The Papers of John Robert Christianson | Luther College Archives
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
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 21: DSA Citations, Press Committee, Student Research, Decorah and Luther History, C. K. Preus Bio, Jens Jensen Material
- Item 1: Advisory Report on the Management of the Landscape and Buildings The Clearing, 1983
- Item 2: Chicago 1910-29, Building, Planning, and Urban Technology Book, 1973
- Item 3: The Annals of Iowa, Volume 52, Number 4, Fall 1993
- Item 4: A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century Book by Witold Rybczynski, 1999
- Item 5: The Growth of an Artist: Jens Jensen and Landscape Architechture Paper by Stephen Christy, undated
- Item 6: A Process for the Interpretation and Management of a Designed Landscape Masters Thesis by Robert Grese, 1984
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1988-1990
- Folder 2: Morten Strand - Senior Paper, undated
- Folder 3: "The Bridge" Articles and Papers, 1983-1988
- Folder 4: C. K. Preus Manuscript, Siebert Lutheran Foundation Grant Information, 1922, 1986-1990
- Folder 5: C. K. Preus Manuscript, 1922, 1980
- Folder 6: Inauguration of President Baker and Other Campus Events, Honorary Degrees Information, Correspondence, 1996-1999
- Folder 7: Museum Internships, 1991-1992
- Folder 8: Environmental Studies - Ecohistory, 1994-1995
- Folder 9: Academic Procession Correspondence, 1992
- Folder 10: Luther College Press Committee, Including Sperati Biography Information, 1897, 1976-1989
- Folder 11: Distinguished Service Award (DSA) - Karen Davidson, 2003
- Folder 12: "Business Education in the Time of Napoleon" Manuscript, undated
- Folder 13: "Founding Norwegian America: Two Views from the 1860s", undated
- Folder 14: "Martin Luther: The Apocalyptic Prophet" by Kim Thacker, undated
- Folder 15: History 90 Paper: Adelburt Porter and the Huitoto Tribe of Colombia, 1992
- Folder 16: Paideia Information and Oral History Article, 1965-1986
- Folder 17: Distinguished Service Award (DSA) - Dennis W. Linderbaum and Correspondence Regarding Negative Danish TTS Article, 1996, 2004
- Folder 18: The Annals of Iowa, Spring 1972, Summer 1982
- Folder 19: "Scandinavian Immigrants on a Pluralistic Frontier: Iowa, 1834-1860" Manuscript and Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) Presentation, 1987-1990
- Folder 20: "Scandinavian Immigration on a Pluralistic/Multicultural Frontier: Iowa" Manuscript and Notes, undated
- Folder 21: Knut Gjerset Biography, undated
- Folder 22: Decorah Families History - Portman, Veblen, Prestgard, and Town History, 1963-1968
- Folder 23: Decorah Families History - Soli Deo Gloria Pageant, 1951-1970
- Folder 24: Decorah Families History - Holm Family Manuscript, undated
- Folder 25: Decorah Families History - Sunnyside History, 1970-1998
- Folder 26: Chris Trytten's Letters to Norway from Ridgeway, 1925-1939
- Folder 27: "Recapturing a 350-Year Heritage" Manuscript and Papers, 1989-1991
- Folder 28: "Scandinavian Immigration on a Pluralistic Frontier: Iowa 1834-1860," Ethnic Maps of Iowa, 1990, undated
- Folder 29: Copies of Gaut Ingebritsen Letters, 1977
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]