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Jerome Phillips collection, 1871
- Title
- Jerome Phillips collection, 1871
- Identifier
- NAHA 2021/025
- Date
- 1871
- Description
- Document and book (Børnebiblioteket) brought from Norway by Andreas and Maren Oledatter Christopherson when they immigrated to American in 1871 with their five children. It appears to have been composed by their pastor in Norway and was signed by him. This was an introduction for them to use to gain membership in a church and church community in America. It documents lineage, both dates and baptisms. It also documents the marriage and parentage of the parents, Andreas and Maren. Translation of the document is included.
- Extent
- 3 folders
- Language
- Norwegian
- Type
- Correspondence
- Books
Collection
Citation
“Jerome Phillips collection, 1871,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12144.