Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997 | Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

By Tim Kindseth

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Collection Overview

Title: Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997

Predominant Dates:1870-1930

ID: VMA/RG03/ARCH.Photos.03/ALL

Extent: 11.1 Linear Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Items have been arranged alphabetically into series by the surnames of the subjects of the portraits.

Subjects: Norwegian Americans

Forms of Material: Cabinet photographs, Carte de visite photographs, Portraits, Postcards, Real photo postcards, Tintype

Languages: English, Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Amassed piecemeal by Vesterheim curators over the course of many decades, the collection currently has more than 2,000 images of notable Norwegian and Norwegian-American church leaders, politicians, military officials, explorers, scientists, doctors, athletes, artists, writers, publishers, editors, historians, and university presidents, among other movers and shakers, in a variety of photographic and photomechanical formats, from 19th-century tintypes and albumen cartes de visite and cabinet cards to 20th-century silver gelatin prints, halftones, and real photo postcards.

The earliest of the portraits date from just after the Civil War, the latest from the 1990s. The bulk, however, are from the 1870s through the 1920s, decades of peak emigration from Norway to the United States. Imprints from over seventy Norwegian and Norwegian-American photographers, mostly with businesses in the Upper Midwest but some with studios as far afield as Nome, Alaska, were identified during the cataloging of the collection from February 2017 through March 2018.

Subject/Index Terms

Norwegian Americans

Administrative Information

Repository: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 28 boxes

Use Restrictions: May be reproduced with written permission from Vesterheim collections staff or executive director. Though Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum may hold the property rights, Vesterheim might not hold the copyrights for materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs.

Processing Information: Prior to 2017, all portraits had been rehoused into document boxes, each item enclosed in an archival-quality paper or plastic sleeve. From February 2017 through March 2018, project archivist Tim Kindseth cataloged those items, conducting genealogical and other historical research to date the portraits and to confirm or establish the identities of the more than 1,200 Norwegian and Norwegian-Americans who are subjects of them.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Portraits A],
[Series 2: Portraits B],
[Series 3: Portraits C],
[Series 4: Portraits D],
[Series 5: Portraits E],
[Series 6: Portraits F],
[Series 7: Portraits G],
[Series 8: Portraits H],
[Series 9: Portraits I],
[Series 10: Portraits J],
[Series 11: Portraits K],
[Series 12: Portraits L],
[Series 13: Portraits M],
[Series 14: Portraits N],
[Series 15: Portraits O],
[Series 16: Portraits P],
[Series 17: Portraits Q],
[Series 18: Portraits R],
[Series 19: Portraits S],
[Series 20: Portraits T],
[Series 21: Portraits U],
[Series 22: Portraits V],
[Series 23: Portraits W],
[Series 24: Portraits X],
[Series 25: Portraits Y],
[Series 26: Portraits Z],
[All]

Series 20: Portraits T

Box 15: Portraits T (small)

