavian--German (Modern instead of Dead Tongues)" reprint from "Northern Review" by Prof. J.N. Lenker, ca. 1912; Sermon at the funeral of Dr. J.N. Lenker by Rev. L.B. Benson (1929)
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Barbara Levorsen reminiscences, 1974
An unpublished manuscript of 338 pages titled "The Quiet Conquest," written by a native of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, describing frontier life in central North Dakota as she remembered it fifty years later. Much is based on stories she heard. Two chapters in this manuscript were published in "Norwegian-American Studies" : "Early Years in Dakota," volume 21; and "Our Bread and Meat," volume 22.
Includes obituary notice and tributes to Sven (Samuel) Gundersen Mogen, the father of Mrs. Knatvold. S.G. Mogen wrote extensively for the Norwegian newspapers and for "Numedalslaget Aarbog," a few clippings are included here. -
Ingebretsen’s Saga: A Family, A Store, A Legacy of Food, 2011
Ingebretsen’s Saga: A Family, A Store, A Legacy of Food by Anne Gillespie Lewis, 2011) Located at 1601 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the shop has remained a staple in the community for all things Scandinavian for over 90 years. Includes 61 favorite and new Nordic recipes. Also includes obituary for Charles "Hoot" Ingrebretsen Jr. (Minneapolis StarTribune, May 24, 2012).
Formerly part of P539.