Unidentified Groups

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Collection Overview

Title: Unidentified Groups

ID: VMA/RG03/ARCH.Photos.02/Series 2

Extent: 1.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement:

This collection is intellectually arranged into ten sub-series:

Sub-Series 1: Church and Church Related

Sub-Series 2: Cultural

Sub-Series 3: Family

Sub-Series 4: Miscellaneous

Sub-Series 5: Missions

Sub-Series 6: Musical groups

Sub-Series 7: Nautical Groups

Sub-Series 8: School

Sub-Series 9: Sports

Sub-Series 10: Wedding

Physically, the photographs are boxed by size.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A collection of photographs relating to Norwegian-American and Norwegian groups that are unidentified.

Administrative Information

Repository: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes: 1 small, 3 large

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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Sub-Series:

[Sub-Series 1: Church and church-related],
[Sub-Series 2: Cultural],
[Sub-Series 3: Family],
[Sub-Series 4: Miscellaneous],
[Sub-Series 5: Missions],
[Sub-Series 7: Music],
[Sub-Series 8: Nautical],
[Sub-Series 9: School],
[Sub-Series 10: Sports],
[Sub-Series 11: Wedding],
[All]

Sub-Series 1: Church and church-related

Box 2

Item 3: Confirmation class at a Norwegian Lutheran church: Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print, not on glossy paper.; Other Information: children, church, cultural, posed
Item 4: A group of pastors, some identified, 1890: Inscription on back reads "A Christmas greeting to Pastor H. A. Preus from R. L. Aas" (translated); Other Information: church, cultural, posed, studio
Item 5: Large group of young men and women, possibly church related, 1880s: Individuals named on the back include Sophia Holsey, Emma Wilson Hoffestad, Bert Rustad Schraffe, Tilda Harrison Halsey, Anna Rustad Hanson, Josie Haugen, Anna Hoffers, Anna Wiliam, Ira Johnson, Anna Anderson Hanson, Nathia Egger, Maria Haugen, Julia Thompson Quandahl, E Haugen, Ole Solheim, Jenson, J. J. Hofferstad, Oscar Torrison, Hvide Rugg, Realf Brandt and more.; Other Information: church, posed, studio

Box 3

Item 4: Confirmation class: Photography by Lutz, Decorah, Iowa.; Other Information: children, church, posed, studio
Item 5: A group baptized by J. A. Ottesen in Early Days: Other Information: children, church, posed, studio

Box 4

Item 8: Group of older men and women: Originals or Copies Note: Large photographic print; Other Information: church, posed, outdoor
Item 10: Group of pastors at public ceremony with cross: Other Information: candid, church, posed, outdoor; Physical Description: Two photographs with frame matting together
Item 14: Large group of women and children in front of the First Lutheran Parish House, 1900s: Photography by Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: children, church, posed, outdoor

Sub-Series 2: Cultural

Box 1

Item 61: Nordic dancing couple and fiddler: Other Information: candid, cultural, folk costume, outdoor

Box 3

Item 1: Acting troupe dressed in Renaissance costumes: Photography by Chamberlin, Northfield, Minnesota; Acquisition Information: Thomas Blanck; Other Information: cultural, outdoor, posed, trade
Item 2: Acting troupe dressed in Romani costumes: Photography by P. Holgerson; Other Information: cultura, posed, studio, trade
Item 19: Acting troupe dressed in various costumes with props

Box 4

Item 4: Women in Norwegian bunads: Other Information: culture, folk costume, posed, studio

