Nils Flaten family letters and photographs, 1888-1956

Title

Nils Flaten family letters and photographs, 1888-1956

Identifier

P1712

Date

1888-1956

Description

Nils FlatenĀ  taught Romance Languages at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1900-1946. Born in Valdres, Norway, son of Ole and Moren (Wagensten) Flaten. Emigrated in 1868 and settled in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minn. Married Inez Ruth Olson of Arkdale, Wisconsin, September 1, 1896. Thirty-seven different correspondents.

Digitized photographs available online here.

Extent

2.8 cubic feet (7 archives boxes)

Box 6 contains glass plate negatives.

Language

English
Norwegian

Type

Photographs
Correspondence

Files

Citation

“Nils Flaten family letters and photographs, 1888-1956,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed May 3, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/1610.