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
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 2: Christianson, John R.
- Folder 1: Collection Description, 1986
- Folder 2: Slide Presentation Script and Correspondence, 1982-1984
- Folder 3: List of works in Luther College Library, 1993
- Folder 4: Ministerial Book no. 1 translation, undated
- Folder 5: Catalogue of Norwegian-Luther College translation, undated
- Folder 6: "Carry on the Dream" slides, undated
- Folder 7: "King Olav of Norway and His Family", undated
- Folder 8: Gausta Exhibition Memo, 1985
- Folder 9: "The Norwegian-American Museum", 1986
- Folder 10: History of Congregations Video Tape, 1990
- Folder 11: Norwegian 19th century life booklet and video tape, 1970, undated
- Folder 12: Palimpsest table of contents, 1975
- Folder 13: Correspondence, 1976, 1978
- Folder 14: King Olav V visit photograph, 1975
- Folder 15: Andreas Andersen Helland, undated
- Folder 16: "Business Education in the time of Napolean", undated
- Folder 17: "Scandinavians in America Literary Life", 1985
- Folder 18: translation by J.R. Christianson, undated
- Folder 1: Collection Description, 1986
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]