The Papers of William S. Hustvedt, 1823-1926 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of William S. Hustvedt, 1823-1926Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Hustvedt, W

Primary Creator: Hustvedt, William S.

Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: English, Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Correspondence (1880’s and 1911); Sermons by H.B. Hustvedt; postcard pictures of Decorah; book manuscript of “Deep Roots and Spreading Branches” by Katherine Hustvedt; clippings from Decorah Posten (article by and about H.B. Hustvedt); “Historical notes about first settlement in South Dakota” by P.H. Dahl; speeches by H.B. Hustvedt; George Washington’s ancestry by Albert Willes; confirmation certificate of Anne Marie Reque; “Dagens Losen” by Marie Schandorff (1845); hymn book; compositions book of H. Hustvedt (1873); list of auto owners in Winneshiek County; book: “Grundtrig’s index of English and Scottish Ballad” by S.B. Hustvedt.

Biographical Note

William intermittently attended Luther College between 1905 and 1910, but did not receive a degree.  He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. H.B. Hustvedt.  The collection relates to his parents, brother Sigurd, and sister Katherine.

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William studerte ved Luther College mellom 1905 og 1910, men han tok ingen grad. Han var sønn av presten Halvor B. Hustvedt. Samlingen relateres til hans foreldre, broren Sigurd og søsteren Katherine.

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/library/copyright

Separated Materials:

1997: Accession 258:12 and most of Accession 258:13 were transferred to custody of Winneshiek County Historical Society

January 2024: Accession 258:8 transferred to Luther College Rare Book Collection.

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: William S. Hustvedt Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/19/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/15/19: AH updated the scope, the date range also is updated.


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Box 1: The Papers of Hustvedt, William S., 1850-1926Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Accession Paperwork and Correspondence, 1964, 1978, 2024Add to your cart.
Includes inventory, accession information, original deed of gift, and deaccessioning paperwork.
Folder 2: "Deep Routes and Spreading Branches" by Katherine Hustvedt, n.d.Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:1
Folder 3: Letter, Katherine Hustvedt to Mrs. Elmer Aaseth on pastorate of H.B. Hustvedt, 1933-1934Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:2
Folder 4: Decorah Posten Clippings, Essay on South Dakota, 1823, n.d.Add to your cart.
Contains clippings of Decorah Posten article "About My (H.B. Hustvedt) pastorate in S. Dak. in the 1870" and Pastor P.H. Dahl's essay "Historical Notes About the First Settlement in S. Dak."
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:3
Folder 5: Correspondence and Speeches, 1877-1911, n.d.Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:4
Folder 6: Sermons of H.B. Hustvedt, n.d.Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accesion 258:5
Folder 7: Sermons of H.B. Hustvedt, n.d.Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:6
Folder 8: Confirmation Certificate of Anne Marie Reque, 1870Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:7
Folder 9: Book, Christian Hymns for Church, School, and Home, 1898Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:9
Related Material: WorldCat entry can be found here.
Folder 10: Composition Book of H.B. Hustvedt, 1873Add to your cart.
Used while Hustvedt was a student at Concordia College, St. Louis, MO.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:10
Folder 11: Postcards and Photographs, 1876-1924, n.d.Add to your cart.
Contains photos and postcards from an assortment of Hustvedt family members.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:11
Folder 12: Postcards and Currency, 1864, n.d.Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:13
Folder 13: Booklet, "Grundtvig's Index B of English and Scottish Ballads," by Sigurd B. Hustvedt, 1935Add to your cart.
Acquisition Information: Accession 258:14