The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884
ID: LCA/RG15/Ylvisaker, N
Primary Creator: Ylvisaker, Nils Martin (1882-1972)
Extent: 7.1 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Ylvisaker graduated from Luther College in 1902. He served as a pastor and chaplain. He was a member of the Luther College Board of Trustees from 1942 to 1947.
Born March 23, 1882, in Sogndal, Norway. Came to the U.S. in 1882. Educated at Luther College, 1902 B.A.; U. of Minn., 1902-03; 1921-23; Luther Seminary, 1906 C.T.; U. of Oslo, 1923-24. Served pastorates at Mohall, N.D.; 1906-08; Christ and St. Stephens, St. Paul, 1908-10; Our Savior's, Chicago, 1911-18; College Church, San Diego, 1951- Ex.-sec., Young People's Luther League (Y.P.L.L.), 1919-41; Director, Ser. Com., NLC, 1941-47; Director, American Relief, Germany, 1947-48. President, Military Chaplains' Association., 1938-47. Author of several books. Married in 1910 to Karine Magelssen, granddaughter of Laur. Larsen, first president of Luther College. (Adapted from original collection description.)
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Nils Martin Ylvisaker var født i Sogndal. Han tok eksamen ved Luther College i 1902. Han ble gift (1910) med Karine Elizabeth Magelsen, barnebarn til Laur. Larsen, Luthers første president. Ylvisaker var prest i Our Savior's Church i Chicago. Han satt i styret på Luther College (Board of Trustees) fra 1942 til 1947.
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 13 boxes
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Nils Martin Ylvisaker Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
9/1/23: HJ updated biography/history.
12/02/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
11/22/19 AH: updated the date.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Grade Reports, Registration Certificates, and an Analysis of John 3, 53-59, 1896-1902],
[Box 2: Degrees, Awards, Memberships, and Correspondence, 1906-1948],
[Box 3: Pastoral Work, Luther League, Articles, European Tours, and Chaplaincy papers, 1917-1954],
[Box 4: Chaplaincy, 1919-1955],
[Box 5: Chaplaincy, 1938-1943],
[Box 6: Chaplaincy, Correspondence, Articles, Publications, and Letters, 1881-1965],
[Box 7: Letters, Europe Trip, Papers, and Collected Writings, 1912-1962],
[Box 8: Collected Writings and Articles, 1914-1915, 1939, 1940, 1947,],
[Box 9: Manuscripts, undated],
[Box 10: Family Photographs],
[Box 11: Photographs, Hand Painted Pictures, and Letters, 1929, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1947,],
[Box 12: Religious Books, 1958, 1967],
[Box 13: Personal Correspondence, Religious Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings, and Publications, 23 March 1958],
[All]
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: Grade Reports, Registration Certificates, and an Analysis of John 3, 53-59, 1896-1902],
[Box 2: Degrees, Awards, Memberships, and Correspondence, 1906-1948],
[Box 3: Pastoral Work, Luther League, Articles, European Tours, and Chaplaincy papers, 1917-1954],
[Box 4: Chaplaincy, 1919-1955],
[Box 5: Chaplaincy, 1938-1943],
[Box 6: Chaplaincy, Correspondence, Articles, Publications, and Letters, 1881-1965],
[Box 7: Letters, Europe Trip, Papers, and Collected Writings, 1912-1962],
[Box 8: Collected Writings and Articles, 1914-1915, 1939, 1940, 1947,],
[Box 9: Manuscripts, undated],
[Box 10: Family Photographs],
[Box 11: Photographs, Hand Painted Pictures, and Letters, 1929, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1947,],
[Box 12: Religious Books, 1958, 1967],
[Box 13: Personal Correspondence, Religious Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings, and Publications, 23 March 1958],
[All]