https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/63c81c66714398c78a3d579adf908fbc.pdf 0ad6fd61e4d9d0e384906b91e7cd9246 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Vigleik E. Boe papers, 1872-1953 Collection Number: P0043 Extent: 0.8 cubic feet (2 archive boxes) 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. 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. Box Folder Description 1 1 Clippings Includes: "Finley churchgoers for 28 years follow same Pastor, Rev. Boe," 1939 1 2 Correspondence course materials, 1900 National Correspondence Normal (W.A. Stevenson, president. Fenton, Michigan). 1 3 Esther Boe material, 1927-1931 Includes: letter from St. Olaf college (ca. 1931); Finley High commencement program (1928); photo of Esther Boe (?); autograph book with student names from Finley High (1927-1928); "Abracadabra" Finley High School (oversized newsletter, edited by Esther Boe, Wallace Sund, and Thelma Bilden); photo of Finley High Glee Club (1928) 1 4 Family history, 1911-1983 Includes manuscript, "In Memory of Mrs. Gjertrud Haugen by her daughter Maria Haugen" (3 pp, no date); letter from Einar (nephew)/dated 1945. 1 5 Finley High School, 1922-1972 Includes Finley Alumni Reunion (1972); photo of classroom (Alma Mustad cited, L. Potter, teacher. 1922); program "The Feast of the Red Corn. Indian Operetta. Presented by the Girls' Glee Club of the Finley High School" (1924) 1 6 "De Scholis" bulletin, Finley High School, 1927 1 7 Finley Lutheran Church annual reports, 1928-1938 1 8 Finley Lutheran Church choir, Sacred Concert programs, 1909-1916 1 9 Finley Lutheran Church Elementary Parochial reports, 1923-1927 1 10 Finley Lutheran Church general, 1916-1933 Includes: "Ostervold Menighets Historie. 1883-1933"; call to Rev. Boe (1916); 50th anniversary note from Mrs. Boe; Constitution and By-Laws of Finley Evangelical Lutheran Church (no date); "The Early History of Camp Nidaros [Ottertail Lake in Ottertail County, MN] by Rev. A.J. Hulteng (1929). Translated by Mrs. Stanley Anderson (1959); L.D.R. and Gleaner groups; flyer for "Red Willow Lutheran Bible Camp" [proposal for camp]; correspondence regarding difficulty with Rev. Keller 1 11 Finley Lutheran Church Messenger Bulletin, 1926-1940 1 12 Finley Young Peoples Luther League, 1922-1926 Includes correspondence from Elma B. Carlson, Peking, China, 1922. 1 13 Norway Tour [most likely accompanied the St. Olaf Choir], 1930 Includes passenger list for Cunard Passenger List, R.M.S. Lancastria; several travel brochures, railway time schedule. 1 14 Scandinavian Lutheran Zion Church, Staten Island, New York, 1926-1944 Includes poem by Boe (1936); Dedication pamphlet (1926); concert program (1913); "Through 50 years (1894-1944) with Scandinavian Lutheran Zion Church," by Lars P. Qualben. 1944; poem for Scandinavian Lutheran Zion Church's 50 anniversary, "This is the Day the Lord Has Made" (1944) by V.E. Boe. 1 15 "Zion"/"Luthersk Menighedsblad," newsletter: Scandinavian Lutheran Zion Church, Staten Island, New York, 1910-1915 1 16 Sermons, 1925-1938 1 17 St. Olaf College (Academy) Matriculation records, 1896-1897 1 18 Writings, 1914-1945 Includes poems; translations, and hymns; poem: "A Tribute to Doctor Tanner on his 80th birthday," 1945. 2 1 Student notebooks, 1900-1903 22 notebooks kept while attending the U.C. Seminary. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finding aid to the Vigleik E. Boe Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vigleik E. Boe papers, 1896-1983 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P0043 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896-1983 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Boe, V. E. (Vigleik Engebretson), 1872-1953 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes) Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource 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 The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Correspondence Administrative records Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Vigleik E. Boe Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Description An account of the resource 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