Arlow W. Andersen papers, 1960-1996
Title
Arlow W. Andersen papers, 1960-1996
Identifier
P0011
Date
1960-1996
Creator
Description
Biography/History:
Arlow Andersen was the son of Norwegian immigrants, who earned his Ph.D. degree at Northwestern University. After teaching positions in Illinois, North Dakota, and Texas, he taught at the University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was University of Oslo Fulbright Scholar in 1960. He is the author of "Salt of the Earth" (1962), a history of Norwegian Methodism in America; "The Immigrant Takes His Stand: The Norwegian-American Press and Public Affairs, 1847-1872," published by NAHA in 1953; "The Norwegian Americans," Twayne Publishers (1975); and "Rough Road to Glory: The Norwegian American Press Speaks Out on Public Affairs. 1875 to 1925," Balch Institute Press, 1990. Also, "American Politics in Norway's Press, 1875 to 1905," written by a Fulbright Scholar, of which several chapters were published as articles.
Scope and Content:
The papers of Arlow Andersen include personal data and correspondence, manuscripts for both published and unpublished works, book reviews by Andersen, reminiscences, and family history.
Arlow Andersen was the son of Norwegian immigrants, who earned his Ph.D. degree at Northwestern University. After teaching positions in Illinois, North Dakota, and Texas, he taught at the University of Wisconsin -Oshkosh. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was University of Oslo Fulbright Scholar in 1960. He is the author of "Salt of the Earth" (1962), a history of Norwegian Methodism in America; "The Immigrant Takes His Stand: The Norwegian-American Press and Public Affairs, 1847-1872," published by NAHA in 1953; "The Norwegian Americans," Twayne Publishers (1975); and "Rough Road to Glory: The Norwegian American Press Speaks Out on Public Affairs. 1875 to 1925," Balch Institute Press, 1990. Also, "American Politics in Norway's Press, 1875 to 1905," written by a Fulbright Scholar, of which several chapters were published as articles.
Scope and Content:
The papers of Arlow Andersen include personal data and correspondence, manuscripts for both published and unpublished works, book reviews by Andersen, reminiscences, and family history.
Extent
1.0 cubic feet (2 archives boxes and 1 half archives box)
Language
English
Norwegian
Subject
Type
Manuscripts
Access Rights
This collection is open for reserach.
Bibliographic Citation
[Indicate the cited item here]. Arlow W. AndersenPapers. Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.
Files
Citation
Andersen, Arlow W., 1906-, “Arlow W. Andersen papers, 1960-1996,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed May 7, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/58.