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Andrew A. Veblen papers, 1902-1964
- Title
- Andrew A. Veblen papers, 1902-1964
- Identifier
- P0598
- Date
- 1902-1964
- Creator
- Veblen, Andrew A.
- Description
- The papers consist mostly of manuscript material (data, research notes, genealogical information) for Veblen's "The Valdris Book" (1920), and of World War I military service records of natives of Valdres, Norway. Among the papers are Simle and Ruste genealogies; a family sketch written in the Valdres dialect by Sam Thompson; a description of the journey from Valdres to Whalen, Minnesota, by E. A. Hjelde; letters from Nils Brandt, Juul Dieserud, Nils Flaten, J. C. M. Hanson, and Ole Juul; and a memorial statement by Dr. Laur. Larsen about G. O. Rustad, supervisor of construction operations of the first Luther College building. Veblen was a professor of physics, first president of the Valdres "bygdelag" and first editor of its magazine, and first president of the Common Council of the "bygdelags." NB: See Minnesota Historical Society, Veblen papers, 1876-1933 (5 boxes, including 44 vols. & 20 additional vols.
- Extent
- 1.6 cubic feet (4 archives boxes)
Files
Citation
Veblen, Andrew A., “Andrew A. Veblen papers, 1902-1964,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 20, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10182.