Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Lauritz Annaeus Kraft Carlsen, 1851-1892
ID: LCA/RG15/Carlsen, L
Creator: Carlsen, Lauritz A. K. (1842-1913)
Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.
Languages: Norwegian [nor]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
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.
Biographical Note
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.
Administrative Information
Alternate Extent Statement:
1 box
Use Restrictions:
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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Cite unpublished materials: Lauritz Annaeus Kraft Carlson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1: Carlsen, Lauritz Annaeus Kraft
- Folder 1: Collection Description, 1974
- Folder 2: School Papers and Misc. Certificates, 1842-1913
- Acquisition Information: Accession 25:1
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1842-1913
- Acquisition Information: Accession 25:2