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 15: Portraits O

Box 11: Portraits N-Ol (small)

Item 42: Trygve Oas (1886-1945), circa 1925: Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] Mr. Trygve Oas, cashier, Midland Natl. Bank of Minneapolis, Minn., who is treasurer of the Norse-American Centennial committee.; 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 43: Charles E. Odegaard (1911-1999), 1960s: Biography or History: President of the University of Washington, 1958-1973.; Dimensions: 14 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped imprint] Office of News Services, University of Washington, Seattle 5, Washington [written in pencil] 0-8062-12.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections: Charles E. Odegaard papers, 1932-1997, 2380.
Item 44: M. R. Odegaard (1871-1945), 1895: Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm on 13 x 9 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof M. R. Odegaard, St. Ansgar, Ia, 1895.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1085. Poems, 1840-1952. 3 boxes. P 316.
Item 45: Adam Oehlenschläger (1779-1850), 1885: Biography or History: Danish poet and playwright.; Creator: Williams, Sophus, approximately 1835-1900, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] E. Hader pinxit., 1885, Gesetzlich geschüzt., Photographie und Verlag von Sophus Williams, Berlin W. Verso: [printed] 138. Adam Oehlenschläger.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated painted portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Berlin, Germany
Item 46: Steinar Ofsdal (1948- ), 1970s: Biography or History: Norwegian composer and flutist.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [printed] Steinar Ofsdal, Steinar Ofsdal, folk instrumentalist from Oslo, Norway, will perform at the 12th Annual Folk Music Festival July 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Decorah, Iowa. Steinar will play the Hardanger fiddle and a variety of Norwegian folk flutes. Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 47: John Oleson (1839-1926), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 22.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Capt. John Oleson [written in pencil] Capt. John Oleson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 48: O. M. (Olaf Martin) Oleson (1849-1944), undated: Biography or History: Honorary President of the Norwegian Singers Association of America.; Dimensions: 16 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Olaf Martin Oleson, Fort Dodge, Iowa.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 49: O. M. (Olaf Martin) Oleson (1849-1944), undated: Biography or History: Honorary President of the Norwegian Singers Association of America.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 457 [written in pencil] O. M. Oleson, Ft. Dodge, Ia.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 50: Arthur Robert Olsen (b. 1910), 1950s: Biography or History: Professor at Western Illinois University (Macomb, Ill.).; Dimensions: 9 x 7 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Arthur Robert Olsen, Vice-Royalty V[?]yage.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 51: Burt Olsen (b. 1842), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Symra: en aarbog for Norske paa begge sider af havet (Decorah, Iowa: Decorah-Postens Trykkeri, 1909), p. 206.; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [stamped] 7578 [written in pencil] Burt Olson [sic], den siste Mohikaner, [cropping specifications].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 52: Rev. Engel Olsen (b. 1867), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1888-1892.; Creator: Shaker, R. G. (Rasmus G.), 1862-1943, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] S, R. G. Shaker, 116 Kelsey St., Eau Claire, Wis. [written in ink] Rev. Engel Olsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Eau Claire, Chippewa County and Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Item 53: Rev. Harry E. (Harry Emil) Olsen, 1903: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1899-1903.; Creator: Solberg, Otto T., 1863-1951, photographer; Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Solberg, Decorah, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Harry E. Olson [sic], L.C. '03.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 54: Rev. Johan Olsen (1834-1911), 1900s: Creator: Dorge, Elias G. E., 1863-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 10 x 8 cm on 16 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Dorge, 1819 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis. Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Johan Olsen, 3 1/2 x 4 3/4.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 55: L. J. (Lars J.) Olsen (1873-1892), 1880s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1887-1891.; Creator: Hunter, G. C. [or C. G], photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Hunter, CGH [or GCH], Cabery, Ill. Verso: [written in ink] Herscher, Il[?], L. J. Olson, 445[?].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Cabery, Ford County and Kankakee County, Illinois
Item 56: Alvin B. Olson (b. 1885), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 90.; Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 23, Prof. Alvin B. Olson.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 57: Casper Olson (1865-1948), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 33.; Dimensions: 12 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] 8, Casper Olson.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 58: Floyd B. Olson (1891-1936), undated: Biography or History: Governor of Minnesota, 1931-1936.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 414 [written in ink] Floyd B. Olson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Floyd B. Olson, 1931-1932, 08-00011002; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Floyd B. Olson, Hjalmar Petersen, and Elmer A. Benson, 1932-1938, 1713060; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1014. Olson, Floyd B. (1891-1936). Clippings, 1932-1935. 9 items. P 298.
