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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 13: First Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary and History, Writings on the Korens

Folder 1: First Lutheran Church Committee, 1976-1996, undated
Folder 2: First Lutheran Church - Bulletins and Historical Pamphlets, 1988-1989
Folder 3: First Lutheran Church - 125th Anniversary Plans, Newspaper Articles, and Church Publications, 1986-1988
Folder 4: First Lutheran Worship Committee, 1979-1980
Folder 5: First Lutheran Constitution Committee (Folder 1 of 2), 1991
Folder 6: First Lutheran Constitution Committee (Folder 2 of 2), 1991
Folder 7: First Lutheran Church Annual Reports, 1977, 1979, 1992-1994
Folder 8: First Lutheran Church Directories, 1967-1989
Folder 9: American Lutheran Church (ALC) Iowa District Annual Meeting "Program and Worship Booklet", 1984-1985
Folder 10: Evangelical Lutheran Church of American Northeast Iowa Synod Convention, American Lutheran Church Iowa District Convention, 1981-1987
Folder 11: Koren 140th (Folder 1 of 2), 1993
Folder 12: Koren 140th (Folder 2 of 2), Minutes of Little Iowa Congregation Begun 1854, 1981
Folder 13: Koren 150th (Folder 1 of 2), Andreas Aarflot, 2001
Folder 14: Koren 150th (Folder 2 of 2), 1976, 2001
Folder 15: Koren, 1996, 2001-2003
Folder 16: Writing by Christianson re. The Philippist Response and Luther and Melanchthon, undated