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 2: Runic Material, Photos, and Slides

Series 6: Runic but not Cryptographic

Folder 1: Denmark, July 1976
Folder 2: Maine-Phippsburg (Sebasco) Inscriptions, 1972-1974
Folder 3: Maine-Demariscone Island, 1973-1974
Folder 4: Massachusetts-No Man's Island, 1930-1975
Folder 5: Missouri, 1967-1978
Folder 6: New Hampshire-Hampton, 1971-1974
Folder 7: New York-Eber Russell, 1967-1982
Folder 8: La Verendrye Stone, 1984
Folder 9: North Dakota-Mandan's General, 1970-1977
Folder 10: North Dakota-Mandan No. 1, 1969-1973
Folder 11: North Dakota-Mandan No. 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 1970, 1975
Folder 12: North Dakota-Mandan No. 7, undated
Folder 13: North Dakota-Mandan No. 6, 1910
Folder 14: From Stavanger, Norway Area, 1971
Folder 15: Norway-Kuli Stenen, 1969
Folder 16: Norway-Hønen, 1977
Folder 17: Nova Scotia-Yarmouth and Others, 1967-1971
Folder 18: Ohio-Pigna, 1972-1974
Folder 19: Ohio-Spruce Hill, 1970
Folder 20: Oklahoma-General, 1967-1971
Folder 21: Oklahoma-New Inscriptions- Krebs and Church Hill, undated
Folder 22: Oklahoma-Clayton, 1967
Folder 23: Oklahoma-Otter inscription near Poteau?, 1970-1971
Folder 24: South Dakota-Ariskara, 1971
Folder 25: Sweden-Yange Church, undated
Folder 26: Sweden Blekinge, 1970
Folder 27: Tennessee-Thurston Discussion, 1970
Folder 28: Tennessee-Thurston Tablet, undated
Folder 29: Texas, 1970-1971
Folder 30: Texas and General (Mustang), 1971
Folder 31: Texas-Quintague, 1968-1971
Folder 32: West Virginia-Grave Creek Braxton, 1968-1973

Series 7: Possible Runic- Not Cryptographic

Folder 33: Canada, British Columbia-Dog Creek, 1968, 1971
Folder 34: Canada-Alberta, 1968, 1971
Folder 35: Florida, 1929, 1971
Folder 36: France-La Verendrye, 1969, 1971
Folder 37: Greenland Art, undated
Folder 38: Maine-Crow Island Penobscott Bay, 1974
Folder 39: Maine-Ellsworth Inscription, undated
Folder 40: Main-Manana Island, undated
Folder 41: Massachusetts-Aptuxcet, 1971
Folder 42: Massachusetts-Transcriptions by Bjorndahl and Pearson, 1969, 1973
Folder 43: Transcriptions by Professor George Carter, 1971
Folder 44: Massachusetts- "Ship Rock" Westford, 1971-1973
Folder 45: Minnesota-Stakke Lake, 1967-1980
Folder 46: North Dakota-La Verendrye, April 1962
Folder 47: Ohio-The Cooper Mound, undated
Folder 48: Oklahoma-High Hill Indian Church, undated
Folder 49: Nova Scotia-Plymouth, 1972
Folder 50: Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg Runes, 1968-1971
Folder 51: Pennsylvania-Beistline Stone, 1948, 1969
Folder 52: Pennsylvania-Hawley Inscription, 1970
Folder 53: Rhode Island-Mt. Hope Bay, 1972
Folder 54: Tennessee-Cyprus Thomas, 1970
Folder 55: Wisconsin-Watertown, 1972-1973
Folder 56: Wisconsin-Wisconsin Dells, Molburg, 1972
Folder 57: Washington-Spokane and Grant County, 1919-1978
Folder 58: Wisconsin-In Cave South of Wisconsin Dells, 1972
Folder 59: Photos, Negatives, and Slides of Various Runic Inscriptions Which Conceal Cryptography, undated
Folder 60: Illinois Inscription Waukegan Horn Photos and Slides, undated
Folder 61: Bergen noe Norway, undated
Folder 62: Kensington Inscription Minnesota Photos, undated
Folder 63: Envelopes with Notes about Inscriptions, undated