The Papers of Herman A. Preus, 1846-2000 | Luther College Archives
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Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Herman A. Preus, 1846-2000
ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, H. A.
Primary Creator: Preus, Herman A. (Herman Amberg) (1896-1995)
Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.
Date Acquired: 05/02/2022
Abstract
The papers of pastor and professor Herman A. Preus.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection contains academic files, correspondence, diaries and agenda books, family history research, newsclippings, photographs, programs, and travel-related documentation.
Biographical Note
Born July 28, 1896 at Spring Prairie Wisconsin, son of Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus and Louisa "Lulla" Hjort Preus. Graduated from Luther College in 1916, served in the Navy, 1920; earned his L.L. B at the University of Minnesota, 1920, earned M.Th at Luther Seminary, 1925, earned PhD from Edinburgh University, 1928. Additionally studied at Menighetsfakultet and University of Oslo in Norwway, in Tubingen, Germany, and in Paris France. Ordained in 1928, served at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1928-1936. Joined faculty of Luther Seminary in 1936. Married Florence Catherine Nesbitt in 1930. Passed away in 1995.
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes
Acquisition Source: Mary Preus
Processing Information: Processed in June-July 2022 and February 2023 by Jessica Trygstad and Hayley Jackson.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Correspondence, 1846-1984],
[Box 2: Academics, Diaries, Memoirs, Newsclippings, and Travel Records, 1877-2000],
[Box 3: Photographs, 1867-1980, n.d.],
[Box 4: Photographs, 1909-1994, n.d.],
[All]
- Box 2: Academics, Diaries, Memoirs, Newsclippings, and Travel Records, 1877-2000
- Folder 1: Academics: Article, "Luther on The Universal Priesthood and The Office of Ministry, 1979
- Folder 2: Academics: Concordia Seminary Honorary Doctorate, 1967
- Folder 3: Academics: Honorary Doctorate from Concordia (Concordia Days), 1967
- Folder 4: Academics: Correspondence, Programs, News Clippings and Related Material From Study and Professorship at Luther Seminary, 1922-1977, n.d.
- Folder 5: Academics: Correspondence, Programs, Receipts, Photos, and Related Material from Study and Visits to Paris, 1922-1967
- Folder 6: Academics: Correspondence, Programs, and Related Material from Study in Edinburgh, 1923-1928
- Folder 7: Academics: Faculte Protestante de Paris (Diary, ID Material), 1925-1928
- Folder 8: Academics: The International Congress of Archaeology, 1925-1926
- Folder 9: Academics: International Lutheran Congress, 1965-1966
- Folder 10: Academics: Luther College Activity Programs, 1914-1916
- Folder 11: Academics: Luther College Distinguished Service Award, 1969
- Folder 12: Academics: Luther College Grade Reports, 1909-1916
- Folder 13: Academics: Luther College Heritage Club Certificate, n.d.
- Folder 14: Diary / Agenda, 1922
- Folder 15: Diary / Agendas / Notebooks, 1928, n.d.
- Folder 16: Diary / Agendas, 1960-1961
- Folder 17: Luther College: Sorlien Family Reunion, 1990
- Folder 18: Newsclippings: Family History and Koren's Funeral Sermon for O.J. Hjort, 1879-1985, n.d.
- Folder 19: Newsclippings: Herman A. Preus, 1921-2000, n.d.
- Folder 20: Newclippings: Luther College (Programs), 1963-1983, n.d.
- Folder 21: Newsclippings: Lutheran History, 1917, n.d.
- Folder 22: Newsclippings: Preus Family, 1877-1990, n.d.
- Folder 23: Postcards, 1944-1976, n.d.
- Folder 24: Travel: Passport, 1922-1926
- Folder 25: Travel: Pressed Flowers from Jerusalem, n.d.
- Folder 26: Travel: Programs, Pictures, and Receipts from Europe Trip, 1937
- Folder 27: H.A. Preus' Memoir Manuscript (1 of 4), n.d.
- Folder 28: H.A. Preus' Memoir Manuscript (2 of 4), n.d.
- Folder 29: H.A. Preus' Memoir Manuscript (3 of 4), n.d.
- Folder 30: H.A. Preus' Memoir Manuscript (4 of 4), n.d.
- Folder 31: Vital and Property Records, 1919-1953
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Correspondence, 1846-1984],
[Box 2: Academics, Diaries, Memoirs, Newsclippings, and Travel Records, 1877-2000],
[Box 3: Photographs, 1867-1980, n.d.],
[Box 4: Photographs, 1909-1994, n.d.],
[All]