Sub-Series 3: Family

Box 1

Item 2: Couple, 1860s: Photography by A. W. Adams, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: family (immediate), posed; Physical Description: tintype
Item 3: Family near house with firearms, 1910s: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor,
Item 4: Family, 1860s: Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 7: Native American family, late 1960s: Other Information: children, cultural, family (immediate), posed
Item 15: Husband and wife, wearing sølje at neck, 1890s: Photography by Ribble, St. Peter, Minnesota; Other Information: family (immediate), fashionable dress, posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 17: Family portrait, three generations, 1880s: Photography by Simmon and La Tier, Waterloo, Iowa; Other Information: family (extended), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 19: Two small boys, possibly siblings, 1880s: Photography by Marie Strom, Sheldahl, Iowa; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 20: Two small children, possibly siblings: Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 25: Man and boy in front of a small house and haystack: A man with a young boy sitting in front of a small house and a large haystack.; Acquisition Information: Nancy Lendall; Other Information: children, family (immediate), outdoor, posed; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 26: Three generations of women in front of a large house, August 1910: Acquisition Information: Nancy Lendall; Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 27: Group of children, possibly siblings: Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 29: Woman and child in front of house, 1913: Other Information: children, family (immediate), outdoor, posed; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 31: Couple, 1890s: Photography by S. H. Neperud, Blair, Wisconsin; Acquisition Information: Marion Nelson; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 32: Old couple, 1900s: Two photographs of the same couple, but at different time periods. Both photos are outside of a house and the couple have flowers in each image.; Other Information: family (immediate), fashionable dress, outdoor, posed
Item 33: Young couple, late 1910s: Photography by M. Tanioka, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 34: Young couple, 1910s: The woman may be a nurse, as she wears a red cross lapel pin. Photography by Hart, Ames, Iowa.; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, trade
Item 35: Family with 7 children, 1880s: Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 36: Couple, 1890s: Photography by A. C. Isaacs, Madison, Wisconsin; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 37: Family reading books outside of house, 1900s: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed, school
Item 38: Extended family with Norwegian flags, 1890s: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 39: Couple, 1890s: Photography by S. O. Stevens, Stoughton, Wisconsin; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 40: Two family photographs, Minneapolis, 1870s: One photograph of an old couple, one photograph of three men; Other Information: candid, family (immediate), outdoors; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 41: Family with 4 children, early 1880s: Photography by S. O. Stevens, Stoughton, Wisconsin; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 42: Family, mother and children, 1890s: Photography by Thomas & Williams, Fort Dodge, Iowa; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 43: Family reading books outside of house, 1870s: Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print of a stereograph.; Other Information: candid, children, family (extended), outdoor
Item 44: Family, 1870s: Haynes, Fargo, Dakota Territory; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 45: Older couple, 1940s: Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 46: Family outside of house, 1910s: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 47: Young family with baby, 1890s: Photography by Wm. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wisconsin; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 48: Family, possibly grandparents with grandchildren, 1910s: Family posing outside of a house, on the front porch.; Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 83: Women and children, possibly three generations, in yard: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 89: Family outside of wood house: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed

Box 2

Item 6: Family portrait with son in US Navy dress blues, 1940s: Photography by Hirth Studios, Waukon, Iowa; Other Information: family (immediate), military, posed, studio
Item 7: Family portrait, 1940s: Photography by Browning, Hettinger, North Dakota; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 8: Family portrait, 1930s: Photography by Harold Ellickson, Decorah, Iowa. Same as item #9; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 9: Family portrait, 1930s: Photography by Harold Ellickson, Decorah, Iowa. Same as item #8; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 10: "Lapland family and their tents": Other Information: cultural, family (immediate), outdoor, posed
Item 11: Funeral, Sigdal or Eggedal, Norway, 1890s: Acquisition Information: Ted and Louise Kjosa; Originals or Copies Note: This is a reproduction print. The original is in the possession of the donors.; Other Information: cultural, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 13: Family in Norway, West Telemark (Fyreresdal): Wood house and some furniture visible; Other Information: cultural, family (extended), folk costume, outdoor, posed
Item 14: Infant and young boy: Photography by Palen Studio, Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 15: Family outdoors, 1865: Inscription on back- Landmark with wife and sister Barbra and three daughters. Askevold 1865; Other Information: family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 16: Mother and daughter, 1930s: Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 17: Man and young boy: Photography by Brynjulf Bjørkholt; Other Information: children, posed, studio
Item 18: Family of 6, 1890s: Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 19: Father and five sons: Photography by J. B. Anderson, Morris, Minnesota; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 20: Mother and two sons, 1900s: Photography by P. P. Johnson, Glenwood, Minnesota; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 21: Extended family outside house, 1890s: Large, extended family outside of their house with barn, carriage and horse, and farm equipment in the background.; Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed, travel
Item 22: Funeral for four from Besseggen in Brooklyn, October 1927: A funeral for four people who died in a collision in 1927 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York; Other Information: candid, family (extended), outdoor

