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• Ole Heljeson papers, 1729, 1934

  A Norwegian warranty deed (March 1, 1729) transferring church land (Liknes parish, Kvinesdal, Vest Aader) to Ole Heljeson, together with a copy of same and a clipping of an article in "Minneapolis Tidende" (Dec. 27, 1934) by H. Chr. Hjortaas explaining the document.
  
  Content:
  Ole Heljesøn Papers: Warranty Deed & Transcripts.
  
  Location: 
  1/A/6
  
• A. M. Henderson papers, 1937-1951

  Correspondence, memoirs, historical sketches and clippings of an Randall, Iowa farmer, postmaster, and banker.
  
  Includes correspondence, articles, photos.
  

  • "My Years in Story County," pages 604-616, "Annals of Iowa," April 1951.
  • "Memories, being an address 1937." 16 p.
  • "Personal Memoirs." Northfield, MN. 1950. 23 p.
  • Photographs and articles about Riverside Bible Camp Chapel erected on Henderson's former land in 1952, designed by Edward Sovik.
  • Bibliography of Story City-Randall-Roland community, prepared by Henry J. Peterson.

  
  
  Location:1/A/6
• Hegland Harness Company catalogue, 1928

  Catalogue of a wholesale manufacturer and jobber in Minneapolis, James Hegland, proprietor.
  
  Content:
  Hegland Harness Company: Catalogue. Located at 19 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
  
  Location: 
  1/A/6
  
• Ludvig Hektoen papers, circa 1901-1932

  Correspondence, biographies, articles, and pictures of a Chicago physician, pathologist, professor, author, and editor. Hektoen was professor of pathology at Rush Medical College; first chairman of the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago (1901-1932); director of the John McCormick Institute for Infectious Diseases; chairman of the Medical Sciences of the National Research Council; executive director of the National Advisory Cancer Council; editor of "Journal of Infectional Diseases" and of "Archives of Pathology"; and author of books and articles.
  
  The file also includes "Optegnelsen angaaende den forste bebyggelse af norske paa Coon Prairie og omegn," by P. P. Hektoen (his father) 4 p., 1924, and information about other Norwegian-American physicians and surgeons. He was named Knight, First Class, of the Order of St. Olaf; was given the American Medical Association Distinguished Service Medal; and the Hektoen Institute of Medical Research was dedicated in 1943.
  
  Biography and accompanying photo of the following individuals:
  

  • Albert Christian Amundson;
  • Karl Bendeke;
  • Eduard Boeckmann;
  • Sigurd Carlsen;
  • Christian Christensen;
  • Anders Daae;
  • S.P. Dahl;
  • Johan Andreas De Besche;
  • Elias Christian Jensen Due;
  • Herman O. Fjelde;
  • Just Christian Gronvold;
  • Soren Johan Hanssen (also photo of wife); S
  • tephen Oliver Himoe (Hoimo);
  • Knut Orn Hoegh;
  • Jens Andreas Holmboe;
  • Nils Schultz Holterman; J
  • acob Hvoslef;
  • Johan Christian Hvoslef;
  • Michael Iversen;
  • Irenaeus Eugene Krohn;
  • Peter Langland;
  • Jacob Wright Magelsen;
  • Herman Wedel Major;
  • Frederick Voss Mohn;
  • Ingvald Muller;
  • Jonas Andreas Risting Nannestad;
  • Ingebret Larson Narvig;
  • Jonas Rein Nilsen;
  • Christian Henrik Nissen;
  • Johan Nordboe (no photo);
  • Pascal Paoli (Essendrop) (no photo);
  • Andreas Quisling (no photo);
  • Johan Christian Schreiner;
  • Theodor Alexander Schytte (no photo);
  • Axel Christian Rosenkrantz Smith;
  • Haldor Sneve;
  • J.P. Sonischen (no photo);
  • Knut Martin O. Teigen;
  • Tonnes Anton Thams; 
  • Jens Lindahl Walloe;
  • Berent Martin Behrens (Berentsen);
  • John Kendall Chorlog;
  • Anders Doe;
  • Gudmund Haugaas (no photo);
  • Otto Martin Haugan;
  • Bernhard I. Madsen (no photo);
  • Balthazer Johan Meyer;
  • Gerhard Styhr Christian Hjort Paoli;
  • Niles Theodore Quales;
  • Karl Ferdinand Marius Sandberg;
  • Valborg (Andersen) Sogn;
  • Arthur David Herman Thrane;
  • Thomas Dougall Warloe.

