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Rev. Torstein Moen diaries, 1875-1888
- Title
- Rev. Torstein Moen diaries, 1875-1888
- Identifier
- NAHA 2023/020
- Date
- 1875-1888
- Creator
- Moen, Torstein
- Description
- Pastor Moen was born in Lysefjord, Strand Prestegjeld, Stavanger, Norway. He attended Strand Seminary for three years and then taught school for eight years. He attended Stavanger Mission School for five years and then took an examination to become a missionary to Zula. He emigrated to the United States in 1874. On November 8, 1874 he was ordained from Augsburg Seminary.
He and another pastor served 18 congregations in the Osakis, Minnesota area. In 1881, Rev. Moen and his family moved to a farm in Nidaros Township, and he served congregations in the Henning, Battle Lake, Clitherall, and Leaf Mountain areas. He retired in 1914. - Extent
- 0.2 cubic feet (1 half archives box)
- Language
- English
- Norwegian
- Type
- Diary
- Access Rights
- This collection is open to research.
- Bibliographic Citation
- [Indicate the cited item here]. Rev. Thorstein Moen Diaries. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.
Citation
Moen, Torstein, “Rev. Torstein Moen diaries, 1875-1888,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 20, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12478.