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• Johan A. Aasgaard papers, 1952-1957, 1996

  Biographical data about a Lutheran clergyman who was president of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  
  Includes: Biography and program, April 6, 1952-January 15, 1957. Program, "Unveiling Ceremony Bronze Bust of Dr. J.A. Aasgaard (1957); "A Secret Wartime Message: Eivind Berggrav to Johann Arndt Aasgaard, 1941" (1996) by Todd Nichol. Clippings in English and Norwegian.
  
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• Ole Herbrandsen Aasland papers, 1831-1847

  Includes emigration papers, receipts, promissory notes, and recipes of an 1838 emigrant from Numedal, Norway, who settled at Kendall, New York.
  
  Also see:
  

  • Naeseth, "Immigrants" 1838:8-14. Emigrated from Flesberg, Numedal in 1838.
  • H. Herbransen, De første utvandrere, 1924
  • Skandinaven, October 5, 1934
  • Nordisk Tidende, November 12, 1964
  • Decorah Posten, April 7, 1949
  • Sons of Norway, December 1948
  • R. B. Anderson, First Chapter of Norwegian Immigration, 1895

  
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• Sverre H. Ader manuscript, circa 1961

  A manuscript of "Amerika feberen begynner: Av norsk utvandrings historie 1839," dealing with the 1839 Norwegian immigrants and the causes and results of their migration. A letter from Ansten Nattestad from Jefferson Prairie, Wisconsin, November 6, 1839, is included (pages 232-234). Pages 251-392 treat the 326 who emigrated, mostly from Buskerud, Telemark, Rogaland, and Hordaland.
  
  Under his earlier name, Sv. Herbert Herbransen, Ader published in 1924 "De første utvandrere fra Numedal til Amerika", and an edition of Ole Nattestad's "Beskrivelse over en reise til Nordamerika i 1837" in 1926. A newspaper article from "Nordisk Tidende," December 25, 1924, summarizing the first is included here. Also Ader's letter to Theodore C. Blegen about the manuscript and Blegen's response (1961).
  
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• Hans Albertson papers, 1863-1956

  Papers of a Norwegian-born farmer in Green County, Wisconsin. A land indenture and patent, tax receipts, homestead application, marriage certificate, obituary, and baptismal records. Also includes photographs.
  
  Contents
  

  • Photographs:
    • (Multiple) Town of York, Green County near Blanchardville, Wisc. Subject: Threshing scene.
    • (1) Willard and William Johnson, children of Martin and Elisa Johnson, Blanchardville, Wisc. c. 1905.
    • Service photographs of Darald Albertson, 40th infantry; Kenny Albertson, 3D Infantry Division, Korea, 1953; Darris Albertson, M.P. Police, Berlin, Germany; Capt. Walter H. Johnson, Co. D 504 AIR, 82nd Airborne Div.;
    • (1) The Albertson family, Town of York, Green Co., Wisc. undated.
    • (1) Martin and Elisa Albertson, Blanchardville, Wisc. Nov. 3, 1897.
  • Obituary for Mrs. Martin Johnson, d. May 9, 1956.
  • Vaccination certificate for Hans Engebritsen dated 7 Dec. 1947.
  • Land conveyance document (deed) between Halvor Halvorsen and Thrace Evendson dated 7 Nov. 1954.
  • Tax and purchase receipts 1863, 1864, 1868.
  • Marriage documented by Justice of the Peace A. O Eidsmoe between Hans Embertson and Miss Aslaug A. Fordeg, 22 Nov. 1869.
  • Baptismal record of Amund Hansen, born 9 January 1871 and baptised 26 May 1871 in Rock Prairie parish, Ottertail and Grant Co. Minn.
  • Homestead application dated April 16, 1872, for Hans Albertson, Pomme de Terre, Minn.
  • Baptism record for Elisa Albertsen, born 26 Jan. 1876 of Hans Albertsen and Aslaug Amundsdatter, baptised 12 March, and Engebret Albertsen born 2 October 1878, baptised 13 October.

  "Hans and Aslaug Albertson (1980) available in St. Olaf College Library.
  
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• Roald Amundsen papers, 1907-2013

  Clippings, programs, and speeches concerning Norwegian-American reaction to Amundsen's explorations and death.
  
  Contents
  

  • Photographs, 1922-1928
    • 1922 photograph of Camilla Carpendale (12) and Kakonita (5), an Eskimo girl.
  • Articles, circulars published before his death
  • Publications related to his death
  • Articles since 1928
  • Clippings
    • Photo clipping, "Amundsen Brings Arctic Children to Civilization" (Kakonita, age 8, and Camille, age 12)
  • Poem by G. Melby

  
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  Arlow W. Andersen papers, 1960-1996

  Biography/History: 
  Arlow Andersen was the son of Norwegian immigrants, who earned his Ph.D. degree at Northwestern University. After teaching positions in Illinois, North Dakota, and Texas, he taught at the University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was University of Oslo Fulbright Scholar in 1960. He is the author of "Salt of the Earth" (1962), a history of Norwegian Methodism in America; "The Immigrant Takes His Stand: The Norwegian-American Press and Public Affairs, 1847-1872," published by NAHA in 1953; "The Norwegian Americans," Twayne Publishers (1975); and "Rough Road to Glory: The Norwegian American Press Speaks Out on Public Affairs. 1875 to 1925," Balch Institute Press, 1990. Also, "American Politics in Norway's Press, 1875 to 1905," written by a Fulbright Scholar, of which several chapters were published as articles.
  
  Scope and Content:
  The papers of Arlow Andersen include personal data and correspondence, manuscripts for both published and unpublished works, book reviews by Andersen, reminiscences, and family history.
  
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• Arthur Andersen papers, 1925-1989

  Information on and articles and speeches by Andersen dealing with financial and economic problems, including a phonograph recording of his commencement address at St. Olaf College in 1941. He was the founder and senior partner of the internationally known accounting firm, Arthur Andersen and Company, and president of NAHA from 1936-1942.
  
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  • Phonograph record of his commencement address at St. Olaf College, 1941
  • Xeroxed materials about Andersen
  • "Dedication of Arthur Andersen Hall, Northwestern University, July 3, 1979"
  • Article from Aftenposten by Asbjorn Rammefjell (includes photograph)
  • "The Gateway to the Midwest" translated by Karl Schultz, edited by Rolf Erikson from Med Kronprinsparet for Norge
  • "Norwegian-American Accounting Great, Arthur Edward Andersen" by Karin Takle Quinn for Døtre av Norge, 2002.
  • Pamphlets: 
    • The financial and industrial investigation, 1925-26
    • The major problems created by the machine age, 1931
    • duties and responsibilities o the comptroller, 1934
    • The future of our economic system, 1934
    • Present day problems affecting the presentation and interpretation of financial systems, 1935

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• Lewis O. Anderson essay, circa 1940

  Papers of Lewis O. Anderson. Essay, "People's Revolution," written during World War II, discusses nationalism vs. internationalism.
  
  Contents:
  Lewis O. Anderson Article. "People's Revolution," discusses nationalism vs. internationalism. Three pages typed.
  
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• 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.
  
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  • 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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• Sigurd Anderson lectures, 1961-1963

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