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John Dahle papers, 1888-1995
- Title
- John Dahle papers, 1888-1995
- Identifier
- P0063
- Date
- 1888-1995
- Creator
- Dahle, John, 1853-1931
- Description
- Clippings, programs, photographs, and articles about a leader in the development of church music among Norwegian Americans. Dahle emigrated in 1877, and was an organist, composer, choir director, and music educator, teaching at church colleges, and serving as professor of hymnology at Luther Theological Seminary. A biographical sketch (34 typescript pages) by Nell Marie Hoyem is included as well as duplicate copies of music and of music periodicals which are included in the NAHA book collection.
Box 1
- Biographical sketch by Nell Marie Hoyem, "John Dahle: Pioneer Music Educator and Prophet of Church song," circa 1969
- Five page transcript of oral history interview (narrator: Nell-Marie Hoyem, interviewer: Lynne Weber) (1995). Hoyem explains of how she was selected for the St. Olaf Choir. In addition, three personal/courting letters from "Matthew" to Hoyem, 1929-1930.
- Miscellaneous, undated
- Includes clippings, music programs, articles, and photographs.
- Collection of music and periodicals, undated
- Music published by Dahle. undated
Location:
1/A/4 - Biographical sketch by Nell Marie Hoyem, "John Dahle: Pioneer Music Educator and Prophet of Church song," circa 1969
- Extent
- 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
- Language
- English
- Norwegian
- Rights
- Rights undetermined.
- Type
- Sheet music
- Clippings
- Photographs
Collection
Citation
Dahle, John, 1853-1931, “John Dahle papers, 1888-1995,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 16, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/9624.