Portraits (Identified), circa 1865-1997 | Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives

By Tim Kindseth

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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

Languages: English, Norwegian

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

Norwegian Americans

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 14: Portraits N

Box 11: Portraits N-Oi (small)

Item 1: Jens J. Naeset (1828-1909), 1880s: Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] W. A. Fermann, Photographer, Stoughton, Wis. Verso: [written in pencil] [?] J J Naset [sic], Stoughton, 20 x 24, $14.00, Reed 439, No 9.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
Item 2: Rev. Christen A. (Christen Andreas) Naeseth (1849-1921), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1869-1874.; Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] J. T. Relf, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Chr. Naeseth [written in pencil] L.C. 1882.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Christian A. Naeseth, 1883-1941, LCA/RG15/Naeseth, C.
Item 3: Gerhard B. (Gerhard Brandt) Naeseth (1913-1994), 1960s: Biography or History: Norwegian-American genealogy and immigration scholar and librarian; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa).; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] 50, Gerhard Naeseth, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Gerhard Naeseth, 1934-1937, LCA/RG15/Naeseth, G; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 847. Naeseth, Gerhard B. (b. 1913). Papers, 1844-1845; 1962. 7 items and 2 reels of microfilm. P 413.
Item 4: Henriette C. K. (Henriette Christiane Koren) Naeseth (1899-1987), 1960s: Biography or History: Professor emeritus at Augustana College (Rock Island, Ill.).; Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 19. Verso: [written in ink] 51, Henrietta C. K. Naeseth.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Augustana College: Naeseth (Henriette) papers, 1925-1974 and undated, MSS 85; Luther College Archives: The Papers of Henriette Christaine Koren Naeseth, 1885-1921, LCA/RG15/Naeseth, H; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Henrietta Koren Naeseth Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Koren, H.
Item 5: Betty Nansen (1873-1943), 1900s: Biography or History: Danish actress.; Creator: Steen, Mary, 1856-1939, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [printed] Betty Nansen [imprint] Mary Steen Fot. Verso: [imprint] Alex. Vincent's Kunstforlag, Eneret 1029.; Physical Description: 1 postcard; Place: Denmark
Item 6: Rev. Alfred Thomas Nelson (1880-1939), 1903: 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] Alfred Nelson, L.C. '03.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 7: Arthur N. Nelson (1845-1932), 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 10 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written in pencil] Captain Arthur Nelson, Chicago.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 8: Arthur N. Nelson (1845-1932), 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 8 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Arthur N. Nelson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 9: Arthur N. Nelson (1845-1932), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Arthur N. Nelson, Chicago, Ill.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 10: Emma B. Nelson, undated: Dimensions: 10 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Emma B. Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 11: Esther Caroline Torrison Nelson (1894-1989), 1897: Creator: Holgerson, Paul, 1860-1936, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm on 14 x 9 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Stafford, 681 W. North Ave., Chicago. Verso: [stamped imprint] Hoffmann & Holgerson [National Photographers Union stamp] [written in ink] Esther Torrison, Chicago, 1897.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 12: Esther Caroline Torrison Nelson (1894-1989), 1900: Dimensions: 10 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Esther Torrison [pencil in ink] Manitowoc, Wis., 1900.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print : cyanotype
Item 13: Henry Nelson, 1880s: Creator: Bonell, Frederick, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Bonell, 202 South Barstow St., Eau Claire, Wis. Verso: [written in pencil] Henry Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Eau Claire, Chippewa County and Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Item 14: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1880s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Trenham, N. J. (Newton J.), 1840-1924, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Knute Nelson. Verso: [imprint] N. J. Trenham, Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Alexandria, Minn., Extra copies of this Picture can be had at any time [written in pencil] 6.