The Papers of Ulrik Vilhelm Koren, 1826-1910 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Ulrik Vilhelm Koren, 1826-1910
ID: LCA/RG15/Koren, U
Primary Creator: Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm (1826-1910)
Extent: 3.4 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Ulrik Vilhelm Koren was born December 22, 1826 in Bergen, Norway, of Capt. Paul Shonevig Stub Koren and Henriette Christiane (Rulfs). As a pioneer minister in American, he played a significant role in the development of the spiritual and intellectual development of Norwegians in America. He attended Bergan Cathedral School, 1840-44; 1844-52 theology graduate from the University of Christiania (Oslo), he married Else Elisabeth Hysing the next year and was called to the Little Iowa Congregation in America. Teacher at Nissen Latin School, Christiania, 1852-53. Ordained, 1853. Immigrated to the U.S. 1853. Pastor at Washington Prairie, 1853-1910. Teacher, Luther College, 1874-75. Held various offices in the Norwegion Synod.
The first Norwegian minister to settle west of the Mississippi, Koren’s pastorate included large parts of Northeastern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. He played an active part in the Norwegian Synod, holding various positions from secretary in 1855 to president of the synod in 1894 until his death in 1910.
U.V. Koren was also instrumental in purchasing the land and locating Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He was been described in the Luther College Semicentennial book as a man of “wide interests, excellent scholarship, and quiet dignity” and was rewarded in 1903 for these characteristics and other achievements with a doctorate of divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, and made a Commander of the Order of St. Olaf by the King of Norway. His prominent career ended with his death on December 19, 1910, three days short of his 84th birthday.
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Se også Washington Prairie Church. Koren ble født i Bergen. Han ble ordinert til prest og utvandra til Amerika i 1853. Samme år giftet han seg med Elisabeth Koren. Han var prest på Washington Prairie til sin død. Koren hadde stor innvirkning på etableringen av Luther College og hadde lederstillinger i Den norske synoden.
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Ulrik Vilhelm Koren Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History: 11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
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- Box 2: Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm
- Folder 1: Reports and Diplomas from University of Christiana, 1844
- Folder 2: Koren Essay from College, 1850
- Folder 3: Account and Calendar Books, 1850-79
- Folder 4: Letters, 1880
- Folder 5: Letters, 1881
- Folder 6: Letters, 1882
- Folder 7: Letters, 1883 - 1884
- Folder 8: Letters, 1885
- Folder 9: Letters, 1886
- Folder 10: Letters, 1887
- Folder 11: Letters, 1888
- Folder 12: Letters, 1889
- Folder 13: Letters, 1890
- Folder 14: Letters, 1891
- Folder 15: Letters, 1892-1893
- Folder 16: Letters, 1894
- Folder 17: Letters, 1895
- Folder 18: Letters, 1896
- Folder 19: Letters, 1897
- Folder 20: Letters, 1898
- Folder 21: Letters, 1899
- Folder 22: Letters, 1900
- Folder 23: Letters, 1901
- Folder 24: Letters, 1902
- Folder 25: Letters, 1903
- Folder 26: Letters, 1904
- Folder 27: Letters, 1905
- Folder 28: Letters, 1906
- Folder 29: Letters, 1907
- Folder 30: Letters, 1908
- Folder 31: Letters, 1909
- Folder 32: Letters and Papers, Undated
- Folder 33: Undated Letters, Undated
- Folder 34: Letters to Walther, 1873
- Folder 35: Miscellaneous Papers, Undated
- Folder 36: Miscell Papers, Undated
- Folder 37: Koren, Ahlert, Undated
- Folder 38: U.V. Koren, 1982
- Folder 39: Programs from Anniversary Celebrations, 1926, 1938
- Folder 40: Koren Family Papers - The Koren 85th Anniversary Festival, 1938
- Folder 41: Ottesen/Koren Family History, Undated
- Folder 42: U.V. Koren Correspondence, 1850 - 1879
- Folder 43: Washington Prairie Cong., 1854 - 1889
- Folder 1: Reports and Diplomas from University of Christiana, 1844
- Box 3: Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm 1826-1910
- Folder 1: Washington Prairie Cong., Undated. 1871-1891
- Folder 2: East Paint Creek Congregation - Handwritten Matter., 1885-1887
- Folder 3: Union Prairie Congregation, 1906-1909
- Folder 4: Norwegian Synod, 1882-1888. Undated
- Folder 5: Account Books, Calendar and Phrenological Character of Profile, 1866-1898
- Item 6: Stamtavle over Familien Koren, 1903
- Folder 1: Washington Prairie Cong., Undated. 1871-1891
- Box 4: Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm 1826-1910
- Folder 1: Writing About Koren, 1936
- Folder 2: Koren Journals #1-3 1853-1860 - Trans. by Donald L. Berg, Circa 2004
- Folder 3: Bus. of Norwegian Synod, 1871-1904
- Folder 4: Bus. of Norwegian Synod, 1871-1904
- Folder 5: Bus. of Norwegian Synod, 1871-1904
- Folder 6: Bus. of Norwegian Synod, 1871-1904
- Folder 7: Bus. of Norwegian Synod, 1871-1904
- Folder 8: Program for 25th Jubilaeum, Undated
- Folder 9: Abraham Lincoln, 1901
- Folder 10: Copy of Photo, 1853
- Folder 11: H. George Anderson, 1988
- Folder 12: Pastor U Koren 25aarige hubilæum, Undated
- Folder 1: Writing About Koren, 1936
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