Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997 | Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives
By Tim Kindseth
Collection Overview
Title: Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997
Predominant Dates:1870-1930
ID: VMA/RG03/ARCH.Photos.03/ALL
Extent: 11.1 Linear Feet. More info below.
Arrangement: Items have been arranged alphabetically into series by the surnames of the subjects of the portraits.
Subjects: Norwegian Americans
Forms of Material: Cabinet photographs, Carte de visite photographs, Portraits, Postcards, Real photo postcards, Tintype
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Amassed piecemeal by Vesterheim curators over the course of many decades, the collection currently has more than 2,000 images of notable Norwegian and Norwegian-American church leaders, politicians, military officials, explorers, scientists, doctors, athletes, artists, writers, publishers, editors, historians, and university presidents, among other movers and shakers, in a variety of photographic and photomechanical formats, from 19th-century tintypes and albumen cartes de visite and cabinet cards to 20th-century silver gelatin prints, halftones, and real photo postcards.
The earliest of the portraits date from just after the Civil War, the latest from the 1990s. The bulk, however, are from the 1870s through the 1920s, decades of peak emigration from Norway to the United States. Imprints from over seventy Norwegian and Norwegian-American photographers, mostly with businesses in the Upper Midwest but some with studios as far afield as Nome, Alaska, were identified during the cataloging of the collection from February 2017 through March 2018.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 28 boxes
Use Restrictions: May be reproduced with written permission from Vesterheim collections staff or executive director. Though Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum may hold the property rights, Vesterheim might not hold the copyrights for materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs.
Processing Information: Prior to 2017, all portraits had been rehoused into document boxes, each item enclosed in an archival-quality paper or plastic sleeve. From February 2017 through March 2018, project archivist Tim Kindseth cataloged those items, conducting genealogical and other historical research to date the portraits and to confirm or establish the identities of the more than 1,200 Norwegian and Norwegian-Americans who are subjects of them.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Portraits A],
[Series 2: Portraits B],
[Series 3: Portraits C],
[Series 4: Portraits D],
[Series 5: Portraits E],
[Series 6: Portraits F],
[Series 7: Portraits G],
[Series 8: Portraits H],
[Series 9: Portraits I],
[Series 10: Portraits J],
[Series 11: Portraits K],
[Series 12: Portraits L],
[Series 13: Portraits M],
[Series 14: Portraits N],
[Series 15: Portraits O],
[Series 16: Portraits P],
[Series 17: Portraits Q],
[Series 18: Portraits R],
[Series 19: Portraits S],
[Series 20: Portraits T],
[Series 21: Portraits U],
[Series 22: Portraits V],
[Series 23: Portraits W],
[Series 24: Portraits X],
[Series 25: Portraits Y],
[Series 26: Portraits Z],
[All]
- Series 10: Portraits J
- Box 8: Portraits J-K (small)
- Item 1: Olivia (Norrie) Jacobsen (1869-1945), 1900s
- Biography or History: Danish actress.
- Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm
- Note: Recto: [printed] Olivia Jacobsen, "Kean", C. St. Eneret 1047.
- Physical Description: 1 postcard
- Item 2: Olivia (Norrie) Jacobsen (1869-1945), 1900s
- Biography or History: Danish actress.
- Creator: Alex. Vincent's Kunstforlag (Denmark), publisher
- Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm
- Note: Recto: [printed] Olivia Jacobsen. Verso: [printed] Alex. Vincent's Kunstforlag, Eneret 1028.
- Physical Description: 1 postcard
- Place: Denmark
- Item 3: Caroline Mogen Gullikson Jacobson (1863-1940), 1880s
- Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] J. T. Relf, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Caroline Mogen Gullikson, 7.00.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 4: Paul B. (Paul Benjamin) Jacobson (1901-1992), 1960s
- Biography or History: Dean of Education at the University of Oregon.
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] 3. Verso: [written in ink] 35, Paul B. Jacobson, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 5: Luth Jaeger (1851-1925), undated
- Biography or History: Editor of Budstikken (Minneapolis, Minn.), 1877-1885, and The North, 1889-1894.
- Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Luth Jaeger, (see info file) [written in pencil] Manny M. Jaeger.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 598. Jaeger, Luth (1851-1925). Papers, 1878-1887. 19 items in 1 folder, including 1 volume. P 186.
- Item 6: John C. Jansrud (1871-1936), 1890s
- Creator: Wold, Ludvig A., 1855-1937, photographer, or Forsberg, J. C. (John Carlson), 1855-1925, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Wold & Forsberg, Willmar, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Jansrud.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
- Item 7: Oline (Olena) Jarland (1842-1921), 1900s
- Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Mrs. Jarland [written in pencil] lived right by church - House gone - mother of Hans.
- Physical Description: 1 postcard
- Item 8: Grace Jensen, undated
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Grace Jensen.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 9: Grace Jensen, undated
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Grace Jensen [written in pencil] [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 10: Bertram Jensenius (1898-1976), circa 1959
- Biography or History: Chicago journalist and publisher and editor of Vinland.
- Dimensions: 9 x 11 cm
- Note: Verso: [printed] 47, 6, 0345109, Polaroid [written in pencil] Bertram Jensenius.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 11: Bertram Jensenius (1898-1976), undated
- Biography or History: Chicago journalist and publisher and editor of Vinland.
- Dimensions: 18 x 12 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Bertram Jensenius.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 12: Ingrid Jensenius (1900-1972), 1960s
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Ingrid Jensenius.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 13: Selmer L. (Selmer Ludvig) Jerpbak (1896-1991), 1960s
- Biography or History: Chairman of the Board of the National City Bank of Minneapolis.
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] 25. Verso: [written in ink] 36, Selmer Jerpbak, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 14: Jenny Alvilde Johnsen (1893-1982), 1960s
- Biography or History: Publisher of the Minnesota Posten.
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] 37, Jenny Johnsen, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 15: Rev. A. O. (Alfred Otto) Johnson (1871-1933), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1885-1891.
- Creator: Opsahl, A. H. (Anton H.), 1862-1908, photographer
- Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm on 16 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] A. H. Opsahl, Cor Wash & 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Verso: [written in ink] A. O. Johnson [written in pencil] Spring Grove.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Item 16: Alma F. Videen Johnson (b. 1881), 1909
- Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Alma F. Videen, 1909. Verso: [written in pencil] Alma F. Videen, 1909.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 17: Anna Hanson Johnson (1846-1903), 1890s
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in pencil] Mrs. O. C. Johnson.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 18: Rev. B. A. (Bergel Alfred) Johnson (1882-1961), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1898-1905.
- Dimensions: 8 x 11 cm on 11 x 14 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] B. A. Johnson married to Ida Saxvik.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Item 19: Eugene G. (Eugene Gustave) Johnson (b. 1876), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1894-1898.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, 128 Water Street, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Eugene G. Johnson, Decorah, Iowa.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 20: Even Johnson (b. 1856), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Capt Evan [sic] Johnson, Sch. Minerva.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 21: Even Johnson (b. 1856), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 13 x 11 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] Capt Evan [sic] Johnson, Sch. Minerva. Verso: [written in pencil] Vest Col.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 22: Even Johnson (b. 1856), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 13 x 8 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] Capt Evan [sic] Johnson, Sch. Minerva. Verso: [printed] Captain Evan [sic] Johnson (Racine) on the schooner Minerva.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 23: Even Johnson (b. 1856), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 13 x 8 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] Capt Evan [sic] Johnson, Sch. Minerva. Verso: [printed] Captain Evan [sic] Johnson (Racine) on the schooner Minerva.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 24: George J. Johnson (b. ca. 1874), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1894-1898.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, OT, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] George Johnson, Brandon, Minn.
- Physical Description: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 25: J. H. (John Henry) Johnson (1837-1896), 1884
- Biography or History: Chaplain of the 15th Wisconsin during the Civil War.
