Brief Description: Collection contains a typescript of Rev. Adolph Alfsens' memories of Luther College, assorted news articles and biographical information related to Rev. Alfsen, and an atlas used by him as a student in Norway.

Record Series Number: LCA/RG15/Alfsen, A

Created by: Alfsen, Adolph (1848-1937)

Volume: 0.2 Linear Feet

Biographical Note for Alfsen, Adolph (1848-1937) : Adolph O. Alfsen was born on July 6, 1848 in Trondhjem, Norway. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1860. Alfsen enrolled at Luther College in 1863, graduating in 1869. He then attended Concordia Seminary, graduating in 1872 and was ordained that same year. Rev. Alfsen spent the majority of his pastoral career at the Gjerpen and Valders Lutheran Churches in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (1873-1917).

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PreferredCitation: Cite unpublished materials: Adolph Alfsen Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revisions:

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

11/14/19: EC updated preferred citation.