Item 59: Hazel Millie Priscilla Olson (1893-1963), 1920s: Dimensions: 11 x 7 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 33.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 60: Ida Augusta Melbostad Olson (1890-1990), 1908: Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 1/15-'08, Ida Melbostad, Dorchester, Iowa, Route No. 3.; Physical Description: 1 postcard
Item 61: Julius E. (Julius Emil) Olson (1858-1944), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norsk-Amerikanernes festskrift, edited by Johannes B. Wist (Decorah, Iowa: Symra, 1914), p. 333.; Biography or History: Professor of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Wisconsin, 1884-1931.; Dimensions: 13 x 11 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] Julius E. Olson. Verso: [written] Prof Julius E Olson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1022. Olson, Julius E. (1858-1944). Papers, 1902-1930. 27 items. P 302; Wisconsin Historical Society: Julius E. Olson Papers, 1871-1941, Wis Mss PM.
Item 62: Julius E. (Julius Emil) Olson (1858-1944), 1890: Biography or History: Professor of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Wisconsin, 1884-1931.; Creator: Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin R.), 1836-1906, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Curtiss, ERC, Madison. Verso: [imprint] Curtiss, Artistic Photography, Madison, Wis., Negatives Preserved, Vilas House Block-Take Elevator [written in ink] [?] norske [?], Julius E. Olson, Madison, Wis., Sept. 1890.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1022. Olson, Julius E. (1858-1944). Papers, 1902-1930. 27 items. P 302; Wisconsin Historical Society: Julius E. Olson Papers, 1871-1941, Wis Mss PM.
Item 63: Julius E. (Julius Emil) Olson (1858-1944), undated: Biography or History Note: Professor of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Wisconsin, 1884-1931.; Dimensions: 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 399 [written in pencil] Prof. Julius E. Olson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1022. Olson, Julius E. (1858-1944). Papers, 1902-1930. 27 items. P 302; Wisconsin Historical Society: Julius E. Olson Papers, 1871-1941, Wis Mss PM.
Item 64: Lars S. Olson (b. 1858), 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.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Lake Captain Lars S. Olson, Chicago.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 65: Oscar R. Olson (1869-1945), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: History of the Town of Moscow from 1848 to 1919, by Bjorn Holland (Hollandale, Wis: 1919), p. 103.; Dimensions: 13 x 8 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] Oscar R. Olson.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 66: Terje Olson (b. 1830), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso 1: [printed] Captain Terje Olson (Chicago) [written in pencil] #2. Verso 2: [written in pencil] Capt Terje Olson.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints on boards

Box 12: Portraits Om-Q (small)

Item 1: Oscar K. Omlie (1869-1964), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1890-1895.; Creator: Borlaug, O. E. (Ole E.), 1856-1894, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Borlaug, Extra Finish, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in pencil] Osc. Omlie.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 2: Oscar K. Omlie (1869-1964), 1900s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1890-1895.; Creator: Lee Brothers, photographers; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 19 x 13 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Lee Bros, Minneapolis. Verso: [written in pencil] Osc. Omlie.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 3: Andrew Larson Omre (b. 1832), undated: Alternate Format: Portrait published in: Norwegian Sailors on the Great Lakes, by Knut Gjerset (Northfield, Minn: Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1928), opposite p. 66.; Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain, Andrew Larson [written in pencil] Lake Captain Andrew Larson, Manitowoc, Wis.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 4: Børre Larson Omre (b. 1841), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain Børre Larson Omre.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 5: John Larson Omre (b. 1843), undated: Biography or History: Lake captain.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm on 17 x 13 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] Lake Captain John Larson Omre.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 6: Nels Onsgard (1837-1914), 1900s: Biography or History: Founder of the Spring Grove Herald.; Creator: Syftestad, Jacob, 1859-1922, photographer; Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Syftestad, New Rockford, N.D. Verso: [written in ink] Mr. Onsgard, Spring Grove, Relative of Thorine Skjervem.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: New Rockford, Eddy County, North Dakota
