Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P0149 Title A name given to the resource Oscar Olavus Hellestad papers, 1842-1963 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1842-1963 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights undetermined. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hellestad, Oscar Olavus Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Hellestad, Oscar Olavus Emigration and immigration Scandinavia (Wis.) Hellestad, Christian 0. Jorgensen, Karen Scandinavia Academy St. Olaf College United Church Seminary Clergyman Missionaries Jordeth-Vold, Mina Type The nature or genre of the resource Emigration & immigration Paper Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Hellestad, O. (1963); except for Mina's letter, which was given by Malcolm Rosholt July 1994. Mina's letters to Gertrude Hilleboe may be found in the Hilleboe Papers. Description An account of the resource Emigration papers of a Lutheran clergyman and missionary. Hellestad was born at Scandinavia, Wis. to Christian 0. Hellestad and wife Karen Jorgensen. He attended Scandinavia Academy, St. Olaf College, and the United Church Seminary, receiving the C. T. in 1908. He served as a missionary to China for many years. In 1913 he married Mina Jordeth-Nold (1876-1958) who also served as a missionary. <br /><br />Includes: "Udflytnings attest" of April 28, 1842 for Anne Christiansdatter oreskogen (born 1820) with transcription and English translation. Similar document of April 27, 1843 for Ole Olsen Hellestad (born 1819). (with transcription and English translation). Both were born in Telemark: probably his father's parents? Letter of April 24, 1934 from Mina Hellestad at Kwangshan, Honan, China to Mrs. Malcolm Rosholt in Shanghai. Photograph (without identifications) of a group of men at some celebration (possibly at the Homme Home for the Aged in Wittenberg, Wis., where Hellestad spent his last years?). Hellestad may be the third from the left, seated. Added later: clipping of poem "Mother Chen of Tenghsien" ("The Christian Home," Oct. 28, 1951) by Mrs. Hellestad; 1929 article about her; obituary, 1958.<br /><br />Location:<span>1/A/6</span>