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 11: Portraits K
- Box 8: Portraits J-K (small)
- Item 44: Laurence J. Kaasa (1898-1903), 1900s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1898-1903.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso [written in ink] Laurence J. Kaasa, L.C. '03.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 45: Frederick S. Kalberg (b. 1875), 1920s
- Dimensions: 10 x 8 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 3, F. S. Kalberg, Luth Free Church Publ. Co., 322 Cedar Ave, Mpls, MN, Folkebladet, Business director of Luth. Fr. [?].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 46: O. M. (Ole M.) Kalheim (1864-1895), 1893
- Biography or History: Editor of Amerika, 1887-1895; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1879-1884.
- Creator: Hansen, Warren R., b. 1836, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Hansen, 906 W. North Ave., Chicago, Extra Finish. Verso: [imprint] The Hansen, new Art Studio, 906 West North Ave., Chicago, Instantaneous process used exclusively, Duplicates can be had at any time, crayons, pastels, water colors, etc., All Work Guaranteed [written in pencil] O. M. Kalheim, Ed. Amerika, Chicago, Ill.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 22. Amerika (Newspaper), 1884-1922. Correspondence, 1891-1895. 13 items. P 1186.
- Item 47: O. M. (Ole M.) Kalheim (1864-1895), 1890s
- Biography or History: Editor of Amerika, 1887-1895; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1879-1884.
- Creator: Hansen, Warren R., b. 1836, photographer
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] C. J. Mehlin, Northfield, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] O. M. Kalheim, Taken in 1893, [cropping specifications].
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1893 cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 22. Amerika (Newspaper), 1884-1922. Correspondence, 1891-1895. 13 items. P 1186.
- Item 48: Anders Olson Karnebru (1824-1909), undated
- Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 51, Anders Olson Karnebru.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
- Item 49: Rev. K. A. (Karl Anderson) Kasberg (1861-1924), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1875-1881.
- Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] W. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wis., Extra Finish. Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Kasberg.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
- Item 50: Rev. K. A. (Karl Anderson) Kasberg (1861-1924), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1875-1881.
- Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] W. A. Fermann, Stoughton, Wis., Extra Finish. Verso: [written in ink] K. A. Kasberg.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
- Item 51: Rev. H. B. (Harold Berg) Kildahl (1865-1945), 1920s
- Dimensions: 12 x 8 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Rev. H. B. Kildahl, Exec. Secy. Board of Charities, Norw. Luth. Church of America, [?].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 52: Rev. John Nathan Kildahl (1857-1920), 1890s
- Biography or History: President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1899-1914; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1874-1879.
- Creator: Hartley, Edward F., 1847-1887, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Hartley's, 309 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Verso: [imprint] Hartley's Portraits, 309 Madison St., Chicago, The original of this Photograph is preserved, Duplicates maybe had at any time, Cloudy days as good as sunshine, Studio open every day [written in pencil] John N. Kildahl.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 653. Kildahl, John Nathan (1857-1920). Papers, 1882-1913. 1 box. P 205.
- Item 53: Rev. John Nathan Kildahl (1857-1920), undated
- Biography or History: President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1899-1914; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1874-1879.
- Creator: Hartley, Edward F., 1847-1887, photographer
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 369 [written in ink] Prof. J. N. Kildahl.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 653. Kildahl, John Nathan (1857-1920). Papers, 1882-1913. 1 box. P 205.
- Item 54: Arne Kildal (1885-1972), circa 1925
- Biography or History: Norwegian librarian and Secretary General of the Nordmanns-Forbundet (Norse Federation).
- Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Arne Kildal, New York, American representative of press of Norway, on Centennial program for address on "Norse Contributions to American Industry".
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- 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 55: Juline R. Kilen (1874-1952), undated
- Biography or History: Missionary to China.
- Dimensions: 12 x 8 cm
- Note: Recto: [printed] Mrs. Juline Kilen.
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
- Item 56: Rev. P. A. (Peter Andrew) Kittilsby (1865-1931), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1888.
- Creator: Lee Brothers, photographers
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] L. B., Lee Bros., 221 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. Verso: [imprint] Lee Bros. Artistic Photography, 221 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., Instantaneous Process Used Exclusively, Negatives Preserved for Future Orders, Duplicates May Be Had at Any Time [written in ink] P. A. Kittilsby.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Item 57: Anton Kjelson (1838-1925), 1890s
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 150.
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Creator: Michaels, Andrew, 1866-1940, photographer
- Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] And. Michaels. Verso: [written in pencil] Lake Captain Anton Kjelson, Sheboygan, Wis., died 1925.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
- Item 58: Anton Kjelson (1838-1925), undated
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 150.
