Title: The Papers of Lauritz Annaeus Kraft Carlsen, 1851-1892

ID: LCA/RG15/Carlsen, L

Primary Creator: Carlsen, Lauritz A. K. (1842-1913)

Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian

Documentation conisists of certificates from school, 1851-1861; certificates from university, 1864; certificates from seminary including baptismal and ordination, 1868-1871; personal letters, 1863-1892; small pox vaccination certificate.

Lauritz Annaeus Carlsen was born Nov. 6, 1842, at Trondhjem, Norway to Rev. Nils Arnoldus Carlsen and Anne Margrethe (Holtermann). He attended Trondhjem Cathedral School (1853-1860) and Christiania University (1860-1868). Carlsen was ordained and immigrated to the United States in 1871. He held pastorates in Alexandria MN, San Francisco, CA, Sidney, Australia, Brandon, MN, Great Falls, MT, Genesee, ID, and the Seamen's Mission in San Francisco. Carlsen passed away on May 14, 1913.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Lauritz Annaeus Kraft Carlson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

4/18/24: HJ updated spellings from "Carlson" to "Carlsen."

11/15/19: EC updated the preferred citation