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Simund Olsen Simundson diary, 1890-1909
- Title
- Simund Olsen Simundson diary, 1890-1909
- Identifier
- P0347
- Date
- 1890-1909
- Creator
- Simundson, Simund O.
- Description
- A Lutheran clergyman's daily account of journeys from Kenyon, Minnesota, to Kalispell, Montana, and from Kenyon to Ashland, Oregon (1908-1909). Includes: Writings on history of Goodhue Co., Congregations.
Includes two record books (1890-1900) Simundson kept when teaching summer "Norwegian school" at Ostrander, Cottonwood and Hanley Falls, Minnesota while a student at seminary; and later for confirmation classes while a pastor at Kenyon, Minn. Simundson was born in Hanley Falls, attended Red Wing Seminary, Willmar Seminary, St. Olaf College, Augsburg and United Church Seminaries, and was ordained 1896. Served churches at Kenyon 1896-1923; Hanska; then Holden and Dale congregations near Kenyon 1928-1941.
Several writings concerning Goodhue county congregations: Speech of P.M. Langemo at the "Jubelfest" held at Holden, Sept.12-16, 1906 translated by Julia Øredalen, 9 p. Manuscript. "Holden Church and Cemetery" (poem) by Mrs. Gertrude Hanson, Rochester, Minnesota; 1 p. typescript. Translation by Øredalen of letter which appeared in "Norsk kirketidende," April 25, 1858.; 2 p. manuscript Short history of Dale congregation. 1 p. typescript, and manuscript draft. Wanamingo, Minnesota. 5 p. typescript.;
Various writings, some in several versions, with headings: The pioneers. The pioneer pastors. Organizing congregations. The pastors that have served Gol congregation. Parochial reports. Holden congregation organized. A pioneer family: Tosten Aaby. (Apparently these are drafts of Simundson, which were never pulled together into a complete history.) - Location: 1/C/3
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Subject
- Øredalen, Julia
- Simundson, Simund Olsen
- Hanson, Gertrude
- Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
- Dale Lutheran Church
- Gol Lutheran Church
- Langemo, Peder Nilsen
- Type
- Manuscripts
Collection
Citation
Simundson, Simund O., “Simund Olsen Simundson diary, 1890-1909,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12226.