Box 3

Item 6: Family portrait, 1910s: Photography by Palen Studio, Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 7: Family inside house, 1900s: Family posing in their house by a piano, a portrait of family, pillows, and house furnishings.; Other Information: family (immediate), posed
Item 11: Two young children, possibly siblings: Photography by Henning, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: children, family (immediate), posed, studio
Item 42: Possible Bjørkholt Family Reunion: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed

Box 4

Item 1: Family sitting outside of house, 1860s: Originals or Copies Note: Large photographic print; Other Information: candid, children, family (immediate), outdoor; Physical Description: Item has some physical damage.
Item 7: Family portrait, 1910s: Photography by Skrivseth, Minot, North Dakota.; Other Information: children, family (intermediate), posed, studio
Item 9: Portrait of four, possibly family: Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio
Item 11: Husband and Wife portraits: Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio; Physical Description: Two single portraits that were displayed together as one unit

Sub-Series 4: Miscellaneous

Box 1

Item 1: Two women holding letters, 1890s: Other Information: correspondence
Item 5: Two men in coats and scarves, 1870s: Photography by A. W. Adams, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Carte de visite (CDV)
Item 6: Woman and child standing on chair, 1910s: "Minnie" written on back.; Other Information: children, outdoor, posed
Item 8: Rainy Butte picnic, group of 16, circa 1900: Other Information: candid, children, outdoor
Item 10: Street performer on Penny-Farthing (Hi-Wheel) bicycle, 1930s: Other Information: candid, children, outdoor
Item 11: T. L. B. Enroute to Port Shabona, 14 August 1915: Group traveling by horse and cart to Port Shabona, Shawano Lake (South Shore); Other Information: candid, outdoor, travel
Item 13: Four young men, 1880s: Photography by B. J. Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 14: Young men with cigars: Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio
Item 21: Group of men and woman standing by Leif Erikson statue, 5 November 1956: Photography by Lutz, Decorah, Iowa
Item 22: Woman, knitting, in rocking chair near house: An old woman sitting in a rocking chair with knitting on her lap and a man in the background. Both are sitting outside near a house.; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 23: Woman and child, 1910s: Other Information: children, outdoor, posed
Item 24: Group of boys with Roald Amundsen monument: A troop of boys standing in front of a Roald Amundsen monument.; Acquisition Information: J. Harry and Josefa Andersen; Other Information: children, cultural, outdoor, posed
Item 28: Two women, 1890s: Photography by Finne, Christiania; Acquisition Information: Doris Holzschuh; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 30: Camping, 1900s: This photograph depicts a group camping around the turn of the century. Included are tennis rackets, an organ, and indoor furniture used outdoors.; Other Information: candid, outdoor, sports
Item 50: Nurses: Large group of nurses, possibly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photography by Hubbard.; Other Information: outdoor, posed, trade
Item 51: Nurses: Large group of nurses, possibly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photography by Hubbard.; Other Information: outdoor, posed, trade
Item 56: Group of young adults having a picnic on a turned over boat, 1910s: Acquisition Information: Rolf Erickson; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 62: Three men sitting outside near house: Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 63: A man and two boys, 1870s: Photography by J. T. Relf, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: children, posed, studio; Physical Description: Carte-de-visite (CDV)
Item 64: Three women, circa 1900: Photography by B. J. Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 65: Two young men: Other Information: children, posed
Item 66: Two men: Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Tintype
Item 68: Two young women posing through newspaper pages: Photography by Goodall, New Hampton, Iowa; Other Information: children, posed
Item 69: Men in car near a Chicago-Minneapolis-St. Paul train with crowd: Other Information: candid, children, outdoor, travel; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 70: Kitchen Quartet, 1890s: Photograph of five men, four in chef uniforms and one in a tuxedo style suit. Photography by Lee Brothers, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 71: Group of young men and women in hats, 1894: Waverly, 1894; Other Information: fashionable dress, posed
Item 72: Two women walking along railroad tracks: Other Information: posed, outdoor, travel
Item 74: Four men: Photography by Joh. v. d. Fehr, Lille Øvregade, Bergen, Norway; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 76: Four men in tuxedos: Other Information: fashionable dress, posed
Item 77: Group of men with hats in a pyramid: Other Information: posed
Item 78: Men reading and studying at a table outdoors: Other Information: candid, outdoor, school
Item 79: Three women in hats, 1870s: Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio; Physical Description: Tintype
Item 80: Two young women: Photography by F. E. Joerg; Originals or Copies Note: Three photographic prints.; Other Information: children, posed
Item 81: Two young women: Same as item 80.; Originals or Copies Note: Four photographic prints.; Other Information: children, posed
Item 82: Two women with hats, shawls, and gloves, 1880s: Photography by McInnis, Sprague, Washington; Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 84: Group of women and pets, Christmas, December 1940: Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 85: Two men holding hats: Photography by Gilmartin, St. Paul, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 86: Crowd of people outdoors, circa 1940s: Other Information: candid, children, outdoor
Item 87: Two young women, 1890s: Other Information: posed
Item 88: Women in front of brick house, with man in background, possibly family, 1900s: Originals or Copies Note: Three photographic prints; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 90: Humorous men on a farm: Includes a man in a wheel barrow, a man sitting on a knife sharpener, and a man with a football; Other Information: outdoor, posed

