The Papers of Preus Family, 1840-1995 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Preus Family, 1840-1995Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, f

Primary Creator: Preus family

Extent: 14.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: English, Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence (7.0 c.f.), sermons, photographs, diaries (including Linka Preus diary and sketches), and other documents.

Biographical Note

The Preus family has played an active role in Luther College’s history since its founding in 1861.  Herman Amberg Preus had a significant part in the founding of the college and was the first president of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod.  Two Preus', Herman Amberg’s son Christian Keyser Preus and his son Ove Jacob Hjort Preus, served as president of Luther.  The Preus legacy still lives on at Luther, as the library was named after the Preus family at its dedication in 1969.

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Se også Naeseth-familien. Familien Preus har vært en viktig del av Luther Colleges historie helt fra skolen ble grunnlagt i 1861. Herman Amberg Preus spilte en sentral rolle for grunnleggelsen av høgskolen og var den første presidenten for Den norske lutherske synoden. To andre Preuser, Herman Ambergs sønn Christian Keyser Preus og hans sønn Ove Jacob Hjort Preus, var begge presidenter på Luther. Preusnavnet lever videre på Luther i dag, da skolebiblioteket ble oppkalt etter Preusfamilien under innvielsen i 1969.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 33 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Preus Family Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/25/19: EC updated the preferred citation.


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Box:

[Box 1: H.A. and Linka Keyser Preus Papers, 1825-1916],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1805-1876, n.d.],
[Box 3: LC Band Tour (OJH), 1936],
[Box 4: Preus Family Letters, 1846-1977],
[Box 5: Correspondence to Preus Family Members, 1841-1879],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1880-1989],
[Box 7: Preus Family Papers Genealogy Books, 1846-1950],
[Box 8: Preus Family Books, 1907-1978],
[Box 9: Preus Family Photos, 1865-1952],
[Box 10: Preus Family Files, 1843-1958],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1849-1900],
[Box 12: Family & Luther Correspondence, 1924-1995],
[Box 13: Histories, 1914-1950],
[Box 14: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1900-1911],
[Box 15: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1912-1916],
[Box 16: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1917-1971],
[Box 17: JCK Material, 1879-1994],
[Box 18: Writings About Preus, 1902-1981],
[Box 19: Preus Family Photographs, 1907-1977],
[Box 20: Reel to Reel Tapes and Books, 1923-1979],
[Box 21: Books, 1927-1979],
[Box 22: Correspondence, Writings, Report Card and Tests of Children, and Photographs, 1905-1951],
[Box 23: Baptismal Certificates, Programs, Luther Materials, LC Band Tours, and Church Publications, 1905-1945],
[Box 24: News & Correspondence: JCK, Louisa Hjort, OJH, 1840-1977],
[Box 25: Newspaper Clippings, Drafts, and Books, 1867-1995],
[Box 26: Writing Desk, undated],
[Box 27: Preus Family Files, 1851-1901],
[Box 28: Family Papers, 1929 - 1979],
[Box 29: Family Papers, undated],
[Box 30: O.J.H. Preus Personal Papers, 1901-1962],
[Box 31: O.J.H. Preus Personal Papers, 1936-1950],
[Box 32: Family Letters, 1849-1924],
[Box 33: Family Letters and Pictures, 1864-1990],
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Box 1: H.A. and Linka Keyser Preus Papers, 1825-1916Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Notes and Correspondence, 1867, 1879, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Linka Preus' Account Books, 1851-1854Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1866, 1880, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Preus Family Geneology, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Articles and Speeches on Theo. and Cong. Subjects, 1889, 1916, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Letters to Arup, Lippe, Dietrichson, etc. by Herman Amberg Preus, 1850Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Papers re: Spring Prairie Congregation and Calling of Herman Amberg Preus, 1850sAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: H. A. Preus' Sermon on the Occasion of the Ordination of D. Kvaase, 1888Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Sermons and Addresses by Pastor Herman Amberg Preus, 1825-1894Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Account Books and "Butter and Cream" Records of Linka Preus, 1851, 1857Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Linka Keyser Preus' Recipes Book, 1849Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Accounts from Spring Prairie, 1880-1904Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Linka's Accounts, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Letters from Norway to Pastor H.A. Preus, 1877Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Linka's Picture of Martin Luther, 1880Add to your cart.
Item 1: Linka Keyser's Grandparents Notebook, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: Writing Desk Information and Diamond Jubilee Pamphlets, 1936-2012Add to your cart.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: H.A. and Linka Keyser Preus Papers, 1825-1916],
[Box 2: Correspondence, 1805-1876, n.d.],
[Box 3: LC Band Tour (OJH), 1936],
[Box 4: Preus Family Letters, 1846-1977],
[Box 5: Correspondence to Preus Family Members, 1841-1879],
[Box 6: Correspondence, 1880-1989],
[Box 7: Preus Family Papers Genealogy Books, 1846-1950],
[Box 8: Preus Family Books, 1907-1978],
[Box 9: Preus Family Photos, 1865-1952],
[Box 10: Preus Family Files, 1843-1958],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1849-1900],
[Box 12: Family & Luther Correspondence, 1924-1995],
[Box 13: Histories, 1914-1950],
[Box 14: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1900-1911],
[Box 15: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1912-1916],
[Box 16: Papers of Dikka Brandt Preus: Correspondence, 1917-1971],
[Box 17: JCK Material, 1879-1994],
[Box 18: Writings About Preus, 1902-1981],
[Box 19: Preus Family Photographs, 1907-1977],
[Box 20: Reel to Reel Tapes and Books, 1923-1979],
[Box 21: Books, 1927-1979],
[Box 22: Correspondence, Writings, Report Card and Tests of Children, and Photographs, 1905-1951],
[Box 23: Baptismal Certificates, Programs, Luther Materials, LC Band Tours, and Church Publications, 1905-1945],
[Box 24: News & Correspondence: JCK, Louisa Hjort, OJH, 1840-1977],
[Box 25: Newspaper Clippings, Drafts, and Books, 1867-1995],
[Box 26: Writing Desk, undated],
[Box 27: Preus Family Files, 1851-1901],
[Box 28: Family Papers, 1929 - 1979],
[Box 29: Family Papers, undated],
[Box 30: O.J.H. Preus Personal Papers, 1901-1962],
[Box 31: O.J.H. Preus Personal Papers, 1936-1950],
[Box 32: Family Letters, 1849-1924],
[Box 33: Family Letters and Pictures, 1864-1990],
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