Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997 | Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

By Tim Kindseth

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Collection Overview

Title: Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997

Predominant Dates:1870-1930

ID: VMA/RG03/ARCH.Photos.03/ALL

Extent: 11.1 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Items have been arranged alphabetically into series by the surnames of the subjects of the portraits.

Subjects: Norwegian Americans

Forms of Material: Cabinet photographs, Carte de visite photographs, Portraits, Postcards, Real photo postcards, Tintype

Languages: English, Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Amassed piecemeal by Vesterheim curators over the course of many decades, the collection currently has more than 2,000 images of notable Norwegian and Norwegian-American church leaders, politicians, military officials, explorers, scientists, doctors, athletes, artists, writers, publishers, editors, historians, and university presidents, among other movers and shakers, in a variety of photographic and photomechanical formats, from 19th-century tintypes and albumen cartes de visite and cabinet cards to 20th-century silver gelatin prints, halftones, and real photo postcards.

The earliest of the portraits date from just after the Civil War, the latest from the 1990s. The bulk, however, are from the 1870s through the 1920s, decades of peak emigration from Norway to the United States. Imprints from over seventy Norwegian and Norwegian-American photographers, mostly with businesses in the Upper Midwest but some with studios as far afield as Nome, Alaska, were identified during the cataloging of the collection from February 2017 through March 2018.

Subject/Index Terms

Norwegian Americans

Administrative Information

Repository: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 28 boxes

Use Restrictions: May be reproduced with written permission from Vesterheim collections staff or executive director. Though Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum may hold the property rights, Vesterheim might not hold the copyrights for materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs.

Processing Information: Prior to 2017, all portraits had been rehoused into document boxes, each item enclosed in an archival-quality paper or plastic sleeve. From February 2017 through March 2018, project archivist Tim Kindseth cataloged those items, conducting genealogical and other historical research to date the portraits and to confirm or establish the identities of the more than 1,200 Norwegian and Norwegian-Americans who are subjects of them.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Portraits A],
[Series 2: Portraits B],
[Series 3: Portraits C],
[Series 4: Portraits D],
[Series 5: Portraits E],
[Series 6: Portraits F],
[Series 7: Portraits G],
[Series 8: Portraits H],
[Series 9: Portraits I],
[Series 10: Portraits J],
[Series 11: Portraits K],
[Series 12: Portraits L],
[Series 13: Portraits M],
[Series 14: Portraits N],
[Series 15: Portraits O],
[Series 16: Portraits P],
[Series 17: Portraits Q],
[Series 18: Portraits R],
[Series 19: Portraits S],
[Series 20: Portraits T],
[Series 21: Portraits U],
[Series 22: Portraits V],
[Series 23: Portraits W],
[Series 24: Portraits X],
[Series 25: Portraits Y],
[Series 26: Portraits Z],
[All]

Series 13: Portraits M

Box 10: Portraits M (small)