Item 7: Alert M. (Alert Mathias) Opsahl (1901-1996), 1925: Creator: Henning, T. T. (Thomas T.), 1882-1976, photographer; Dimensions: 16 x 10 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Alert M. Opsahl, Taken March 31, 1925.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 8: Rev. Zakarias J. Ordal (1875-1949), 1890s: 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 pencil] Zacharias Ordal.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa
Item 9: Ingvald Orheim (1910-1987), 1987: Biography or History: Vice-President of the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America, 1984-1985.; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak, Processed Kodak May 87 [?].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 10: Martha Ostenso (1900-1963), undated: Biography: Novelist.; Dimensions: 13 x 9 cm; 13 x 10 cm; Note: Verso 1: [imprint] No. ___, Extra prints may be ordered by this number, LeRoy Sampson, Decorah, Iowa [written] 372 [written in ink] Martha Ostenso. Verso 2: [written in pencil] Martha Ostenso.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproductions of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 2 photographic prints; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1037. Ostenso, Martha (1900-1963). Papers. 2 folders and 1 volume. P 1100; University of Virginia: Letters of Martha Ostenso [manuscript] 1928-33, MSS 8087 8087-a.
Item 11: Rev. Bertel Bergeson Ostrem (1875-1956), 1900s: Dimensions: 16 x 12 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Possibly O. Otteson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 12: Rev. Ole Ottersen (1868-1946), 1890s: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1882-1889.; Creator: Lee Brothers, photographers; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Lee Bros., LB, 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 pencil] 3530 [written in ink] Ole Ottesen [sic].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 13: Cathinka Tank Døderlein Ottesen (1823-1899), 1890s: Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Fermann, Stoughton. Verso: [written in ink] Mrs Jacob Aall Ottesen née Cathinka Tank Døderlein, loaned by Inga B. Norstog.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
Item 14: Cathinka Tank Døderlein Ottesen (1823-1899), undated: Creator: Fermann, W. A. (William August), 1839-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an 1890s cabinet card portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin
Item 15: Hannah Ottesen (1860-1931), undated: Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 16: Hannah Ottesen (1860-1931), undated: Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] Miss Hannah Ottesen, daughter of Rev. J. A. Ottesen.; Physical Description: 1 postcard
Item 17: Rev. J. A. (Jakob Aall) Ottesen (1825-1904), undated: Biography or History: One of seven pastors who organized the Norwegian Synod in 1853; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Vice-President, 1857-1871, and College Pastor, 1865-1882.; Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: Records of the Norwegian Synod, 1853-1917, LCA/RG13/Series 1.
Item 18: Anne Martha Øvre (1863-1907), 1890s: Creator: Spurr, E. Willard (Ervin Willard), d. 1938, photographer; Dimensions: 14 x 10 cm on 17 x 11 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Spurr, Extra Finish, Decorah, Iowa. Verso: [written in ink] Anna [sic] Martha Ovre [written in pencil] wife of contractor might have been in charge of building Big Canoe church, [?].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on cabinet card mount; Place: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa

Box 19: Portraits K-O (medium)

Item 69: Arnold Olsen (1916-1990), 1960s: Biography or History: United States Representative from Montana, 1961-1971.; Dimensions: 19 x 14 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] Best wishes, Arnold Olsen.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections: Arnold Olsen Papers, 1956-1972.
