Title: The Papers of Oscar Edwin Engebretson, 1928-1971

ID: LCA/RG15/Engebretson, O

Primary Creator: Engebretson, Oscar Edwin (1905-1980)

Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian

Born in Whalan, MN on June 3, 1905 to Halvor and Caroline (Hjelle) Engebretson. Graduated from Luther Academy in 1923. Graduated from Luther College, 1927.Graduated from Luther Seminary and ordained in 1930. Served as a pastor in Rolette, North Dakota (1930-1937), Walcott, North Dakota (1937-1941), Washington Prairie in rural Decorah, Iowa (1941-1952), Spring Grove, Minnesota (1952-1957), ELC Evangelist (1957-1960), Madison, Minnesota (1960-1970), and Estherville, Iowa (1970-1973). He retired in 1973 and returned to Decorah. He passed away on May 15, 1980.

Engebretson married Irene O. Lembke in 1930. Together they had three children. He was awarded, among other honors, a Distinguished Service Award by Luther College in 1966.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Oscar Edwin Engebretson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.