Box 2

Item 2: Three girls in white dresses with flowers: Other Information: children, posed, studio
Item 12: Group of young women, 1880s: Photography by Spurr, Decorah, Iowa; Acquisition Information: Darrell Henning; Other Information: fashionable dress, posed, studio
Item 23: Two young men: Photography by Blackburn, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Other Information: posed, studio; Physical Description: Photograph is in poor condition.
Item 34: Group at J. R. Watkins Administration Building, 1940: A group of women and men standing in front of the J. R. Watkins Company Administration Building. Photography by The J. R. Watkins Co. Photo Department.; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 35: Group, St. Hans Day, 1909: A group of 25 gathered outside for St. Hans Day (also known as St. Johns Day and Midsummer).; Other Information: cultural, family (extended), outdoor, posed
Item 36: Unknown group of men: Same as item 37; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 37: Unknown group of men: Same as item 36; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 38: Three women outside near gazebo, 1890s: Other Information: candid, outdoor
Item 39: Three young women, 1910s: Photography by A. L. Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 40: Large group of young women, 1900s: Originals or Copies Note: Two photographic prints.; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 41: Group of men camping: Photograph includes an image of Gausta imposed in the picture. Photograph by Wold and Baklund Portrait Gallery, Willmar, Minnesota.; Other Information: outdoor, posed, sports
Item 48: Large group at farm house in Wilmington, Minnesota, 1904: Approximately 100 people pictured with men and boys in the foreground and the women in the background on porch. Photograph includes farm house and windmill.; Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 49: Eight men, circa 1900: Photography by Solberg, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: posed, studio