Item 1: H. O. (Henry Oscar) Talle (1892-1969), 1923: Biography or History: United States Representative from Iowa, 1921-1959; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1921-1938; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), class of 1917.; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Luther College, 8851, 12, Prof. [written in ink] Henry O. Talle, 1923.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Henry Talle, 1880-1963, LCA/RG15/Talle, H; State Historical Society of Iowa: Talle, Henry O., manuscripts collection.
Item 2: A. K. (Aslak K.) Teisberg (1849-1922), 1880s: Biography or History: Editor of the Fergus Falls Ugeblad, 1880-1885; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1864-1870.; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 6 cm mount; Note: Verso: [imprint] Duplicates $2.00 per dozen [written in ink] A. K. Teisberg [written in pencil] [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
Item 3: Rev. Christian S. Thompson (1876-1962), 1897: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1893-1897.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, 128 Water Street, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Chr. S. Thompson, Mt. Horeb, Wis.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 4: Rev. Christian S. Thompson (1876-1962), 1897: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1893-1897.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 14 x 10 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] C. S. Thompson of LC.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 5: Fred Thompson, 1960s: Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 8. Verso: [written in ink] 69, Fred Thompson, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 6: Sarah Schoyen Thompson (b. 1841), 1933: Dimensions: 12 x 7 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Mrs. Sarah Schoyen nee Thompson, 92 years May 16-1933, 824 Spaight St, Madison, Wis.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 7: Tollef B. Thompson (b. 1877), undated: Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Tollef B. Thompson, Evansville, Minn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 8: Emma Thomsen (1863-1910), 1900s: Biography or History: Danish actress.; Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [printed] Emma Thomsen. Verso: [printed] Ed. F. Ph. & Co., 4700.; Physical Description: 1 postcard
Item 9: Rev. H. B. (Hans Baagøe) Thorgrimsen (1853-1942), 1875: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1874-1879.; Creator: Adams, A. W. (Asa William), 1842-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written] 1875, H. B. Torgrimson [sic], Icelander. Verso: [imprint] A. W. Adams, Photograph Gallery, Water Street, Decorah, Iowa, Duplicates of this may be had for 25 Cents [written in ink] Ut desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 10: Rev. H. B. (Hans Baagøe) Thorgrimsen (1853-1942), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1874-1879.; Creator: Isaacs, A. C. (Andrew C.), 1853-1925, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Thorgrimson. Verso: [imprint] A. C. Isaacs, I., Madison, Wis. [written in pencil] H. B. Thorgrimsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Item 11: Rev. Pall Thorlakson (1849-1882), 1870s: Creator: Cramer, Gross & Company, photographers; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Thorlakson. Verso: [imprint] Cramer, Gross & Co., Photographers and Artists, 1001 South 5th Str., Cor. of Chouteau Av., St. Louis [written in pencil] Rev. Thorlakson, Rev. Päll Thorlaksson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Saint Louis, Missouri
Item 12: L. O. (Lars Olsen) Thorpe (1847-1921), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1866-1867.; Creator: Giguer, N. A., b. ca. 1862, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] N. A. Giguer, St. Paul, Minn. Verso: [imprint] N. A. Giguer, Photographer, 486 Wabasha St., St. Paul, Minn., Negatives Preserved, No. ____, Duplicates can be had at any time [written in pencil] L. O. Thorpe of Willmar, Minn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Item 13: Rev. J. A. (Jørgen Andreas) Thorsen (1838-1924), 1900s: Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] J. A. Thorsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 14: Rev. Marcus Thorsen (1840-1931), 1900s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1871-1872.; Creator: Reynolds, B. J. (Bartley Jenks), 1853-1927, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] B. J. Reynolds, Bear Block, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Marcus Thorsen, Emeritus.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 15: Rev. Marcus Thorsen (1840-1931), 1900s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1871-1872.; Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Marcus Thorson [sic].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 16: Roy Norman Thorshov (1905-1992), 1960s: Biography or History: Architect.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 82123. Verso: [written in ink] 70, Roy Thorshov, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 17: Lionel G. (Lionel George) Thorsness (1895-1970), 1960s: Biography or History: President of the Norwegian-American Historical Association.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 49. Verso: [written in ink] 71, Lionel G. Thorsness, [cropping specifications].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 18: I. A. (I. August) Thorson (1874-1956), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1888-1895.; Creator: Borlaug, O. E. (Ole E.), 1856-1894, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Borlaug, Extra Finish, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] I. Aug. Thorson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 19: Maxine Rustad Thorson (1913-2002), 1960s: Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 11. Verso: [written in ink] 72, Mrs. Oswald Thorson, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 20: Nils Selmar Thorson, 1900s: Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 2/16, 2/17- '08, Compliments of Nils Selmar Thorson, Thorson, L. O. Ofstedahl.; Physical Description: 1 postcard
Item 21: Rev. P. E. (Peter Edward) Thorson (1868-1953), 1890s: Biography or History: Missionary to China.; Creator: Hess Brothers, photographers; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Hess Bros, 38 Wash. Ave. S. Verso: [written in ink] P. E. Thorson, Manitowoc, Wis. [written in pencil] 8549.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 22: K. A. (Knute A.) Thorstenson (1876-1934), 1901: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1895-1901.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] K. B. [sic] Thorstenson, L.C. '01.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 23: Rev. T. K. (Thorvil K.) Thorvilson (1852-1919), 1870s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1871-1878.; Creator: Adams, A. W. (Asa William), 1842-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] T. K. Thorvildsen. Verso: [imprint] A. W. Adams, Decorah, Iowa, Photographic Rooms, Negatives preserved for future Orders.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 24: Rev. T. K. (Thorvil K.) Thorvilson (1852-1919), 1870s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1871-1878.; Creator: Fischer, Joseph W., 1847-1910, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] T. K. Thorvildsen. Verso: [imprint] Fischer, Cor. Franklin Ave. & Ninth St., St. Louis, Mo. [written in pencil] T. K. Thorvildsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Saint Louis, Missouri