Item 70: Helga Olsen (b. 1867), undated: Biography or History: Pianist and St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minn.) faculty.; Creator: Golling-Hesse Studio, photographers; Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm on 23 x 18 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Golling-Hesse Studio [written in ink] Sincerely yours, Helga Olsen. Verso: [printed] Miss Helga Olson [sic], piano.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 71: I. M. (Ingerval M.) Olsen (1861-1943), 1910s: Biography or History: Minnesota judge.; Creator: Gastler, George O., 1879-1971, photographer; Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Gastler, New Ulm [written in ink] I. M. Olsen.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota
Item 72: Floyd B. Olson (1891-1936), undated: Biography or History: Governor of Minnesota, 1931-1936.; Dimensions: 26 x 19 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] 384, I.P.E.U. Verso: [written in pencil] Gov. Floyd B. Olson, Minnesota.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a drawn portrait; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Floyd B. Olson, 1931-1932, 08-00011002; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Floyd B. Olson, Hjalmar Petersen, and Elmer A. Benson, 1932-1938, 1713060; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1014. Olson, Floyd B. (1891-1936). Clippings, 1932-1935. 9 items. P 298.
Item 73: RADM L. B. (Louis B.) Olson (b. 1895), undated: Biography or History: Rear Admiral of the United States Coast Guard.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] To the Norwegian American Historical Museum with beset wishes, L. B. Olson, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 74: Mancur Olson (1932-1998), undated: Biography or History: Economist.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Verso: [printed] This Paper Manufactured by Kodak.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: University of Maryland Libraries, Special Collections: Mancur Olson papers.
Item 75: Oscar L. (Oscar Ludvig) Olson (1872-1956), 1920s: Biography or History: President of Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1921-1932; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1893.; Dimensions: 25 x 17 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Dr. Oscar L. Olson, President of Luther College, Decorah, Ia., 605, 1.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956, LCA/RG02/3rd President.
Item 76: Nels Onsgard (1837-1914), 1900s: Biography or History: Founder of the Spring Grove Herald.; Dimensions: 10 x 15 cm on 18 x 23 cm mount; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Mr. Nels Onsgard in his office in Spring Grove.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount
Item 77: M. G. (Mathias G.) Opsahl (1858-1945), undated: Biography or History: Editor of Fremad (Sioux Falls, S.D.), 1924-1935.; Dimensions: 16 x 11 cm on 24 x 19 cm board; Note: Verso: [printed] M. G. Opsahl, "Fremad" [written in ink] M. G. Opsahl, Fremad.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 78: Øystein Ore (1899-1968), undated: Biography or History: Mathematician.; Dimensions: 18 x 12 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Oysten [sic] Ore, scientist.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1034. Ore, Øystein (1899-1968). Articles, 1956, n.d. 3 items. P 293.
Item 79: Inga Örner (1876-1963), undated: Biography or History: Norwegian soprano.; Dimensions: 22 x 17 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Inga Örner, Metropolitan Opera Co New York, Royal Covent Garden London.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 80: Birger Osland (1870-1963), 1954: Biography or History: Banker and author.; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] My compliments to curator Inga Norstog, Chicago, Ill. February 15, 1954, Birger Osland. Verso: [written in pencil] Binzu (?) Osland, Business.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1035. Osland, Birger (1870-1963). Papers, 1887-1955. 24 boxes. P 574.
Item 81: Karl Ouren (1882-1943), undated: Biography or History: Painter.; Dimensions: 24 x 18 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] 8, Karl Ouren.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print

Box 26: Portraits M-P (large)

Item 46: Clara Olivia Quam Odland (1867-1908), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Mrs. L. J. Odland [written in ink] Orlland [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 47: Ole Ofstedal, undated: Dimensions: 23 x 16 cm on 31 x 26 cm board; Note: Recto: [inscribed] At Rest.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 48: Rev. Asmund Oftedal (1878-1950), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] From Ostedahl [sic] folder.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 49: Rev. Sven Oftedal (1844-1911), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Sven Oftedahl [sic], Prof, Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1844-1911.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1900s photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 50: Peter O. (Peter Olaus) Okkelberg (1880-1960), undated: Creator: Kaiden-Kazanjian Studios, photographers; Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm on 36 x 28 cm mount; Note: Recto: [imprint] Kaiden Kazanjian, N.Y. [written in ink] Peter Okkelberg, University of Michigan. Verso: [written in pencil] (other side) Dr. Peter Okkelberg, Univ. of Michigan [photomechanical portrait print of President Woodrow Wilson].; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: New York, New York County, New York; Related Material: University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library: Peter Olaus Okkelberg papers.
