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
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.],
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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]