- Creator: Nyblin, Daniel Georg, 1826-1910, photographer
- Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Nyblinn, Kristiania [Oslo]. Verso: [imprint] Nyblinn, Karl den 12tes Gade No. 5, Kristiania, Pladen Opbevares, Portrætter males i olie, Eneberettiget 1884 [written in pencil] J. H. Johnson, Rev. J. H. Johnson [written in ink] a circuit rider (M. E.) 1860s, Ill., Iowa, Minn., M. Buxten, 1975.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
- Place: Oslo, Norway
- Item 26: Rev. J. L. (John Lewis) Johnson (1872-1948), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1890-1898.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mountv
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, OT, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] John L. Johnson, Thor, Ia.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 27: Joseph M. (Joseph Marshall) Johnson (1865-1956), undated
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Capt. Joseph M. Johnson (of Chicago Police Dept), Great, Great-Grandson of Slooper Ole Johnson, Picture Shows Him Dressed for Costume Party.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 28: Joseph M. (Joseph Marshall) Johnson (1865-1956), undated
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Joseph Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 29: Joseph M. (Joseph Marshall) Johnson (1865-1956), undated
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Joseph Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 30: Martin Johnson (1834-1904), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Martin Johnson [written in pencil] #9.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 31: Martin Johnson (1834-1904), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Capt. Martin Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 32: Martin N. (Martin Nelson) Johnson (1850-1909), 1880s
- Biography or History: United States Representative from North Dakota, 1891-1899; United States Senator from North Dakota, 1909.
- Creator: Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] D. F. Barry, Bismarck. Verso: [written in ink] 7, M. N. Johnson (Martin?).
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
- Item 33: O. C. (Ove C.) Johnson (1841-1925), 1890s
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in pencil] O. C. Johnson, Decorah, Ia.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 34: Simon Johnson (1874-1970), undated
- Biography or History: Novelist and co-editor of Decorah-Posten.
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Simon Johnson, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Simon Johnson Collection: VMA/RG01/ARCH.Johnson S.
- Item 35: Thomas Herman Johnson (1870-1927), circa 1925
- Biography or History: Canadian politician.
- Creator: Gauvin, Gentzel & Company, photographers
- Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Gauvin, Gentzel & Co., Winnipeg, Man. Verso: [written in pencil] Hon. Thos. H. Johnson, Winnipeg official representative of Dom. of Canada to Norse-Am. Centennial. Is of Icelandic ancestry.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 1923-1929. 7 boxes and 2 volumes. P 562; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Norse-American Centennial Collection, VMA/RG02/ARCH.NorAmCentennial.
- Item 36: William Johnson (1836-1902), undated
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 56.
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain William Johnson (Chicago).
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 37: William Johnson (1836-1902), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain William Jonhson [sic] [written in pencil] #16.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 38: William Johnson (1836-1902), undated
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Capt. William Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 39: Rev. V. T. (Verner Trygve) Jordahl (1898-1984), 1960s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1915-1922.
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] 44. Verso: [written in ink] 38, V. T. Jordahl, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 40: Margareth Jorgensen (1893-1973), 1935
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: The 1935 Augsburgian (Minneapolis, Minn: Augsburg College, 1935), p. 19.
- Biography or History: Dean of Women and Instructor in History at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn.).
- Dimensions: 9 x 5 cm on 9 x 5 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [printed] Miss M. Jorgenson [sic] (Dean) [written in ink] Augsburg Coll.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print on card mount
- Item 41: Rev. Jacob E. Jorgenson (1860-1949), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1881-1886.
- Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Rev. Jacob E. Jorgenson, 1860-1949, Picture taken 1888, ordained Oct. 14, 1888 from Seminary in Madison, Wisc., Pastor-Bode, Iowa 1891-1918, Robe and collar donated to Luther College-1959, Biographical material on file in Luther archives.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1888 cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
- Item 42: Johannes Jossendal (1844-1928), 1880s
- Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] J. T. Relf, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Johannes Jossendal, Mrs. J. P. Opheim, Julia Jossendal, Decorah, Ia., [?], Mrs. A. A. Thompson, Spring Grove, Minn.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 43: Rev. Ole Juul (1838-1903), 1880s
- Creator: Melander Brothers, photographers
- Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [stamped imprint] Melander Bro. Photographers, 208 East Ohio, Chicago [written in pencil] Rev. Ole Juul.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Box 18: Portraits E-J (medium)
- Item 83: Henry M. (Henry Martin) Jackson (1912-1983), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Washington, 1941-1953; United States Senator from Washington, 1953-1983.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Sen. Henry Jackson - Washington.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 591. Jackson, Henry (1912-1983). Clippings, 1971, 1983. 2 items. P 1232; University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Henry M. Jackson papers, 1912-1987.
- Item 84: Henry M. (Henry Martin) Jackson (1912-1983), 1949
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Washington, 1941-1953; United States Senator from Washington, 1953-1983.
- Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing [written in ink] Henry M. Jackson, member of Congress, state of Washington, April 1949. Verso: [written in pencil] #6, Henry Jackson, Washington 1977, Congressman.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 591. Jackson, Henry (1912-1983). Clippings, 1971, 1983. 2 items. P 1232; University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Henry M. Jackson papers, 1912-1987.
- Item 85: Luth Jaeger (1851-1925), 1910s
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norsk-Amerikanernes festskrift, edited by Johannes B. Wist (Decorah, Iowa: Symra, 1914), p. 67.
- Biography or History: Editor of Budstikken (Minneapolis, Minn.), 1877-1885, and The North, 1889-1894.
- Dimensions: 9 x 7 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Luth Jaeger.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 598. Jaeger, Luth (1851-1925). Papers, 1878-1887. 19 items in 1 folder, including 1 volume. P 186.
- Item 86: Marie Grythe Jevne (b. ca. 1882), 1906
- Creator: Barth, Charlotte, 1862-1940, photographer
- Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm on 22 x 14 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Charlotte Barth, Lillehammer. Verso: [written in ink] (to Janette for a souvenier [sic]).
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Lillehammer, Oppland fylke, Norway
- Item 87: Matthías Jochumsson (1835-1920), undated
- Biography or History: Icelandic poet.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Matthías Jochumsson, Icelandic poet.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
- Item 88: Leslie Joerg (1902-1977), 1900s
- Creator: Joerg, F. E. (Frank E.), 1869-1932, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 21 x 16 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] F. E. Joerg, Spring Grove, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Leslie Joerg.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota
- Item 89: Rev. M. Casper (Martinus Casper) Johnshoy (1886-1944), 1914
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1905-1906.
- Creator: Reynolds, B. J. (Bartley Jenks), 1853-1927, photographer
- Dimensions: 23 x 16 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa [written in ink] Kasper Johnshoy, musik direktor, 1914. Verso: [written in pencil] Park Region Luther College, M. Casper Johnshoy, B.A.-musikdirektor, 1914.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 90: Brig. Gen. B. A. (Bernhard Alfred) Johnson (1898-1963), undated
- Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), class of 1919.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] To my alma mater "Soli Deo Gloria", B. A. Johnson, Big.Gen., AUS, Luther 1919. Verso: [stamped imprint] Credit Gene Garrett, Mpls. [written in pencil] Brigadier Gen. AUS, B. A. Johnson.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 91: Even Johnson (b. 1856), undated
- Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] Capt Evan [sic] Johnson, Sch. Minerva.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 92: Fred B. Johnson (1889-1967), 1906
- Creator: Steele, R. I. (Robert I), 1860-1945, photographer
- Dimensions: 23 x 14 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] R. I. Steele, Waukon, Iowa. Verso: [written in ink] Fred Johnson [written in pencil] Aug. 18-1906.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa
- Item 93: Fred B. Johnson (1889-1967), 1910s
- Creator: Quade, Charles R., 1858-1943, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 8 cm on 26 x 16 cm mount
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Ames, Story County, Iowa
- Item 94: Fred B. Johnson (1889-1967), undated
- Creator: Marchand, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm
- Note: Enclosure: [imprint] Marchand, Chicago [written in pencil] Lewis O. Ofstedahl, Fred B. Johnson in picture.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Item 95: Joseph M. (Joseph Marshall) Johnson (1865-1956), undated
- Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm on 26 x 17 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] [?] Sharon, Chicago [written in ink] Joseph M. Johnson, Pres. of Slooper Society of America.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Item 96: Leroy Johnson (1888-1961), 1948
- Biography or History: United States Representative from California, 1943-1957.
