Olav Lee papers, 1880-1938

Olav Lee papers, 1880-1938

P0221

1880-1938

Papers of a Norwegian-born professor, clergyman, and author who taught languages and religion at St. Olaf College from 1894 to 1934: articles and translations of songs; biographies of F. Melius Christiansen and B.J. Muus; a historical sketch of St. Olaf College; and "Grandpa Lee" by Ingmar A. Lee, Jr.

Includes:

• Denison Cemetery, Walcott Township, Rice County, Minn., inscriptions; Lie descendants; Nora Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota inscriptions; Schmidt family (including list of significant works/events of F.A. Schmidt) 1969-1985
• ile card cabinet containing 1500+ indexed family pedigree records; 1965-1980
• family photo albums, over 600+ photographs. Families: Schmidt, Lee, Pladsen, Lie, Mortensen, Skjorbok, Pantier, Geihl; locations: St. Olaf College; Luther College, Faribault, Minnesota School for Deaf and Dumb, Red Wing,Minnesota. Photo index Spreadsheet available upon request. 1860-1930
• Poems and Translations of Songs. 1880 -1938
• Articles, Translations. Includes a six-page handwritten letter from Peter A. Bjelde (dated June 27, 1932), 1880-1938

1.7 cubic feet (1 oversized box, 1 flat box, and 3 index card boxes)

Norwegian

English

Clippings

Poetry

Typescripts

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