  
  Location:1/A/6
• Oscar Olavus Hellestad papers, 1842-1963

  Emigration papers of a Lutheran clergyman and missionary. Hellestad was born at Scandinavia, Wis. to Christian 0. Hellestad and wife Karen Jorgensen. He attended Scandinavia Academy, St. Olaf College, and the United Church Seminary, receiving the C. T. in 1908. He served as a missionary to China for many years. In 1913 he married Mina Jordeth-Nold (1876-1958) who also served as a missionary.
  
  Includes: "Udflytnings attest" of April 28, 1842 for Anne Christiansdatter oreskogen (born 1820) with transcription and English translation. Similar document of April 27, 1843 for Ole Olsen Hellestad (born 1819). (with transcription and English translation). Both were born in Telemark: probably his father's parents? Letter of April 24, 1934 from Mina Hellestad at Kwangshan, Honan, China to Mrs. Malcolm Rosholt in Shanghai. Photograph (without identifications) of a group of men at some celebration (possibly at the Homme Home for the Aged in Wittenberg, Wis., where Hellestad spent his last years?). Hellestad may be the third from the left, seated. Added later: clipping of poem "Mother Chen of Tenghsien" ("The Christian Home," Oct. 28, 1951) by Mrs. Hellestad; 1929 article about her; obituary, 1958.
  
  Location:1/A/6
• Knud Hendersen (Lone) notes, 1928

  1 folder
• Roy F. Hendrickson papers, 1925-1946

  Articles and news items regarding an Iowa-born editor, correspondent, and author. Hendickson was with the Associated Press (1925-1932; held administrative positions with the Department of Interior 1933 and Department of Agriculture 1934-1944). From 1944-46 he was deputy director general of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). From 1946 until his death he was executive secretary of the National Federation of Grain Cooperatives. During World War II, he was the "largest purchaser of food" in the world. St. Olaf College awarded him an honorary degree in 1946. Author of "Food Crisis", 1943.
  
  Content:
  Roy F. Hendrickson Papers: Articles and Clippings.
  
  Location:1/A/6
  
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  Oscar I. Hertsgaard papers, 1909-1975

  Biography/History: 
  Oscar I. Hertsgaard was a businessman active in church, civic, and Norwegian-American organizations. A 1908 graduate of St. Olaf College, he served as director of music at Concordia College in Moorhead (1909–1913) before beginning a long career with the Mutual Trust Insurance Company. He held multiple leadership roles, including board service for Fairview Hospital and St. Olaf College, and executive positions in numerous community groups.

  In 1939, he organized a major Folk Festival celebrating the visit of Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha of Norway. Known popularly as “Hallingkongen” for his deep involvement with Hallinglaget and his frequent travels to Norway, he also served twelve years as president of Bygdelagenes Fællesraad, where he helped promote the publication of A Folk Epic: The Bygdelag in America (1975). His contributions were recognized with the St. Olav Medal in 1940 and the Knight’s Cross, First Class, of the Royal Order of St. Olav in 1947.

  Scope and Content: 
  Papers contain correspondence, biographical information, materials about Concordia College, Odin Club, Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, as well as speeches and other various materials.

  Location:
  1/A/6-1/B/1
• Erik Hetle papers, circa 1951

  Two undated articles by a Norwegian-born professor of physics at St. Olaf College: "At snakke norsk paa engelsk," typescript, 2 pages, and "Norskdommen og skolene," an undated clipping from "Decorah-Posten." "Det ble jul lell" is a one-page story that appeared in "Jul i Vesterheimen," 1951. "De tomme stoler," (translation included) a 6-page typewritten article, concerns the passing of O. E. Rolvaag.
  
  Includes articles on Norwegian language, The Erik Hetle Story (written between 1956-1959). The story details his early life in Breim, Norway, and subsequent emigration in 1891 to South Dakota. Hetle tells of learning the English language and his quest for an education. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1903.
  
  Location:1/B/1
• Mabel Peterson Hill article, 1890

  A manuscript article concerning Methodist missionaries in Utah. Note: Sophie O. Peterson went from Nicollet county, Minnesota as a missionary teacher in Utah. There she married Peter Melby, from Norway, another missionary. She died in childbirth, September 1890, and her widower asked to be sent to Washington State. Mrs. Hill describes locating her aunt's grave.
  
  Content:
  Mabel Peterson Hill Article: Methodist Missionary in Utah. n.d.
  
  Location:1/B/1