The Papers of Ole G. Landsverk

The Papers of Ole G. Landsverk, 1965-1976 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Ole G. Landsverk, 1965-1976

ID: LCA/RG15/Landsverk, O

Primary Creator: Landsverk, Ole G. (1901-)

Extent: 6.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of research materials on Runic inscriptions from the British Isles, Noway, Sweden, and Denmark; correspondence regarding his research; photographs of runic inscriptions; originals of cyptograms in runic inscriptions; books on runic inscriptions; four books on Vikings in Great Britain and Ireland; newspaper clippings; articles; six booklets (guide to cryptographic solutions by Alf Monge, #1-6); photos and data of runic inscription.

Biographical Note

Landsverk graduated from Luther College in 1924. He received a Masters from the University of Minnesota in 1930. He received a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1940. He spent nineteen years in the field of education as principal of high schools, superintendent of schools, and professor of physics and mathematics. During World War II he served as research physicist for the United States government on the atom bomb project. In 1947, he organized Landsverk Corporation to develop and produce laboratory, hospital, and industrial instruments. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Luther College in 1968. His personal research focused on Norse runic inscriptions. His efforts in the research were largely directed towards proving the authenticity of the Kensington [Minnesota] Stone and proving the existence of Norse explorations into the North American interior from the 11th thru the 15th centuries. He passed away in 1984.

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Sønn av Tarkjel Landsverk. Ole G. Landsverk gikk ut fra Luther College i 1924. Han tok mastergraden ved University of Minnesota i 1930. I 1940 mottok han en PhD ved University of Chicago. Han jobbet i nitten år innenfor utdanning, som rektor ved high school og som professor i fysikk og matematikk. Under andre verdenskrig tjenestegjorde han som forsker i fysikk for den amerikanske regjering på atom bombe prosjektet. I 1947 organiserte han Landsverk Corporation for å utvikle og produsere laboratorier, sykehus og industrielle instrumenter. Han mottok Distinguished Service Award fra Luther College i 1968. Hans personlige forskning dreide seg også om norrøne runeinskripsjoner. Landsverk var overbevist om at Kensington-steinen var historisk korrekt og at den beviste det eksisterte norske ekspedisjoner i Nord-Amerika fra 1000- til 1400-tallet.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 8 boxes

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

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Ole G. Landsverk Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/18/2019: AH updated the date

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Runes, Cryptology, Monge-Solutions, and Locations],
[Box 2: Runic Material, Photos, and Slides],
[Box 3: Writings and Correspondence],
[Box 4: Photos of Runes, Slides of Hidden Dates and Messages in Runic Inscriptions, and Landsverk's Six Volume Explanation of Cryptology],
[Box 5: Originals of Cryptograms in Runic Inscriptions],
[Box 6: Runic Inscriptions from the British Isles, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway by Dr. George Stephans],
[Box 7: Books],
[Box 8: Books],
[All]

Box 1: Runes, Cryptology, Monge-Solutions, and Locations

Series 1: Runes, 1915-1972, undated

Folder 1: Runic Symbols, undated
Folder 2: Runic Alphabets and Variations of Other Alphabets, undated
Folder 3: Runic Forms from Various Sources, undated
Folder 4: Ancient Runes in U.S.A., undated
Folder 5: Runes-Greenland, undated
Folder 6: Forms of SW.-N. Runes, undated
Folder 7: Runes in Icelandic Literature, undated
Folder 8: Books on Runology-Scandinavia, undated
Folder 9: Olsen Magnus-Norwegian Runes, undated
Folder 10: Runic Inscriptions in Churches-Norway, undated
Folder 11: Priests and Runes, 1972
Folder 12: Significant Quotes on Runic Writing, undated
Folder 13: Bindrunes-Iceland, undated
Folder 14: Friesen-Runorna; Sverige, 1915
Folder 15: RAFN-Runic Carvings - Cryptograms?, undated
Folder 16: Stuttruner- Ingrid Johnson, undated
Folder 17: Swedish Inscription-Runnell, undated

Series 2: Runestaves and Calendars, 1969-1977

Folder 18: King Aethelstan's Calendar, undated
Folder 19: Arabic Numerals in Europe, undated
Folder 20: Runes-Ancient From Baltic, 1977
Folder 21: Review- "Fra Runestav til Almanak" -Lebech, 1969
Folder 22: Perpetual Calendars Medieval, undated
Folder 23: Norwegian Calendar, 1971
Folder 24: Perpetual Calendar Arranged by Monge, undated
Folder 25: Calendar- Danish, 1969
Folder 26: Perpetual Calendars- Modern, undated

Series 3: Cryptology and Cryptography, 1966-1975

Folder 27: Note from O.G. Landsverk about Kensington Inscription, undated
Folder 28: The Codebreakers-David Khan, 1973
Folder 29: Cryptographic Keys, undated
Folder 30: Cryptography and Scaldic Verse- Ole Worm Vols. 1 and 2, 1975
Folder 31: The Codebreakers, Notes on, 1975
Folder 32: Cryptography by Olsen, Moltre, Haugen, Baeksted, undated
Folder 33: Målruner og Troldruner, undated
Folder 34: "Magic" Runes, undated
Folder 35: Bibliography- Runic Magic, undated
Folder 36: Cryptography- Friedman, undated
Folder 37: Notes From N.I.Y.R. Cryptography, undated
Folder 38: Spelling in Cryptography, undated
Folder 39: The Catholic Church and Cryptography, 1966-1967