- Biography or History: Lake captain.
- Creator: Michaels, Andrew, 1866-1940, photographer
- Dimensions: 17 x 13 cm board
- Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Anton Kjelson.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
- Item 59: Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868), 1880s
- Biography or History: Norwegian composer.
- Creator: Lindahl, Axel, 1841-1906, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Lindahls Porträttgalleri, Halfdan Kjerulf. Verso: [imprint] Axel Lindahls, Fotografiaffär, Kongl. Hofleverantör, 41 Riddaregatan, Stockholm.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Stockholm, Sweden
- Item 60: Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868), undated
- Biography or History: Norwegian composer.
- Creator: Lindahl, Axel, 1841-1906, photographer
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm on 13 x 10 cm board
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] Halfdan Kjerulf.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Place: Stockholm, Sweden
- Item 61: John Henry Nelson Kjome (1883-1919), 1890s
- Creator: Renaas, Albert, b. 1864, photographer
- Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] A. Renaas, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in ink] Johnnie Kjome [written in pencil] uncle of Geo. Kjome, Decorah, died at Spring Grove of flu about 1918, married Regina, 7 children - 6 living, Nils - deceased, Mrs. Angus Ehern (Marie), Mrs. Elizabeth Ellingson, Mrs. Helen Moeller, Olaf Kjome (cattleman), Mis Rosetta, Rudolph Kjome Calif.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 62: Regina Blegen Kjome (1878-1973), 1890s
- Creator: Joerg, F. E. (Frank E.), 1869-1932, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] F. E. Joerg, Spring Grove, Minn. Verso: [written in pencil] Regina Kjome.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota
- Item 63: Donald E. (Donald Everett) Kloster (1929-2008), 1960s
- Biography or History: Curator of Military History at the Smithsonian.
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Donald Kloster, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 64: Rev. T. Knudsen, undated
- Dimensions: 11 x 8 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] T. Knudsen, [?], Canton S. Dak.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 65: Rev. Albert C. (Albert Cornelius) Knudson (1873-1953), undated
- Biography or History: Methodist theologian.
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 954 [written in pencil] Dean Albert C. Knudson, 8 Maple Ave., Cambridge, Mass., Born Jan 23-1873.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Boston University Theology Library Archives: Knudson, Albert, 03/029.
- Item 66: Rev. Albert C. (Albert Cornelius) Knudson (1873-1953), undated
- Biography or History: Methodist theologian.
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 954 [written in pencil] Dean Albert C. Knudson, Methodist.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Boston University Theology Library Archives: Knudson, Albert, 03/029.
- Item 67: Rev. Asle Knudson (1844-1939), undated
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written] 956 [written in pencil] Rev. Asle Knudson, b. Jan 19-1844, d. Sept 29-1939.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 68: Charles Knudson (1857-1930), 1880s
- Creator: Hentscher, Herman, 1827-1909, photographer
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm on 9 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [imprint] H. Hentscher, Photographer, North Eighth St., Bet. Buffalo and Chicago Sts., Manitowoc, Wis. Verso: [written in pencil] Chas. Knudson, [?].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
- Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
- Item 69: Knud Knudson (d. ca. 1876), 1871
- Creator: Adams, A. W. (Asa William), 1842-1915, photographer
- Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 1871. Verso: [imprint] A. W. Adams, Photograph Gallery, Water Street, Decorah, Iowa, Dealer in Frames, Albums, Stereoscopic Views, Stereoscopes, and Pictures of all kinds, Duplicates of this may be had for 25 Cents [written in penicl] Knud Knudson.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 70: Knud Knudson (d. ca. 1876), 1870s
- Creator: Hentscher, Herman, 1827-1909, photographer
- Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [imprint] H. Hentscher, Photographer, North Eighth St., Bet. Buffalo and Chicago Sts., Manitowoc, Wis. [written in pencil] Knud Knudson, died abt 1876.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount
- Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
- Item 71: Harold Knutson (1880-1953), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1917-1949.
- Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers
- Dimensions: 18 x 12 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C. Verso: [stamped] Harold Knutson, Member of Congress, Sixth Minnesota District [written in pencil] 2 [written in ink] Harold Knutson [stamped imprint] Copyright and all non-copyright photographs may be reproduced for the price charged and the following credit line under each reproduction, Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., This license is for your use only.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Harold Knutson Congressional Files, 15,050.
