The Papers of John Victor Halvorson, 1853-2002 | Luther College Archives

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Title: The Papers of John Victor Halvorson, 1853-2002Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Halvorson, J

Primary Creator: Halvorson, John V.

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Abstract

Writings, books, and VHS tapes collected by the Luther College Archives

Biographical Note

John Victor Halvorson was born December 20, 1920 at New London, Minnesota to Sigurd J. and Clara A. (Rockney) Halvorson. He graduated from Luther College (1943). He then graduated from Luther Seminary and was ordained in 1945. Halvorson served several congregations in Washington, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa, including Decorah Lutheran Church, before retiring in 1996. He also wrote a number of books including "How Long O Lord? Studies in the Reveleation of St. John," "Human Encounters with Ministry" and "The Ages in Tension."

Halvorson married fellow Luther College student Hazel L. Iverson in 1946. They had four daughters and two sons. He passed away October 2, 2007 in Clifton, Texas.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 Box

Use Restrictions: Though we may hold the property rights, Luther College Archives does not hold the copyrights for all materials. Individuals may use materials for non-commercial, private use, but commercial users must secure permissions from the copyright holders and/or Luther College Archives to reproduce, publish, or quote protected materials and photographs. For more information about the Luther College copyright and fair use policy, please visit https://www.luther.edu/library/copyright

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Victor Halvorson Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/18/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

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Box 1: The Papers of John Victor Halvorson, 1853 - 2002Add to your cart.
Folder 1: John Victor and Hazel Miscellaneous Writings, 1942 - 1997Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Jack Preus Communications, 1964 - 1965Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Reinhold Niebuhr Biographical Information and Correspondence, 1959 - 1971Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Zacharias Halvorson Biographical Information, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: John's Ancestors and Correspondence, 1875 - 1943Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Luther College "Semi-Centennial", 1861 - 1911Add to your cart.
Folder 7: "Decorah Lutheran Church Through 125 Years", 1863 - 1988Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Letters and Programs, 1893 - 2004Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Luther Alumni Magazine Volume 30, 1996Add to your cart.
Folder 10: A Digest of the First Twenty-Five Years of Decorah Lutheran Church, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 11: A Short History of the Nasset Family, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 12: A Brief History of Decorah Lutheran Church, 1995Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Singing Society, 1976Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Halvorson Family History, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 15: A Glimpse Through the Window, 1890 - 1994Add to your cart.
Folder 16: "First Lutheran Church 1853 - 1978", "Den Norsk Synode 1915", "Decorah-Posten 1867 - 1897", and "The Aase Haugen Home 1915 - 1940", 1867 - 1940Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Brynjolf Jacob, 1878 - 1979Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Decorah and First Lutheran, 1926 - 1971Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Decorah Lutheran Church, 1906 - 1986Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Luren and Halvorson History, 1899 - 2002Add to your cart.
Item 21: Luther College Bulletin, Catalog 1944 - 1945, 1945Add to your cart.
Item 22: A Word For This Year: A Study of the Lessons for Series B, 1990Add to your cart.
Item 23: The Ages in Tension, 1970Add to your cart.
Item 24: Human Encounters with Ministry, 1985Add to your cart.
Item 25: Nurtured by the Word: A sTudy of the Lessons for Series C, 1991Add to your cart.
Item 26: The Emigrants, 1978Add to your cart.
Item 27: John V Halvorson and Leslie Rude Interview 2,3,4 VHS, undatedAdd to your cart.
Item 28: John V Halvorson and Leslie Rude 4 Interviews VHS, undatedAdd to your cart.
Item 29: Interview of John Halvorson VHS, 1990Add to your cart.
Item 30: End of Interview VHS, UndatedAdd to your cart.
Item 31: The Pioneer, 1940Add to your cart.
Item 32: The Promise of America: A History of the Norwegian-American People, 1984Add to your cart.
Folder 33: Scroll in Latin Signed by President Preus, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 34: Scroll in Latin, undatedAdd to your cart.

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