The Papers of the Naeseth Family | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of the Naeseth Family

ID: LCA/RG15/Naeseth, f

Primary Creator: Naeseth family

Extent: 8.6 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian, English, French

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence, late 1800's to early 1900's (1.0 cubic feet); sermons, 1890's; photographs (2.0 cubic feet); "The Naeseth-Fehn Family History" volumes 1 and 2; newspaper clippings; miscellaneous papers; genealogy of Brandt, Galby, and Ottesen families by Dikka Preus; "Sendebudet" journal, 1900 (1 folder); a few books (some semi-centennial); programs; invitations; Luther College Chips; some papers, 1960's and 1970's.

Biographical Note

The Naeseths, like the Preus' and the Brandts, have been a part of Luther College’s history for many years. They have played an active part in the preservation of Norwegian-American history at Luther.

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Inneholder også papirer, brev og foto av Brandt og Preus-familiene. Naesethfamilien, i likhet med Preus- og Brandtfamilien, har i mange år vært en viktig del av Luther Colleges historie. Familien jobbet aktivt for å videreføre den norsk-amerikanske arven på Luther College.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: The Naeseth Family Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence, 1820-1938],
[Series 2: Photographs, undated],
[Series 3: Sermons, 1884-1911],
[Series 4: Publications, 1898-1953],
[Series 5: Diaries and Journals, 1851-1886],
[Series 6: Financial Records, 1892-1898],
[Series 7: Papers of Nils Brandt, 1845-1894],
[Series 8: Papers of R. O. Brandt, 1906-1916],
[Series 9: "Old Galby Papers", 1869-1937],
[Series 10: Miscellaneous Papers, 1891-1898],
[Series 11: Newspapers, 1908-1972],
[Series 12: Genealogies, 1940s-1984],
[Series 13: Realia, undated],
[Series 14: Published Books, 1911-1918],
[All]

Series 2: Photographs, undated

Box 3: Photographs, undated

Folder 7: Photograph, undated
Folder 8: Photographs, 1919-1939
Folder 9: Photographs, undated
Folder 10: Photographs, undated
Folder 11: Photographs, 1900
Folder 12: Photographs, undated
Folder 13: Photographs, undated
Folder 14: Photographs, undated
Folder 15: Photographs, undated
Folder 16: Photographs, undated
Folder 17: Photographs, undated
Folder 18: Photographs, undated
Folder 19: Photographs, undated

Box 4: Photographs, 1850s-1950s

Folder 1: "Treasures" of the Brandts, 1900s-1950s
Folder 2: Photographs of Brandts, undated
Folder 3: Photographs of "great-grandmother Aakris", undated
Folder 4: Brandt Photographs, undated
Folder 5: Photographs, 1850s-1950s
Folder 6: Photographs, 1860s-1910s
Folder 7: Photographs, 1860s-1945
Folder 8: Photographs, 1890s-1947
Folder 9: Photographs, 1896

Box 7: Photographs and Photo Albums, undated

Item 1: Family Tree type photograph, undated

Item 2: Photo Album, undated

Item 3: Metal Framed Photograph, undated

Item 4: Photo Album with Loose Photographs, undated

Folder 1: Loose photographs that were in album, 1905, 1920-1962

Item 5: Photo Album, undated

Item 6: Photo Album, undated

Folder 2: Glass Negatives, undated

Box 9: Photographs, undated

Item 1: Photo Album, undated
Item 2: Photo Album, undated