Brief Description: Collection contains a folder of letters written to Gov. Preus on the death of his father, Rev. C.K. Preus, and copies of his responses.

Record Series Number: LCA/RG15/Preus, J

Created by: Preus, J. A. O. (1883-1961)

Volume: 0.21 Linear Feet

Biographical Note for Preus, J. A. O. (1883-1961) : Born in 1883, son of Christian Keyser Preus and Lulla Hjort. Nicknamed Jake. Graduated from Luther College in 1903; co-founded the Lutheran Brotherhood; served as Minnesota's State Auditor, 1915-1921; served as governor of Minnesota, 1921-1925; served on Luther College's Board of Trustees, 1921-1932; worked as an insurance executive in Chicago, 1926-1958; served as board chairman of the Lutheran Brotherhood from 1958 until his death in 1961.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research.

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The gubernatorial papers of J.A.O. Preus can be found in the Minnesota State Archives at the Minnesota Historical Society.

Additional personal papers of Preus and his family are located at the Minnesota Historical Society.

PreferredCitation: Cite unpublished materials: J.A.O. Preus Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revisions: 11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.