https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/85a09b9e751618001e2fc839d1e934e9.pdf 69f09b4b143bb764c8d125e76bb6a052 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Kristofer Janson papers, 1876-1964 Collection Number: P0206 Extent: 1.8 cubic feet (3 archives boxes and 1 oversized box) Biography/History: Kristofer Nagel Janson (May 4, 1841 – November 17, 1917) was a Norwegian poet, author and Unitarian clergyman. Born in Bergen Norway, Janson is commonly recognized as the founder of the Norwegian Unitarian Church. After being ordained in Chicago, Janson moved to Minneapolis (1881-1893) to serve as a minister. He organized several Unitarian congregations, including one in Hanska, Minnesota, and wrote several novels about his countrymen. Janson returned to Norway in 1893 and introduced Unitarianism to Norway, whereafter the Norwegian Unitarian Church (Norwegian: Unitarforbundet Bét Dávid) was established in 1895. Scope and Content: Papers of a Norwegian author and Unitarian clergyman: clippings, correspondence, photos, bibliographies, and pamphlets. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Kristofer Janson papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 Pamphlets, clippings, and correspondence, 1883-1964 1 Pamphlets, clippings, and correspondence, 1883-1983 Include correspondence from Dr. D.L. Ouren, Sedan, MN, who created a pedigree chart "Collaterals of Norwegian Literature" and was attempting to place Kristofer Janson in this Norwegian "gene pool." 1 1 Photographs, undated 1 2 Articles, bibliographies, letters, 1882-1966 Includes letter from the IRS (1892); photostat of article "Fra Amerika" (ca. 1882); "Account of Life in Minneapolis in 1882" (1882); "A Half-Century at Hanska. Deeds, not words, characterize the work the church had its rise in the personalities of its ministers," by George F. Patterson. [50th anniversary of the Nora Free Christian Church, Hanska, Minnesota. Oct. 8, 1931); "Hanska Celebration Gives Proof of the Power and Glory of Unitarianism," by Frederick M. Eliot (Sept. 24, 1931); photocopy "Life Story of Rasmus B. Anderson, written by himself with the assistance of Albert O. Barton" (Madison, Wis. 1915); "Norsemen in the United States," by Kristopher Janson (1890). Mentions: Marcus Thrane, Victor Lawson, Luth Jaeger, John Anderson, Ingolf K. Boyesen, A. Ueland, Jakob Fjelde, Mr. Struck, Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen, R.B. Anderson; "Bibliography of the Controversy in the Western Unitarian Conference. 1885-1887. Compiled by Earl Morse Wilbur (n.d.) 1 3 Letters from Jones papers, Meadville Theology Seminary, 1881-1892 1 4 "A Woman Must Obey Her Husband," [short story] Tr. By Rudolf J. Jensen, 1904 1A 5 Paper by George J.M. Walen,1942-1944 1 6 Nina Draxten correspondence, 1958-1959 1 7 Nina Draxten correspondence, 1960-1980 1 8 Nina Draxten notes, undated 1 9 Clippings, 1880-1987 Includes: "An outline of Christian Belief as generally held by Unitarians" 2 Research cards, undated 3 Research cards, undated 3 Publications, 1876-1895 4 1 Correspondence, 1883-1897 Photocopies of letters to Bjørnsons and Anderson. 4 1 Correspondence, 1885-1934 Photocopies of letters and articles. Rokke Name Index Anderson, Rasmus Bjørn Aasland, O. B. Janson, Eilev Jensen, Rudolf J. Forchammer, Signe Blegen, Theodore continued Janson, Kristofer Meadville Theological School Carey, George L. Jones, Jenkin Lloyd Lyttle, Charles H. Sandby, Frederik Streng, Ingeborg Janson Von Western Unitarian Conference Lee, Borghild Bjørge, Hans P. Kolderup, Dina Behr Janson, Ivar Steefel, Lawrence D. Wilbur, Earl M. Draxten, Nina 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 Finding aid to the Kristofer Janson papers, 1876-1964 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 P0206 Title A name given to the resource Kristofer Janson papers, 1876-1964 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Janson, Kristofer, 1841-1917 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876-1964 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights undetermined Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.8 cubic feet (3 archives boxes and 1 oversized box) Language A language of the resource Norwegian Subject The topic of the resource Janson, Kristofer Clergyman Minneapolis (Minn.) Unitarian Hanska (Minn.) Draxten, Nina Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Correspondence Pamphlets 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. Jensen, Rudolf J. (2124 Ruatan St., Adelphi, MD 20783, 1980 for "A Woman must…" Description An account of the resource Biography/History: Kristofer Nagel Janson (May 4, 1841 – November 17, 1917) was a Norwegian poet, author and Unitarian clergyman. Born in Bergen Norway, Janson is commonly recognized as the founder of the Norwegian Unitarian Church. After being ordained in Chicago, Janson moved to Minneapolis (1881-1893) to serve as a minister. He organized several Unitarian congregations, including one in Hanska, Minnesota, and wrote several novels about his countrymen. Janson returned to Norway in 1893 and introduced Unitarianism to Norway, whereafter the Norwegian Unitarian Church (Norwegian: Unitarforbundet Bét Dávid) was established in 1895. Scope and Content: Papers of a Norwegian author and Unitarian clergyman: clippings, correspondence, photos, bibliographies, and pamphlets. Digital Collections on Flickr: <a href="https://flic.kr/p/2n1rzGR">Kristofer N. Janson and family, 1880</a> Location:1/B/2-1/B/3, 68B5 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open for research. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Kristofer Janson papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.