The Papers of Linka (Caroline Keyser) Preus, 1842-1880 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Linka (Caroline Keyser) Preus, 1842-1880Add to your cart.

ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, L

Primary Creator: Preus, Linka (1829-1880)

Extent: 14.1 Linear Feet. More info below.

Languages: Norwegian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Documentation consists of correspondence; photocopies of drawings; loose sketches; other drawings.

Biographical Note

Linka (Caroline Dorothea Margrethe) was born in Kristiansand, Norway July 2, 1829, daughter of Christian Nicolai Keyser and wife Agnes Louise Carlsen. Educated by private tutors; married Herman Amberg Preus May 5, 1851; immigrated to America, 1851; died September 19, 1880.

Administrative Information

Repository: Luther College Archives

Alternate Extent Statement: 14 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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Linka (Caroline Keyser) Preus Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Original and Photographs of Linka's Sketches, 1850-1984],
[Series 3: Illustrations and Maps, 1952],
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Series 1: CorrespondenceAdd to your cart.
Box 1: Correspondence, 1842-1850Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Inventory Processing Sheets, 1970Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1842-1844Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1845Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1846Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1847Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Correspondence, 1848Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Correspondence, 1849Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1850Add to your cart.
Box 2: Correspondence, 1851-1866Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1851Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1852Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1853Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1854-1856Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1857-1859Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1860-1861Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1862Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1863Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Correspondence, 1864Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Correspondence, 1865Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1866Add to your cart.
Box 3: Correspondence, 1867-1880Add to your cart.
Item 1: Linka's Diary: Letters Supplementary, 1856-1876Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1867Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1868-1871Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1872Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Correspondence, 1872Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1873Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1874Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Correspondence, 1875Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Correspondence, 1876Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Correspondence, 1877Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Correspondence, 1878Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1879-1880Add to your cart.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence],
[Series 2: Original and Photographs of Linka's Sketches, 1850-1984],
[Series 3: Illustrations and Maps, 1952],
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