Brief Description: Documentation consists of sermons, correspondence, "History of a [Norwegian-American] Congregation" written in Norwegian, "Collection of Handwritings."

Record Series Number: LCA/RG15/Bale, Je

Created by: Bale, Jens (1844-1923)

Volume: 1.6 Linear Feet

Biographical Note for Bale, Jens (1844-1923) :

Bale attended Luther College from 1872 to 1874.  He graduated from Luther Seminary and in 1878 was ordained.  He eventually became a minister in the Norwegian Synod.  Bale was born in Balestrand on May 10, 1844.  He served as a minister in Minneapolis as well as in North Dakota from 1878 until 1896.

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Bale studerte ved Luther College fra 1872 til 1874. Han studerte også ved Luther Seminary og ble ordinert til prest i 1878. Han ble prest i Den norske synoden. Bale var født i Balestrand, 10. mai 1844. Han ble senere prest i Minneapolis og deretter en lang periode, fra 1878 til 1896 i Nord-Dakota.

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PreferredCitation: Cite unpublished materials: Jens Bale Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revisions:

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/15/19: AH updated the date range.