Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988

Title

Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988

Identifier

P0059

Date

1841-1988

Description

Papers of and materials about the Danish-born clergyman, the second pastor ordained to serve Norwegian-Americans. Includes his emigration diary, letters, ministerial record books, photographs, clippings, and articles. Clausen served congregations in Racine and Rock counties, Wisconsin, and Boone county, Illinois before he led a colony to settle at St. Ansgar, Iowa. He founded many congregations in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.

Extent

0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)

Language

English
Norwegian

Type

Diaries
Correspondence
Photographs
Clippings

Rights

Rights undetermined.

Files

Citation

Clausen, Claus L., 1820-1892, “Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed April 25, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/2424.