- Creator: Adams, Ken, photographer
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] To Luther College, with the best of wishes, Leroy Johnson, Rep. in Congress (3rd Calif.), December 23, 1948. Verso: [stamped imprint] Please Observe Credit Line: Photo By Ken Adams [written in pencil] #2, Rep. Leroy Johnson (see front).
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 97: Einar Jónsson (1874-1954), 1910s
- Biography or History: Icelandic sculptor.
- Creator: Chappel Studio, photographers
- Dimensions: 24 x 18 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped imprint] Chappel Studio, 1731 Chestnut St., Philadelphia [written in pencil] #272, Karlsefuar [sic], Einar Jansson [sic], Icelandic sculptor, presented by her [?] [?].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Item 98: Albert N. (Albert Nels) Jorgensen (1899-1978), 1940s
- Biography or History: President of the University of Connecticut, 1935-1962.
- Creator: Gerry Studio, photographers
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Greetings and best wishes, A. N. Jorgensen. Verso: [stamped imprint] From GERRY Studio, 702 Main Street, Willimantic, - Connecticut [written in pencil] A. M. [sic] Jorgenson [sic], Pres. Conn. Univ., Pres. Univ of Conn., #3.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut
- Related Material: University of Connecticut Libraries, Archives & Special Collections: A Guide to the University of Connecticut, President's Office Records [Albert N. Jorgensen, 1935-1962].
- Item 99: Theodore Jorgenson (1894-1971), undated
- Biography or History: Literary historian, biographer, and translator.
- Creator: Schawang, H. M. (Howard M.), 1915-1997, photographer
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Theodore Jorgenson. Verso: [stamped imprint] H. M. Schawang Photo Co. Commercial Photographers, 257 Loeb Arcade - 5th & Henn., Minneapolis, Minn. [written in pencil] Dr. Theo Jorgenson, m[?] mat.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 643. Jorgenson, Theodore (1894-1971). Papers. 43 boxes and 7 volumes. P 70.
- Box 25: Portraits I-L (large)
- Item 4: Rev. Endre Larsen Jaastad (1846-1937), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1869-1870.
- Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm
- Note: Enclosure: [written in pencil] 23826, 2, Rev. E Jaastad.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 589. Jaastad, Endre Larsen (1846-1937). Papers, 1930-1937. 6 items. P 1096.
- Item 5: Rev. J. D. (Jacob Daniel) Jacobsen (1842-1881), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1864-1865.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. J. D. Jacobsen, Luther College, 1842-1881.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Jacob D. Jacobsen, 1871-1991.
- Item 6: J. Steen Jacobsen (1912-1995), undated
- Creator: Larsen, Rudy, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Rudy Larsen, New York, N.Y. [written in ink] J. Steen Jacobsen. Verso: [written in pencil] J. Steen Jacobson [sic].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: New York, New York County, New York
- Item 7: Karl T. Jacobsen (1879-1963), undated
- Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) librarian, 1920-1949; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1895-1902.
- Dimensions: 35 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Carl [sic] Jacobsen, Luther College Librarian.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Karl T. Jacobsen, 1934, 1952, LCA/RG15/Jacobsen, K.
- Item 8: Axel Jacobson (1863-1946), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1881, 1883-1885.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Prof. Axel Jacobson of the Indian Mission in Wittenberg.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1465. Wittenberg, Wisconsin, Schools. Papers, 1889-1923. 10 items. P 532.
