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 2: America Letters, 1853-1860
- Folder 1: Letter 1, September 15, 1853
- Folder 2: Letter 2, September 28, 1853
- Folder 3: Letter 3, November 23, 1853
- Folder 4: Letter 4, December 12 1853
- Folder 5: Letter 5, December 25 (Christmas Day), 1853
- Folder 6: Letter 6, January 26, 1854
- Folder 7: Letter 7, March 9, 1854
- Folder 8: Letter 8, May 22, 1854
- Folder 9: Letter 9, June 28, 1854
- Folder 10: Letter 10, July 7, 1854
- Folder 11: Letter 11, August 3, 1854
- Folder 12: Letter 12, September 20, 1854
- Folder 13: Letter 13, October 14, 1854
- Folder 14: Letter 14, December 20, 1854
- Folder 15: Letter 15, April 8 (Easter), 1855
- Folder 16: Letter 16, April 19, 1855
- Folder 17: Letter 17, May 4, 1855
- Folder 18: Letter 18, June 10, 1855
- Folder 19: Letter 19, June 24, 1855
- Folder 20: Letter 20, July 22, 1855
- Folder 21: Letter 21, July 23, 1855
- Folder 22: Letter 22, September 9, 1855
- Folder 23: Letter 23, September 11, 1855
- Folder 24: Letter 24, September 28, 1855
- Folder 25: Letter 25, October 28, 1855
- Folder 26: Letter 26, 1856
- Folder 27: Letter 27, February 7, 1856
- Folder 28: Letter 28, March 23 (Easter), 1856
- Folder 29: Letter 29, March 23 (Easter), 1856
- Folder 30: Letter 30, June 9, 1856
- Folder 31: Letter 31, June 29, 1856
- Folder 32: Letter 32, July 7, 1856
- Folder 33: Letter 33, August 10, 1856
- Folder 34: Letter 34, August 22, 1856
- Folder 35: Letter 35, September 13, 1856
- Folder 36: Letter 36, October 1, 1856
- Folder 37: Letter 37, October 17, 1856
- Folder 38: Letter 38, October 20, 1856
- Folder 39: Letter 39, November 24, 1856
- Folder 40: Letter 40, December 5, 1856
- Folder 41: Letter 41, February 14, 1857
- Folder 42: Letter 42, February 18, 1857
- Folder 43: Letter 43, April 9 (Maundy Thursday), 1857
- Folder 44: Letter 44, April 22, 1857
- Folder 45: Letter 45, June 22, 1857
- Folder 46: Letter 46, June 24, 1857
- Folder 47: Letter 47, July 31, 1857
- Folder 48: Letter 48, August 2, 1857
- Folder 49: Letter 49, September 4, 1857
- Folder 50: Letter 50, November 22, 1857
- Folder 51: Letter 51, November 22, 1857
- Folder 52: Letter 52, January 10, 1858
- Folder 53: Letter 53, February 18, 1858
- Folder 54: Letter 54, March 14, 1858
- Folder 55: Letter 55, March 18, 1858
- Folder 56: Letter 56, April 11, 1858
- Folder 57: Letter 57, July 2, 1858
- Folder 58: Letter 58, July 25, 1858
- Folder 59: Letter 59, September 5, 1858
- Folder 60: Letter 60, September 7, 1858
- Folder 61: Letter 61, November 1, 1858
- Folder 62: Letter 62, November 4, 1858
- Folder 63: Letter 63, November 7 (All Saints Day), 1858
- Folder 64: Letter 64, 1859
- Folder 65: Letter 65, January 18, 1859
- Folder 66: Letter 66, January 20, 1859
- Folder 67: Letter 67, February 6, 1859
- Folder 68: Letter 68, March 3, 1859
- Folder 69: Letter 69, April 24, (Easter), 1859
- Folder 70: Letter 70, May 29, 1859
- Folder 71: Letter 71, July 29, 1859
- Folder 72: Letter 72, July 31, 1859
- Folder 73: Letter 73, September 26, 1859
- Folder 74: Letter 74, November 20, 1859
- Folder 75: Letter 75, November 24, 1859
- Folder 76: Letter 76, December 4, 1859
- Folder 77: Letter 77, January 26, 1860
- Folder 78: Letter 78, January 27, 1860
- Folder 79: Letter 79, April 8 (Easter), 1860
- Folder 1: Letter 1, September 15, 1853
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]