The Papers of Isaac B. Torrison, 1871-1929 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Isaac B. Torrison, 1871-1929
ID: LCA/RG15/Torrison, I
Primary Creator: Torrison, Isaac B. (1859-1929)
Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Torrison was born on November 17, 1859 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He attended Luther College and Concordia Seminary, as well as Johns Hopkins University. He was a pastor in Texas, Illinois and was the Luther College pastor. He also taught religion at Luther for ten years. He married Elisabeth Koren (daughter of Ulrik Vilhelm and Else Elisabeth).
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Torrison ble født 17. november 1859 i Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Han studerte ved Luther College og Concordia Seminary, i tillegg til Johns Hopkins University. Han var prest i Texas, Illinois, og var collegeprest på Luther College. På Luther underviste han også i religion i ti år. Han giftet seg med Elisabeth Koren (datter av Ulrik Vilhelm og Else Elisabeth).
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box
Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/copyright/
Separated Materials: Separated from the Papers of David T. Nelson in November 1972.
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Isaac B. Torrison Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History: 12/02/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
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[Box 1: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings, and Papers, 1871-1929],
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- Box 1: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings, and Papers, 1871-1929
- Folder 1: Inventory Processing Sheets, 1972
- Folder 2: Letters, 1871, 1877, 1879
- Folder 3: Correspondence and Official Documents, 1879-1899
- Folder 4: Correspondence and Official Documents, 1904-1929
- Folder 5: Booklet Containing Issues of "From Church and Home", 1917-1918
- Folder 6: Letters to V. Koren from Elisabeth (Koren) Torrison, 1887-1896
- Folder 7: Newspaper Clippings, 1909-1928
- Folder 8: Newspaper Clippings, Articles, Poem, and Correspondence, 1924, 1929
- Folder 9: Pamphlets, 1905, 1922, 1926
- Folder 10: Newspaper Clippings, undated
- Folder 1: Inventory Processing Sheets, 1972