The Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1897-1969 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1897-1969Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Meland, R

Primary Creator: Meland, R. J. (1869-1961)

Extent: 2.8 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence (typed and handwritten); sermons; photographs (1.4 cubic feet); account books; chuch papers and writings; vote cards; advertisements; hymn book; pamphlets; concert programs; assorted books and booklets; newspaper clippings; magazine "Nordmannforbundet."

Biographical Note

Meland was born December 1, 1869 in Minnesota.  He attended Luther College from 1886 to 1892, working as a public school teacher for the next year.  He also attended Luther Seminary where he earned his CT.  He served as a pastor in Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Meland spent time as a photographer, an author, and ran for alderman.

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Meland ble født i Faribault, Minnesota 1. desember 1869. Han studerte ved Luther College fra 1886 til 1892, og det følgende året jobbet han som lærer i den offentlige skolen. Han gikk også på Luther Seminary. Han tjenestegjorde som prest i Texas, Minnesota og Wisconsin. Meland var også fotograf, forfatter og ordførerkandidat.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes

Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Rasmus Meland Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/22/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/18/19: AH updated the date.


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Box 1: Papers of Rasmus Meland, 1906, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Confirmation Pictures, 1906Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Family Photos, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Faste - Lent Sermons, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Glass Negatives, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Group Pictures, Places, Events, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Jay W. Craig Oil Company, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: Konstition, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Letters, Pamphlets, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Portraits, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Sermons, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: Sermons, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 2: Papers of Rasmus MelandAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence and Mass MailingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: NotebooksAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Notebook and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: Song BookAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Notes and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: LetterheadsAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Notebooks and ReportsAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: NotebookAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: Book and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 17: Official DocumentsAdd to your cart.
Folder 18: NotebookAdd to your cart.
Folder 19: Report Card and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 20: Correspondence and Newspaper ClippingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 21: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 22: Notebooks and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 23: BooksAdd to your cart.
Folder 24: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 25: BookAdd to your cart.
Folder 26: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Folder 27: Correspondence and Newspaper ClippingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 28: Notes, Brochures, and Newspaper ClippingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 29: MapAdd to your cart.
Folder 30: LedgerAdd to your cart.
Folder 31: Abstract of Record Title in N.D.Add to your cart.
Folder 32: Notebooks and CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Box 3: Papers of Rasmus MelandAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Meland, R.J.Add to your cart.
Folder 2: SermonsAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence and Newspaper ClippingsAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Mostly SermonsAdd to your cart.
Box 4: Papers of Rasmus MelandAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Newspaper Clippings and CorrespondanceAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Wedding PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 7: PhotosAdd to your cart.
Folder 8: ScrapbooksAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: PhotosAdd to your cart.
Folder 10: Casket PortraitAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: PhotosAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Family PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 16: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 17: PhotoAdd to your cart.
Folder 18: Wedding PhotoAdd to your cart.
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