Item 25: Knud Throndsen (1830-1910), 1880s: Biography or History: Assitant editor of Emigranten, 1864-1866; Assistant editor of Skandinaven, 1866; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1868-1870; Editor of For Hjemmet, 1876-1887.; Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] J. T. Relf, Decorah, Ia. [written in ink] K. Throndsen. Verso: [imprint] From the studio of J. T. Relf, Rooms in Relf's Block over Montgomery's Drug Store, Decorah, Iowa, Negatives Preserved [written in ink] K. Throndsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 26: Rev. John Tingelstad (1861-1937), 1880s: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1883-1887; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1880-1885.; Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] J. Tingelstad, 1883, 1885, 1886-1887.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 27: S. O. (Severin O.) Tjosvold (1872-1934), 1890s: Creator: Wold, Ludvig A., 1855-1937, photographer, or Forsberg, J. C. (John Carlson), 1855-1925, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Wold & Forsberg, Willmar, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Mr. Kjosvold, Willmar Sem.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Item 28: Virginia Ruden Childs Tollefson (1911-1999), 1960s: Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] 73, Mrs. Donald Tollefson, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 29: Rev. T. O. (Thore Olsen) Tolo (1867-1947), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1885-1890.; Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Cabinet Portrait, J. T. Relf, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [imprint] James T. Relf, Artistic Photographer, Relf's Block, Decorah, Iowa, Instantaneous Process used exclusively, Duplicates can be had at any time [written in pencil] Rev. T O Tolo.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 30: Rev. T. A. (Torger Andreas) Torgerson (1838-1906), 1890s: Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] T. A. Torgerson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1386. Torgerson, Torger A. (1838-1906). Papers, 1837-1936. 121 items in 2 folders. P 390.
Item 31: Rev. T. A. (Torger Andreas) Torgerson (1838-1906), 1890s: Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, OT, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in pencil] [?] Rev. T. A. Torgerson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1386. Torgerson, Torger A. (1838-1906). Papers, 1837-1936. 121 items in 2 folders. P 390.
Item 32: William B. Torgerson (1872-1952), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1892.; Creator: O. F. Stafford & Company, photographers; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] [?], O. F. Stafford & Co., 520 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. William Torgerson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 33: LaVern Torgeson (1929-2015), 1950s: Biography or History: National Football League (NFL) player and assistant coach, 1951-1993.; Creator: McCarthy, J. D., publisher; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] LaVern Torgeson. Verso: [printed] Produced by J. D. (Charlie) McCarthy, 8441 Northfield, Oak Park 37, Mich.; Physical Description: 1 postcard; Place: Oak Park, Oakland County, Michigan
Item 34: Gunder Torkelsen (d. 1899), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 9 x 13 cm on 13 x 17 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Gunder Torkelsen (sometimes called Brown).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 35: Gunder Torkelsen (d. 1899), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 9 x 13 cm on 13 x 17 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Gunder Torkelsen (sometimes called Brown).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 36: Peter Torkelsen, 1880s: Creator: Wingard, Fredrick N., 1848 or 9-1903, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [imprint] Wingard, 173 W. Indiana Street, Chicago, Ill. [written in pencil] C. Torkelsen, 918 No [?] Ave., [?] 1 med, 52-105 [written in ink] Peter Torkelsen, 1718 Hancock St., 18 Ave.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 37: Martha Torrison (1899-1986), 1960s: Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 12. Verso: [written in ink] 74, Martha Torrison, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1389. Torrison, Martha (1899-1986). Papers, 1931-1975. 10 folders. P 1211.
Item 38: Osuld Torrison (1828-1892), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 60.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Osuld Torrison, Manitowoc, Wis.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1390. Torrison, Osuld (1825-1892). Papers, 1924-1930. 7 items. P 392.
Item 39: Tosten Tostenson (b. 1832), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 28.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Creator: Glander, photographer; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Glander, Manitowoc. Verso: [printed] Lake Captain, Tosten Tostenson [written in pencil] Tosten Tostenson, Manitowoc Wis.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Item 40: Rev. Andreas Olson Turmo (1847-1917), 1870s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1869-1872.; Creator: Hassel, N. S (Nicolai Severin)., b. 1839, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Turmo. Verso: [imprint] N. S. Hassel, Decorah, Iowa [written in pencil] Rev. Turmo.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 41: Rev. Olaf Turmo (1876-1960), 1898: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1894-1898.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, OT, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Olaf Turmo, Newman Grove, Neb.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 42: Sigri Tostenson Tvenge (1831-1929), 1910s: Dimensions: 9 x 14 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] Kruxo.; Physical Description: 1 postcard
Item 43: Rev. J. O. (Jacob O.) Tweten (1878-1968), 1920s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1898-1903.; Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] [?]70 [written in ink] Rev. J. O. Tweten, President, Luther Acad & Bus. College, Albert Lea,, Minn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print

