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Paul Thorstensen Vigenstad papers, 1860-1962
- Title
- Paul Thorstensen Vigenstad papers, 1860-1962
- Identifier
- P0397
- Date
- 1860-1962
- Creator
- Vigenstad, Paul T.
- Description
- Recommendations and biographical sketches of a Norwegian-born teacher and farmer of Ottertail County, Minnesota. Recommendations and biographical sketches of a teacher and farmer of Ottertail County, Minnesota.Born at Dovre, Gudbrandsdal, he was trained as a teacher at Asker Teaching College, and taught school at Trondheim and Vaage, 1863-1868. Emigrated 1868 to Spring Prairie, Wis. where he taught parochial school until 1871 when he moved to the Norwegian Grove community in Ottertail County. Taught parochial school there and served as secretary of Ringsaker congregation 1883-1907. Published two books and articles in Decorah Posten and Lutheran church papers. Married June 7, 1873 Anne Maria Jacobson (1855- ).
- Location: 1/C/5
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- History
Collection
Citation
Vigenstad, Paul T., “Paul Thorstensen Vigenstad papers, 1860-1962,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12274.