The Papers of Bernt Askevold, 1907-1970 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Bernt Askevold, 1907-1970Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Askevold, B

Primary Creator: Askevold, Bernt (1846-1926)

Extent: 0.4 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence (one folder) and book manuscripts (two folders).

Biographical Note

Berndt was born in Askevold, Norway on May 16, 1846.  He attended school in Bergen, 1869-71 and was trained as a teacher at Askevold Teachers' Training School, 1871-72, and taught at Bergen 1872-73 before immigrating to the United States in 1873.  He attended Luther College, 1874-75, and Luther Seminary, 1880-82 (C.T.).  He served as pastor for congregations in Tracy, Minnesota, 1882-99; Pensacola, Florida, 1899-00; Decorah, Iowa, 1900-02; Ossian, IA, 1902-12; Brooklyn, New York. 1914-20.  First editor of the Decorah Posten and authored several books including Ragnhild (1876). Died June 10, 1926.

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Askevold ble født i Norge. Han gikk på skole i Bergen og fikk utdanning som lærer før han utvandra til Amerika i 1873. Han studerte ved Luther College og Luther Seminary. Han jobbet som prest i menigheter i Minnesota, Florida, Iowa og New York, redigerte Decorah-Posten og skrev flere bøker, blant annet romanen Ragnhild (1876).

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Bernt Askevold Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.


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Box 1: Askevold, BerntAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Collection Description, 1972Add to your cart.
Item 1: Manuscript for a book, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Manuscript for Doden og Livet, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Inventory of Askevold's personal library/Correspondence regarding this library, 1969-1970Add to your cart.