Box 20: Portraits P-U (medium)

Item 74: H. O. (Henry Oscar) Talle (1892-1969), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Iowa, 1921-1959; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1921-1938; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), class of 1917.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 11 x 14 with mat, Henry Talle, Congressman, IA.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Henry Talle, 1880-1963, LCA/RG15/Talle, H; State Historical Society of Iowa: Talle, Henry O., manuscripts collection.
Item 75: L. O. (Lars Olsen) Thorpe (1847-1921), 1900s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1866-1867.; Creator: Wold, Ludvig A., 1855-1937, photographer, or Simons, Martin R. (Martin Richard), 1882-1969, photographer; Dimensions: 23 x 16 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Wold & Simons, Willmar, Minn. Verso: [stamped] 5497 [written in ink] L. O. Thorpe of Willmar, Minn.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Item 76: Lionel G. (Lionel George) Thorsness (1895-1970), undated: Biography or History: President of the Norwegian-American Historical Association.; Creator: Moffett Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Lionel G. Thorsness [imprint] Moffett Studio, Success through excellence, Camera portraits of quality. Verso: [written in pencil] Lionel G. Thorsness, Pres. of Nor-Am. Hist. Assoc.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 77: Harald Thorson (1841-1920), undated: Biography or History: Benefactor of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.).; Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm; 9 x 6 cm; 9 x 6 cm; 9 x 6 cm; Note: Recto 1: [written in pencil] Harald Thorson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 4 photomechanical prints; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Harald Thorson banking files.
Item 78: Harald Thorson (1841-1920), 1900s: Biography or History: Benefactor of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.).; Creator: Johnson, J. P. (Jons Peter), 1863-1941, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 19 x 13 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] J. P. Johnson, Elbow Lake, Minn. Verso: [written in ink] Mr. Harold Thorson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Elbow Lake, Becker County and Clearwater County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Harald Thorson banking files.
Item 79: P. O. (Peter O.) Thorson (1867-1924), 1910s: Biography or History: Publisher of Normanden (Grand Forks, N.D.).; Creator: Butler Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Note: Enclosure: [imprint] Butler Studio, Bismarck, N.D. [written] P. O. Thorson, Normanden, 1893-1924.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
Item 80: Anna Thykesen (1879-1964), undated: Biography or History: St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.) faculty.; Dimensions: 26 x 20 cm on 26 x 20 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Miss Anna Thykesen, Educator.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1368. Thykesen, Anna (1879-1964). Papers, 1903-1934. 7 items. P 445.
Item 81: Thor C. (Thor Carl) Tollefson (1901-1982), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Washington, 1947-1965.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Thor C. Tollefson. Verso: [written in pencil] Congressman Thor C. Tollefson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Thor C. Tollefson papers, 1944-1964.
Item 82: Thor C. (Thor Carl) Tollefson (1901-1982), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Washington, 1947-1965.; Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm; Note: Recto: [printed] With the Compliments of Congressman Thor C. Tollefson.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Related Material: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Thor C. Tollefson papers, 1944-1964.
Item 83: Thor C. (Thor Carl) Tollefson (1901-1982), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Washington, 1947-1965.; Creator: Smith Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] Smith Studio, 753 Broadway - Phone BRoadway 1627 [written in pencil] Congressman Tollefson, Washington State.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; Related Material: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Thor C. Tollefson papers, 1944-1964.
Item 84: Elmer J. (Elmer James) Tone (1885-1969), undated: Biography or History: Judge.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Photography by Fabian. Verso: [written in pencil] Elmer Tone, Judge, Chicago.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 85: Rev. Andreas Olson Turmo (1847-1917), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1869-1872.; Creator: Hassel, N. S (Nicolai Severin)., b. 1839, photographer; Dimensions: 13 x 8 cm; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1870s carte de visite portrait; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 86: Merle Antony Tuve (1901-1982), 1949: Biography or History: Physicist.; Dimensions: 25 x 22 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] M. A. Tuve, 1949. Verso: [written in pencil] #1, M. A. Tuve, Radar scientist, 17734.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Library of Congress: Merle Antony Tuve Papers.
Item 87: Rev. J. O. (Jacob O.) Tweten (1878-1968), 1903: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1898-1903.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Jacob Tweeten [sic], L.C. '03.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa

