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Thomas L. Hanson papers, 1866-1952
- Title
- Thomas L. Hanson papers, 1866-1952
- Identifier
- P1107
- Date
- 1866-1952
- Creator
- Hanson, Thomas L.
- Description
Scope and Content:
Thomas Hanson was the son of Østen Hanson (1836-1898). He emigrated from Sauherad, Telemark, and was the president of the Hauge Synod from 1875-76, 1and 887-1903. He edited the synod's organ, "Budberen," from 1868 to 1876. He served a parish at Asplund, Goodhue County, Minnesota, from 1861 until his death. The family records include documents related to his father; to his mother, Anne Haaven Hanson (1844-1936); to a sister, Elise; and to himself and his children, such as diaries kept by Mrs. Anne Hanson (1900-1911) and by Ernest Hansen, a journal by Henry Fremont Hanson, sermons and biographical notes by Thomas, and official papers related to emigration, citizenship, and real estate.- Extent
- 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
- Subject
- Hanson, Hans A.
- Hanson, Simon E.
- Dahl, Henry Fremont Hanson
- Hanson, Elise
- Hanson, Anne Haaven
- Hanson, Ernest
- Rønning, Halvor Nielson
- Holtan, Hans Hansen
- Hanson, Joseph Arthur
- Hanson, Thomas
- Dale, Jens Bremer Anderson
- Type
- Correspondence
- Clippings
- Photographs
- Diaries
- Access Rights
- This collection is open for research.
- Bibliographic Citation
- [Indicate the cited item here]. Thomas L. Hanson Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.