Box 3

Item 3: Group of men at a butcher's shop: Other Information: candid, trade
Item 28: Group of four men: Photography by Lee Brothers, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 29: Five performers posing with Penny-Farthing (Hi-Wheel) bicycles: Other Information: posed, studio, trade, travel
Item 30: Group of many men and women in front of a large brick building, 1920s: Other Information: outdoor, posed
Item 31: Group of men: Other Information: posed, studio
Item 32: Lewis O. Ofstedahl, H. P. Halverson, Sheyenne, North Dakota: Team of horses and buggy in winter with four men.; Other Information: outdoor, posed, travel
Item 33: Veterinarian with horse on a table and large group of men watching: Other Information: candid, trade
Item 34: Danish soldiers, The Battle of Dybböl (18 April 1864): A photograph of two soldiers accompanying a poem written by author Vilhelm Bergsöe about the Battle of Dybbøl titled "De Sidste paa Skansen" (The Last of Skansen).; Other Information: military, outdoor, posed
Item 38: Group of people in Norway, 1900s: Some individuals are identified on the front of photo. Photography by Lars Bach, Stenkjær.; Other Information: children, outdoor, posed
Item 39: Group of men and women, 1890s: Possibly the Preus family. Photography by Lee Brothers, Minneapolis, Minnesota.; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 41: Group of men and a butcher: Other Information: candid, trade
Item 43: Group of men: Other Information: posed, studio

Box 4

Item 6: Large group in front of house with cakes and coffee, 10 June 1900: Ladies' society at Hans Lagerson, 2 miles south of Newhouse. Photography by Fossum, Mabel, Minnesota.; Other Information: children, posed, outdoor
Item 12: Large outdoor gathering, 1900s: Photography by Frank Miller, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: candid, children, outdoor
Item 13: Erindring fra Setnesmoen. Molde 17 Okt. Edw. Hungness: Image depicting military camp and soldiers with firearms.; Acquisition Information: Mrs. Robert Seegmiller; Other Information: military, posed, outdoor; Physical Description: Photograph and matting has some physical damage.
Item 15: Large group in front of house with cakes and coffee, 10 June 1900: Ladies' society at Hans Lagerson, 2 miles south of Newhouse. Photography by Fossum, Mabel, Minnesota.; Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print of Box 4, Item 6; Other Information: children, posed, outdoor; Related Material: Same image as item 6 in Unidentified Groups, Box 4.
Item 18: Young men by the river in Barrett, Minnesota, 1914: Other Information: posed, outdoor
Item 22: Five men outside of Augsburg Publishing House: Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print; Other Information: posed, outdoor, trade

Sub-Series 5: Missions

Box 1

Item 49: First graduating class of evangelists at mission, probably China: Other Information: church, cultural, missions, posed, outdoor

Box 2

Item 47: May Day on Bering Sea off Nome, Alaska: Large group of men and women on top of large snow mound and on dog sled. Several cross country skis and snow shoes are pictured. Photography by Lomen Brothers.; Other Information: missions, outdoor, posed, sports, travel

Box 3

Item 8: Group at mission in China: Other Information: missions, outdoor, posed

Box 4

Item 16: Group of children at mission in China: Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print; Other Information: children, missions, posed, outdoor

Sub-Series 7: Music

Box 1

Item 52: Group of boys and men with musical instruments on front porch: Other Information: children, music, outdoor, posed
Item 53: Band with brass and wind instruments and a large drum: Other Information: music, outdoor, posed
Item 54: Band playing at Parkland train station, 1890s: Other Information: candid, music, outdoor
Item 57: Choral singing society: Photography by Lee Bros, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Other Information: music; Related Material: See horizonotal files
Item 67: Man and boy with a tuba: Other Information: candid, children, music, outdoor

Box 2

Item 24: Unknown music group: Seven young men, one with a french horn and one with a trumpet.; Other Information: music, posed, studio
Item 25: Men's choral group: A men's singing group, identified as Kolflat, Pihlfeldt, Sinding, Aslund, Hille, Batzer, Fidliede, and Magnus Gundersen. Possibly at Chicago Norske Klub.; Acquisition Information: Mrs. Robert Seegmiller; Other Information: music, posed; Related Material: Same item as Box 3, Item 35.
Item 26: Concert band: A male concert band, possibly Park Region Luther College. Photography by W. T. Oxley, Fergus Falls, Minnesota; Other Information: music, posed