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 15: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1880s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Bell, C. M. (Charles Milton), ca. 1849-1893, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] C. M. Bell, Washington, D.C. Verso: [imprint] C. M. Bell, Artist, 459, 461, 463 & 465 Penn Avenue, Washington, D.C., Negatives preserved [written in ink] Knut [sic] Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 16: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1890s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Zimmerman, Charles A., 1844-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] The Zimmerman Portrait Gallery, Saint Paul. Verso: [written in ink] Knute Nelson in 1875.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1870s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 17: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1890s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Opsahl, A. H. (Anton H.), 1862-1908, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] A. H. Opsahl, Cor Wash & 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Verso: [written in pencil] For Spanish catarrh cure, W F Hall & [?], Pomona, Calif-, Voss[?]-[?]-Gov. Minn. Knute Nelson.; Note: Recto: [imprint] Anderson, 225 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minn. [written in ink] Knute Nelson, Knut [sic] Nelson Gov. & Senator. Verso: [written in ink] Senator Knute Nelson [written in pencil] Presented by (Mrs.) Julia Lee Reque.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 18: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1890s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Anderson, Algot, 1867-1946, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Anderson, 225 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minn. [written in ink] Knute Nelson, Knut [sic] Nelson Gov. & Senator. Verso: [written in ink] Senator Knute Nelson [written in pencil] Presented by (Mrs.) Julia Lee Reque.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 19: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), 1890s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Buck, G. V. (George V.), b. ca. 1870, photographer; Note: Verso: [stamped imprint] Notice. Permission to Publish this Photograph Is Given to ___ for the Consideration of $ ___, and, provided credit is given under each reproduction as follows-Photo by G. V. Buck, Washington, D.C., Subject ___ [written in ink] Knut [sic] Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 20: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 398 [written in ink] U.S. Senator Knute Nelson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 21: L. S. (Lewis Seward) Nelson (1850-1934), undated: Biography or History: Judge.; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 22: Marion J. Nelson (1924-2000), 1990s: Biography or History: Director Emeritus of Vesterheim.; Dimensions: 13 x 18 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak [written in ink] Marion & statue.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Marion Nelson Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Nelson,M.
Item 23: Christine Christofferson Ness (1853-1936), 1890s: Creator: Borlaug, J. E. (John Ellend), 1866-1955, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Borlaug, Portrait Studio, Decorah, Ia [written in ink] Mrs. Rev. J. G. Ness. Verso: [printed] Regal Manufacturing Co., 36 to 50 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, [coloring specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 24: J. A. (Jens Anderson) Ness (1863-1937), 1880s: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1893-1894; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1878-1884.; Dimensions: 10 x 5 cm on 10 x 5 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] #107, J. A. Ness.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 25: J. A. (Jens Anderson) Ness (1863-1937), undated: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1893-1894; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1878-1884.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 530 [written in pencil] Prof. J. A. Ness.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1880s card portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 26: Rev. Jens G. (Jens Guldbrandsen) Ness (1846-1895), 1890s: Creator: Schafer, Andrew H., b. ca. 1873, photographer, or Bassett, Wilton C., 1874-1910, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Schafer, Bassett, Cresco, Ia [written in ink] Rev. Jens G. Ness.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Cresco, Howard County, Iowa
Item 27: Rev. Jens G. (Jens Guldbrandsen) Ness (1846-1895), 1890s: Creator: Schafer, Andrew H., b. ca. 1873, photographer, or Bassett, Wilton C., 1874-1910, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Schafer, Bassett, Cresco, Ia [written in pencil] Rev. Jens G. Ness. Verso [written in ink] Rev. J. G. Ness.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Cresco, Howard County, Iowa
