The Papers of John Robert Christianson

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of John Robert Christianson

ID: LCA/RG15/Christianson, J

Primary Creator: Christianson, J. R. (John Robert)

Extent: 26.65 Linear Feet. More info below.

Biographical Note

b. 1934, Mankato, Minn.; MA (1959), PhD (1964) in history Univ. of Minn.; 1995 dubbed Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Accruals: In October 2024 Dr. Christianson brought another box of materials related to the publication of his research. This material was accessioned as 2025-034.

Alternate Extent Statement: 32 boxes and 2 oversized folders

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

Acquisition Source: John Robert Christianson

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/15/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: 125th Anniversary Committee, 1985-1986],
[Box 2: Christianson, John R.],
[Box 3: Papers of John R. Christianson],
[Box 4: Photograph Cards from Mrs. Else Jensen, "Immigrant Songs"],
[Box 5: Luther Alumni Tour, Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA), Luther Activities, and Norwegian Biographical Information, 1982-2002],
[Box 6: Luther Conference Planning, Translation of "The Dream of America", 1982-2002],
[Box 7: Museum Studies, Founding Congregations, and Related Materials],
[Box 8: Museum Studies and Related Materials],
[Box 9: Congregation Heritage Workshop, Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS), Palimpsest, 1968-1986, undated],
[Box 10: Lyder Siewers Letters],
[Box 11: Danish American Heritage Society Conferences, Reports, and Correspondence],
[Box 12: Danish American Heritage Society Meetings, Papers, and Conferences],
[Box 13: First Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary and History, Writings on the Korens],
[Box 14: Christianson Writings, Including Juul Beaker and Sperati History],
[Box 15: Symra Society, Danish American Heritage Society, Norwegian-American Historical Association],
[Box 16: "Historical Abstracts," "Astronomy in Print"],
[Box 17: Lecture Notes and Handouts],
[Box 18: Collections Committee, Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 19: Scandinavian Studies and Related Associations],
[Box 20: Scandinavian Studies and Geneology Materials],
[Box 21: DSA Citations, Press Committee, Student Research, Decorah and Luther History, C. K. Preus Bio, Jens Jensen Material],
[Box 22: Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) Nominating Committee, Student Research],
[Box 23: "Norway's Flavor" Trip, Institute for Agricultural Biodiversity at Luther College Farm],
[Box 24: Decorah Comprehensive Plan Committee Records],
[Box 25: International Conference Planning],
[Box 26: Materials on Jens Jensen],
[Box 27: Sunnyside Demolition],
[Folder 28: Oversized Materials - Posters and Plans],
[Folder 29: Oversized Materials - Grese Harrington Planting Plans],
[Box 30: Luther College Relations with Vesterheim],
[Box 31: Publications],
[Box 32: Publications],
[Box 33: First Lutheran Church],
[Box 34: Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 35: Publications, 1961-2006],
[All]

Box 7: Museum Studies, Founding Congregations, and Related Materials

Folder 1: Congregation Heritage Information and Workshop, 1988-1998
Item 1: Binder Containing Student Work on the Chellis Evanson Collection, 1995-1997
Folder 2: Hans Brattskar - Distinguished Service Award, 2008
Folder 3: Congregation Heritage Information and Workshop, 1982-1999
Folder 4: Folk Arts Booklet, undated
Folder 5: Immigration: Scandinavian Institute, 2000-2004
Folder 6: Immigration: Scandinavian Institute, 1970-1999
Folder 7: Immigration: Scandinavian Institute, Handouts and Sources Data, 1999-2002, undated
Folder 8: Vikings - with Overheads, 2003, undated
Folder 9: Founding Congregations: Lists Norwegian Synod Congregations, 1980-1983
Folder 10: St. John's Lutheran Church, Pine Lake, and Correspondence of William Stark, 1980-1985
Folder 11: Founding Congregations Program, 1980-1985
Folder 12: Founding Congregations: East Norway Lake Lutheran Church, New London, MN, 1982-1983
Folder 13: Founding Congregations: Crow River Lutheran Church, Belgrade, MN, 1981-1983
Folder 14: Founding Congregations: First Lutheran Church, McGregor, IA, 1982
Folder 15: Founding Congregations: First Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN, 1982-1983
Folder 16: Congregations: Norwegian Synod, 1968-1984, undated
Folder 17: Hist 60 - Scandinavian Immigration, Founding Congregations Projects, Congregation Heritage Workshop, 1983-1984
Folder 18: Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE) J-term - Virgin Islands, 1972-1973
Folder 19: J-term - Tycho Brahe, 1971-1972
Folder 20: History 33: The Scientific Revolution and History 188: History of Science, 1964-1976
Folder 21: Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE) J-term - Museums and Mankind, 1976-1979
Folder 22: Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education (UMAIE) J-term - Museums and Mankind, 1976-1977
Folder 23: J-term - Museum Methods, 1969-1970
Folder 24: Log Buildings Survey, 1960-1977
Folder 25: Steve Johnson - Log Buildings, 1972-1975, undated
Folder 26: History 50A: Introduction to Geography, 1977