- Item 9: Luth Jaeger (1851-1925), undated
- Biography or History: Editor of Budstikken (Minneapolis, Minn.), 1877-1885, and The North, 1889-1894.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Luth Jaeger [written in ink] Jaeger.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 598. Jaeger, Luth (1851-1925). Papers, 1878-1887. 19 items in 1 folder, including 1 volume. P 186.
- Item 10: Luth Jaeger (1851-1925), undated
- Biography or History: Editor of Budstikken (Minneapolis, Minn.), 1877-1885, and The North, 1889-1894.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Luth Jager [sic], Luther [sic] Jaeger, Editor, "Budstiken" [sic], "The North".
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 598. Jaeger, Luth (1851-1925). Papers, 1878-1887. 19 items in 1 folder, including 1 volume. P 186.
- Item 11: Matthías Jochumsson (1835-1920), undated
- Biography or History: Icelandic poet.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [printed] Séra Matthías Jochumsson, D. D. [written in ink] Icelandic poet. Verso: [written in ink] Sera Matthías Jochumsson.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
- Item 12: Rev. E. Kr. (Erik Kristian) Johnsen (1863-1923), undated
- Biography or History: Theology professor.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] E. K. Johnson [sic], 1863-1923, Prof. of Theology, Luther Seminary, Johnson [sic].
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The E. KR. Johnsen Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Johnsen.
- Item 13: Albert Johnson (b. 1858), undated
- Biography or History: Judge.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Judge Albert Johnson, Red Wing, Minn [written in ink] Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 14: Albert Johnson (b. 1858), undated
- Biography or History: Judge.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Judge Albert Johnson, from A. Frances Johnson, 228 So First St, Rockford, Ill.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 15: H. W. (Henry W.) Johnson (1858-1925), undated
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: A History of the Norwegians of Illinois, edited by A. E. Strand (Chicago: John Anderson Publishing Co., 1905), p. 878.
- Biography or History: Judge.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Judge H. W. Johnson, Judge H. W. Johnson, Chicago, IL.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 16: Hans Johnson, undated
- Biography or History: Civil War soldier.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm on 36 x 28 cm board
- Note: Recto: [imprint] [?]. Verso: [written in pencil] Hans Johnson, Lay leader, Hans Johnson, in Civil War - Co I, 27th Iowa, 27th Ia Regt.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 17: Rev. John Johnson (1826-1902), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. J[?] Johnson, 1826-1902, 1st resident Pastor of Winnesheik [sic] Co., June 1853/
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 18: Joseph M. (Joseph Marshall) Johnson (1865-1956), undated
- Dimensions: 35 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Capt. Joseph Johnson, Chicago, IL, Chief of Police.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Item 19: Martin N. (Martin Nelson) Johnson (1850-1909), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from North Dakota, 1891-1899; United States Senator from North Dakota, 1909.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] M. N. Johnson, Senator from N. Dakota.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 20: Martin N. (Martin Nelson) Johnson (1850-1909), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from North Dakota, 1891-1899; United States Senator from North Dakota, 1909.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] M. N. Johnson [written in ink] Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 21: O. C. (Ove C.) Johnson (1841-1925), undated
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] O. C. Johnson, Decorah, IA.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 22: Simon Johnson (1874-1970), undated
- Biography or History: Novelist and co-editor of Decorah-Posten.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Simon Johnson, author, Simon Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Simon Johnson Collection: VMA/RG01/ARCH.Johnson S.
- Item 23: Simon Johnson (1874-1970), undated
- Biography or History: Novelist and co-editor of Decorah-Posten.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Simon Johnson [written in ink] Johnson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Simon Johnson Collection: VMA/RG01/ARCH.Johnson S.
- Item 24: Johannes Jossendal (1844-1928), undated
- Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Johannes Jøssendal [written in ink] Jøssendal, author of Billed A.B.C., primer, the first Norw. primer in U.S.A.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1880s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
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