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Paul A. Rasmussen papers, 1936
Two WCCO addresses given by the Minnesota state budget commissioner: "Minnesota's Financial Structure," delivered on Sept. 3, 1936 with clippings and "The Exploitation of Minnesota's Iron Ore Wealth," delivered on Sept. 24, 1936. -
Paul Adolf Dietrichson family papers, 1900-1961
Dietrichson was born at Stavanger, emigrated 1873, graduated from Concordia Seminary 1878. He served churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts and New York before retiring in 1900 to Menomonie, Wis. Son Gerhard taught at M.I.T. and was president of the Boston Community church. Daughter Mary was a librarian in Boston and Minneapolis. Daughter Dagny was president of the Minneapolis Teachers Federation, wrote an article about a visit to Telemark, and a long letter (5 p.) about her 1934 visit to Hancock, Minn., where her father had a been pastor 1889-96, with information about many people the family knew there.
Miscellaneous materials about his nine children: In memoriam leaflets, graduation invitations, marriage announcements, clippings, letters. Includes a pedigree chart for Mrs. Dietrichson (Ragnhild Jakosen, 1855-1934). Her obituary is in the Rowberg File. Photograph of military service induction for Paul Adolf Dietrichson; 5 photograhs of Paul and his family. -
Paul Anderson (Norland) papers, 1822-1981
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.
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Paul Anton Olson papers, 1931-1952
Papers of the editor and publisher of the "Story City Herald," Story City, Iowa, a 5-page typescript biography and three booklets on local history. Includes: "Panorama of Forty Three Years as a Country Editor. Historical Supplement Story City Herald. April 8, 1948", "Supplement Oct. 24, 1940. The Story City Herald Anniversary Number A quintuplet Celebration. 1940", Story City Jubilee Book. Golden Anniversary Book of Story City (1931), "Story City, Iowa," by Paul a. Olson (1952). -
Paul Benson history, 1995
"The Empire of Song : A Panoramic History of America's Choral Kingdom," a survey of the development of choral music at the Scandinavian-American colleges in the United States, by a graduate of St. Olaf College, 1967. -
Paul Duckstad article, circa 1936
"We are Norwegian-Americans," a summary of the contributions Norwegian immigrants have made to American culture, by a St. Olaf College senior, class of 1936. -
Paul E. and Mary Johnson stereographic cards, circa 1875-circa 1906
These stereographic view cards were donated in memory of Paul E. Johnson (1880-1957) and Mary (Hatlie) Johnson (1887-1964). Both children of Norwegian immigrants, born on farms in Richland County, North Dakota near the village of Abercrombie. Both Paul and Mary graduated from business colleges. Paul also earned a degree in optometry and was an apprentice to a watchmaker. He opened a jewelry/watch-repair/optometry practice in Abercrombie in 1908. -
Paul Hjelm-Hansen papers, 1868-1983
Papers mainly about a Norwegian lawyer and journalist who came to the United States in 1867 and became a primary publicist for the Red River Valley. He was associated with several Norwegian-American newspapers: "Frelandet og Emigranten" at La Crosse, Wisconsin, and the Minneapolis-based "Maanedstiden, Budstikken," and "Minnesota Skandinav."
In 1869 he was commissioned by the Minnesota Board of Immigration to travel in the Red River and write about the area. His reports were published in 13 issues of "Nordisk folkeblad" (Minneapolis) and they were credited with bringing Norwegians in great numbers to the Red River region. He died in Goodhue County, Minnesota, while spending the winter with his friend Doctor J. C. Grvold, and is buried in the Immanuel Lutheran Church cemetery at nearby Asplund.
In 1924 the Norwegian-Danish Press Association placed a memorial plaque, done by Paul Fjelde, in his honor in the Minnesota Historical Society building in St. Paul. Articles: "Om utvandringen til America og norske jordbrugeres onomike stilling," photostats of articles published in "Morgenbladet" (Oslo), May 25-June 27, 1866; "Til den kongelig norske regjerings department for det indre," June 20, 1868; "En Nordmand opdager Minnesota," which appeared first in "Nordisk Folkeblad," November 24, 1869, and was reprinted in Decorah Posten, September 25-October 2, 1942, including a supplement "Tre og sytti aar efter," by O. O. Enestvedt; print-outs from microfilm of articles published in "Nordisk Folkeblad," April 16, 1868, and August 9, September 1, 8, 22; eight articles published in "Minneapolis Tidende," April 25-June 13, 1926. Papers: A 20-page biographical-bibliographical appendix by Carleton C. Qualey, from his 1929 honors thesis at St. Olaf College, which includes a biographical introduction; summaries of 16 articles published in "Nordisk Folkeblad," 1868-1870; translations titled "From the Red River Country," August 11, 1869, and "Report...to the State Board of Immigration," February 2, 1870; and "Paul-Hjelm Hansen and the Campaign to Settle the Red River Valley," a paper by Tor Henning Ormseth, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Clippings: Random articles from American and Norwegian newspapers and periodicals about Hjelm-Hansen from 1907 to 1975. -
Paul Knaplund papers 1924-1961
Offprint articles by and newspaper clippings about a distinguished historian, who emigrated from Bodo, Norway, in 1906. His desire for an education led him to the Red Wing Seminary, where he received the B. A. degree in 1913. From there he went to the University of Wisconsin, earning a Ph.D. in 1919. He began as a teacher at Wisconsin and eventually became chairman of the Department of History and was recognized as an authority on British History. His autobiography, Moorings Old and New: Entries in an Immigrant's Log, tells of his background. -
Paul M. Glasoe papers, 1873-1956
Lectures by a faculty member aired over WCAL, the St. Olaf College radio station, on various scientific subjects such as pasteurization, national resources, human physiology, master farmers, alcohol, and the role of honesty in scientific progress. Includes six published articles that deal with chemistry and the influences of Norwegian culture. Glasoe was for a time the president of the United Church Choral Union. The file includes five music-related articles by him. Family obituaries are included.
Contents:- Paul M. Glasoe Articles: Radio Lectures, WCAL. A two page manuscript, "They taught us to sing," describing the use of the salmodikon in teaching singing.
- Paul M. Glasoe Articles: Radio Lectures, WCAL (folder 2). "Norse Cultural Influence in America," by Glasoe (1926).
- Paul M. Glasoe Articles: Chemistry & Norw.-American Culture. "The Landstad-Lindeman Hymnbook," by Glasoe (1938); "Chemistry and Efficiency," by Glasoe (1926); "First Year Chemistry and the Use of the Periodic Law," by Glasoe (1924); "Introduction to the Systematic Treatment of First Year Chemistry," by Glasoe (1926); "Residue of High School Knowledge Utilizable in College Chemistry," by Glasoe (1933); "The Chief Sin in the First-Year College Chemistry Teaching," by Glasoe (1938); "The Old and the New in Science Courses," by Glasoe (1939). Added July 2, 2012: Mrs. P.M. Glasoe, "Is it Nothing To You, All Ye That Pass By ?" Temperance. (Literature Committee, Women's Missionary Federation N.L.C.A., n.d.)