Torger A. Torgerson papers, 1837-1994

Torger A. Torgerson papers, 1837-1994

P0390

1837-1994

Papers of a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman at Lake Mills, Iowa (1865?-1906): letters of transfer, baptismal certificates, histories of congregations he served, an article on slavery, a typescript copy of a biography of Torgerson's wife, Dina Anderson (Kvelve), by Erling Ylvisaker; and three pamphlets: "Falsk vidnesbyrd med mere;" "aaben skrivelse til Pastor T. A. Torgerson," 14 pages, and "Chicagos Nordens Bogtrykkeri," 1886, 14 pages, both by H. A. Hartmann; and "Mærkelig tildragelse i Shell Rock, Silver Lake, Lime Creek of Round Prairie forenede N. E. L.," by T. A. Torgerson, 1870, 58 pages. Includes: "History of the Norwegian Synod from 1853-1879," (1936) 7 typescript pages; "My God, How Wonderful Thou Art," (n.d., by Rev. Erling Ylvisaker, Madison, Wis., 19 typescript pages.), Letters of Transfer & Baptismal Certificate. Includes clippings.

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Clippings

History