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Paul Anderson (Norland) papers, 1822-1981

Title
Paul Anderson (Norland) papers, 1822-1981
Identifier
P0016
Date
1822-1981
Description
A 4-page typescript biography of a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman in Chicago (1848-1861, 1876-1884) by Arthur E. Alfsen; a clipping of "The Ordination of Paul Anderson and Ole Andrewson," by J.O. Evjen in "The Friend," September, 1941. Anderson introduced English services and Sunday school, and helped organize the Northern Illinois Synod, the Scandinavian Augustana Synod, and the Norwegian Augustana Synod. Also included are an obituary and a map.

Contents:
  • Paul Anderson (Norland) Article, Biography. "Udtog af kirke-historien, samlet og udgivet af Hans Nielsen Hauge." Christiania, 1822. Manuscript notes inside front cover, "Pastor Anderson's book…book of P. Anderson, Chicago in the year 1856. Paid 50. Pastor Norem's book, Saint Paul." (Lars H. Norem) on t.p. and facing page: "Even Heg (erased)" and what could be considered autograph of Hauge.
  • Article: "The ordination of Paul Anderson and Ole Andrewson," by J.O. Evjen. "The Friend," September, 1941. Biography: Centennial of Lakeview Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois, 1848-1948, written by Arthur E. Alfsen. Biography (in Norwegian), supplement to Heggtveit, H.G Illustreret Kirkehistorie 1898. Biography (photostat), unknown origin and date.
  • Article: Budstikken, Vol 12, No.1, May 1981, Paul Anderson of Vang First U.S. Valdres Pastor. Who's Who Among Pastors in all the Norwegian Lutheran Synods of America, 1843-1927. Tr. and Rev. by Rasmus Malmin, O.M. Norlie and O.A. Tingelstad, Minneapolis, Augsburg Press, 1928. Photocopy, in English. Luthersk Kirketidene, August 1880, photocopy. Translation of Decorah Posten obituary, October 20, 1891 Pastor Paul Anderson. Paper: Andersonville: A Chicago Neighborhood, by Christian D. Nøkkentved. Plat Map: Map of Cook County 1861.

Location: 
1/A/2
Extent
2 folders
Language
English
Norwegian
Rights
Rights undetermined.
Type
Manuscripts
Biographies

Collection

Archival Collection

Citation

Alfsen, Arthur E. et al., “Paul Anderson (Norland) papers, 1822-1981,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/9644.