Item 1: Charles Morgan McKenna (1879-1943), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 83.; Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 20, Dr. Charles Morgan McKenna.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 2: Francis McKenna Sr. (1802-1884), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 27.; Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 2, Francis McKenna, Sr.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 3: Lt. Col. Hugh McKenna (1875-1957), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 81.; Dimensions: 19 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 19, Dr. Hugh McKenna.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 4: Michael McKenna (b. ca. 1832), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 132.; Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 44, Michael McKenna.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 5: Alexander McKenzie (1828-1903), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 143.; Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 54, Alexander McKenzie.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 6: Rev. Hans Gynther Magelssen (1871-1942), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1894.; Creator: Lee Brothers, photographers; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Lee Bros, Minneapolis. Verso: [written in ink] Hello! "Andy", G. Magelssen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 7: Jacob Wright Magelssen (1843-1931), undated: Dimensions: 11 x 7 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Jacob Wright Magelsen [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Jacob Wright Magelssen, LCA/RG15/Magelssen, J.
Item 8: Rev. Kristian Magelssen (1839-1921), 1900s: Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Chr. Magelssen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 9: Rev. Morten Henrik Magnus (1833-1905), 1870s: Creator: Green, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1841-1919, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] B. F. Green, 128 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee [written in ink] Magnus. Verso: [imprint] Green [written in pencil] Rev. Magnus.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Item 10: Herman Wedel Major (1814-1854), undated: Dimensions: 12 x 7 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Fig. 16, Dr. Herman Wedel Major. Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Herman Wedel Major [stamped] 12.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 11: Molla Bjurstedt Mallory (1892-1959), circa 1925: Biography or History: International Tennis Hall of Fame, class of 1958.; Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm; 17 x 12 cm; Note: Verso 1: [printed] Bust from life of Mrs. Molla Bjursted [sic] Mallory, Norse-American tennis champion, by Christian Schiott, Norse-American sculptor of Brooklyn, which will be on display in the Fine Arts Exhibits section of the Norse-American Centennial, at the Minnesota state fair grounds, St. Paul-Minneapolis, June 6-9. Verso 2: [printed] Bust from life of Mrs. Molla Bjursted [sic] Mallory, Norse-American tennis champion, by Christian Schiott, Norse-American sculptor of Brooklyn, which will be on display in the Fine Arts Exhibits section of the Norse-American Centennial, at the Minnesota state fair grounds, St. Paul-Minneapolis, June 6-9.; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
Item 12: Olaf Mandt (1853-1880), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1868-1873.; Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] W. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wis. Verso: [written in pencil] Olaf Mandt.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Olaf Mandt, 1876, LCA/RG15/Mandt, O.
Item 13: Targe G. Mandt (1845-1902), 1880s: Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] W. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wis. [written in ink] T. G. Mandt. Verso: [written in ink] T. G. Mandt [written in pencil] T. G. Mandt.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 792. Mandt, Torgeir (Tarjei) G. (1845-1902). Papers, 1870s-1965. 10 items. P 686.
Item 14: Alfred L. (Alfred Lauritz) Markhus (1875-1942), 1897: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1892-1897.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, 128 Water Street, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Alf. L. Markhus, Red Wing, Minn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 15: George Olaus Markhus (1862-1934), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1880-1885; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1892-1906; Succeeded Haldor Hanson in 1902 as curator of the Luther College Museum.; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 110, G. Markhus.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 16: Rev. L. J. (Lars Johnson) Markhus (1842-1885), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1862-1866.; Creator: Miller, W. R. J. (William Robert James), 1845-1938, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Miller, WMR, Minneapolis, Branches: Fergus Falls, Minn., St. Cloud, Minn., Le Sueur, Minn. [written in ink] Rev. L. J. Markhus.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 17: Ellen Knudson Mather (1853-1938), undated: Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] just before her marriage in 1878.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1878 portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 18: C. R. (Canute Rognald) Matson (1843-1903), 1880s: Biography or History: Served in the 13th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War; Cook County Sheriff at time of Haymarket Square Riot, Chicago, Ill., 1886.; Creator: Steffens, M. J. (Mathew Joseph), 1852-1928, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] 57 22nd Street, Steffens, Chicago [written in ink] Yours truly, C. R. Matson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Related Material: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois History and Lincoln Collections: Matson, Canute R. Correspondence, 1887, 102.
