The Papers of Ivar D. Ylvisaker, 1880-1918 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Ivar D. Ylvisaker, 1880-1918Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Ylvisaker, I

Primary Creator: Ylvisaker, Ivar D. (1868-1926)

Extent: 0.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, 1911-1918; sermons; newspaper clippings; essays; materials on the synod (reports); constitutions; reports and notes (mostly church related); statements; proposals; speeches; receipts; finances; count of votes.

Biographical Note

Ylvisaker was born in Norway.  He immigrated to America in 1868.  He graduated from Luther College in 1888 and attended Luther Seminary.  He was also the president of the North Dakota District of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.

Born May 26, 1868 in Trondhjem, Norway to Rev. Niels Thorbjornsen and Kristine (Orbeck Hundere) Ylvisaker. Immigrated to America in 1868. Attended Luther College, 1881-88; Lutther Sem., 1888-91. Pastor Great Falls, Mont., 1891-92; Helena Mont., 1892-93; Maryville, N.D., 1893-17. Married to Delia Davidson in 1892.

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Ylvisaker ble født i Trondheim. Han kom til Amerika i 1868. Han gikk ut fra Luther College i 1888 og studerte også ved Luther Seminary. Han var president for et av distriktene til Norwegian Lutheran Church of America i Nord Dakota.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 3 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Ivar D. Ylvisaker Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

12/02/19: EC updated the preferred citation.


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[Box 1: Letters, Newspaper Articles, and Notes, 1908-1915],
[Box 2: Letters and Misc. Papers, 1915-1916],
[Box 3: Correspondence, Reports, Essays, and Notes, 1880, 1917-1918],
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Box 1: Letters, Newspaper Articles, and Notes, 1908-1915Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Inventory Processing Sheets, 1928Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Newspaper Clipping and Letters, 1908, 1911Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Jan.-March 1912Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, April-July 1912Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Oct.-Dec. 1912Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Jan.-May 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker and Article, June-Dec. 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Jan.-Sept. 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker and Newspaper Articles, Oct.-Dec. 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Notes, 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Letters to I.D. Ylvisaker, Jan.-Oct. 1915Add to your cart.
Box 2: Letters and Misc. Papers, 1915-1916Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Nov.-Dec. 1915Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Misc. Papers, 1915Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, Jan.-Feb. 1916Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, March-April 1916Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker, May-Dec. 1916Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, Votes Counts, and Finances, 1916Add to your cart.
Box 3: Correspondence, Reports, Essays, and Notes, 1880, 1917-1918Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, Minutes, and Reports, Jan.-May 1917Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Letters to/from I.D. Ylvisaker and Reports, June-Dec. 1917Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Letters to I.D. Ylvisaker, 1918Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Reports, and Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Reports, Essays, and Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Predestination Essay, 1880Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Essay, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Reports, Notes, Constitutions, and Papers, undatedAdd to your cart.

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[Box 1: Letters, Newspaper Articles, and Notes, 1908-1915],
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