Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1897-1969
ID: LCA/RG15/Meland, R
Creator: Meland, R. J. (1869-1961)
Extent: 2.8 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Documentation consists of correspondence (typed and handwritten); sermons; photographs (1.4 cubic feet); account books; chuch papers and writings; vote cards; advertisements; hymn book; pamphlets; concert programs; assorted books and booklets; newspaper clippings; magazine "Nordmannforbundet."
Biographical Note
Meland was born December 1, 1869 in Minnesota. He attended Luther College from 1886 to 1892, working as a public school teacher for the next year. He also attended Luther Seminary where he earned his CT. He served as a pastor in Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Meland spent time as a photographer, an author, and ran for alderman.
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Meland ble født i Faribault, Minnesota 1. desember 1869. Han studerte ved Luther College fra 1886 til 1892, og det følgende året jobbet han som lærer i den offentlige skolen. Han gikk også på Luther Seminary. Han tjenestegjorde som prest i Texas, Minnesota og Wisconsin. Meland var også fotograf, forfatter og ordførerkandidat.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
4 boxes
Use Restrictions:
Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright
Preferred Citation:
Cite unpublished materials: Rasmus Meland Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/22/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
11/18/19: AH updated the date.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1906, n.d.
- Folder 1: Confirmation Pictures, 1906
- Folder 2: Family Photos, undated
- Folder 3: Faste - Lent Sermons, undated
- Folder 4: Glass Negatives, undated
- Folder 5: Group Pictures, Places, Events, undated
- Folder 6: Jay W. Craig Oil Company, undated
- Folder 7: Konstition, undated
- Folder 8: Letters, Pamphlets, undated
- Folder 9: Portraits, undated
- Folder 10: Sermons, undated
- Folder 11: Sermons, undated
- Box 2: Papers of Rasmus Meland
- Folder 1: Correspondence
- Folder 2: Correspondence
- Folder 3: Correspondence and Mass Mailings
- Folder 4: Notebooks
- Folder 5: Correspondence
- Folder 6: Notebook and Correspondence
- Folder 7: Correspondence
- Folder 8: Song Book
- Folder 9: Notes and Correspondence
- Folder 10: Correspondence
- Folder 11: Correspondence
- Folder 12: Letterheads
- Folder 13: Notebooks and Reports
- Folder 14: Notebook
- Folder 15: Correspondence
- Folder 16: Book and Correspondence
- Folder 17: Official Documents
- Folder 18: Notebook
- Folder 19: Report Card and Correspondence
- Folder 20: Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings
- Folder 21: Correspondence
- Folder 22: Notebooks and Correspondence
- Folder 23: Books
- Folder 24: Correspondence
- Folder 25: Book
- Folder 26: Correspondence
- Folder 27: Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings
- Folder 28: Notes, Brochures, and Newspaper Clippings
- Folder 29: Map
- Folder 30: Ledger
- Folder 31: Abstract of Record Title in N.D.
- Folder 32: Notebooks and Correspondence
- Box 3: Papers of Rasmus Meland
- Folder 1: Meland, R.J.
- Folder 2: Sermons
- Folder 3: Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings
- Folder 4: Mostly Sermons
- Box 4: Papers of Rasmus Meland
- Folder 1: Newspaper Clippings and Correspondance
- Folder 2: Photo
- Folder 3: Photo
- Folder 4: Photo
- Folder 5: Photo
- Folder 6: Wedding Photo
- Folder 7: Photos
- Folder 8: Scrapbooks
- Folder 9: Photos
- Folder 10: Casket Portrait
- Folder 11: Photos
- Folder 12: Photo
- Folder 13: Family Photo
- Folder 14: Photo
- Folder 15: Photo
- Folder 16: Photo
- Folder 17: Photo
- Folder 18: Wedding Photo
- Folder 19: Photo
- Folder 20: Photo
- Folder 21: Photo
- Folder 22: Photo
- Folder 23: Photo
- Folder 24: Photo