Andrew Fossum papers, 1887-1941

Andrew Fossum papers, 1887-1941

P0541

1887-1941

Correspondence, manuscripts, articles and records of a teacher, author, Greek scholar, and archeologist. Fossum, born in Allamakee County, Iowa, attended Luther College, Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D.), and the American School of Classical Studies, Athens, Greece. He was the author of The Norse Discovery of America (1918) and of articles on the theater in ancient Greece. His correspondents include George O. Berg, Gisle Bothne, Albert E. Egge, O. G. Felland, J. F. Fries, Hjalmar R. Holand, Olaf Huseby, Th. N. Mohn, Anna Mohn (Mrs. Th. N.), Knute Nelson, George A. Torrison, Andrew A. Veblen, and H. T. Ytterboe.

Digital Collections:

• Formal portrait of Andrew Possum and another man, circa 1880
• Formal portrait of Andrew Possum, circa 1880

0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)

Correspondence

Clippings

Manuscripts

Reports