Brief Description: Documentation consists of a handwritten journal.

Record Series Number: LCA/RG15/Berven, K

Created by: Berven, Kristen Svendsen (1845-1913)

Volume: 0.01 Linear Feet

Biographical Note for Berven, Kristen Svendsen (1845-1913) :

Berven was born in Ullensvang, Hardanger, Norway on August 12, 1845.  He attended Stords Seminary from 1865 to 1868 and was a teacher at Solheimsvikens civil school from 1869 to 1875.  In 1875 Berven emigrated to America.  He was a pastor at churches in Red Wing, Minnesota from 1876-1888; Lounsberry, South Dakota from 1888-1893; Bradley, South Dakota from 1893-1896; and Lily South Dakota from 1896 to 1900.  Berven died on May 28, 1913. 

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Berven ble født i Ullensvang, Hardanger, 12. august 1845. Han studerte ved Stord Seminar fra 1865 til 1868 og underviste ved Solheimsvikens Borgerskole fra 1869 til 1875, da han utvandra til Amerika. Han jobbet som prest i Red Wing, Minnesota, fra 1876 til 1888; i Lounsberry, Sør Dakota, fra 1888 til 1893; i Bradley, Sør Dakota, fra 1893 til 1896 og Lily, Sør Dakota, fra 1896 til 1900. Berven var gift med Ingeborg Saxe. Han døde 28. mai 1913.

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PreferredCitation: Cite unpublished materials: Kristen Svendsen Berven Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revisions:

11/14/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/15/19: AH Updated the extent