The Papers of Jacob Aall Ottesen, 1860-1892, n.d | Luther College Archives

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Title: The Papers of Jacob Aall Ottesen, 1860-1892, n.dAdd to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Ottesen, J

Primary Creator: Ottesen, Jacob Aall (1825-1904)

Extent: 1.9 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, 1861-1892; photographs.

Biographical Note

Born June 1, 1825 at Fet, N. Romerike, Norway. Educated. in Norway. Ottesen immigrated to the U.S. in 1852.  With Nils Brandt, he met with local Lutherans and heads of Lutheran schools to inquire if establishing a “Norwegian chair in theology”, in the form of Luther College was possible and profitable.  He was a pastor in Manitowoc, Wis.; Koshkonong, Wisconsin from 1862 to 1891; and the Luther College pastor from 1894 to 1896. One of the 7 pastors organizing the Norwegian Synod, 1853. Married Cathinka Tank Doderlein, 1852. She died in 1899. He died Oct. 30, 1904.

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Ottesen var født i Fet, Nedre Romerike. Han utvandra til Amerika i 1852. Sammen med Nils Brandt holdt han møter med lokale lutheranere og ledere for å finne ut om det å grunnlegge et norsk-amerikansk lærested i form av Luther College ville være mulig og lønnsomt. Han var prest i Koshkonong i Wisconsin fra 1860 til 1891 og prest ved Luther College fra 1894 til 1896. Han var en av de sju prestene som grunnla Den norske synoden i 1853.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 2 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Jacob Aall Otteson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.

11/21/19: AH updated the date.


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