Box 3

Item 9: Young men's band: Other Information: music, posed, studio
Item 10: Men's choir, 1913: Other Information: music, posed, studio; Physical Description: Part of this photograph is missing.
Item 35: Men's choral group: A men's singing group, identified as Kolflat, Pihlfeldt, Sinding, Aslund, Hille, Batzer, Fidliede, and Magnus Gundersen. Possibly at Chicago Norske Klub.; Acquisition Information: Mrs. Robert Seegmiller; Other Information: music, posed; Related Material: Same item as Box 2, Item 25.
Item 36: Men's choral group: A men's singing group, possibly at Chicago Norske Klub.; Other Information: music, posed; Related Material: Similar to Box 2, Item 25 and Box 3, Item 35

Box 4

Item 2: Musical band or choir of men, women, and children, 1890s: Other Information: children, music, posed, outdoor
Item 3: Male accordian band at Norwegian American Club, 1930s: Other Information: music, posed
Item 19: Male musical band: Other Information: music, posed, studio
Item 20: Choral group of young men and women, "Frydetoner": Other Information: music, posed, studio
Item 28: Men's choral group, white suits: Photography by George Daniel Stafford Studios, Chicago, IL; Other Information: music, posed, studio; Related Material: Appears to be the similar choral group as item 29.
Item 29: Men's choral group, black suits: Photography by George Daniel Stafford Studios, Chicago, IL; Other Information: music, posed, studio; Related Material: Appears to be the similar choral group as item 28.

Sub-Series 8: Nautical

Box 1

Item 12: First Glimpses of Norway: Group of travelers on a ship arriving in Norway; Other Information: candid, children, nautical, outdoor, travel; Physical Description: Picture postcard
Item 73: Group of men and women on a ship, 1910s: Two copies; Other Information: nautical, oudoor, posed, travel; Physical Description: Picture postcard

Box 2

Item 1: Men on ship, some identified: Other Information: nautical, outdoor, posed
Item 42: Naval ship crew on a boat: Photography by Morris Rosenfeld, New York; Other Information: nautical, military, outdoor, posed, travel

Sub-Series 9: School

Box 2

Item 27: Three young men, "Our Debaters": Originals or Copies Note: This is a photo on a page from an unknown book or a magazine.; Other Information: posed
Item 28: Group of male students: Acquisition Information: Dr. J. W. Magelssen; Other Information: outdoor, posed, school
Item 29: Eight young students, class 1897, 1897: Photography by W. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wisconsin; Other Information: children, posed, studio
Item 30: All male class of ten students: Possibly Park Region Luther College, Augsburg, or Luther Seminary. Photography by Golling Hesse, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio

Box 3

Item 12: Group of young men and women holding rolled certificates or diplomas, 1900s: Photography by Engell and Son, Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 13: Akademiet (Academy), 1910: Group of young men with pinned ribbons and young women with flowers.; Other Information: posed, school, studio
Item 14: Graduation class, 1900s: Other Information: school
Item 15: Large group of young men and women, 1900s: One student is identified as Olaf S. Moses; Other Information: posed, school, studio
Item 16: School picnic of young female students and teacher: Other Information: children, outdoor, posed, school
Item 17: Group of young boys and girls, 1900s: Photography by Engell and Son, Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: posed, studio
Item 18: Group of teachers, Park Region Luther College, 1911: Other Information: posed, school, studio
Item 27: Group of young men and women, 1900s: One student is identified as Mabel Prestmark; Other Information: posed, school, studio
Item 32: Group of young men with books and hats: Other Information: posed, school, studio

