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Magnus Andersen papers, 1895-1937
- Title
- Magnus Andersen papers, 1895-1937
- Identifier
- P1295
- Date
- 1895-1937
- Creator
- Andersen, Magnus, 1857-1938
- Description
- Translation of two chapters of a book, 70 Aars Tilbakeblik, written by a Norwegian sea captain and published in Oslo in 1932. A copy of the book is included in the collection. The chapters excerpted deal with the voyage of the Viking from Bergen to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 and later down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Andersen originated the idea of such a boyage and was captain of the crew. A photograph of Anderson from 1937 and clippings included.
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Language
- English
- Norwegian
Collection
Citation
Andersen, Magnus, 1857-1938, “Magnus Andersen papers, 1895-1937,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12493.