Papers of a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman who attended Albion Academy, Augustana College (Paxton, Illinois), and Augsburg Seminary (Marshall, Wisconsin) and who served pastorates in Kansas, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Nils E. Boe was…
Gertrud M. Hilleboe was the Dean of Women at St. Olaf College from 1915-1958. She donated her papers to NAHA in 1968. The 13 boxes were described on 10 cards which are included here. In 2000 most of the collection was transferred to the St. Olaf…
History/Biography:
Ola Johann Saervold was a sailor on the Great Lakes (1886-1889); a student at Luther College (1889-1895); a correspondent for "Inter-Ocean" (Chicago) (1895-1898); a lecturer and newspaper correspondent who described his travels in…
History/Biography:
Helge Høverstad was born on March 15, 1870 in Vang, Valdris, Norway. His parents were Torger Anderson Høverstad (1834-1883) and Gjertrude Helgesdatter Leine (1843-1939). Together they had four other children besides Helge,…
A 12-page typescript copy of an article by a Norwegian clergyman that was published in "Morgenbladet" (October 10, 1839). It includes the Hans Barlien letter which announced the death of the author's emigrant son, Ole Rynning, and offers criticism of…