The Papers of Johan Carl Keyser Preus

The Papers of Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 1852-1965 | Luther College Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 1852-1965

ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, J C

Primary Creator: Preus, J. C. K. (Johan Carl Keyser) (1881-1983)

Extent: 27.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of articles/publications/brochures; scrapbooks; diaries; photos; manuscripts for books; tape recording; essays/papers; correspondences business and personal; speeches of Mrs. J. C. K. (Diderikke Margrethe "Dikka" Brandt) Preus; genealogy; bills; translations; book collection (private, fiction, and non fiction); bible; magazines; "Livsbilleder" Herman Amberg Preus biography, 1906; "A Pioneer Diary" Carolina Dorothea Margrethe (Linka) Keyser Preus diary; students rating books/education material.

Biographical Note

Son of Christian Keyser Preus, professor at Luther College and grandson of Herman Amberg Preus, founder of Luther College; graduated from Luther College, 1902; while at Luther: involved in Chips, played baseball, member of the concert band; attended Luther Seminary; ordained, 1905; served as pastor in Minnesota. Born in Spring Prairie, Wisconsin, December 5, 1881; married Diderikke Margrethe "Dikka" Brandt in 1907; died December 8, 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Translated, edited, and published the diary of his grandmother, Linka Preus, along with his wife Dikka in 1952.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 37 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Johan Carl Keyser Preus Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa

Finding Aid Revision History:

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

11/25/19: EC updated the preferred citation.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: California Lutheran College Materials, Stained Glass Window Materials, Articles, Publications, and History of the Lutheran Church, 1940-1963],
[Box 2: Correspondence, Scrapbooks, 1855-1975],
[Box 3: Scrapbooks, 1920s-1930s, 1933, 1939],
[Box 4: Linka Preus Diaries, 1851],
[Box 5: Magnifier, undated],
[Box 6: Books, 1909-1977],
[Box 7: News Articles/Brochures, 1943-1987],
[Box 8: Photos, Notes, Correspondence, 1875-1950],
[Box 9: Correspondence, Bills, Translations, 1854-1977],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1813-1881],
[Box 11: Books],
[Box 12: Correspondence, Notes, Bible, 1844-1958],
[Box 13: Church Related Articles, 1935-1978],
[Box 14: Letters and Cards from J. C. K. Preus's 100th Birthday and Funeral, and Soviet Union Magazines, 1884-1989],
[Box 15: Scrapbooks and Diaries, 1851-1956],
[Box 16: "Livsbilleder" and Schedules, 1867-1929],
[Box 17: Articles, Manuscripts, 1958-1975],
[Box 18: Linka P. Johnson Materials, Nelson Flory Papers, 1870-1992],
[Box 19: Correspondence, Ledgers, 1831-1932],
[Box 20: Scrapbooks, n.d.],
[Box 21: Diary & Ceremony info, 1820-1953],
[Box 22: Papers, Letters & Writings, 1889-1923],
[Box 23: Sunday Folder Series, Books & Synod info, 1950-1968],
[Box 24: Correspondence & Recordings, 1861-1966],
[Box 25: Interview & Letters, 1865-1983],
[Box 26: Glass Slides, undated],
[Box 27: Chess Set, undated],
[Box 28: Personal Books and Writings, 1910-1952],
[Box 29: Stereopticon Viewer, undated],
[Box 30: Photos & Correspondence, 1873-1976],
[Box 31: Misc Correspondence & Paul Schovenik Account, 1904-1944],
[Box 32: Unsorted Family Info, 1884-1902],
[Box 33: Church Career Info, 1845-1924],
[Box 34: Stereoptic Cards, undated],
[Box 35: Family Photos & Programs, 1940-1983],
[Box 36: Biography Info - Diaries, 1844-1980],
[Box 37: Dikka Hjort Koren Box of Photographs and Correspondence, undated],
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Box 8: Photos, Notes, Correspondence, 1875-1950

Folder 1: Biographical Sketch, 1906

Herman Amberg Preus: a Biographical Sketch from Livabilleder

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:73

Folder 2: Notebooks, 1906-1907

Notebooks of J.C.K Preus when he studied at John Hopkins University

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:74

Folder 3: Papers on Women of South America, undated

Papers on Women of South America: a talk given by Mrs. J.C.K Preus at Tuesday Club

