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Magnus Swenson papers, 1919-2000
Articles, clippings, and biographical material recounting Swenson's contributions as a chemical engineer, "Ancestral Voices, part II: Magnus Swenson—The Last Viking," 993 typescript pages, compiled by Abigail Davis Curkeet, a granddaughter. See article on Swenson by Olaf Hougen in NAHA "Studies and Records," volume 10, 1938. Includes "Magnus Swenson, Inventor and Chemical Engineer," by Olaf Hougen (1938), photocopy of "Magnus Swenson-Engineer and Benefactor," by David McCall Walsten ("The Norseman," Jan. 2001, pp. 20-24.), "Magnus Swenson (1854-1936) President of of the University of Wisconsin," by Glenn Frank (n.d.), and "Magnus Swenson: Administrator and Humanitarian," by Olaf A. Hougen (1938). -
Sophia Stuegaarden Syse papers, 1853-1930
Emigration documents and letters concerning the Anders Stuegaarden family. -
Agnes Tangjerd papers, 1890-1924
Biographical data, letters, and a tribute to a teacher and librarian at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, 1940-1960. -
Anna Christine Lovise (Prytz) Tangjerd memorabilia, 1825-1943
Verses written by family members for special occasions in the life of her family. A five-page manuscript verse inscribed to her, 1st Dec 1943, is the only American production. The others (except for one in manuscript) are nicely printed, some in Bergen or Oslo, and often meant to be sung to familiar tunes. There are verses on the silver wedding celebration (April 24, 1902) and the golden wedding celebration of Pastor and Mrs. A. F. W. J. Prytz; their 30th birthdays; and the brudeparret Loftfield, 21de juni 1927. Mrs. Tangjerd was born in Mo i Rana, but after her father's early death was brought up by her maternal aunt (Mrs. Prytz) and husband, and took their name. She emigrated when 19 and married Pastor Peder Tangjerd in 1890. File also includes business card of Paul G. Peterson (donor of this collection).
Also includes: 100+ Letters (1885-1936)between Anna Christina Lovisa Isaacson Prytz Tangjerd and Milda Prytz; and several letters between brothers Peder & Lauritz Tangjerd. Collection includes a CD with scans of each letter, plus additional family images and manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and compiled family histories. Additionally, several artifacts: a piece of silk from the wedding dress of Mrs. Prytz, sister of Ole Tobias Olsen (c. 1825); and two silk scarves given as baptisms gifts. -
Peder Tangjerd papers, 1890-1924
Clippings, naturalization certificate, letters, and other data concerning a Norwegian-born minister who came from Karmøy in 1888. After serving a parish in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for 25 years he became editor of Lutheraneren, the official organ of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America. A manuscript, "En fiskedag paa vestsiden af Karmøi", consists of reminiscences from 1880. -
Nils Otto Tank biography, 1907-1955
A biography, 20 typescript pages, and a collection of articles, mostly in the form of clippings (1907-1946), of a Norwegian-born philanthropist and churchman, Green Bay, Wisconsin, by Nels C. Lerdahl, Madison, Wisconsin. Subjects treated are heritage, church, motives for emigration, marriage, Moravian community at Green Bay, and Tank Cottage, the oldest dwelling in Wisconsin. The clippings include articles by H. R. Holand, N. N. Rønning, Jon Norstog, Nels C. Lerdal, and others. Includes: "Nils Otto Tank," by Hjalmar R. Holand, 1909, "Nils Otto Tank. Wisconsin's Most Romantic Pioneer," by N.C. Lerdahl, 1955, "The Pioneer Norwegian Educator in America," by Hjalmar R. Holand, n.d., 2 p. notes on "Mr. And Mrs. Behrent Olson," n.d., 1 p. note on "Mr. And Mrs. Halvar T. Nelson" n.d. -
Knut Martin Teigen clippings, 1907-1966
Copies of articles by and about a Minneapolis, Minnesota, physician and writer, whose wide-ranging interests included religion and politics. The articles were copied from "Forskaren," a Swedish language journal, and mounted into a scrapbook. Dr. Teigen wrote for newspapers and medical journals. In 1905-06 he was editor of "Vikingen." Other articles have been added as well. -
Martin and Mathilda Teigen papers, 1909-1999
Collection of imges, correspondence, newsletters, and documents relating to Martin and Mathilda Teigen and their children. Also includes "Historical Highlights of Bottineau County." Mathilda Wollan Teigan (1878-1957), born in Pope County, Minnesota was the sisth child of Andrias and Iverine Wollan who migrated to the US in 1860 and 1867. She grew up in Pope County, studies music in Minneapolis and then movd to Bottineau County, North Dakota where she homesteaded, taught music, and played the church organ. She married Martin Teigen in 1905. Martin Olsen Teigen (1872-1953) was born in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. His paretns, Ole Larson Teigen and Birtta Brekke Teigen, migrated to in 1868. He grew up in Jackson County, attended Luther Academy in Decorah, Iowa, the University of Minnesota, and Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Ordained a Lutheran pastor in 1900, he served several North Dakota congregations until 1913, when he retired from the Minnestry and became a farmer. -
Norman Teigen reminiscences, 2023
Reminiscence by Norman Teigen titled "Remembering Vietnam: My Service and Chaplain Heubner." -
Anders N. Teslow diary, 1866-1908
An Account of the Life of Anders N. Teslow, A Diary, a translation of the diary of a Norwegian-born merchant and farmer, who came with his wife and family to Winneshiek County, Iowa, in 1862. In 1865 he moved to a farm in Freeborn County, Minnesota, where he lived the rest of his life. The diary begins with reminiscences of his life in Norway, his marriage, and the journey to America, and continues with the record of his experiences in Minnesota. Account translated by Dr. Gunnar Malmin, and edited by Anders Teslow's daughter and grandson, Valborg Teslow Fynboe (1976) The account was translated by Gunnar Malmin, and edited by Valborg Teslow Fyneboe and Carl Fyneboe.