Title: The Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1897-1969

ID: LCA/RG15/Meland, R

Primary Creator: Meland, R. J. (1869-1961)

Extent: 2.8 Linear Feet. More info below.

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."

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.

Repository: Luther College Archives

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Rasmus Meland Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.