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:75

Folder 4: Correspondence, Confirmations, and Programs, 1882-1950

Acquisition Information: Accession 154.74

Folder 5: Norwegian Lutheran Church: Correspondence and Papers, 1913-1934

Acquisition Information: Accession 154.77

Folder 6: Various Papers, 1938, undated

Various Papers. "One Hundred Historical Events" by O. M. Norlie, "Hvorledes Red Wing Seminar blev til" by Herman E. Jorgensen, "A Million Souls- A Million Dollars" by S. J. Fretheim, "Bishop Schreuder" by Bertine S. Astrup, "March of Faith" by J. C. K. Preus.

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:78

Folder 7: Correspondence and Speech, 1934-1971

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:79

Folder 8: Manuscript for "The Book, in America" and Correspondence, 1948, undated

Manuscript for "The Book, in America" by J.C.K. Preus and Correspondence

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:80

Folder 9: Genealogies, 1929

Genealogies of the Lomen, Brandt, and Joys families by G. J. Lomen

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:81

Folder 10: History of Spring Prairie parish, town of Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin, and Pamphlet, 1901, undated

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:82

Folder 11: Pictures of Luther College Students, undated

Luther College Students:

Bjug Aanondson Harstad, Alfred R. Sorenson, Oscar Adolf Tingelstad, Jacob Aall Ottesen, Mrs. Jacob Aall Ottensen, Nils Marin Ylvisaker, Lewis Gerhard Johnson, Hartwick Carinius Smeby, Christian Skattebol, Carl E. Larson, Martin A. Dahle, Gustav A. Juul, Casper D Aaker, and Lauritz Larsen

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:83:1

Folder 12: Pictures of Luther College Students, undated

Luther College Students:

Sigurd Bernard Hustvedt, Leon Cornelius Sorlien, Herman Naeseth, Augustus A. Hallestone, Olaf Eger, Even A Vaaler, John Olson Dreng, Sven K Berven, Knute A Thorstenson, John Daniel Hexom, Arthur Skrader, Andrew O. Anderson, Carl O. Estrem, Oliver B.F. Wollan, Nils Ylvisaker Clausen, Albert Edwin Fuglie, Henry J Linde, Alfred Thomas Nelson, Carl Henry Norgaard, Lars Larsen Ullensvag, Henry Ingebritson, Axel Bergh, and Jo Hopperstad.

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:84:1

Folder 13: Photographs, June 1911, 1956, undated

Picture of Evangelical Lutheran Church Headquarters Staff, Picture of Caroline A. Hjort, Picture of Jacob L. Hjort, and Picture of Den Norske Synodes Sangerforbunds i St. Paul Auditorium

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:85:1

Folder 14: Photographs, 1879-1910

Picture of Luther College Students and Others, Picture of Luther College Glee Club, Picture of Luther College Quinta, Picture of Luther College Band, and Picture of Luther College Class of 1902

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:86:1

Folder 15: Photographs, 1898-1907

Pictures of Luther College (2nd) Main Building 18--, Pictures of Larsen Hall 1907, Picture of Luther College Student Life1902?, Pictures of Luther College Intramural Football Teams 1898-1902, and Picture of Luther College Baseball Team 1902

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:87:1

Folder 16: Photographs, 1875-1930

Pictures of Various Events in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:88:1

Folder 17: Photographs, 1904-1906, undated

Picture of Luther Theological Seminary Glee Club, Picture of Interior of Luther Theological Seminary, Picture of Luther Theological Seminary Class of 1906, and Picture of Concordia Seminary Group of Men

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:89:1

Folder 18: Photographs, 1901-1956

Pictures of Teams, Families, and People

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:90:1

Folder 19: Photographs, 1867

Picture of Norwegian Synod of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church Meeting Held, West Koshkonong

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:91:1

Folder 20: Realf Ottesen Brandt's Photograph Album, 1859-1927

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:92:1

Folder 21: Photographs, 1901-1903

Pictures of Lutheran Ladies Seminary. Red Wing, Minn. Choral Society, Campus Buildings, Groups of Students, Faculty, Lutheran Ladies Seminary Octette

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:93:1

Folder 22: Picture of Monument for Mrs. Diederikke Brandt, 1885

Acquisition Information: Accession 154:94:1