Box 28: Portraits Sto-Z (large)

Item 27: Nils Otto Tank (1800-1864), undated: Biography or History: Missionary.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Nils Otto Tank, founder of the first Norse school in America in 1850, Green Bay, WI.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated painted portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Wisconsin Historical Society: Nils Otto Tank Papers.
Item 28: Rev. Jacob Tanner (1865-1964), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Tanner, Lutheraneran, Jacob Tanner, Prof. at Luther Theol. Seminary.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther Seminary Archives: Jacob Tanner Catechism Collection.
Item 29: Arthur E. Thompson (1891-1969), undated: Biography or History: North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1933-1946.; Creator: McFarland, R. Kenneth (Robert Kenneth), 1891-1972, photographer; Dimensions: 25 x 17 cm on 36 x 28 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] McFarland, Bismarck, N.D. Verso: [stamped imprint] McFarland, Bismarck, N.D. [written in pencil] Arthur E. Thompson, St. Superintendent of schools, N.D.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
Item 30: George Thompson (1875-1947), undated: Biography or HIstory: Judge.; Dimensions: 34 x 25 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Haynes, St. Paul. Verso: [written in pencil] Judge Geo. Thompson, WI.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Item 31: J. Jørgen Thompson (1881-1963), undated: Creator: Halmrast, Ragnhild Margrethe Brogger, 1904-1991, photographer; Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm on 35 x 27 cm board; Note: Enclosure: [imprint] a distinctive portrait by halmrast, museum [written in pencil] Dr. J. Jorgen Thompson, educator, museum.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1357. Thompson, J. Jørgen (1881-1963). Papers, 1896-1963. 13 boxes and 1 volume. P 595.
Item 32: John Thompson (1828-1914), undated: Biography or History: Founder of John Thompson Plow Works.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm on 36 x 28 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] John Thompson, founder of John Thompson Plow Co., Beloit, WI.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated painted portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 33: Oscar T. Thompson (1860-1958), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Oscar T. Thompson, Businessman, Luther museum, 11 x 14 - no mat, no moulding, (?).; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 34: Snowshoe Thompson (1827-1876), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Museum, Snow Shoe Thompson, Educator (see info slip).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1358. Thompson, John A. ("Snowshoe") (1827-1876). Articles. 1 folder. P 903.
Item 35: L. O. (Lars Olsen) Thorpe (1847-1921), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1866-1867.; Creator: Wold, Ludvig A., 1855-1937, photographer, or Simons, Martin R. (Martin Richard), 1882-1969, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] L. O. Thorpe [written in ink] Thorpe.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1900s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Item 36: L. O. (Lars Olsen) Thorpe (1847-1921), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1866-1867.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Hon. L. O. Thorpe, Willmar, MN, Prominent layman (church leader).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 37: Harald Thorson (1841-1920), undated: Biography or History: Benefactor of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.).; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Harold [sic] Thorson, Banker, Harald Thorson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Harald Thorson banking files.
Item 38: P. O. (Peter O.) Thorson (1867-1924), undated: Biography or History: Publisher of Normanden (Grand Forks, N.D.).; Creator: Butler Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] P. O. Thorson, Publisher of Normanden.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
Item 39: Arthur D. H. (Arthur David Herman) Thrane (1844-1923), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. A. David Herman Thame [sic], Eau Claire, WI 1844-1923.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a photomechanical reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 40: Marcus Møller Thrane (1817-1890), undated: Biography or History: Labor activist.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Marcus Möller Thrane, Born Oct. 14 1817, Died April 30 1890 [written in pencil] "Foe of oppression", Donated to the Norwegian American Historical Museum at Decorah, Iowa, by Mrs. F. H. Krook (granddaughter), New Ulm, Minnesota, January 18, 1951.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated drawn portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1365. Thrane, Marcus (1817-1890). Papers, 1870-1965. 2 boxes. P 456.
