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John Nicholas Lenker papers, 1911-1929
- Title
- John Nicholas Lenker papers, 1911-1929
- Identifier
- P0224
- Date
- 1911-1929
- Creator
- Lenker, John N.
- Description
- Correspondence, sermons, articles, and two scrapbooks of a Lutheran clergyman. The clippings in the scrapbooks deal with the study of Scandinavian languages in the public schools.
Content:- J.N. Lenker Papers: Scrapbook (two envelopes). Glued clippings with authored articles by Lenker, "Scandinavian Languages in our Country District Schools."
- J.N. Lenker Papers: Articles, Corresp., Sermons. Includes a booklet, "Three-Language Education: English--Scandinavian--German (Modern instead of Dead Tongues)" reprint from "Northern Review" by Prof. J.N. Lenker, ca. 1912; Sermon at the funeral of Dr. J.N. Lenker by Rev. L.B. Benson (1929)
- Location: 1/B/3
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Rights undetermined
- Type
- Correspondence
- Scrapbooks
Collection
Citation
Lenker, John N., “John Nicholas Lenker papers, 1911-1929,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/9972.