Box 4

Item 17: School group of children and young adults: Other Information: children, posed, outdoor, school
Item 23: Group of men relating to Luther College, 1883: Pictured are Larsen, Ulsaker, Langemo, Volding, Hektoen, Lee, Ramstad, Allen, Anbol, Langemo, Glasse, Hansen, Magelssen, Kilaud, and Brandt.; Acquisition Information: Rev. C. M. Larsen; Other Information: posed, school, studio

Sub-Series 10: Sports

Box 1

Item 9: Group playing modified tug of war game, circa 1900: Group of men and women playing a modified tug of war game in a prairie; Other Information: candid, children, outdoor, sports
Item 55: Children playing ice hockey, 1930s: Other Information: candid, children, outdoor, sports
Item 75: Four baseball players in uniform: Other Information: outdoor, posed, sports

Box 2

Item 31: Turning Club, 1900: Possibly Park Region Luther College; Other Information: posted, sports

Box 3

Item 40: Turning Club: Other Information: posted, sports

Sub-Series 11: Wedding

Box 1

Item 16: Bride and groom, mid 1890s: Photography by A. Renaas, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding; Physical Description: Cabinet card
Item 18: Norwegian wedding procession: A wedding procession depicting a violinist leading the procession of bride, groom, and a large group of adults and children. Hordaland, Hardanger, Norway.; Other Information: candid, children, cultural, family (extended), folk costume, outdoor, wedding
Item 58: Bride and groom with family: Other Information: family (extended), outdoor, posed, wedding
Item 59: Bride and groom, 1880s: Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 60: Wedding, possibly at mission in China: Other Information: cultural, missions, outdoor, posed, wedding

Box 2

Item 32: Young couple with bridal bouquet: Photography by The Palen Studios, Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 33: Bride and groom portrait, 1890s: Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 43: Young couple with bridal bouquet: Photography by Hirth Studio, Waukon, Iowa; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 44: Wedding portrait of bride and groom and attendants., 1940s: Groom is dressed in U. S. Navy dress blues. Photography by Hirth Studio, Waukon, Iowa; Other Information: family (immediate), military, posed, studio, wedding
Item 45: Wedding portrait of bride and groom: Photography by Kruger Studio, Waukon, Iowa; Other Information: church, family (immediate), posed, wedding
Item 46: Wedding portrait of bride and groom: Other Information: church, family (immediate), posed, wedding

Box 3

Item 20: Wedding couple in church: Other Information: church, family (immediate), posed, wedding
Item 21: Very large wedding outside of house: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed, wedding
Item 22: Large wedding outside, 1880s: Other Information: children, family (extended), outdoor, posed, wedding
Item 23: Bride and groom with attendants: Photography by The Palen Studios, Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota. Same as item 24.; Other Information: posed, studio, wedding
Item 24: Bride and groom with attendants: Photography by The Palen Studios, Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota. Same as item 23.; Other Information: posed, studio, wedding
Item 25: Large wedding group outside of the parsonage of J. J. Straud, Hartland, Minnesota, 1896: Other Information: children, church, family (extended), outdoor, posed, wedding
Item 26: Bride and groom with wedding party: Photography by Lutz, Decorah, Iowa; Other Information: children, church, posed, wedding

Box 4

Item 5: Norwegian Wedding outside of home, 1910s: Photography by L. Bjerkan, Evanger; Other Information: children, culture, posed, outdoor, wedding
Item 21: Wedding photograph of bride and groom: Photography by Olin, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Other Information: church, family (immediate), posed, wedding
Item 24: Wedding photograph of bride, groom, and family: Photography by The Palen Studio, Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 25: Wedding party and family outside of house: Originals or Copies Note: This is a photographic print; Other Information: children, family (extended), posed, outdoor, wedding
Item 26: Bride and Groom portrait, "To Uncle J. B. Wist; From Marion", 26 April 1908: Photography by Hamilton, Seattle, Washington; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding
Item 27: Wedding party, 1900s: Photography by Engall and Son, Spring Grove, Minnesota; Other Information: family (immediate), posed, studio, wedding