The Papers of Adolph Alfsen, 1859-2004 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Adolph Alfsen, 1859-2004Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Alfsen, A

Primary Creator: Alfsen, Adolph (1848-1937)

Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Subjects: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Languages: English, Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains a typescript of Rev. Adolph Alfsens' memories of Luther College, assorted news articles and biographical information related to Rev. Alfsen, and an atlas used by him as a student in Norway.

Biographical Note

Adolph O. Alfsen was born on July 6, 1848 in Trondhjem, Norway. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1860. Alfsen enrolled at Luther College in 1863, graduating in 1869. He then attended Concordia Seminary, graduating in 1872 and was ordained that same year. Rev. Alfsen spent the majority of his pastoral career at the Gjerpen and Valders Lutheran Churches in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (1873-1917).

Subject/Index Terms

Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) - Students

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Adolph Alfsen Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/14/19: EC updated preferred citation.

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Box 1: Alfsen, AdolphAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Misc. Papers and Correspondence, 1872-2004Add to your cart.
Contains new articles related to Rev. Alfsen, accumulated biographical information about him, and an additional copy of "Memories from Early Days at Luther College."
Folder 2: Memories from Early Days at Luther College, 1940sAdd to your cart.
Typescript by Rev. Alfsen.
Item 1: Atlas, 1859-1860Add to your cart.