Item 51: Olav V, King of Norway (1903-1991), undated: Biography or History: King of Norway, 1957-1991.; Dimensions: 30 x 24 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Olav.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 52: O. M. (Olaf Martin) Oleson (1849-1944), undated: Biography or History: Honorary President of the Norwegian Singers Association of America.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] O. M. Oleson, Ft. Dodge, Ia., Gave a large gift to the Norwegian American Historical Museum [written in pencil] O. M. Oleson, Ft. Dodge, IA, musician & philanthropist, #457.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 53: RADM C. E. (Clarence E.) Olsen (1899-1971), undated: Biography or History: Rear Admiral of the United States Navy.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [written in ink] C. E. Olsen, U.S.N.A. '21. Verso: [stamped] BUAer 390017 [written in pencil] C. E. Olsen, Rear Admiral.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 54: I. M. (Ingerval M.) Olsen (1861-1943), undated: Biography or History: Minnesota judge.; Creator: Gastler, George O., 1879-1971, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] I. M. Olson [sic], [?] judge, Wisconsin, J. [sic] M. Olson [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1910s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota
Item 55: Rev. Johan Olsen (1834-1911), undated: Creator: Dorge, Elias G. E., 1863-1915, photographer; Dimensions: 36 x 29 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. Johan Olsen, 1834-1911.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1900s cabinet card portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 56: N. H. F. (Niels Henrik Ferdinand) Olsen (1890-1962), undated: Dimensions: 35 x 27 cm on 35 x 27 cm mount; Note: Recto: [written in ink] N. H. F. Olsen. Verso: [written in pencil] Museum no mat, N. H. F. Olsen, author.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Related Material: The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center: Niels H.F. Olsen papers, 1895-1954.
Item 57: Tinius Olsen (1845-1932), undated: Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Tinius Olsen.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 58: Floyd B. Olson (1891-1936), undated: Biography or History: Governor of Minnesota, 1931-1936.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Governor Floyd B Olson, Minnesota [written in penci] #414.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated photomechanical portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Governor Floyd B. Olson, 1931-1932, 08-00011002; Minnesota Historical Society: Records of Floyd B. Olson, Hjalmar Petersen, and Elmer A. Benson, 1932-1938, 1713060; Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1014. Olson, Floyd B. (1891-1936). Clippings, 1932-1935. 9 items. P 298.
Item 59: Joraand Olson, undated: Dimensions: 38 x 29 cm on 38 x 29 cm board; Note: Verso: [written in ink] Olson, Mother of Grandma Valle (Martha Olson), Put in this cover July 1, 1960.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 60: Julius E. (Julius Emil) Olson (1858-1944), undated: Biography or History: Professor of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Wisconsin, 1884-1931.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. Julius E. Olson, Univ. of WI, #399.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1022. Olson, Julius E. (1858-1944). Papers, 1902-1930. 27 items. P 302; Wisconsin Historical Society: Julius E. Olson Papers, 1871-1941, Wis Mss PM.
Item 61: Louis W. Olson (b. 1878), undated: Creator: Randolph-Maniatis-Garcia, Inc., photographers; Dimensions: 36 x 29 cm; Note: Recto: [imprint] Randolph-Maniatis-Garcia, Inc., New York, N.Y. [written in ink] Louis W. Olson. Verso: [written in pencil] Louis W. Olson, scientist.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Place: New York, New York County, New York
Item 62: Rev. Melvin J. (Melvin Joseph) Olson (1894-1956), 1920s: Creator: Studios of Camera Craft, photographers; Dimensions: 28 x 18 cm on 32 x 21 cm mount; Note: Enclosure: [imprint] Studios of Camera Craft, Minneapolis [written in ink] Olson. Recto: [imprint] Studios of Camera Craft, Minneapolis [written in pencil] Melvin J. Olson.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on card mount; Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Item 63: Ole Br. (Ole Brunshus) Olson (1857-1903), undated: Biography or History: Editor of Reform (Eau Claire, Wis.).; Dimensions: 25 x 21 cm on 28 x 24 cm board; Note: Recto: [written in ink] at 20, at 30, at 40, Ole Br Olson, leading Prohibitionist, the founder of the "Reform" 1857-1903. Verso: [written in ink] Olson [written in pencil] Return to W. Ager, Eau Claire, Wis.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board
Item 64: Ole Br. (Ole Brunshus) Olson (1857-1903), undated: Biography or History: Editor of Reform (Eau Claire, Wis.).; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Recto: [inscribed] at 30. Verso: [written in pencil] Ole Br. Olson, Leading Prohibitionist, The founder of the "Reform", 1857-1903.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 65: Oscar L. (Oscar Ludvig) Olson (1872-1956), undated: Biography or History: President of Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1921-1932; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1893.; Dimensions: 35 x 26 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Prof. Oscar L. Olson, Pres Emeritus Luther College.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of a 1920s portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956, LCA/RG02/3rd President.