Item 19: Col. Hans Mattson (1832-1893), 1880s: Biography or History: Swedish-American politician and immigration booster in Sweden and Norway; Colonel in the 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.; Creator: Miller, W. R. J. (William Robert James), 1845-1938, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Miller, 415, 417, & 419 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., Branches: Ashland, Wis., St. Cloud, Minn. Verso: [imprint] From the Photographic Studio of W. R. Miller, Artist and Photographer, 415, 417, 419 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, Minn., Life size portraits made from this negative in elegant frame, price $15.00 [written in ink] Hans Mattson, Colonel 3rd. Min [?] Vol Infy in 1864.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1860s carte de visite portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Hans Mattson and family papers.
Item 20: Col. Hans Mattson (1832-1893), 1890: Biography or History: Swedish-American politician and immigration booster in Sweden and Norway; Colonel in the 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.; Creator: Miller, W. R. J. (William Robert James), 1845-1938, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Miller, WMR, Minneapolis. Verso: [written in pencil] 10 [written in ink] Hans Mattson, 1890.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Hans Mattson and family papers.
Item 21: Millie Meader, 1880s: Creator: Adams, A. W. (Asa William), 1842-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [imprint] From the Photographic Studio of A. W. Adams, Water Street, Decorah, Iowa [written in pencil] Mille [sic] Meader, Decorah.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 22: Millie Meader, 1880s: Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] J. T. Relf, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Millie Meader, Decorah, Iowa.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 23: Rev. Peder L. Asbjørnsen Mehus (1824-1891), undated: Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Peder Asbjornsen Mehus, Born Aug.30-1824, Died Apr.1-1891.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 24: Rev. S. E. S. (Severin Elicius Sigvard) Meisel (1869-1924), 1890s: Creator: Hagendorff, Louis, 1847-1935, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Hagendorff, LH, Milwaukee. Verso: [imprint] L. Hagendorff, Photographer, 171-173 Reed Street, Milwaukee [written in pencil] Rev. Meisel.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Item 25: Rev. S. E. S. (Severin Elicius Sigvard) Meisel (1869-1924), 1902: Creator: Hagendorff, Louis, 1847-1935, photographer; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] S. E. S. Meisel, 1902. Verso: [written in pencil] S. E. S. Meisel, 1902.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Item 26: Ira J. (Ira Joseph) Melaas Jr. (1932-2005), 1960s: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), class of 1954.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 45. Verso: [written in ink] 47, Ira J. Melaas, Jr. [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 27: Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), 1890s: Creator: Opsahl, A. H. (Anton H.), 1862-1908, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] A. H. Opsahl, Cor Wash & 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Verso: [written in ink] Melachtin [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 28: J. S. (John Sigurd) Melby (1887-1944), undated: Biography or History: Dean of men at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn.), 1920-1942.; Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm on 9 x 5 cm mount; Note: Recto: [printed] Prof. J. S. Melby (Dean) [written in ink] Augsburg Coll.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 29: Louise T. (Louise Theresa) Grindeland Mellby (1883-1961), 1905: Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Louise Grindeland, 1905. Verso: [written in pencil] Louise Grindeland, 1905.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 30: E. G. (Edwin G.) Mellem (1866-1921), 1890s: Biography or History: Owner of the Red River Tidende (Crookston, Minn., and Fergus Falls, Minn.); Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1890.; Creator: Opsahl, A. H. (Anton H.), 1862-1908, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Opsahl, Minneapolis. Verso: [imprint] Opsahl, 1501-1503 Washington Ave., So., Minneapolis, Crayon, Water-Color, and Pastel work a Specialty, Portraits made from any photograph, Our Artist has no Superior, All negatives preserved, When Ordering Duplicates give your full name and address [written in pencil] E. G. Mellem.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 31: E. G. (Edwin G.) Mellem (1866-1921), 1898: Biography or History: Owner of the Red River Tidende (Crookston, Minn., and Fergus Falls, Minn.); Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1890.; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] E. G. Mellem, 1898. Verso: [written in pencil] E. G. Mellem, 1898.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 32: Gustav Meyer (1865-1932), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso 1: [printed] Lake Captain Gust. Meyer [written in pencil] #13. Verso 2: [printed] Lake Captain Gust Meyer [written in pencil] Capt. Gust. Meyer.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints on boards
Item 33: Halvor Michelson (1838-1923), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 60.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Vessel owner, Halvor Michelson, Chicago.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 34: Halvor Michelson (1838-1923), undated: Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso 1: [printed] Halvor Michelson, Chicago, Ill. Verso 2: [printed] Halvor Michelson, Chicago, Ill.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints on boards
Item 35: Walter Mickelson, 1960s: Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 92400. Verso: [written in ink] Walter Mickelson, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 36: Rev. Amund Mikkelsen (1835-1930), 1889: Biography or History: Namesake of Mikkelsen Library at Augustana University (Sioux Falls, S.D.).; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. A. Mikkelsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 37: Kathryn Ulvilden Moen (b. 1920), 1960s: Biography or History: Organist; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), class of 1941.; Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] 49, Kathryn U. Moen, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 38: Nels T. Moen (1866-1929), circa 1925: Biography or History: Editor of the Fergus Falls Ugeblad (Fergus Falls, Minn.).; Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] Hon. Nels T. Moen, Fergus Falls, Minn., 1st vice chairman, Board of Directors, Norse-American Centennial celebration to be held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, St. Paul-Minneapolis, June 6-9, commemorating the centenary of Norse immigration to America.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
