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Aslaug Aaker Huset papers, 1857-1882
Deeds (1857-60, Wanamingo Twp, Goodhue Co., MN), college report cards from Luther College (1877-82), and a letter (July 18, 1880) to Mrs. Huset from her brother, Lars Aaker, Alexandria, Minnesota, in which he reports the arrival of Torjus Schibstad, the grandfather of Henrik Shipstead.
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Olaf Huseby biography, 1903
A variety of articles and clippings from multiple sources about a Norwegian-born liberal book publisher and author from Detroit, Michigan. "En Norsk bog og publisist ," by Olaf Myhre (2 pages), deals largely with Huseby's career in Norway before emigrating in 1903. Published by Grundy County Gazette and Illinois Valley Gazette.
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Olaf Huseby Article: "En Norsk bok og publisist…." Publisher of Grundy County Gazette and Illinois Valley Gazette. -
Hubert H. Humphrey papers, circa 1950-1970
History/Biography:
Born in Wallace, South Dakota, 1911. Humphrey enrolled at the University of Minnesota but left after a year due to family financial problems. He earned a pharmacist's license to help out at his fathers drugstore in Huron, South Dakota, from 1931-37. By 1937, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota again and earned his degree in 1939. He earned his masters degree from Louisiana State University in 1940 where he also served as an assistant instructor of political science. He continued on with his education to become an instructor and doctoral student at the University of Minnesota (1940-41), but never finished his doctoral degree. He served as a professor of political science at Macalester College (Saint Paul, Minnesota).In 1943, Humphrey first ran for the mayor of Minneapolis but lost. The next year he was important in the merger of the Democratic and Farmer-Labor parties in Minnesota to form the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). Humphrey ran for mayor of Minneapolis again in 1944 and won. Humphrey moved to the U.S. Senate in 1948 and won reelection until 1964. His party voted him majority whip – a position he had until he became the Vice President under Lyndon B. Johnson.
Humphrey had aspirations to be president throughout his career, seeking the nomination twice before he was the vice president. The first time he ran in 1960 he was seeking the nomination against fellow Democrat John F. Kennedy. After being outspent and defeated in the West Virginia primary, Humphrey left the race. In 1964, he had his eye on becoming the running mate for Lyndon B. Johnson – an election they overwhelmingly won. Johnson withdrew his nomination for a second term after declining approval ratings regarding the Vietnam War. Once again, Humphrey announced he was running for president again. Humphrey won the primary, and faced another former vice president running for president – Richard Nixon. Humphrey lost this presidential election, though he ran again in 1972 unsuccessfully.
Scope and Content:
Newsletters, news releases, clippings and speeches by a Minneapolis mayor, a United States Senator from Minnesota, and Vice-President of the United States. Humphrey was a member of the Democratic-Farm Labor Party.
Includes:- New releases and speeches including:
- "The Case for a Fair Deal Labor Policy,"
- "Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952"
- "Is Your Child Safe in School?"
- Humphrey's letter to editor regarding Nat Finney's piece
- "Political Maneuver will be Dressed up in Civil War Togs," 1953
- Press releases on better education, 1953
- "Full Citizenship for Youth," 1953
- "Toward Greater Tomorrows: Extension of Remarks of Hon. John F. Kennedy," 1954
- "Europe Today and Tomorrow: the Next Step in European Recovery,"
- News letters from the desk of Sen. Humphrey, includes:
- "Revolution & Politics: The Legacy of Independence. An Address by the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey on the Occasion of the celebration of the Prelude to Independence at the eighteenth-century Capitol Williamsburg, Virginia," 1969
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Peder Hovland papers, 1890-1947
Pamphlets and photographs regarding the life and family of a Norwegian-born cobbler of La Fayette County, Wisconsin. "As I Remember" (1947) is a biography written and presented by his granddaughter, Edna Hovland Sardeson. Also included is a memorial pamphlet for Leigh Nicea Hovland "born Albert Lea, Minn. Aug. 16, 1890, died Chicago, Ill., Dec. 30, 1903"funeral service held at Bethel Lutheran Church, Jan. 3, 1904" by Carl Edward Tiller; portrait, poem and sermon.
Content:
Peder Hovland Papers: Pamphlets and Picture. -
Svennung Olsen Houkom correspondence, circa 1890
Letters by relatives and friends in the United States to Houkom and others, written from Coon Prairie and Taylor, Wisconsin; Hampton, Iowa; and Stevens County and Winona, Minnesota. The writers describe their farm buildings and produce; quote prices of crops, livestock, and land; and encourage migration to America. "Documents: Pioneer Kjaerkebon Writes from Coon Prairie," edited and Translated by John A. Houkom. "Wisconsin Magazine Of History," June 1944.
Content:
Svenning Olsen Houkom: America Letters. Letters from Gunlek Gundersen Dalen; Ole Halvorson Klevstul; Svennung Ouverson Kjaerkebøn, Gregor Kittilsen, Egelev O. Midsund, Dorthe Bergseth. -
Olaf Svennungsen Houkom letters, circa 1870
Transcriptions of American letters by Houkom to members of his family in Norway, describing his 1870 journey from Kviteseid, Telemark to Coon Prairie, Wisconsin, and discussing his experiences and church relationships at Highland Prairie, Minnesota; Sparta and La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis.
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Olaf S. Houkom Correspondence: America Letters. -
Nellie S. (Johnson) Houkom memoirs, 1936, 1952
A collection of sketches of pioneer farm life in Muskego and Trempealeau Valley, Wisconsin, dealing with health, travel, Yankee neighbors, and church activity. Mention is made of Marcus Thrane, P. A. Rasmussen, J. B. Frich, and Gjermund Hoyme.
Includes: Family chronicles and photocopies of two articles: "Glimpses of Pioneer Days," by Mrs. J.E. Engstad (a sister), (Oct. 1937); and "Graphic Descriptions of Pioneer Days," by Mrs. Houkom (1952). -
Martha Hove Hougstad reminiscences, circa 1890
A Pioneer Family, written primarily for the author's family, relating incidents from her life as a daughter of a Worth County, Iowa, farmer; as a college student; and as a teacher of piano and organ in Northwood and Decorah, Iowa, and in Minneapolis. Her husband, Christian Hougstad (1867-) a Lutheran clergyman, served parishes in Wisconsin. Her parents, Ole and Kari Hove, emigrated from Vikim (1854).
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Martha Hove Hougstad handwritten manuscript: "A Pioneer Family." -
Hans Christian Hougstad papers, circa 1870
Emigration papers, financial records, diaries, poems, and correspondence of a Norwegian-born farmer who emigrated in 1869 from S. Land, to Gale township, Trempeleau Co., Wisconsin.
Content:
Hans C. Hougstad Papers: Correspondence and Reports. Includes letter by his brother, Anders, written in Galesville, Wisconsin (dated: Feb. 18, 1869). -
John Olai Jensen Hougen correspondence, 1814-1905
Letters written by Lutheran clergymen to Hougen about church affairs, including doctrinal differences. "17de Mai og 7de Juni, 1814-1905; Tale; Tilegnet St. Olaf College Musikkorps," pamphlet, 1906, 37 pages. Hougen was a Lutheran clergyman and a frequent contributor to newspapers and journals. Also includes letters to Haugen from President G. Sverdrup, Augsburg Seminary, August 13, 1884, letter from John O. Bye, S.A. Hatlestad, and Andrew Ivernmild, Deember 29, 1896, and letters from G. Hoyme