https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/a4bc4b1c70af891a0ccd844a16439236.pdf 840945fca644cb0427c70b43a4dae910 PDF Text Text Collection Name: John Kallestad family papers, 1890-1987 Collection Number: P1413 Extent: 0.8 cubic feet (2 archive boxes) Scope and Content: Documents, correspondence, and photo albums concerning the family of John Kallestad, a master mariner who came to Chicago from Kristiansand in 1921 and whose family followed in 1923. The Kallestads were charter members of the Norwegian Memorial Church in Chicago, where John served as chairman of the Church Council. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. John Kallestad Family Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 0 Scrapbooks, 1890-1980 7 scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, stamps, correspondence, postcards, etc. of Norwegian royalty, Norwegian cities, family, weddings, church, etc. 2 scrapbooks are labeled: "Josefa Kallestad postcards" and "Ma's trip to Norway, 1947, 1953, Pedersen and Somdal Families." 1 1 Certificates, etc, 1890-1987 Includes correspondence with Rolf Erickson; application for original license from U.S. Coast Guard; 2 passports; 2 Certifikats for Johannes Kallestad, Kristiansand; alien seaman's identification card; 1 photograph of a man on a boat. 1 2 Correspondence, 1950-1980 The majority of letters from the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Chicago, from Reverend C.S. Norborg. 1 3 Esther Kallestad Gulbrandsen photos, 1930-1950 Includes 2 photographs: Miss Norway contest, 1937; close-up of Esther. Also includes a newspaper clipping of Norwegian-American beauty contests and a birthday card. 1 4 Josefa Kallestad records, 1900-1985 Includes 16 photographs, all identified by Josefa Kallestad (most appear to be family and friends); "Erindring om Konfirmationsdagen" booklet, 1907; Norwegian passport, 1923; correspondence; newspaper clippings; and a list of US presidents (through Reagan) and state capitals. 1 5 Leif Kallestad papers, 1925-1980 Includes 5 photographs, 4 from his military experience and 1 portrait when he was younger, Stafford Studio); retirement application; transcript from California State College at Fullerton (formerly Orange State College); certification of military experience, Army, November 14, 1942 - November 5, 1943, Honorable relief from active duty, second lieutenant, 2 copies; diploma for Associate in Arts from Santa Anna College, June 12, 1959; diploma from California State College at Fullerton for Bachelor of Arts, January 30, 1965; correspondence (with Norwegian Consulate General; correspondence with his mother about his trip to Canada; Christmas card; letter frpm Columbine Records); newspaper clippings; several poems. 2 Scrapbooks, 1890-1975 8 scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, stamps, correspondence, postcards, etc. of Norwegian royalty, Norwegian cities, family, weddings, church, etc. Also includes 9 large photographs (Esther Kallestad and Peer Gulbrandsen wedding, Captain Perry James Gulbrandsen, Gilbert Clausen, Jenny Clausen, John and Josefa Kallestad, Styrmandsskolens Elever og Lærere 1913-1914, and Kristiansands off. Sjømandsskoles Skipperklasse 1915-1916, . Studios include Stafford, Chicago.); Vinland newspaper from February 5, 1976; and a Takke-Resolusjon to Pastor Sverre Norborg from John Kallestad. 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 John Kallestad Family 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/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P1413 Title A name given to the resource John Kallestad family papers, 1890-1987 Description An account of the resource Documents, correspondence, photo albums concerning the family of John Kallestad, a master mariner who came to Chicago from Kristiansand in 1921 and whose family followed in 1923. The Kallestads were charter members of the Norwegian Memorial Church in Chicago where John served as chairman of the Church Council. Location: 12/A/2 Subject The topic of the resource Gulbrandsen, Esther Kallestad Chicago (Ill.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Correspondence Scrapbooks Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kallestad, John, 1893-1964 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1987 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives box) 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]. John Kallestad Family Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.