The Papers of Preus Family

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

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Preus Family, 1840-1995

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Preus Family Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 2: Correspondence, 1805-1876, n.d.

Folder 1: Keyser Preus Family Correspondence, 1858-1876

Item 1: Letter to Carl Keyser from Lillem anna, April 7
Item 2: Partial letter assumed to be to Uncle Carl Carlsen, 1840s
Item 3: Letter (recipiant unknown), July 10
Item 4: Letters to Elise
Item 5: Letter to Miss Henriette Neuberg, 10 April 1862
Item 6: Letter to Miss Henriette Neuberg, 17 April
Item 7: To Guro Sorensen
Item 8: Letter to Mrs. Koren from RL
Item 9: Letter to Skræder from CK Preus, 02 November 1863
Item 10: Letter from Christian Keyser Preus concerning animals
Item 11: Letter to Breder
Item 12: Letter to Jørgen from Breder, 14 September 1853
Item 13: Letter from C. Holberg, May 1869
Item 14: Letter to Cal from Lillem anna, 17 December
Item 15: Letter from Christian Keyser Preus to his aunt
Item 16: Letter- no address or signature
Item 17: Letter to Margrethe from Elina Christie
Item 18: Paper with a name, but no letter
Item 19: List of some sort
Item 20: Letter to Kalla from Lillemanna, 29 March-9 April
Item 21: Letter to Norby
Item 22: Letter to Caud from J.C. Keyser
Item 23: Letter to Henriette from Anga Preus
Item 24: Letter to Nicolai from Willhelm, 16 February 1858
Item 25: Letter to Nicolai (Nicolay) from Willhelm, March 1858
Item 26: Letter to Charlotte
Item 27: To Lulla Hjort from Sina Preus, 30 May 1876

Folder 2: Correspondence, 1805, 1866, 1873-1875, undated

Folder 3: Correspondence, 1863-1867, undated

Accession number 27:13

Folder 4: Correspondence, 1863-1866, undated

Accession number 27:14

Folder 5: Correspondence, 1860-1866, undated

Accession number 27:15

Folder 6: Correspondence, 1863-1868, undated

Accession number 27:16

Folder 7: Correspondence, 1863-1866, undated

Accession number 27:17

Folder 8: Correspondence, 1863-1866

Accession number 27:18