Item 28: M. O. (Martin O.) Ness (1882-1943), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 17 cm on 8 x 12 cm board; 13 x 17 cm on 8 x 12 cm board; Note: Verso 1: [printed] Captain M. O. Ness of Duluth on deck of the steamer Hydrus (1926). Verso 2: [printed] Captain M. O. Ness of Duluth on deck of the steamer Hydrus (1926).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of a 1926 portrait; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints on boards
Item 29: Rev. Sigvald Netland (1868-1896), 1890s: Biography or History: Missionary to China.; Creator: Dorge, Elias G. E., 1863-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] E. G. E. Dorge, 1819 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis [written in ink] Netland. Verso: [written in pencil] Netland.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 30: Martinius Nielsen (1859-1928), 1900s: Biography or History: Danish actor and theater director.; Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [printed] Martinius Nielsen, C. St. Eneret 29.; Physical Description: 1 postcard; Place: Denmark
Item 31: Rev. Anders Nilsen (1842-1892), 1870s: Creator: Oleson, John H., 1850-1881, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 6 cm on 11 x 7 cm mount; Note: Verso: [imprint] John H. Oleson, Photographer, 307 Washington Avenue S., Minneapolis, Minn, Pladen opbevares til senere Bestillinger [written in ink] [?] hilset fra A. Nilsen, 2 Cor. 13.8.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on carte de visite mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 32: Rev. Peter Nilsen (1852-1926), 1890s: Creator: Dorge, Elias G. E., 1863-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 10 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Dorge, 1819 Riverside Av., Minneapolis. Verso: [written in pencil] P. Nilsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 33: Peter Norbeck (1870-1936), undated: Biography or History: Governor of South Dakota, 1917-1921; United States Senator from South Dakota, 1921-1936.; Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] © Harris & Ewing. Verso: [printed] Senator Peter Norbeck, South Dakota [stamped imprint] Copyright by Harris & Ewing, the above copyright line must be printed underneath each reproduction of this photograph, as required by law. Photo for your use only.; Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Item 34: Rev. Christopher Sverre Norborg (1902-1983), 1960s: Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] 82376. Verso: [written in ink] Sverre Norborg, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 35: Rev. Christopher Sverre Norborg (1902-1983), undated: Creator: Lee Brothers, photographers; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped imprint] Portrait by Lee Brothers, Minneapolis [written in ink] Rev. Sverre Norboj [sic], Norwegian Memorial Church, Chicago.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 36: Eugene J. Nordby (1918- ), 1960s: Biography or History: Former President of Vesterheim Museum's Board of Trustees; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa).; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Eugene Nordby, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Eugene Nordby Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Nordby,E.
Item 37: O. P. (Ole P.) Nordsletten (1862-1948), undated: Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] O. P. Nordsletten, Redaktor for "Vidnes[?] fra [?]", Irene, S. Dak.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 38: Rev. C. H. (Carl Henry) Norgaard (1880-1966), 1903: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1897-1903.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] C. Nordgaard [sic], L.C. '03.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 39: Rev. O. M. (Olaf Morgan) Norlie (1876-1962), 1932: Biography or History: Historian and editor.; Creator: Warnken Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Olaf Morgan Norlie, 1932. Verso: [stamped imprint] The Warnken Studio, Oneonta, N.Y.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Oneonta, Otsego County, New York; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 897. Norlie, Olaf Morgan (1876-1962). Papers, 1848-1958. 8 boxes. P 561.
Item 40: Rev. S. T. (Stephen Theodor) Normann (1875-1944), 1897: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1891-1897.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; 14 x 10 cm on 14 x 10 cm mount; Note: Recto 1: [imprint] Solberg, 128 Water Street, Decorah, Ia. Verso 1: [written in pencil] Normann, Dalton, Minn. Recto 2: [written in pencil] S. T. Normann of L.C.; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints on card mounts; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 41: Inga Bredesen Norstog (1885-1960), undated: Biography or History: Curator of the Norweigan-American Historical Museum (now Vesterheim), 1947-1960.; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Mrs. Jon Norstog, Curator of Museum, Decorah Iowa.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 915. Norstog, Jon (1877-1942). Papers, 1903-1941. 2 boxes. P 268; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Jon Norstog Collection, 1914-1928, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Norstag,J.

