The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Ylvisaker, N

Primary Creator: Ylvisaker, Nils Martin (1882-1972)

Extent: 7.1 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence; sermons; published articles.

Biographical Note

Ylvisaker graduated from Luther College in 1902.  He served as a pastor and chaplain. He was a member of the Luther College Board of Trustees from 1942 to 1947.

Born March 23, 1882, in Sogndal, Norway. Came to the U.S. in 1882. Educated at Luther College, 1902 B.A.; U. of Minn., 1902-03; 1921-23; Luther Seminary, 1906 C.T.; U. of Oslo, 1923-24. Served pastorates at Mohall, N.D.; 1906-08; Christ and St. Stephens, St. Paul, 1908-10; Our Savior's, Chicago, 1911-18; College Church, San Diego, 1951- Ex.-sec., Young People's Luther League (Y.P.L.L.), 1919-41; Director, Ser. Com., NLC, 1941-47; Director, American Relief, Germany, 1947-48. President, Military Chaplains' Association., 1938-47. Author of several books. Married in 1910 to Karine Magelssen, granddaughter of Laur. Larsen, first president of Luther College. (Adapted from original collection description.)

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Nils Martin Ylvisaker var født i Sogndal. Han tok eksamen ved Luther College i 1902. Han ble gift (1910) med Karine Elizabeth Magelsen, barnebarn til Laur. Larsen, Luthers første president. Ylvisaker var prest i Our Savior's Church i Chicago. Han satt i styret på Luther College (Board of Trustees) fra 1942 til 1947.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 13 boxes

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Nils Martin Ylvisaker Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

11/22/19 AH: updated the date.

12/02/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

9/1/23: HJ updated biography/history.

Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Grade Reports, Registration Certificates, and an Analysis of John 3, 53-59, 1896-1902],
[Box 2: Degrees, Awards, Memberships, and Correspondence, 1906-1948],
[Box 3: Pastoral Work, Luther League, Articles, European Tours, and Chaplaincy papers, 1917-1954],
[Box 4: Chaplaincy, 1919-1955],
[Box 5: Chaplaincy, 1938-1943],
[Box 6: Chaplaincy, Correspondence, Articles, Publications, and Letters, 1881-1965],
[Box 7: Letters, Europe Trip, Papers, and Collected Writings, 1912-1962],
[Box 8: Collected Writings and Articles, 1914-1915, 1939, 1940, 1947,],
[Box 9: Manuscripts, undated],
[Box 10: Family Photographs],
[Box 11: Photographs, Hand Painted Pictures, and Letters, 1929, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1947,],
[Box 12: Religious Books, 1958, 1967],
[Box 13: Personal Correspondence, Religious Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings, and Publications, 23 March 1958],
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Box 3: Pastoral Work, Luther League, Articles, European Tours, and Chaplaincy papers, 1917-1954Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Pastoral Work, 1917-1918, 1930Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Newspaper Articles, 1917-1924Add to your cart.
Item 1: Award presented for work in Luther League, 1919-1941Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Newspaper Articles and Reports, 1935-1938Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Luther League- Reports and Papers, 1938-1939Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Luther League, 1931Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Luther League, 1932, 1945Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Luther League, 1936-1941Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Luther League- Pamphlets and Magazines, 1931, 1937-1938Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Luther League- Pamphlets and Magazines, 1927-1946Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Lutheran European Tours, 1928-1936Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Lutheran European Tours, 1936Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Articles, 1938-1946Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Maps, 1932Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Articles and Bulletins, 1944-1945Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Army Chaplain, 1938-1949Add to your cart.
Folder 16: War Service, 1945, 1948Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Military Service, 1939-1954Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Chaplaincy Writings and Papers, 1946Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Chaplaincy Writings and Papers, undatedAdd to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Grade Reports, Registration Certificates, and an Analysis of John 3, 53-59, 1896-1902],
[Box 2: Degrees, Awards, Memberships, and Correspondence, 1906-1948],
[Box 3: Pastoral Work, Luther League, Articles, European Tours, and Chaplaincy papers, 1917-1954],
[Box 4: Chaplaincy, 1919-1955],
[Box 5: Chaplaincy, 1938-1943],
[Box 6: Chaplaincy, Correspondence, Articles, Publications, and Letters, 1881-1965],
[Box 7: Letters, Europe Trip, Papers, and Collected Writings, 1912-1962],
[Box 8: Collected Writings and Articles, 1914-1915, 1939, 1940, 1947,],
[Box 9: Manuscripts, undated],
[Box 10: Family Photographs],
[Box 11: Photographs, Hand Painted Pictures, and Letters, 1929, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1947,],
[Box 12: Religious Books, 1958, 1967],
[Box 13: Personal Correspondence, Religious Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings, and Publications, 23 March 1958],
[All]