Torkel Oftelie papers, 1894-1957
Title
Torkel Oftelie papers, 1894-1957
Identifier
P0291
Date
1894-1957
Creator
Description
Articles, poems, letters, and clippings of a Norwegian-born writer and editor of "Telesoga." Oftelie was also editor of "Ugeblad" and of "Rodhuggeren," both in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Halvdan Koht called Oftelie the best saga writer among the Norwegian Americans.
The collection includes:
The collection includes:
- Articles and poems contain biographical sketches of immigrants from Telemark, Norway
- Accounts about Indians
- "Rispur og Sogur" is a collection of folk stories
- Letter from Peder Ydstie, Minnesota poet, discusses the family life of Kristofer Janson
- "Siste besok til Torkel Oftelie, av "Telesoga'
- 5 clippings (1936-1943) and two obituaries.
- Correspondence from Hans S. Cleven, Egil A. Heggenes, Thor Helgeson, Hans Olafson Hommy, Harold Landsvaerk, Ole Lokensgaard, T. O. Norbo, and Olaf Svensen
- Manuscript (3 p.) with brief biographies of early teachers: Olav Aadmundsen Trovatten; Torby Vik; Lars Aaker; Ole Solberg (1919).
Extent
3 folders
Language
English
Norwegian
Citation
Oftelie, Torkel , “Torkel Oftelie papers, 1894-1957,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed April 28, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/516.