Box 19: Portraits K-O (medium)

Item 55: Sophus F. Neble (1859-1931), 1900s: Biography or History: Editor of Danish-American weekly Den Danske Pioneer (Omaha, Neb.), 1887-1931.; Creator: Petersen, Nels L., b. ca. 1868, photographer; Dimensions: 21 x 16 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Petersen, Cedar Falls, Ia. Verso: [stamped] 44039 [written in pencil] Sophus N. Neble.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa
Item 56: David T. (David Theodore) Nelson (1891-1969), undated: Biography or History: Editor and translator; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1909-1912.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] David T. Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of David Theodore Nelson, 1722-1969, LCA/RG15/Nelson, D; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 859. Nelson, David T. (1891-1969). Clippings, 1969. 2 items. P 1391; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The David T. Nelson Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Nelson,D.
Item 57: Ellen Christina Scheie Nelson (1838-1908), undated: Dimensions: 21 x 17 cm on 21 x 17 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Ellen Christina Scheie, [?] 30, 1838-Nov 12 1908, wife of Captain Isak Nielson, Born near Stavanger Norway, Died Milwaukee Wis nov 12-1908.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 58: Esther Caroline Torrison Nelson (1894-1989), 1900: Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Esther Karoline Torrison, 6 aar gammel.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 59: Esther Caroline Torrison Nelson (1894-1989), 1913: Creator: Reynolds, B. J. (Bartley Jenks), 1853-1927, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 8 cm on 23 x 9 cm mount; Note: Enclosure: [written in pencil] Esther Torrison of Decorah, Iowa [written in ink] 1913. Recto: [imprint] Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa, Reynolds, Decorah, Iowa.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 60: Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), undated: Biography or History: Founder of Earth Day in 1970; Governor of Wisconsin, 1959-1963; United States Senator from Wisconsin, 1963-1981.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Gaylord Anton Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Wisconsin Historical Society: Gaylord Nelson Papers, 1954-2006 (bulk 1963-1980).
Item 61: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers; Dimensions: 26 x 19 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Property of Harris & Ewing, Washington D. C., Harris & Ewing. Verso: [written in ink] Knut [sic] Nelson [written in pencil] C[?]6491.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 62: Marion J. Nelson (1924-2000), undated: Biography or History: Director Emeritus of Vesterheim.; Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Marion Nelson, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Marion Nelson Collection, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Nelson,M.
Item 63: N. O. (Nelson Olson) Nelson (1844-1922), 1910s: Biography or History: Industrialist.; Creator: Ferguson, J. J. (Jesse J.), 1865-1916, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 21 x 16 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Murillo, 1314 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Verso: [written in ink] N. O. Nelson, manufacturer of Bath Room fixtures in St Louis, Was the first manufacturer to shrae profits with employees [written in pencil] 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, [cropping specifications].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Saint Louis, Missouri
Item 64: Rev. Christopher Sverre Norborg (1902-1983), undated: Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Sverre Norborg. Verso: [written in pencil] 69, Sverre Norborg, author.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 65: Herman C. Nordlie (1883-1966), 1914: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1900-1906.; Creator: Andrews, Emilie H. (Emilie Hill), 1869-1957, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 7 cm on 24 x 12 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Andrews Studio, Fergus Falls [written in ink] Herman C. Nordlie, M. A. [?]torie, 1914. Verso: [written in pencil] Herman C. Nordlie, M. A. Historie, 19[?].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Item 66: Clarissa Genet Heieie Normann (1881-1948), undated: Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 67: Inga Bredesen Norstog (1885-1960), undated: Biography or History: Curator of the Norweigan-American Historical Museum (now Vesterheim), 1947-1960.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 915. Norstog, Jon (1877-1942). Papers, 1903-1941. 2 boxes. P 268; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Jon Norstog Collection, 1914-1928, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Norstag,J.
Item 68: Jon Norstog (1877-1942), 1910s: Biography or History: Author.; Creator: Solem, S. L. (Samuel L.), 1864-1921, photographer; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm; Note: Enclosure: [imprint] Solem's Studio, Alexander, N.D. [written in pencil] [?] og [?] Jon Norstog.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 915. Norstog, Jon (1877-1942). Papers, 1903-1941. 2 boxes. P 268; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Jon Norstog Collection, 1914-1928, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Norstag,J.

