The Papers of Jorgen Nordby, 1876-1924 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Jorgen Nordby, 1876-1924Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Nordby, J

Primary Creator: Nordby, Jorgen (1852-1926)

Extent: 8.2 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

The papers of Jørgen (Jorgen) Nordby, Luther College graduate and Lutheran pastor.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection contains sermons, correspondence, photographs, personal notebooks and articles.

Collection Historical Note

Jørgen (Jorgen) Nordby was born on December 9, 1852 at Ulrik, Hardanger Norway, immigrating to the United States in 1867. He attended Luther College 1867-1873 and Concordia Seminary 1873-1876. He served as pastor in Northwood, Iowa (1876-1880), Lee, Illinois (1881-1915), and assistant pastor in La Crosse, Wisconsin (1915-1917). Nordby was active in the Norwegian Synod, serving as secretary (1888-1898), vice-president (1899-1907), and president (1908-1917) of the Eastern District, as well as sectretary of the Synod (1896-1907). After the formation of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America (NLCA), he served as president of the Eastern District (1917-1926). He also served as the Norwegian Synod representative on the Union Committee (1911-1912, 1912-1917).

Nordby married Rosine (Sina) Preus, daughter of Herman Amberg and Linka Preus, in 1877. They had five children surviving to adulthood: Marie, Linka, Agnes, Paul, Herman, and Rosa. He passed away on July 29, 1926.

Biographical Note

Nordby graduated from Luther College in 1873.  He also graduated from Concordia Seminary in 1876.  He was the secretary of the Norwegian Synod from 1896 to 1898 and was the president of the Eastern District Norwegian Lutheran Church of America.

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Nordby var født i Ulvik, Hardanger i 1852. Han gikk ut fra Luther College i 1873. I 1876 tok han eksamen ved Concordia Seminary. Han var sekretær av Den norske synoden fra 1896 til 1898 og var president for Norwegian Lutheran Church of Americas østlige distrikt (1917-1926).

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 13 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

Related Materials: Nordby's daughter Rosa married Pastor Daniel Johannes Borge, whose papers can be found here.

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Jorgen Norby 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.

11/21/19: AH updated the scope and the date.


Box and Folder Listing


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[Box 1: Appointment Books, Composition Books, 1874-1912, n.d.],
[Box 2: Sermons and Correspondence, 1874-1914, 1916],
[Box 3: Sermons, Miscellanous Papers, 1900-1901, n.d.],
[Box 4: Sermons/Letters, 1917-1918],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1918],
[Box 6: Correspondence, September - December 1918],
[Box 7: Correspondence, December 1918 - May 1919],
[Box 8: Correspondence, May - August 1919],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1919-1920],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1919-1921],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921-1922],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1922-1924, n.d.],
[Box 13: Oversized Correspondence, 1918-1935],
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Box 11: Correspondence, 1921-1922Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, May 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 2: Correspondence, May 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 3: Correspondence, 1912, 1917, June 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 4: Correspondence, July 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 5: Correspondence, August 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 6: Correspondence, August - September 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 7: Correspondence, September 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 8: Correspondence, October 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 9: Correspondence, October - November 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 10: Correspondence, November 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 11: Correspondence, December 1921Add to your cart.
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Folder 12: Correspondence, December 1921 - January 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 13: Correspondence, February 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 14: Correspondence, 1921, 1922, 1923Add to your cart.
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Folder 15: Correspondence, March 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 16: Correspondence, April - May 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 17: Correspondence, June 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 18: Correspondence, June - July 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 19: Correspondence, August 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 20: Correspondence, August - September 1922Add to your cart.
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Folder 21: Correspondence, September 1922Add to your cart.
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Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Appointment Books, Composition Books, 1874-1912, n.d.],
[Box 2: Sermons and Correspondence, 1874-1914, 1916],
[Box 3: Sermons, Miscellanous Papers, 1900-1901, n.d.],
[Box 4: Sermons/Letters, 1917-1918],
[Box 5: Correspondence, 1918],
[Box 6: Correspondence, September - December 1918],
[Box 7: Correspondence, December 1918 - May 1919],
[Box 8: Correspondence, May - August 1919],
[Box 9: Correspondence, 1919-1920],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1919-1921],
[Box 11: Correspondence, 1921-1922],
[Box 12: Correspondence, 1922-1924, n.d.],
[Box 13: Oversized Correspondence, 1918-1935],
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