Item 66: Oscar L. (Oscar Ludvig) Olson (1872-1956), undated: Biography or History: President of Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1921-1932; Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1886-1893.; Dimensions: 35 x 27 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] From the box marked "Pioneer & Civil War Photos and Pres of Luther".; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: Oscar L. Olson Presidential Papers, 1872-1956, LCA/RG02/3rd President.
Item 67: M. G. (Mathias G.) Opsahl (1858-1945), undated: Biography or History: Editor of Fremad (Sioux Falls, S.D.), 1924-1935.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] M. G. Opsahl [written in ink] Opsahl.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 68: Rev. T. G. (Theodore G.) Opsahl (1862-1908), 1908: Biography or History: Attended Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), 1877-1884.; Creator: Walline, A. L. (Andrew Larson), 1865-1936, photographer; Dimensions: 19 x 25 cm on 28 x 36 cm board; Note: Recto: [imprint] Walline, Gowrie, Ia. Verso: [written in ink] Opsahl, Funeral of Rev. T. G. Opsahl, Callender Iowa May 1908.; Physical Description: 1 photographic print on board; Place: Gowrie, Webster County, Iowa
Item 69: Inga Örner (1876-1963), undated: Biography or History: Norwegian soprano.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Inga Ornes [sic], Met. Opera - N.Y.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print
Item 70: Ossie Orwoll (1900-1967), 1928: Biography or History: Professional baseball player.; Dimensions: 34 x 7 cm; Note: Recto: [written in pencil] Ossie Orwoll, 1928. Verso: [written in ink] Orwoll.; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print
Item 71: Martha Ostenso (1900-1963), undated: Biography or History: Novelist.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Ostenso, #372.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photomechanical print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1037. Ostenso, Martha (1900-1963). Papers. 2 folders and 1 volume. P 1100; University of Virginia: Letters of Martha Ostenso [manuscript] 1928-33, MSS 8087 8087-a.
Item 72: Martha Ostenso (1900-1963), undated: Biography or History: Novelist.; Creator: Breidvik, Mons, 1881-1950, artist; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Martha Ostenso, Author (Drawn by Mons Breidvik), #410.; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated drawn portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Norwegian-American Historical Association: 1037. Ostenso, Martha (1900-1963). Papers. 2 folders and 1 volume. P 1100; University of Virginia: Letters of Martha Ostenso [manuscript] 1928-33, MSS 8087 8087-a.
Item 73: Rev. J. A. (Jakob Aall) Ottesen (1825-1904), undated: Biography or History: One of seven pastors who organized the Norwegian Synod in 1853; Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), Vice-President, 1857-1871, and College Pastor, 1865-1882.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Rev. J. A. Otteson [sic], 1894-1896, life (1825-1904).; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print; Related Material: Luther College Archives: Records of the Norwegian Synod, 1853-1917, LCA/RG13/Series 1.
Item 74: Karl Ouren (1882-1943), undated: Biography or History: Painter.; Dimensions: 36 x 28 cm; Note: Verso: [written in pencil] Karl Ourdon [sic], Karl Ourdon [sic].; Originals or Copies Note: Reproduction of an undated portrait; Physical Description: 1 photographic print