Brief Description: Documentation consists of sermons, correspondence, "History of a [Norwegian-American] Congregation" written in Norwegian, "Collection of Handwritings."
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Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-387-1805
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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PreferredCitation: Cite unpublished materials: Jens Bale Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.