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Vigleik E. Boe papers, 1896-1983
- Title
- Vigleik E. Boe papers, 1896-1983
- Identifier
- P0043
- Date
- 1896-1983
- Description
Biography/History:
Vigleik Engebret Boe was born March 30, 1872, in Odda, Hardanger, Norway to Enegebret Engebretsson and Kristie (Skare) Boe. He immigrated in 1892 and settled in Nerstrand, Minnesota where he lived with his Aunt Mrs. Valgjer Olson. During this time, he became a member of the Vang Congregation. He married Maria (Haugen) Boe on December 23, 1899.Boe attended St. Olaf College Academy (1895-1899) and the United Church Seminary (1900-1903). He served as a Lutheran minister in Finley for 30 years. Boe was the editor of "Luthersk Menighedsblad," (1910-12), and associate editor, "Concordia" (songbook, 1915).
Scope and Content:
The Boe papers include clippings, correspondence, family history materials, Finley Lutheran church records, and St. Olaf and United Church school records.
Location:
1/A/3- Extent
- 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
- Language
- English
- Subject
- Boe, V. E. (Vigleik Engebretson), 1872-1953
- Finley (N.D.)
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Norway--Emigration and immigration
- Norwegian Lutheran Church
- North Dakota
- St. Olaf College. Academy
- Type
- Manuscripts
- Correspondence
- Administrative records
- Access Rights
- This collection is open to research.
- Bibliographic Citation
- [Indicate the cited item here]. Vigleik E. Boe Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.