The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884 | Luther College Archives

Collection Overview

Title: The Papers of Nils Martin Ylvisaker, 1896-1965, 1884Add to your cart.

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

Documentation consists of correspondence; sermons; published articles.

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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Nils Martin Ylvisaker Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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],
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Box 6: Chaplaincy, Correspondence, Articles, Publications, and Letters, 1881-1965Add to your cart.
Item 1: By Their Side War Service, undatedAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: The Army and Navy Chaplain, 1996Add to your cart.
Folder 2: The Military Chaplain Magazines, 1940-1949Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1915-1965Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Programs and Pamphlets, 1917-1950Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Bulletins and Articles, 1932-1959Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Correspondence, Articles, and Minutes, 1914-1958Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Newspaper Articles, 1912-1954Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Papers, Articles, and Bulletins, 1924-1951Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Publications, 1881-1946Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Pamphlets and Flyers, 1913Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Articles, 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Letters, 1918Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Articles, 1939-1962Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Correspondence, 1957Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Correspondence and Certificates, 1884-1958Add to your cart.

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]