Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988
Title
Claus Lauritz Clausen papers, 1841-1988
Identifier
P0059
Date
1841-1988
Creator
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
Subject
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.