The Papers of the Naeseth Family | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of the Naeseth FamilyAdd to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Naeseth, f

Primary Creator: Naeseth family

Extent: 8.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian, English, French

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, late 1800's to early 1900's (1.0 cubic feet); sermons, 1890's; photographs (2.0 cubic feet); "The Naeseth-Fehn Family History" volumes 1 and 2; newspaper clippings; miscellaneous papers; genealogy of Brandt, Galby, and Ottesen families by Dikka Preus; "Sendebudet" journal, 1900 (1 folder); a few books (some semi-centennial); programs; invitations; Luther College Chips; some papers, 1960's and 1970's.

Biographical Note

The Naeseths, like the Preus' and the Brandts, have been a part of Luther College’s history for many years.  They have played an active part in the preservation of Norwegian-American history at Luther.

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Inneholder også papirer, brev og foto av Brandt og Preus-familiene. Naesethfamilien, i likhet med Preus- og Brandtfamilien, har i mange år vært en viktig del av Luther Colleges historie. Familien jobbet aktivt for å videreføre den norsk-amerikanske arven på Luther College.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Naeseth Family Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence, 1820-1938],
[Series 2: Photographs, undated],
[Series 3: Sermons, 1884-1911],
[Series 4: Publications, 1898-1953],
[Series 5: Diaries and Journals, 1851-1886],
[Series 6: Financial Records, 1892-1898],
[Series 7: Papers of Nils Brandt, 1845-1894],
[Series 8: Papers of R. O. Brandt, 1906-1916],
[Series 9: "Old Galby Papers", 1869-1937],
[Series 10: Miscellaneous Papers, 1891-1898],
[Series 11: Newspapers, 1908-1972],
[Series 12: Genealogies, 1940s-1984],
[Series 13: Realia, undated],
[Series 14: Published Books, 1911-1918],
[All]

Series 1: Correspondence, 1820-1938Add to your cart.
Box 1: Correspondence, 1872-1946Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Letters to R. O. Brandt, 1878-1879Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Letters to R. O. Brandt (1 of 2), 1882-1883Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Letters to R. O. Brandt (2 of 2), 1882-1883Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Letters to R. O. Brandt, 1880sAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: R. O. Brandt Letters (Includes other Brandts), 1892-1946Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Either R. O. Brandt or O. E. Brandt Correspondence (1 of 2), 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Either R. O. Brandt or O. E. Brandt Correspondence (2 of 2), 1914Add to your cart.
Folder 8: R. O. Brandt Letters, 1920sAdd to your cart.
Folder 9: Letters to Mrs. R. O. Brandt and Josie Galby, 1872-1899Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Letters to Mrs. R. O. Brandt and Josie Galby, 1883-1899Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Courting Letters to Lettie Galby, 1880s-1890sAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: Letters to Mrs. R. O. Brandt (mainly), 1900sAdd to your cart.
Folder 13: Letters of Nils Brandt, 1900s-1920sAdd to your cart.
Folder 14: Letters to E. Galby, undatedAdd to your cart.
Box 2: Correspondence, 1847-1948Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1847-1863Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1871-1948Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1891-1896Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1897Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1898Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence A-B, 1902-1932Add to your cart.
"No. II Letters from Immediate Family"
Folder 7: Correspondence C-L, 1901-1935Add to your cart.
"No. II Letters from Immediate Family"
Folder 8: Correspondence M-R, 1902-1935Add to your cart.
"No. II Letters from Immediate Family"
Folder 9: Correspondence S-Z, 1883-1935Add to your cart.
"No. II Letters from Immediate Family"
Folder 10: Correspondence, 1907Add to your cart.

"No. III Letters from dear friends and also soldiers -- not immediate family"

"This file contains many treasured letters from dear friends. Also from relatives outside immediate family. See Index."

Folder 11: Correspondence, 1910-1913Add to your cart.

"No. III Letters from dear friends and also soldiers -- not immediate family"

"This file contains many treasured letters from dear friends. Also from relatives outside immediate family. See Index."

Folder 12: Correspondence, 1920-1929Add to your cart.

"No. III Letters from dear friends and also soldiers -- not immediate family"

"This file contains many treasured letters from dear friends. Also from relatives outside immediate family. See Index."

Folder 13: Correspondence, 1930-1936Add to your cart.

"No. III Letters from dear friends and also soldiers -- not immediate family"

"This file contains many treasured letters from dear friends. Also from relatives outside immediate family. See Index."

Folder 14: Correspondence A-G, 1935-1938Add to your cart.
"Family -- 1936, 1937-1938 And near relatives."
Folder 15: Correspondence H-Q, 1935-1938Add to your cart.
"Family -- 1936, 1937-1938 And near relatives."
Folder 16: Correspondence R-Z, 1935-1938Add to your cart.
"Family -- 1936, 1937-1938 And near relatives."
Folder 17: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 18: Correspondence between Brandts and Galbys, 1879-1887Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Letters between Brandts, 1884-1897Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Various Wedding Invitations, 1880s-1890sAdd to your cart.
Box 3: Correspondence, 1896-1913Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Letter (N. Brandt), undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Letters, 1896-1898Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Preus Correspondence (1 of 2), 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Preus Correspondence (2 of 2), 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Preus and Suckow Families, 1930sAdd to your cart.
Folder 6: Naeseth Family Letters and Photographs, undatedAdd to your cart.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence, 1820-1938],
[Series 2: Photographs, undated],
[Series 3: Sermons, 1884-1911],
[Series 4: Publications, 1898-1953],
[Series 5: Diaries and Journals, 1851-1886],
[Series 6: Financial Records, 1892-1898],
[Series 7: Papers of Nils Brandt, 1845-1894],
[Series 8: Papers of R. O. Brandt, 1906-1916],
[Series 9: "Old Galby Papers", 1869-1937],
[Series 10: Miscellaneous Papers, 1891-1898],
[Series 11: Newspapers, 1908-1972],
[Series 12: Genealogies, 1940s-1984],
[Series 13: Realia, undated],
[Series 14: Published Books, 1911-1918],
[All]