Box 26: Portraits M-P (large)

Item 16: Rev. Christen A. (Christen Andreas) Naeseth (1849-1921), undated: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1869-1874.; Creator: Relf, J. T. (James T.), 1847-1909, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. Ch. A. Naeseth, Luther College, 1849-1921.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1880s carte de visite portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa; Related Material: Luther College Archives: The Papers of Christian A. Naeseth, 1883-1941, LCA/RG15/Naeseth, C.
Item 17: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), undated: Biography or History: Polar explorer.; Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Nansen, picture taken in Decorah, 192[?], Presented by Olaf Hamre.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 18: Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), undated: Biography or History: Polar explorer.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] poss. Ölave Hamre [written in pencil] En gave til Tleinistavn Lage #355, fra Ölave Hamre, Sept 17[?] 1930.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 19: Arthur N. Nelson (1845-1932), 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: 28 x 17 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Capt. Arthur N. Nelson, Chicago, Ill.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 20: Arthur N. Nelson (1845-1932), 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: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Capt. Arthur N. Nelson, Chicago, Ill.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 21: John Mandt Nelson (1870-1955), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Wisconsin, 1906-1919, 1921-1933.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Sen. John Mandt Nelson, Wisconsin 1906-19.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Wisconsin Historical Society: John Mandt Nelson Papers, circa 1890-1977.
Item 22: John Mandt Nelson (1870-1955), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Wisconsin, 1906-1919, 1921-1933.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Nelson [written in pencil] Cong J. M. Nelson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Wisconsin Historical Society: John Mandt Nelson Papers, circa 1890-1977.
Item 23: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Sen. Knute Nelson, Minnesota, #398.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portraitv; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 24: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Dimensions: 28 x 22 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] Knute Nelson. Verso: [written in ink] From Christine N[?], 1980.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 25: Knute Nelson (1843-1923), undated: Biography or History: United States Representative from Minnesota, 1883-1889; Governor of Minnesota, 1893-1895; United States Senator from Minnesota, 1895-1923.; Dimensions: 34 x 21 cm on 35 x 22 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Knute Nelson [written in ink] Knute Nelson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on paper mount; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Knute Nelson papers, 1861–1924; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Knute Nelson, 1892–1895; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 862. Nelson, Knute (1842-1923). Papers, 1860-1966. 7 folders. P 257.
Item 26: L. S. (Lewis Seward) Nelson (1850-1934), undated: Biography or History: Judge.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Judge S. [sic] Nelson, Minn.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 27: N. O. (Nelson Olson) Nelson (1844-1922), undated: Biography or History: Industrialist.; Creator: Ferguson, J. J. (Jesse J.), 1865-1916, photographer; Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm on 36 x 28 cm mount; Note: Recto: [printed] N. O. Nelson. Verso: [written in ink] Nelson [written in pencil] #2, N. O. Nelson, Manufacturer of Bathroom fixtures in St Louis, was first manufacturer to share profits with employees.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print on card mount; Place: Saint Louis, Missouri
Item 28: N. O. (Nelson Olson) Nelson (1844-1922), undated: Biography or History: Industrialist.; Creator: Ferguson, J. J. (Jesse J.), 1865-1916, photographer; Dimensions: 31 x 22 cm on 31 x 22 cm board; Note: Recto: [written in ink] N. O. Nelson, President, 1883-1917. Verso: [written in pencil] N. O. Nelson, photographer - Murillo, St Louis MO, [cropping specifications] [written in ink] Manufacturer.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Saint Louis, Missouri
Item 29: Oley Nelson (1844-1938), 1925: Biography or History: Civil War soldier.; Creator: Hostetler, G. L. (Gustavus Lucius), 1876-1952, photographer; Dimensions: 17 x 12 cm on 27 x 20 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Hostetler, Des Moines, Forty-First General Assembly, 1925 [written in ink] Oley Nelson, 1844- ,1925.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Item 30: Hans C. Ness (1870-1944), undated: Creator: Youngberg, Martin N. (Martin Nathaniel), 1874-1947, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 28 x 18 cm mount; Note: Enclosure: [written in ink] Gladelig Jul!, [?], Hans C. Ness. Recto: [imprint] Youngberg, Sioux City.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
