The Papers of Rev. Ove Jacob Hjort, 1845-1879 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

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ID: LCA/RG15/Hjort, O

Primary Creator: Hjort, Ove Jacob (1827-1879)

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, 1860s-1870s; diaries, 1875-1876 and 1878; sermons, 1861-1879; personal papers (certificates, attests, etc); a few poems.

Biographical Note

Hjort was born in Christiania (Oslo) in 1827.  He immigrated in 1861.  Hjort was a trustee of Luther College.  He was also the minister of a church in Painted Creek, Iowa from 1862 until he died.

Ove Jakob Hjort was born Mar. 21, 1827 at Christiania, Norway, the son of Regimental Surgeon Dr. Jens Johan Hjort and wife Louise Augusta (nee Petersen) Education: private instruction, 1839-4s; University at Christiania, 1845-46. In 1861 he immigrated to the U.S. Attended Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1861-62, Ordained, 1862. Pastor at Waterville, Iowa (East and West Paint Creek Churches) 1862-1879. Married to Christiane Elisabeth Otteson in 1855. Died: 1873. Later Married Henriette Neuberg. Died: 1879. Pastor Hjort died Dec. 14, 1879.

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Hjort var født i Christiania [Oslo] i 1827. Han immigrerte i 1861. Han satt i styret for Luther College. Han var også prest i Waterville, Iowa fra 1862 til han døde.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Rev. Ove Jacob Hjort 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.

11/15/19: AH updated the date.


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Folder 1: Inventory Record, 1970Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Sermons in Norwegian, 1861Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1862Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Sermons in Norwegian and Confirmationstale, 1863Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1864Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1865Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1866Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1867Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Sermons in Norwegian, 1868Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1869Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1870Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Sermons in Norwegian, 1871Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1872Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Sermons in Norwegian, 1873Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1874Add to your cart.
Folder 16: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1875Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1876Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1877Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1878Add to your cart.
Folder 20: Sermons in Norwegian and Additional Writings, 1879Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Sermons and Other Materials in Norwegian, 1879, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 22: Correspondence and Personal Papers, 1845-1878, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 23: Letters from Laur. Laursen and Einar Wulfsberg, 1864-1879, n.d.Add to your cart.
Folder 24: Yearly Diaries, 1875-1878Add to your cart.

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