Item 41: Alfred Thune (1872-1948), 1900s: Dimensions: 20 x 24 cm on 22 x 27 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Alfred Thune in Decorah Iowa.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 42: Edward John Thye (1896-1969), undated: Biography or History: Governor of Minnesota, 1943-1947; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1947-1959.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Edward Thye, Minnesota. Verso: [written in pencil] Magnus Swenson [misidentification], (senator ?), no mat.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Edward J. Thye papers.
Item 43: Rev. John Tingelstad (1861-1937), undated: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1883-1887; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1880-1885.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof John Tingelstad, 1861- , educator, #409.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1880s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 44: Rev. O. A. (Oscar Adolf) Tingelstad (1882-1953), undated: Biography or History: President of Pacific Lutheran College, 1928-1943; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1902-1905.; Dimensions: 36 x 29 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. O. A. Tinglestad [sic], church leader.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of O.A. Tingelstad, 1945; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1372. Tingelstad, Oscar A. (1882-1953). Papers, 1899-1953. 23 boxes. P 596.
Item 45: Elmer J. (Elmer James) Tone (1885-1969), undated: Biography or History: Judge.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Elmer Tone, Judge, Chicago.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 46: Aaron Julius Torrison (1871-1941), 1900s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1889-1895.; Creator: Melendy, A. B. (Arthur Bryant), 1851-1902, photographer, or Packard, A. J. (Arthur J.), 1853-1918, photographer; Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm on 26 x 31 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Melendy & Packard, Manitowoc Wis. Verso: [written in ink] Torrison [written in pencil] Aaron Torrison (L.C. 90-93) at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the near horse raised by C. K. Preus, Spring Prairie, Wis.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Item 47: G. A. (George Abraham) Torrison (1865-1936), 1923: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1880-1885.; Creator: Moffett Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 28 x 22 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Moffett. Verso: [written in ink] George A. Torrison, March 1923 [written in pencil] Prof. at Rush Medical College.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1389. Torrison, Martha (1899-1986). Papers, 1931-1975. 10 folders. P 1211.
Item 48: Oscar M. Torrison (1861-1931), undated: Biography or History: Judge; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1878-1881.; Creator: Walinger, Charles, 1868-1933, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Walinger, Chicago. Verso: [written in pencil] Oscar M. Torrison, Judge, Illinois.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1390. Torrison, Osuld (1825-1892). Papers, 1924-1930. 7 items. P 392.
Item 49: Osuld Torrison (1828-1892), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 60.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm on 36 x 28 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Osuld Torrison, 1831-1892, Pioneer merchant, Manitowoc, WI.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1390. Torrison, Osuld (1825-1892). Papers, 1924-1930. 7 items. P 392.
Item 50: Tosten Tostenson (b. 1832), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 28.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Creator: Glander, photographer; Dimensions: 25 x 19 cm on 28 x 23 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Glander, Manitowoc. Verso: [written in ink] Tosterison [sic], Lake Captain Tosten Tostenson (Haugen), Manitowoc, Wis, 1832-1921 [written in pencil] Capt Tosten Tostenson (Haugen), born Sept. 20-1832 Østre Slidre, Norway, died Nov. 18-1921, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Item 51: Nils Tronnes (1876-1958), 1956: Creator: Voss, Clifton L., 1889-1971, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm on 36 x 28 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Voss Studio, Fargo [written in ink] Dr. Nils Tronnes, Fargo, No. Dak., 1956.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
Item 52: M. H. (Merriam Hartwick) Trytten (1894-1978), undated: Biography or History: Director of the Office of Scientific Personnel of the National Research Council.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] [?]. Verso: [written in pencil] M. J. [sic] Trytten, Dir. of Nat'l research council (Diplomat).; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 53: A. G. (Anthony Gulbrand) Tuve (1864-1918), undated: Biography or History: President of Augustana University (Sioux Falls, S.D.), 1890-1916.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. A. G. Tuve, 1864-1918, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 54: George L. (George Lewis) Tuve (1896-1980), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 29 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] G. L. Tuve of Case Institute of Technology, Cleveland Ohio, Businessman.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print