Andrew Fossum papers, 1887-1941

Biography/History: 
Andrew Fossum was born in Allamakee County, Iowa. He attended Luther College from 1876-1882 and again in 1884. He continued his education at Johns Hopkins University where he received his Doctor of Philosophy. Fossum’s scholarly journeys to Greece led him to work alongside notable African-American Archaeologist Wesley Gilbert at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens in the early 1890s. Fossum taught at Concordia College and St. Olaf College in Minnesota and was the author of The Norse Discovery of America (1918) and of articles on the theater in ancient Greece. 

Scope and Content: 
Correspondence, manuscripts, articles, and records of a teacher, author, Greek scholar, and archeologist. Correspondents include George O. Berg, Gisle Bothne, Albert E. Egge, O. G. Felland, J. F. Fries, Hjalmar R. Holand, Olaf Huseby, Th. N. Mohn, Anna Mohn (Mrs. Th. N.), Knute Nelson, George A. Torrison, Andrew A. Veblen, and H. T. Ytterboe.

• Formal portrait of Andrew Possum and another man, circa 1880
• Formal portrait of Andrew Possum, circa 1880