- Item 72: George A. (George Andrew) Kolesar (1910-1992), circa 1935
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: The 1935 Augsburgian (Minneapolis, Minn: Augsburg College, 1935), p. 118.
- Dimensions: 8 x 6 cm
- Note: Verso: [stamped] Augsburgian [written in ink] George A. Koselar, 213 1st M. E., Little Falls, Minn. [written in pencil] [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 73: Else Elisabeth Hysing Koren (1832-1918), 1900s
- Biography or History: Diarist.
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm board
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Else Elisabeth Koren, 1841-1986, LCA/RG15/Koren, E; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Koren Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren.
- Item 74: Rev. U. V. (Ulrik Vilhelm) Koren (1826-1910), 1900s
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Rev. Wilhelm Koren (from Oslo), lived in log cabin, Mrs. Koren kept a diary, told of hardships of early pioneers [written in pencil] do not use.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ulrik Vilhelm Koren, 1826-1910, LCA/RG15/Koren, U; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 673. Koren, Ulrik V. (1826-1910). Papers, 1888-1927. 67 items in 1 folder. P 203; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Koren Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren.
- Item 75: William Koren (1864-1937), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1877-1882.
- Dimensions: 8 x 6 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] [?]8, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of William Koren, 1883, LCA/RG15/Koren, W.
- Item 76: Ole L. (Ole Larsen) Korsrud (1861-1947), undated
- Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Luther College through Sixty Years, 1861-1921 (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1922), p. 63.
- Biography or History: Electrician at Luther College (Decorah, Iowa).
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Ole Korsrud (?) [written in pencil] #206.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 77: Rev. Hans Jakob Grøgaard Krog (1845-1904), 1890
- Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1890-1896.
- Dimensions: 11 x 7 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] H. J. G. Krog, L.C. 1890.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Item 78: Rev. S. M. (Samuel Madsen) Krogness (1830-1894), undated
- Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Rev. S. M. Krogness, Return to L. A. Vigness, owner, 425 So. 4th St., Minneapolis, Minn.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1883 cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 676. Krogness, Samson Madsen (1830-1894). Papers, 1853-1894. 3 boxes. P 794.
- Item 79: Eugene Krohn (1866-1934), undated
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm on 16 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Eugene Krohn. Verso: [written in pencil] Eugene Krohn.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Krohn Clinic Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.KrohnClini.
- Item 80: Rev. Daniel Kvaase (1862-1933), 1880s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1882-1885.
- Creator: Hansen, Warren R., b. 1836, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Cabinet Portrait, Hansen, Chicago. Verso: [imprint] W. R. Hansen, Photographer, 884 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Ills. [written in pencil] Rev. Kvaase.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Item 81: Rev. Daniel Kvaase (1862-1933), 1900s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1882-1885.
- Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Kvaase.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Item 82: Rev. O. J. (Ole Juulson) Kvale (1869-1929), circa 1925
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1923-1929; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1890.
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 43151, O J Kavale [sic].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ole J. Kvale, 1925, LCA/RG15/Kvale, O; 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 83: Rev. Kristen Kvamme (1866-1938), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1888-1894.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, 128 Water Street, Decorah, IA. Verso: [written in ink] K. Kvamme.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Item 84: Rev. Kristen Kvamme (1866-1938), 1890s
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1888-1894.
- Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 cm on 9 x 6 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] K. Kvamme.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
- Box 19: Portraits K-O (medium)
- Item 1: VADM Ingolf N. (Ingolf Norman) Kiland (1895-1992), 1945
- Biography or History: Vice Admiral of the United States Navy.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] I. N. Kiland, Radm USM, 4/1/45. Verso: [printed] Kayenay Engraving & Color Plate Co., Mason City, Iowa, Artists, Engravers, Litho Platemakers. [written in pencil] [?] admiral I. N. Kiland, B[?] [?]m 10, [cropping specifications].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 2: Stella Kirby (b. ca. 1894), 1980s
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak [written in ink] Portraits, Stella Kirby, #7, 88%, 84%.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 3: Hilmen E. (Hilmen Edgar) Kjorlie (1899-1997), undated
- Creator: Haga, Gordon M. (Gordon Morris), 1918-2003, photographer
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm
- Note: Verso: [printed] A Kodak Paper [stamped] Sons of Norway, 1455 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 [stamped imprint] haga photography, 90 south 11th street, minneapolis, minnesota [written in pencil] Hilmen Kjorlie [written in ink] 90%, page 3.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Item 4: Harald Kolstad, undated
- Biography or History: Norwegian woodcarver.
- Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm
- Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 5: Harald Kolstad, undated
- Biography or History: Norwegian woodcarver.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 6: Rev. U. V. (Ulrik Vilhelm) Koren (1826-1910), undated
- Dimensions: 22 x 16 cm on 26 x 20 cm mount
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] F-32.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ulrik Vilhelm Koren, 1826-1910, LCA/RG15/Koren, U; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 673. Koren, Ulrik V. (1826-1910). Papers, 1888-1927. 67 items in 1 folder. P 203; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Koren Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren.
- Item 7: William Koren Jr. (1909-1956), undated
- Biography or History: Diplomat.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [inscribed] 163884. Verso: [written in pencil] Wm Koren III [sic] in State Dep't, Diplomat, 7 1/2, 3 1/2 [written] 1-163884-1, 6.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 8: Otto F. Krause (b. 1889), 1914
- Creator: Andrews, Emilie H. (Emilie Hill), 1869-1957, photographer
- Dimensions: 26 x 12 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Andrews Studio, Fergus Falls [written in ink] Otto F. Krauser [sic], Stenografi [?] maskinskrivning, 1914. Verso: [written in pencil] Otto F. Krause, Stenografi, maskinskrift, 1914.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
- Item 9: Brig. Gen. Arnold Norman Krogstad (1885-1982), undated
- Biography or History: Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] Arnold N. Krogstad, Brig. Gen. U.S.A.F. Verso: [written in pencil] Arnold Kragstad [sic], Brig Gen. U.S.A.F.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 10: Rev. O. J. (Ole Juulson) Kvale (1869-1929), circa 1925
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1923-1929; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1890.
- Creator: Edmonston, David B., 1876-1953, photographer
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Edmonston, Washington, D.C. Verso: [stamped imprint] Copy and all non-copyright photographs may be reproduced for the price charged and the following credit line under eagh [sic] reproduction, Edmonston Studio, Washington, D.C. [written in pencil] Kavle, Hon. O. J., Benson, Minn., Member of Congress, 7th District, Minn.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ole J. Kvale, 1925, LCA/RG15/Kvale, O; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 900. The Norse-American Centennial. Papers, 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 11: Paul John Kvale (1896-1960), 1930s
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1929-1939; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1912-1917.
- Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers
- Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing. Verso: [stamped imprint] Copyright by Harris & Ewing, The above copyright line must be printed underneath each reproduction of the photograph as required by law, Photo for your use only, Not to be syndicated, rented or loaned [written in pencil] Paul Kvale, MN.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Item 12: Paul John Kvale (1896-1960), 1930s
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1929-1939; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1912-1917.
- Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers
- Dimensions: 26 x 18 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing. Verso: [written in pencil] Paul Quale [sic].
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Item 13: Anna M. Hatlestad Langeland (1831-1908), undated
- Dimensions: 23 x 20 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Grandma Langland, Mrs. Langland (Anna Halestad [sic])?, [stuck to photo of "flashlight of childrens Xmas party, Schiller Lodge"], Born JAN 12 1831 SKJOLD, Kristiansand, Stift, Died Milwaukee Wisc., July 18, 1908.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Box 25: Portraits I-L (large)
- Item 25: Frederick S. Kalberg (b. 1875), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] F. S. Kalberg, Business Mgr of the Luth Free Church, Pub Co. Mpls. [written in ink] Kalberg.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 26: O. M. (Ole M.) Kalheim (1864-1895), undated
- Biography or History: Editor of Amerika, 1887-1895; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1879-1884.
- Creator: Hansen, Warren R., b. 1836, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] O. M. Kalheim, Editor of "Amerika", 1886-96.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 22. Amerika (Newspaper), 1884-1922. Correspondence, 1891-1895. 13 items. P 1186.
- Item 27: O. M. (Ole M.) Kalheim (1864-1895), undated
- Biography or History: Editor of Amerika, 1887-1895; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1879-1884.
- Creator: Hansen, Warren R., b. 1836, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Kalheim, Editor Skand [written in ink] Rolheim [sic].
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 22. Amerika (Newspaper), 1884-1922. Correspondence, 1891-1895. 13 items. P 1186.
- Item 28: Alexander Lange Kielland (1849-1906), undated
- Biography or History: Norwegian novelist.
