The Papers of Jacob Wright Magelssen, 1875-1928 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Jacob Wright Magelssen, 1875-1928

ID: LCA/RG15/Magelssen, J

Primary Creator: Magelssen, Jacob Wright (1843-1931)

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 00/00/1966

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of physicians diaries, 1875-1928 (54 pieces).

Biographical Note

Magelssen studied medicine for three years at Rush Medical College in Chicago. He established his practice in Koshkonong, Wisconsin, where he bought Doctor Hanson's home and twenty acres of land, and practiced there until 1873. At that time he moved to Rushford, Minnesota. He married twice and had ten children. His second wife was Thora Larsen, daughter of Laur. Larsen. Magelssen died in 1931.

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Magelssen studerte medisin i tre år ved Rush Medical College i Chicago. Han etablerte sin egen praksis i Koshkonong, Wisconsin og ble der til 1873, da han flyttet til Rushford, Minnesota. Han var gift to ganger og hadde i alt ti barn. Magelssen døde i 1931.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 1 box

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Acquisition Source: J.W. Magelssen Estate

Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Jacob Wright Magelssen Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.

11/22/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

11/18/19: AH updated the date

Box and Folder Listing

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Item 1: Physician Notebook, 1875: Cartoon drawn on back page of notebook, Receipt from John Iverson Drug Store in Rushford, MN
Item 2: Physician Notebook, 1876: Humorous Newspaper Clipping
Item 3: Physician Notebook, 1877: Small Nail in back compartment (may be thrown away due to rust)
Item 4: Physician Notebook, 1878: Lock of Henrette's hair - She died Dec. 15 1879, Reciets, Note from Sheriff
Item 5: Physician Notebook, 1879: Postcard from Kristofer Janson, Blank Check, Accunting Paper, Tax Reciet, Letter, Subscription to Minnesota Homestead
Item 6: Physician Notebook, 1880: Optical Illusions (II) Tax Reciets (II) Reciet from Shoe Store, Reciet from Drug Store, Clerk Certificate Relating to Schools
Item 7: Physician Notebook, 1881: Kierland Drug Store form, Bank Reciet, Sale Notes, Dog Licence
Item 8: Physician Notebook, 1882: Paper 10 Cent Note, Paper 25 Cent Note, Pressed Flower
Item 9: Physician Notebook, 1883
Item 10: Physician Notebook, 1884: Rushford Public Health Announcement
Item 11: Physician Notebook, 1885
Item 12: Physician Notebook, 1886
Item 13: Physician Notebook, 1887: Old Pills
Item 14: Physician Notebook, 1888
Item 15: Physician Notebook, 1889
Item 16: Physician Notebook, 1890: Old Pills
Item 17: Physician Notebook, 1891
Item 18: Physician Notebook, 1892: Confederate Dollar BIll Advirtisement
Item 19: Physician Notebook, 1893: Subscription to Decorah Posten
Item 20: Physician Notebook, 1894
Item 21: Physician Notebook, 1895
Item 22: Physician Notebook, 1896: Ammonol Powder
Item 23: Physician Notebook, 1897
Item 24: Physician Notebook, 1898
Item 25: Physician Notebook, 1899
Item 26: Physician Notebook, 1900
Item 27: Physician Notebook, 1901
Item 28: Physician Notebook, 1902: Dr. Babcock MIlk Tester Ad.
Item 29: Physician Notebook, 1903
Item 30: Physician Notebook, 1904
Item 31: Physician Notebook, 1905: Rushford Poems (II) Letter from Laur. Larsen, Minneapolis Postcard from son
Item 32: Physician Notebook, 1906: Check to wagon company, Postcard, Stamp
Item 33: Physician Notebook, 1907: Free Pass to Mud and Lithia Water Baths, Funny Poem, Shirt Bill
Item 34: Physician Notebook, 1908: Bill from LaCrosse Lutheran Hospital, Ole Landsvirk mother on March 25
Item 35: Physician Notebook, 1909
Item 36: Physician Notebook, 1910
Item 37: Physician Notebook, 1911: History Book Set Bill, Coal Bill, Business Card
Item 38: Physician Notebook, 1912
Item 39: Physician Notebook, 1913
Item 40: Physician Notebook, 1914: Newspaper Clipping, Post Crad, Capt. Orders
Item 41: Physician Notebook, 1915: Norwegian Association Card
Item 42: Physician Notebook, 1916
Item 43: Physician Notebook, 1917: Letter
Item 44: Physician Notebook, 1918
Item 45: Physician Notebook, 1919
Item 46: Physician Notebook, 1920
Item 47: Physician Notebook, 1921
Item 48: Physician Notebook, 1922
Item 49: Physician Notebook, 1923: Doctors Newsletter, Newspaper Clipping
Item 50: Physician Notebook, 1924
Item 51: Physician Notebook, 1925
Item 52: Physician Notebook, 1926
Item 53: Physician Notebook, 1927
Item 54: Physician Notebook, 1928: Corn Newspaper Article

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