Item 31: J. A. (Jens Anderson) Ness (1863-1937), undated: Biography or History: Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) faculty, 1893-1894; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1878-1884.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. J. A. Ness, 1863- , Educator [written in ink] #530.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1880s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 32: R. A. (Ragnvald Anderson) Nestos (1877-1942), undated: Biography or History: Governor of North Dakota, 1921-1925.; Creator: Champlain Studios, photographers; Dimensions: 38 x 25 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Champlain Studios, New York and Boston. Verso: [written in pencil] Gov. A. R. [sic] Nestos, N.D.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: New York, New York County, New York
Item 33: R. A. (Ragnvald Anderson) Nestos (1877-1942), undated: Biography or History: Governor of North Dakota, 1921-1925.; Creator: Champlain Studios, photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Gov. Ragnvald A. Nestos, N. Dak. 1921-25.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: New York, New York County, New York
Item 34: Jonas Rein Nilsen (1845-1929), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Jonas Rein Nilsen, Dr. Jonas Rein Nilson [sic], New York, NY 1845-.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 35: Rev. Peter Nilsen (1852-1926), undated: Dimensions: 31 x 8 cm; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 36: M. O. (Morton O.) Nilssen (1904-1950), 1940s: Biography or History: President of Waldorf College (Forest City, Iowa).; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] M. O. Nilssen. Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Moton O. Nilssen, President Waldorf College, Dr. Morton O. Nilssen, Pres. Waldorf College.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 37: Svein Nilsson (1826-1908), undated: Biography or History: Editor of Billed-Magazin and Skandinaven.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Svein Nilsson, chefredaktor Skandinaven, Svein Nilsson, editor of "Emigranten" and "Illustreret Billed Magasin", 1872-86.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 38: Peter Norbeck (1870-1936), undated: Biography or History: Governor of South Dakota, 1917-1921; United States Senator from South Dakota, 1921-1936.; Creator: Harris & Ewing, photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Harris & Ewing, Washington D.C. Verso: [written in pencil] Peter Norbeck, S. Dak. 1921- .; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Item 39: Gunnar Hans Nordbye (1888-1977), undated: Biography or History: United States federal judge.; Creator: Zintsmaster, D. W. (Daniel Webster), 1885-1962, photographer; Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Zintsmaster [written in pencil] #11. Verso: [written in pencil] Gunnar H. Nordby [sic], Judge, Mpls.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 40: Gunnar Hans Nordbye (1888-1977), undated: Biography or History: United States federal judge.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Nordbye [written in pencil] Judge Gunnar H. Nordbye, Minneapolis Minn.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 41: O. P. (Ole P.) Nordsletten (1862-1948), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] O. P. Nordsletten, O. P. Nordsletten, Editor of "Vidnes[?] fra [?]", Irene, S. Dak.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 42: Eidé Norena (1884-1968), 1927: Biography or History: Soprano.; Creator: Daguerre Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Daguerre, Chicago [written in ink] To Oscar L. Olson, President of Luther College, in kind remembrance, Decorah, Ia, 18-II-1927, Eide Norena. Verso: [written in pencil] Kaia Eide Norena, singer.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Item 43: Rev. O. M. (Olaf Morgan) Norlie (1876-1962), undated: Biography or History: Historian and editor.; Creator: Warnken Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] O. M. Norlie, 1876- , #386.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1932 portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Oneonta, Otsego County, New York; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 897. Norlie, Olaf Morgan (1876-1962). Papers, 1848-1958. 8 boxes. P 561.
Item 44: Gen. Lauris Norstad (1907-1988), undated: Biography or History: General in the United States Air Force.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Lauris Norstad, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.F. Verso: [written in pencil] From [?] museum, Lauris Norstad, Lt. General.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 171. Buckley, Thomas C. Article. 1 folder. P 1490.
Item 45: Jon Norstog (1877-1942), undated: Biography or History: Author.; Creator: Solem, S. L. (Samuel L.), 1864-1921, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Jon Norstog, author.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 915. Norstog, Jon (1877-1942). Papers, 1903-1941. 2 boxes. P 268; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Archives: The Jon Norstog Collection, 1914-1928, VMA/RG01/ARCH.Norstag,J.