The Papers of Herman A. Preus

The Papers of Herman A. Preus, 1846-2000 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Herman A. Preus, 1846-2000

ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, H. A.

Primary Creator: Preus, Herman A. (Herman Amberg) (1896-1995)

Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 05/02/2022

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

The papers of pastor and professor Herman A. Preus.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains academic files, correspondence, diaries and agenda books, family history research, newsclippings, photographs, programs, and travel-related documentation.

Biographical Note

Born July 28, 1896 at Spring Prairie Wisconsin, son of Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus and Louisa "Lulla" Hjort Preus. Graduated from Luther College in 1916, served in the Navy, 1920; earned his L.L. B at the University of Minnesota, 1920, earned M.Th at Luther Seminary, 1925, earned PhD from Edinburgh University, 1928. Additionally studied at Menighetsfakultet and University of Oslo in Norwway, in Tubingen, Germany, and in Paris France. Ordained in 1928, served at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1928-1936. Joined faculty of Luther Seminary in 1936. Married Florence Catherine Nesbitt in 1930. Passed away in 1995.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes

Acquisition Source: Mary Preus

Processing Information: Processed in June-July 2022 and February 2023 by Jessica Trygstad and Hayley Jackson.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Correspondence, 1846-1984],
[Box 2: Academics, Diaries, Memoirs, Newsclippings, and Travel Records, 1877-2000],
[Box 3: Photographs, 1867-1980, n.d.],
[Box 4: Photographs, 1909-1994, n.d.],
[All]

Box 3: Photographs, 1867-1980, n.d.

Folder 1: Photos: Family and Travel, 1937-1980, n.d.
Folder 2: Photos: "Herman's College Girlfriends", 1916-1918, n.d.
Folder 3: Photos: Herman A. Preus Portraits, 1922-1967, n.d.
Folder 4: Herman A. Preus Portraits (2), 1919-1959, n.d.
Folder 5: Photos: Herman A. Preus Speaking at Churches, n.d.
Folder 6: Photos: Jonathon and Mary Preus' Wedding, 1964
Folder 7: Photos: John Estrem Ordination, Other Ordinations, 1954-1967
Folder 8: Photos: Lutheran Theological Conference at Bad Boll, Germany (1), 1949
Folder 9: Photos: Lutheran Theological Conference at Bad Boll, Germany (2), 1949
Folder 10: Photos: Norway, 1923, 1963, n.d.
Folder 11: Photos: Preus Family (1), 1867-1938, n.d.