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Ole Rynning papers, 1837-2016
- Title
- Ole Rynning papers, 1837-2016
- Identifier
- P0341
- Date
- 1837-2016
- Creator
- Rynning, Ole, 1809-1838
- Description
- Material regarding prominent early immigrant, author of "Ole Rynning's True Account of America"(NAHA, 1926). See the introduction of that book for further information. Includes "A letter to Ole Rynning," 1837, ms. in possession of Arne Larsen Rosseland, Kvam, Hardanger," typed transcription, 2 p.; Copies of "Student Ole Rynnings Amerikabog" with introduction by R.B. Anderson, Madison, Wis., "Wis. Nordmandens" Bogtrykkeri, 1896. 56 p. (Orig. pub]. 1839.); Clippings, articles, programs, mainly about 1937 observance of centennial of Rynning's death at St. Olaf College and Snaasa, Norway. Includes 1919 article ("North Star") by Theodore Blegen, "Ole Rynning and the America book"; "Ole Rynning og kolonien ved Beaver Creek" by Gunnar Malmin (Decorah Posten, Feb.27, 1925; "Et blad av den norsk-amerikanske historie" by R. Nyman-Figved Nordisk Tidende 1927?; poems by P.O.Bugge.
See also the papers of his father, Jens Rynning (P 340) and his nephew, B.J.Muus. See also NAHA Publication papers, P 1000; file 1.
Added December 21,2016: Arnt-Erik Selliaas "Jens Rynnings boksamling ved St. Olaf College" (Snåsa Historielag 2016). - Location: 1/C/3
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Subject
- Rynning, Ole, 1809-1838. Sandfærdig beretning om Amerika
- Madison (Wis.)
- St. Olaf College
- Blegen, Theodore Christian, 1891-1969
- Muus, Bent J., 1926-2006
- Rights
- Rights undetermined
Collection
Citation
Rynning, Ole, 1809-1838, “Ole Rynning papers, 1837-2016,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10060.