Thomas L. Hanson papers, 1866-1952

Thomas L. Hanson papers, 1866-1952

P1107

1866-1952

Thomas Hanson was a son of Østen Hanson (1836-1898. Emigrated from Sauherad, Telemark) who was the president of the Hauge Synod from1875-76 & 1887 to 1903, and who edited that synod's organ, "Budberen," from 1868 to 1876. He served a parish at Asplund, Goodhue County, Minnesota, from 1861 until his death. The family records include documents related to his father; to his mother, Anne Haaven Hanson (1844-1936); to a sister, Elise; and to himself and his children, such as diaries kept by Mrs. ten Hanson (1900-1911) and by Ernest Hansen, a journal by Henry Fremont Hanson, sermons and biographical notes by Thomas, and official papers related to emigration, citizenship, and real estate.

0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)

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