Title: The Papers of Herman A. Preus, 1846-2000

ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, H. A.

Primary Creator: Preus, Herman A. (Herman Amberg) (1896-1995)

Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 05/02/2022

Languages: English, Norwegian

The papers of pastor and professor Herman A. Preus.

Collection contains academic files, correspondence, diaries and agenda books, family history research, newsclippings, photographs, programs, and travel-related documentation.

Born July 28, 1896 at Spring Prairie Wisconsin, son of Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus and Louisa "Lulla" Hjort Preus. Graduated from Luther College in 1916, served in the Navy, 1920; earned his L.L. B at the University of Minnesota, 1920, earned M.Th at Luther Seminary, 1925, earned PhD from Edinburgh University, 1928. Additionally studied at Menighetsfakultet and University of Oslo in Norwway, in Tubingen, Germany, and in Paris France. Ordained in 1928, served at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1928-1936. Joined faculty of Luther Seminary in 1936. Married Florence Catherine Nesbitt in 1930. Passed away in 1995.

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes

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

Acquisition Source: Mary Preus

Processing Information: Processed in June-July 2022 and February 2023 by Jessica Trygstad and Hayley Jackson.

Finding Aid Revision History: 6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.