Item 39: F. Voss (Fredrik Voss) Mohn (1856-1942), 1870s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1875-1878, 1880-1881.; Creator: Adams, A. W. (Asa William), 1842-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [imprint] A. W. Adams, Photographer, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] F[?] Voss Mohn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 827. Mohn, Fredrik Voss (1856-1942). Papers, 1838-1938. 83 items in 2 folders. P 245.
Item 40: Rev. Thorbjørn Nelson Mohn (1844-1899), 1890s: Biography or History: First President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1874-1899; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1865-1870.; Creator: Sumner, Ira E., 1845-1918, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Sumner, Northfield, Minn. [written in ink] Th. Mohn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 828. Mohn, Thorbjørn N. (1844-1899). Papers, 1884-1919. 3 boxes, including 9 volumes. P 715.
Item 41: Rev. Thorbjørn Nelson Mohn (1844-1899), undated: Biography or History: First President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1874-1899; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1865-1870.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 401 [written in ink] Th. N. Mohn.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 828. Mohn, Thorbjørn N. (1844-1899). Papers, 1884-1919. 3 boxes, including 9 volumes. P 715.
Item 42: Rev. Christian A. Moldstad (1882-1972), 1904: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1899-1904.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm on 19 x 14 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Christian Moldstad, L.C. 1904.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 43: Rev. J. A. (John A.) Moldstad (1874-1946), 1890s: Biography or History: First President of Clifton College (Clifton, Tex.), 1897-1899; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1888-1894.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, OT, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] 1898, J. A. Moldstad, First Principal, The Lutheran College of Clifton, Tex.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 44: Rev. F. A. (Fredrik Andreas) Møller (1845-1918), 1900s: Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Fr Möller, F A Moller.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 45: Ragnar Marcus Julius Monrad (1854-1904), 1880s: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1883-1888; Assistant editor of Skandinaven, 1889-1897; Editor of Decorah-Posten, 1899-1902.; Dimensions: 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 9396, 5, Monrad 83.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ragnar J. Monrad, LCA/RG15/Monrad, R.
Item 46: Henry W. Moore (1870-1903), circa 1891: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1884-1891.; Creator: Borlaug, O. E. (Ole E.), 1856-1894, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Borlaug, OEB, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Moore.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 47: Fritz Morgan (1911-1994), circa 1934: Biography or History: Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn.), class of 1934.; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Fritz Morgan, 50, 11, 17905, 4.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 48: Wilhelm Morgenstierne (1887-1963), circa 1925: Biography or History: Norwegian diplomat to the United States.; Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] Wilhelm Morgenstierne, vice president of "Nordmandsforbundet", (Norseman's International League), official representative of that organization to the Norse-American Centennial, at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, St. Paul-Minneapolis, June 6-9, commemorating the centenary of Norse immigration to America.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
Item 49: Mathilda Woyen Morken (1882-1975), 1890s: Creator: Joerg, F. E. (Frank E.), 1869-1932, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 16 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] F. E. Joerg, Spring Grove, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Matilda Voyen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota; Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Alvin Thorstenson Morken Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Morken,A.
Item 50: Christ Mortensen (b. 1872), 1900s: Creator: Fredricks & Potthoff, photographers; Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm on 16 x 16 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Fredricks & Potthoff, 211 E. 7th St., St. Paul, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Christ Mortensen, 202 W. 7th [?] [written in ink] L. O. Ofstedahl.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Item 51: Rev. John Christian Tordenskjold Moses (1840-1912), 1890s: Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Moses.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 52: Johan Ludwig Mowinckel (1870-1943), circa 1925: Biography or History: Prime Minister of Norway, 1924-1926, 1928-1931, 1933-1935.; Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] Johan Ludwig Mowinckel, Prime Minister of Norway appointed by the Government of Norway as one of its official representatives to the Norse-American Centennial at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, St. Paul-Minneapolis, June 6-9, commemorating the centenary of Norse immigration to America.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
Item 53: Rev. Johan Storm Munch (1827-1908), 1860s: Creator: Richardson, J. C. (James C.), photographer; Dimensions: 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] Pastor Johan Münck. Verso: [imprint] J. C. Richardson, Photographer, Decorah, Iowa [written in pencil] Rev. Johan Munck.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 54: Iver O. (Iver Olsen) Myhre (1833-1905), undated: Biography or History: Served in the 15th Wisconsin during the Civil War.; Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Iver O. Myhre, 15th Reg., Wisconsin, Volunteers.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated cabinet card portrait at the Wisconsin Historical Society; Physical Description: 1 photographic print

