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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Johan Carl Keyser Preus Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 36: Biography Info - Diaries, 1844-1980

Collection of notes taken by Preus during discussions of the proposed merge between the Norwegian Synod, the United Church, and the Hauge Synod, correspondence sent to Christian Keyser Preus and wife Louisa "Lulla" Hjort Preus, a translation of a biography of H.A. Preus, the manuscript diaries of Linka Preus, and other miscellanous documents.

Folder 1: Notes of J. C. K. Preus on Meeting Between Synod and United Church, 1884, 1912-1914
Folder 2: Notes of J. C. K. Preus, 1917
Folder 3: Lists of People to Mrs. J. C. K. (Dikka Brandt) Preus, 1951: Likely geneaological research
Folder 4: Music Lyrics, n.d.
Folder 5: Correspondence of J.C.K. Preus, 1914-1929
Folder 6: Correspondence to Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus and Louisa (Lulla) Hjort Preus, 1878-1897
Folder 7: Envelopes for Diaries of L. Preus #8, 13, 1947
Folder 8: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus, 1852-1864: Manuscript diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating from August 11, 1852 through May 27, 1864. The front of the book contains additional poetry and hymns.
Folder 9: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 11, 1851: Loose sheets from the diary of Linka Keyser Preus, with entries dating from July 18,1851 and December 31, 1851
Folder 10: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 10, 1851-1852: Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating from September 1851 through July 5, 1852.
Folder 11: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 7, 1851: Includes loose sheets with diary entries by Linka Preus dating from March 15 through April 22, 1851, and an book of accounts beginning February 7, 1851.
Folder 12: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 6 and 12, 1851: Two mansucript diaries written by Linka Preus. The first has entries from February 16 through March 14, 1851, the second has entries from May 1 through September 7, 1851.
Folder 13: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 5, 1850-1851: Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating September 24, 1850 to February 7, 1851.
Folder 14: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 4, 1850-1851: Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus, containing entries dating from January 1, 1850 to November 10, 1850, and a single entry from February 16, 1851.
Folder 15: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 3, December 31, 1849: Manuscript letter from Linka Keyser Preus written to her uncles and included in published editions of her diaries. Note from J.C.K. Preus: "Evidently 'first drafts' of letters to the Uncles Keyser written by Linka Keyser while at Askevold, New Year's Eve, 1849."
Folder 16: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 2, November 27, 1849: Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Preus. Booklet is dated November 27, 1849 and covers events occurring on October 9 through November 27, 1849.
Folder 17: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 1a, 1844 (August 19, 1944): Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus. Note from J.C.K. Preus describes this as "A bit of Linka's diary, evidently autumn of 1844 during the overland journey from Christiania to Askevold."
Folder 18: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 1, 1845: Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus, containing entries from January 1, 1845 to December 31, 1845.
Folder 19: Preus Library Progress Report, 1966
Folder 20: Biographical Sketch of Herman Amberg Preus, 1906, 1972
Folder 21: Photocopies of Kirketidende Articles, 1883
Folder 22: Luther College Accreditation Petition, n.d.
Folder 23: Foreningsdokumenter og Indstillinger til Aarsmöderne...samt til Stiftelsesmødet for Den Norsk Lutherske Kirke i Amerika, 1917: Related Material:: https://luther.on.worldcat.org/oclc/32963483
Folder 24: Notes of J. C. K. Preus (Union), 1914
Folder 25: Meeting Notes of J. C. K. Preus, circa 1910s
Folder 26: Original Envelope and Notes for Diaries of Linka Preus, 1980