The Papers of Sigvart Andreas Hofland, 1847-2000 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Sigvart Andreas Hofland, 1847-2000Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Hofland, S

Primary Creator: Hofland, Sigvart Andreas (1889-1956)

Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of compositions; letters; obituaries; sheet music.

Collection Historical Note

Sigvart Hofland, former composer and professor at Luther College, was born in Bergen, Norway in 1889 and emigrated to the United States in his late teenage years. His passion and love for music prompted him to pursue formal training in Chicago at the Columbia School of Music under a four-year scholarship. In 1942, Hofland was awarded his doctor of music degree from the Bugolowski College of Music in Chicago. Additionally, Hofland performed as a violinist for the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Chicago Scandinavian String Quartet. After receiving his doctorate degree in 1942, Hofland was hired at Luther College to teach, compose, arrange, and direct both instrumental and vocal groups. When Dr. Carlo A. Sperati retired in 1943, Hofland became director of the Luther College Concert Band. He served as band director until 1947, and in the years following continued teaching and devoting time to composing and arranging music. Throughout his years at Luther College, twenty of his compositions were published by the Norwegian Composers Publication Association in Oslo, Norway.

Sigvart Hofland and his wife Agatha (nee Widemark) had two children, Sigvart, Jr. and Lorraine (Mrs. Wright Hartung). The musician and composer passed away on March 13, 1956. He was buried in the Decorah Lutheran Cemetery.

Biographical information was provided by the Lime Springs Herald vol. 72, no.12 published on March 22, 1956 and the Norwegian-American Museum Newsletter vol. 19, no.4 published in winter 1984-1985.

Biographical Note

Taught music at Luther College, 1942-1956.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Sigvart Andreas Hofland Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History: 11/18/19: EC updated the preferred citation.


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[Box 1: Articles, Correspondence, Notes, Scores, 1945-1985, n.d.],
[Box 2: Articles, Music, 1947-2000],
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Box 1: Articles, Correspondence, Notes, Scores, 1945-1985, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 1: "Sang og Piano" and "Tre miniatyrer: Three Miniatures" Music Books, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Inventory Record, 1981Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Score for "The Great Mother's Lullaby", n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 4: "Sang og Piano" Book, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Score of "Thee God We Praise", 1953Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Score of "Thee God We Praise:, 1953Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Score of "Tre miniatyrer", n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence and Notes Regarding Hofland, 1956-1981Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Letter from Hofland to John M. Dybdahl, 1945Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Score of "Scherzo", n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Correspondence and Article Regarding Hofland and the Chicago Norske Klub, 1981-1985Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Music "Thee God We Praise", 1953Add to your cart.
Box 2: Articles, Music, 1947-2000Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Music of "Royster i Snovaer", 2000, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Article from Decorah Public Opinion, March 12, 1947Add to your cart.
Folder 3: "Skalden" Painting by Axel Linus, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Music for Bass Section for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Materials, Including Music, for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950s, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Violin Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Violin Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Trombone Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Trumpet III Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Horn Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: Flute Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Oboe Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Bassoon Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Clarinet Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: Violin Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: Cello Music for Oedipus Rex Play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.
Folder 17: Trumpet Music for Oedipus Rex play, ca. 1950sAdd to your cart.

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