Box 19: Portraits K-O (medium)

Item 45: Rev. Rasmus Malmin (1865-1947), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1906.; Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm on 24 x 19 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Rev. R. Malmin.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 46: C. R. (Canute Rognald) Matson (1843-1903), undated: Biography or History: Served in the 13th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War; Cook County Sheriff at time of Haymarket Square Riot, Chicago, Ill., 1886.; Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] [cropping specifications] [written in ink] Canute Rognald Matson, Born in Voss, Norway, April 9th-1843, Died in Chicago, Ill. Jan. 14-1903, Came to America in 1849, Lived in Wisconsin, Attended Albion Academy & Milton College, Enlisted 1861 Co. K. 13th Wisc. Infantry, 4 yrs & 4 months with the Army of the Cumberland - 1st Lieutenant, Settled in Chicago after the Civil War, Studied law - was a practicing attorney, Justice of the Peace, Coroner 1880-82, Chief deputy sheriff - Sheriff 1886-1890, Sept. Lincoln Park Post Office, Offered the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois three times.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois History and Lincoln Collections: Matson, Canute R. Correspondence, 1887, 102.
Item 47: O. Myking (Oscar Myking) Mehus (1894-1983), 1954: Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] O. Myking Mehus, Kansas City 11, Missouri [written in pencil] O. Myking Mehus, J[?] 7, 1954, Businessman, A, 75571[?], museum, 11 x 14 with mat.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 800. Mehus, O. Myking. Papers. 11 items. P 917.
Item 48: M. A. (Magne Alfred) Michaelson (1878-1949), 1920s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Illinois, 1921-1931.; Creator: Walinger, Charles, 1868-1933, photographer; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Walinger, Chicago. Verso: [written in pencil] Congressman M. A. Michaelson, Chicago, Ill.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 49: George T. (George Theodore) Mickelson (1903-1965), 1949: Biography or History: Governor of South Dakota, 1947-1951.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] With Sincere Good Wishes, George T. Mickelson, Governor of South Dakota, March 28, 1949. Verso: [written in pencil] Geo. T. Mickelson, Gov. S. Dak.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: South Dakota State Historical Society: Governor George T. Mickelson Collection.
Item 50: Leonard A. (Leonard Alton) Moe (1892-1969), 1914: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1906-1912.; Creator: Reynolds, B. J. (Bartley Jenks), 1853-1927, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm on 26 x 13 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa [written in ink] Leonard Moe, Teacher at Gale College, Galesville, Wis., 1914. Verso: [stamped] 7929 [written in ink] Prof. Leonard A. Moe [written in pencil] 3 x 2/16 oval.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 51: Wilhelm Morgenstierne (1887-1963), undated: Biography or History: Norwegian diplomat to the United States.; Creator: Chase Ltd., photographers; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Chase, Washington [written in ink] To the Norwegian American Historical Museum, with best regards from Wilhelm Morgenstierne. Verso: [stamped imprint] Watch Credit Line, The Following credit line must be used when this photograph is published, Chase Ltd., Photo, Washington 6 D.C. [written in pencil] 11 x 14 Ambassador V. De Munthe Morgenstjerne [sic].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
Item 52: John Moses (1885-1945), 1940s: Biography or History: Governor of North Dakota, 1939-1945; United States Senator from North Dakota, 1945.; Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing. Verso: [written in pencil] Sen. John Moses, N. Dak., 8 1/4 x 7.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Related Material: State Historical Society of North Dakota: John Moses Papers, 1900-1944.
Item 53: Rev. Bernt Julius Muus (1832-1900), undated: Biography or History: Founder of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.).; Dimensions: 25 x 15 cm on 25 x 15 cm foamcore; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] BJ Muus.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on foamcore; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 843. Muus, Bernt Julius (1832-1900). Papers, 1771-1946. 3 boxes. P 559.
Item 54: Sigri K. Myhre (b. ca. 1874), 1900s: Creator: Joerg, F. E. (Frank E.), 1869-1932, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 19 x 14 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Joerg, Spring Grove, Minn., Merry X Mas, A Happy New Year. Verso: [written in pencil] Sigri K. Myhre, Sigrid K. Myhre, L. O. Ofstedahl.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota

Box 26: Portraits M-P (large)

Item 1: Jacob Wright Magelssen (1843-1931), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Jacob Magelsen [sic], 1844, Rushford, MN, Dr. Jacob Magelson [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Jacob Wright Magelssen, LCA/RG15/Magelssen, J.
Item 2: Molla Bjurstedt Mallory (1892-1959), undated: Biography or History: International Tennis Hall of Fame, class of 1958.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Molla Bjursted [sic] Mallory, Tennis champ.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 3: Lucius J. M. Malmin (1863-1941), undated: Biography or History: Chicago judge.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Lucius Malmin, Judge, Chicago IL.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1930s photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 4: Rev. Rasmus Malmin (1865-1947), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1906.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Malmin (Augsburg), Prof. Rasmus Malmin, "Teologisk Tidskrift" [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 5: Targe G. Mandt (1845-1902), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] T. G. Mandt, manufacturer, T. G. Mandt, wagon manufacturer.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 792. Mandt, Torgeir (Tarjei) G. (1845-1902). Papers, 1870s-1965. 10 items. P 686.
Item 6: George Olaus Markhus (1862-1934), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1880-1885; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1892-1906; Succeeded Haldor Hanson in 1902 as curator of the Luther College Museum.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Prof. George Markhus, this is an enlargement of a small picture taken over fifty years ago. Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. George Markhus.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 7: Orrin Markhus (1891-1979), 1949: Biography or History: Figure skater; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1905-1906.; Dimensions: 25 x 20 cm on 36 x 28 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] To Luther College, 1949, With my sincere best wishes and in memory of my father George Markhus who taught at Luther and also was curator of the museum fifty years ago, Orrin Markhus. Verso: [written in pencil] Orrin Markhus, Skater (Bandleader?).; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 8: Rev. Peder L. Asbjørnsen Mehus (1824-1891), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 30 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Peder Asbjörnsen Mehus, Born Aug.30-1824, Died Apr.1-1891 [written in ink] Melrus [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 9: Rev. Rasmus J. (Rasmus Johnson) Meland (1869-1961), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1892.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] R B Meland. Verso: [written in ink] Rasmus J. Meland, födt i [?] af Frost, Faribault Co., Minn, den 1ste Desember 1869, attended Luther College 1886-92, Grad. Luth. Sem. 1896.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Rasmus Meland, LCA/RG15/Meland, R.
Item 10: Rev. Gustav Melby (1866-1935), undated: Biography or History: Poet.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Gustav Melby, author.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 11: M. A. (Magne Alfred) Michaelson (1878-1949), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Illinois, 1921-1931.; Creator: Walinger, Charles, 1868-1933, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Walinger, Chicago. Verso: [written in pencil] Sen. M. Alfred Michaelson, Ill. 1921.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 12: Wallace A. Moen (1909-1975), undated: Dimensions: 35 x 27 cm on 35 x 27 cm board; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Wallace A. Moen. Verso: [written in pencil] Wallace A. Moen, Business Exec.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 13: Rev. Thorbjørn Nelson Mohn (1844-1899), undated: Biography or History: First President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1874-1899; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1865-1870.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Th. N. Mohn, 1844-1899, educator, #401.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 828. Mohn, Thorbjørn N. (1844-1899). Papers, 1884-1919. 3 boxes, including 9 volumes. P 715.
Item 14: Nora Fauchald Morgan (1898-1971), undated: Biography or History: Soprano.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm on 31 x 26 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Miss Nora Fauchald, soprano [written in pencil] Miss Nora Fauchald, soprano [written in ink] Nora Fauchald.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 15: Rev. Bernt Julius Muus (1832-1900), undated: Biography or History: Founder of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.).; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. B. J. Muus, 1832-1900.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 843. Muus, Bernt Julius (1832-1900). Papers, 1771-1946. 3 boxes. P 559.