Series 4: Monge-Solutions and Correspondences, 1966-1982

Folder 40: Note, 1982
Folder 41: List of Monge's Solutions, undated
Folder 42: Offer and Delivery of Copies of Monge's Cryptographic Solutions to Libraries, 1980
Folder 43: Monge-Original Solutions Assembled in 1966, 1966
Folder 44: Monge, AIF-Personal Data, undated
Folder 45: English Language Examples of Norse Runic Cryptography by AIF Monge, 1972
Folder 46: On Runic Cryptography, September 1976
Folder 47: Monge-Dr. Golumbs' Crypic Quipu, 1973
Folder 48: Vinland Map Solution, 1966
Folder 49: Monge Correspondence, 1966
Folder 50: Monge Correspondence, 1967
Folder 51: Monge Correspondence, 1968
Folder 52: Monge Correspondence, 1969
Folder 53: Monge Correspondence, 1970
Folder 54: Monge Correspondence, 1971
Folder 55: Monge-4 Inscriptions by Henricus, 1971
Folder 56: Monge-Aug. 30, 1971-Preliminary Solutions Papham Beach, 30 August 1971
Folder 57: Monge Correspondence, 1972
Folder 58: Monge Correspondence, 1973-1976

Series 5: Monge-Solutions and Locations

Folder 59: Note, undated
Folder 60: Kingigtorssu AQ, undated
Folder 61: Greenland-Narssag, undated
Folder 62: Greenland-V.M. (Vinland-Map), 1966-1973
Folder 63: Vindland Map Controvery, 1974
Folder 64: Vinland Map Thor Hallur Vilmundarson, 1967
Folder 65: Greenland-Tally Stick, 1973
Folder 66: Hahn on Henricus, Winter 1973
Folder 67: The Popes and Vinland, undated
Folder 68: Holand's Kingigtorssuao-"Solution", 3 February 1967
Folder 69: Karssag Stick-New Work by Monge, 1976
Folder 70: Iceland-Worm Letters, undated
Folder 71: S.P. Clippings Popham Beach Runes, 1971
Folder 72: S.P. 1- The Sagas Popham Beach, undated
Folder 73: Popham Beach, undated
Folder 74: S.P. 1 Popham Beach, 1971
Folder 75: Liti-Miltiaki, undated
Folder 76: S.P. 2 Popham Beach, undated
Folder 77: S.P. 3 Popham Beach, undated
Folder 78: Spirit Pond 4- The Amulet, undated
Folder 79: S.P. 1-3, Latest Revision by Monge, 1974-1976
Folder 80: S.P. (Spirit Pond) 5, 1971-1975
Folder 81: Byfield, Massachusetts Proposed Excavation, 1974-1975
Folder 82: Byfield No. 1, 1967
Folder 83: Byfield No. 2, 1967
Folder 84: Byfield No. 3, 1967
Folder 85: Byfield No. 4, undated
Folder 86: Affidavits-K. Stone (signed affidavits), 1961
Folder 87: K.Stone-Earliest Translations and Opinions, 1899, 1952
Folder 88: Ohman, Edward-MHS Interview, undated
Folder 89: Hagen, S.N.-On Kensington Stone, 1950
Folder 90: The Kensington Rune Stone Abroad, From "Records of the Past", 1911
Folder 91: Arthur Ohman Affidavit about Holvik, 1963
Folder 92: Notes for Affidavits, 1961
Folder 93: Notes From Kensington, 1961
Folder 94: Arthur Ohman on Finding Runestone, 24 November 1962
Folder 95: the Ohman Farm, undated
Folder 96: Favorable Opinions on K. Runestone, undated
Folder 97: M.H.S. Report (Notes), 1910
Folder 98: Thalbitzer (notes)-Kensington and King Stone, 30 August 1951
Folder 99: Errors in Copying Kensington Inscription, undated
Folder 100: Quotes on Kensington Authenticity, undated
Folder 101: Kensington Cryptography Updated, 1975
Folder 102: Original Solution of K. Stone Cryptology, 1966
Folder 103: Kensington Solution, 1969
Folder 104: New Jersey-Calendar Cane, 1971-1972
Folder 105: Bergen No. 1, undated
Folder 106: Norway-Bergen No. 2 - Cipher on a Stick, 1970
Folder 107: GOL, 1968-1972
Folder 108: Hettusvein (Original Solution), 1969-1970
Folder 109: Bergen No. 6-Troublesome Soupbone, undated
Folder 110: Rødven, undated
Folder 111: Hedal No. 6 Valdres, undated
Folder 112: Borgund No. 29, undated
Folder 113: Bergen No.4- Contains Tree Runes, undated
Folder 114: Torpo 5 NIYR, 1972-1973
Folder 115: Borgund No. 5, 1967-1969
Folder 116: Borgund No. 21, 1967
Folder 117: Bergen Runes, 1963
Folder 118: Lord's Prayer in Runes, 1974
Folder 119: Rushville, 1973-1974
Folder 120: Oklahoma-Albion Stone, undated
Folder 121: Heavener #1 Articles, 1966-1967
Folder 122: Heavener 2 and 3, 1966
Folder 123: Poteau #1, 1967-1968
Folder 124: Tulsa No. 1, 1965-1969
Folder 125: Chelsea, 1971
Folder 126: Church Hill, 1971
Folder 127: Shawnee, 1971
Folder 128: Byfield, Heavener, Poteau, Tulsa, 1968
Folder 129: Maes-Howe Background, 1969
Folder 130: Maeshowe No. 9, 1975
Folder 131: Maeshowe #12, undated
Folder 132: Maeshowe #15, 1965-1968
Folder 133: Maeshowe No. 16, 1969
Folder 134: Maeshowe #21, 1966
Folder 135: Oklahoma Cryptograph- Revised, 1976
Folder 136: Newport Tower #1, 1963-1967
Folder 137: Kaveby Baptismal Font, 1972
Folder 138: Møjbrostenen, 1963
Folder 139: Skånela, 1974-1975