The Papers of Else Elisabeth Koren, 1841-1986 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Else Elisabeth Koren, 1841-1986
ID: LCA/RG15/Koren, E
Primary Creator: Koren, Elisabeth (1832-1918)
Extent: 1.2 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Else Elisabeth Hysing was born May 24, 1832 in Larvik, Norway to a distinguished, upper-class family. Although slightly deaf from childhood, this did not deter her education as she was privately tutored by teachers at her father’s school and also attended dance school. Elisabeth was married to Ulrik Vilhelm Koren on August 18, 1853. They left for America less than a month later.
The Korens’ journey to American and their first two years in Northeast Iowa were recorded by Elisabeth Koren in her diary published in 1955. With courage and conviction, Elisabeth faced all the hardships pioneer life afforded and emerged to become the kind and accomplished mistress of the Washington Prairie parsonage until her death in 1918.
The original diary and its transciption are in this collection along with some correspondence and poems. Also included is a drawing of Washnigton Prarie parsonage showing floor plans, exterior design, and the ground surrounding the house.
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Se også Isaak B. Torrisons brev fra E. Koren. Else Elisabeth Hysing ble født i Larvik 24. mai 1832 i en velkjent overklassefamilie. Hun hadde dårlig hørsel som liten, men lot ikke dette komme i veien for utdannelsen. Hun ble undervist hjemme av lærere fra skolen til hennes far og hun gikk også på danseskole. Elisabeth giftet seg med Ulrik Vilhelm Koren 18. august 1853 og de dro til Amerika under en måned etter vielsen. Om reisa til Amerika og de to første årene i nordøst Iowa forteller Elisabeth i dagboka si. Hun møtte, med mot og selvtillit, alle vanskeligheter som preget pionerlivet. Hun var prestekone på Washington Prairie prestegård til hun døde i 1918.
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 3 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
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Else Elisabeth Koren Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
5/20/24: Hayley Jackson and Ellie Gisvold updated collection to include the America Letters, update extent, scope and contents.
11/20/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: The Papers of Elisabeth Koren, 1853-1973, n.d.],
[Box 2: America Letters, 1853-1860],
[Box 3: America Letters, 1860-1867, n.d.],
[Box test001: test, 5/28/24],
[All]
- Box 3: America Letters, 1860-1867, n.d.
- Folder 1: Letter 80, April 8 (Easter), 1860
- Folder 2: Letter 81, June 1, 1860
- Folder 3: Letter 82, June 15, 1860
- Folder 4: Letter 83, August 5, 1860
- Folder 5: Letter 84, August 20, 1862
- Folder 6: Letter 85, October 16, 1860
- Folder 7: Letter 86, October 18, 1860
- Folder 8: Letter 87, January 2, 1861
- Folder 9: Letter, January 9, 1861
- Folder 10: Letter 89, April 21, 1861
- Folder 11: Letter 90, April 25, 1861
- Folder 12: Letter 91, June 29, 1861
- Folder 13: Letter 92, June 28, 1861
- Folder 14: Letter 93, September 1, 1861
- Folder 15: Letter 94, September 3, 1861
- Folder 16: Letter 95, September 21, 1861
- Folder 17: Letter 96, October 21, 1861
- Folder 18: Letter 97, February 8, 1862
- Folder 19: Letter 98, February 8, 1862
- Folder 20: Letter 99, April 14, 1862
- Folder 21: Letter 100, April 16, 1862
- Folder 22: Letter 101, June 12, 1862
- Folder 23: Letter 102, June 12, 1862
- Folder 24: Letter 103, August 19, 1862
- Folder 25: Letter 104, October 1, 1862
- Folder 26: Letter 105, October 14, 1862
- Folder 27: Letter 106, October 15, 1862
- Folder 28: Letter 107, December 2, 1862
- Folder 29: Letter 108, December 12, 1862
- Folder 30: Letter 109, January 8, 1863
- Folder 31: Letter 110, February 2, 1863
- Folder 32: Letter 111, April 13, 1863
- Folder 33: Letter 112, April 16, 1863
- Folder 34: Letter 113, June 7, 1863
- Folder 35: Letter 114, August 15, 1863
- Folder 36: Letter 115, August 20, 1863
- Folder 37: Letter 116, November 8, 1863
- Folder 38: Letter 117, November 12, 1863
- Folder 39: Letter 118, November 30, 1863
- Folder 40: Letter 119, February 2, 1864
- Folder 41: Letter 120, April 5, 1864
- Folder 42: Letter 121, April 5, 1864
- Folder 43: Letter 122, June 4, 1864
- Folder 44: Letter 123, June 6, 1864
- Folder 45: Letter 124, August 1, 1864
- Folder 46: Letter 125, August 1, 1864
- Folder 47: Letter 126, September 26, 1864
- Folder 48: Letter 127, October 19, 1864
- Folder 49: Letter 128, November 19, 1864
- Folder 50: Letter 129, 1865
- Folder 51: Letter 130, 1865
- Folder 52: Letter 131, 1865
- Folder 53: Letter 132, January 5, 1865
- Folder 54: Letter 133, February 24, 1865
- Folder 55: Letter 134, May 14, 1865
- Folder 56: Letter 135, May 26, 1865
- Folder 57: Letter 136, June 25, 1865
- Folder 58: Letter 137, August 14, 1865
- Folder 59: Letter 138, October 26, 1865
- Folder 60: Letter 139, November 8, 1865
- Folder 61: Letter 140, December 18, 1865
- Folder 62: Letter 141, February 27, 1866
- Folder 63: Letter 142, February 28, 1866
- Folder 64: Letter 143, April 25, 1866
- Folder 65: Letter 144, April 26, 1866
- Folder 66: Letter 145, May 14, 1866
- Folder 67: Letter 146, May 15, 1866
- Folder 68: Letter 147, July 29, 1866
- Folder 69: Letter 148, July 30, 1866
- Folder 70: Letter 149, November 21, 1866
- Folder 71: Letter 150, December 2, 1866
- Folder 72: Letter 151, February 12, 1867
- Folder 73: Letter 152, February 13, 1867
- Folder 74: Letter 153, April 9, 1867
- Folder 75: Letter 154, April 21 (Easter), 1867
- Folder 76: Letter 155, May 22, 1867
- Folder 77: Letter 156, July 4
- Folder 78: Letter 157, November 18
- Folder 79: Unknown/Fragments
- Folder 1: Letter 80, April 8 (Easter), 1860
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: The Papers of Elisabeth Koren, 1853-1973, n.d.],
[Box 2: America Letters, 1853-1860],
[Box 3: America Letters, 1860-1867, n.d.],
[Box test001: test, 5/28/24],
[All]