- Creator: Peterssen, Hjalmar Eilif Emanuel, 1852-1928, painter
- Dimensions: 28 x 15 cm on 35 x 21 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Eilif Peterssen, 1893, Stavanger, Mittet & Co. [printed] "Julehelg", Eilif Peterssen: Alexander Kielland. Verso: [written in pencil] F-59.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1893 portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print on paper mount
- Item 29: Rev. H. B. (Harold Berg) Kildahl (1865-1945), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. H. B. Kildahl, B H [sic] Kildahl.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 30: Rev. John Nathan Kildahl (1857-1920), undated
- Biography or History: President of St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.), 1899-1914; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1874-1879.
- Creator: Hartley, Edward F., 1847-1887, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] J. N. Kildahl, 1857-1920, Pres. of St. Olaf, #369.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 653. Kildahl, John Nathan (1857-1920). Papers,1882-1913. 1 box. P 205.
- Item 31: Juline R. Kilen (1874-1952), undated
- Biography or History: Missionary to China.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Mrs. Juline Kilen, Tsaoyang, China.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 32: Conrad Lund Kjerstad (1883-1967), undated
- Biography or History: Philosophy professor.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Recto: [written in ink] C. L. Kjerstad. Verso: [written in pencil] Museum 11 x 14, Dr Conrad Kjerstad, Philosophy Prof., Univ. of N. Dak.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 33: E. (Eivind) Klaveness (1870-1952), 1951
- Creator: Wright, Kenneth M. (Kenneth Melvin), 1895-1964, photographer
- Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm on 36 x 27 cm mount
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Kenneth M. Wright, Saint Paul. Recto: [written in ink] Dr. E. Klaveness, 8/9-1951.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
- Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
- Item 34: Paul Knaplund (1885-1964), undated
- Biography or History: Historian.
- Dimensions: 25 x 27 cm on 36 x 28 cm board
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] cut to 11 x 14, museum, Prof. Paul Knaplund, WI Univ.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Item 35: Rev. T. Knudsen, undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Knudsen [written in pencil] T. Knudsen, treasurer of V[?] f[?] B[?].
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 36: Rev. Albert C. (Albert Cornelius) Knudson (1873-1953), undated
- Biography or History: Methodist theologian.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dean Albert C. Knudson, b. Jan. 23, 1873, Dr. Albert C. Knudson, B. Jan 23, 1873.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Boston University Theology Library Archives: Knudson, Albert, 03/029.
- Item 37: Rev. Asle Knudson (1844-1939), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Asle Knudson, 1844-1939, Rev. Asle Knudson, 1844-1939.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Item 38: Harold Knutson (1880-1953), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1917-1949.
- Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Harris & Ewing, Washington D.C. Verso: [written in pencil] Harold Knutson, Minnesota, 1917-1949.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Harold Knutson Congressional Files, 15,050.
- Item 39: Else Elisabeth Hysing Koren (1832-1918), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in ink] Koren.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Else Elisabeth Koren, 1841-1986, LCA/RG15/Koren, E; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Koren Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren.
- Item 40: Rev. U. V. (Ulrik Vilhelm) Koren (1826-1910), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. U. V. Koren, 1826-1910.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ulrik Vilhelm Koren, 1826-1910, LCA/RG15/Koren, U; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 673. Koren, Ulrik V. (1826-1910). Papers, 1888-1927. 67 items in 1 folder. P 203; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Koren Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren.
- Item 41: William Koren (1864-1937), undated
- Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1877-1882.
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. Wm Koren.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of William Koren, 1883, LCA/RG15/Koren, W.
- Item 42: Rev. S. M. (Samuel Madsen) Krogness (1830-1894), undated
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm
- Note: Verso: [written in pencil] past Krognes [sic], S. M. Krogness, Rev. S. M. Krogness, 1830-1894.
- Originals or Copies: Reproduction of an 1883 cabinet card portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 676. Krogness, Samson Madsen (1830-1894). Papers, 1853-1894. 3 boxes. P 794.
- Item 43: Rev. O. J. (Ole Juulson) Kvale (1869-1929), undated
- Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1923-1929; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1883-1890.
- Creator: Edmonston, David B., 1876-1953, photographer
- Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Edmonston, Washington, D.C. Verso: [written in pencil] Sen. Ole J. Kvale, MN 1923.
- Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a circa 1925 portrait
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print
- Place: Washington, District of Columbia
- Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Ole J. Kvale, 1925, LCA/RG15/Kvale, O; 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 44: Rudolf Kvelve (1892-1979), 1951
- Biography or History: Violinist.
- Creator: Haberman, George A. (George Anton), 1894-1979, photographer
- Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm on 36 x 28 cm board
- Note: Recto: [imprint] Haberman, '51. Verso: [written in pencil] Rudolf Kvelve.
- Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
- Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Rudolf Kvelve Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Kvelve.
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