The Papers of John Robert Christianson | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of John Robert Christianson
ID: LCA/RG15/Christianson, J
Primary Creator: Christianson, J. R. (John Robert)
Extent: 26.65 Linear Feet. More info below.
Biographical Note
b. 1934, Mankato, Minn.; MA (1959), PhD (1964) in history Univ. of Minn.; 1995 dubbed Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Accruals: In October 2024 Dr. Christianson brought another box of materials related to the publication of his research. This material was accessioned as 2025-034.
Alternate Extent Statement: 32 boxes and 2 oversized folders
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
Acquisition Source: John Robert Christianson
Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/10/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/15/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: 125th Anniversary Committee, 1985-1986],
[Box 2: Christianson, John R.],
[Box 3: Papers of John R. Christianson],
[Box 4: Photograph Cards from Mrs. Else Jensen, "Immigrant Songs"],
[Box 5: Luther Alumni Tour, Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA), Luther Activities, and Norwegian Biographical Information, 1982-2002],
[Box 6: Luther Conference Planning, Translation of "The Dream of America", 1982-2002],
[Box 7: Museum Studies, Founding Congregations, and Related Materials],
[Box 8: Museum Studies and Related Materials],
[Box 9: Congregation Heritage Workshop, Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS), Palimpsest, 1968-1986, undated],
[Box 10: Lyder Siewers Letters],
[Box 11: Danish American Heritage Society Conferences, Reports, and Correspondence],
[Box 12: Danish American Heritage Society Meetings, Papers, and Conferences],
[Box 13: First Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary and History, Writings on the Korens],
[Box 14: Christianson Writings, Including Juul Beaker and Sperati History],
[Box 15: Symra Society, Danish American Heritage Society, Norwegian-American Historical Association],
[Box 16: "Historical Abstracts," "Astronomy in Print"],
[Box 17: Lecture Notes and Handouts],
[Box 18: Collections Committee, Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 19: Scandinavian Studies and Related Associations],
[Box 20: Scandinavian Studies and Geneology Materials],
[Box 21: DSA Citations, Press Committee, Student Research, Decorah and Luther History, C. K. Preus Bio, Jens Jensen Material],
[Box 22: Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) Nominating Committee, Student Research],
[Box 23: "Norway's Flavor" Trip, Institute for Agricultural Biodiversity at Luther College Farm],
[Box 24: Decorah Comprehensive Plan Committee Records],
[Box 25: International Conference Planning],
[Box 26: Materials on Jens Jensen],
[Box 27: Sunnyside Demolition],
[Folder 28: Oversized Materials - Posters and Plans],
[Folder 29: Oversized Materials - Grese Harrington Planting Plans],
[Box 30: Luther College Relations with Vesterheim],
[Box 31: Publications],
[Box 32: Publications],
[Box 33: First Lutheran Church],
[Box 34: Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 35: Publications, 1961-2006],
[All]
- Box 19: Scandinavian Studies and Related Associations
- Folder 1: American-Scandinavian Foundation Grant Evaluations, 1975-1988
- Folder 2: American-Scandinavian Foundation - Vermillion, South Dakota, 1965-1966
- Folder 3: "Emigration and the Spread of Information" - Hvidt, 1977
- Folder 4: Manuscript Reviews by Christianson, 1975-1990
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1968-1987
- Folder 6: Correspondence - Scandinavian Scholars, 1971-1987
- Folder 7: Danish Consulate and Embassy, 1965-1985
- Folder 8: Det Danske Selskab (The Danish Society), 1984
- Folder 9: Scandinavian and Scandinavian-American Films, 1982-1987
- Folder 10: Rolf Fjelde, 1979-1980
- Folder 11: Ragnhild Galtung, 1970-1985
- Folder 12: E. S. Gandrud, 1983-1984
- Folder 13: Danish Immigrant Archives - Grand View College, 1982
- Folder 14: Frederick Hale, 1981-1983
- Folder 15: Waldorf College - Jim Hanre, 1986
- Folder 16: Peter Harstad, Correspondence and Speech, 1975-1976
- Folder 17: Holberg 300th Birthday Celebration, 1983-1989
- Folder 18: Henrik Ibsen, 1984-1990
- Folder 19: Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS) Survey, 1986
- Folder 20: Odd S. Lovoll, 1982-1992
- Folder 21: Call Reports, Oslo Trip Information, and Newspaper Articles, 1990
- Folder 22: University of Minnesota Press, 1983-1985
- Folder 23: Minnesota Correspondence and Teaching, 1967-1988
- Folder 24: Norwegian Royalty - Visit of Princess Märtha Louise, 1992
- Folder 25: Norwegian Seminars, 1980-1993
- Folder 26: Autobiography of C.J. Hofland - Southern Illinois University Press, 1987
- Folder 27: Norwegian and Swedish Consulates and Norwegian Information Service, 1965-1984
- Folder 28: Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS), 1977-1992
- Folder 29: Institute in American Studies for Scandinavian Teachers, 1967-1984
- Folder 30: Immigration: Ethnic Group Newspapers (Folder 1 of 2), 1973-1994
- Folder 31: Immigration: Ethnic Group Newspapers (Folder 2 of 2), 1968-1991
- Folder 32: Immigration: Bibliography (Folder 1 of 2), 1968-1994
- Folder 33: Immigration: Bibliography (Folder 2 of 2), 1968-1994
- Folder 34: A. William Hogland, 1982-1984
- Folder 35: Scandinavian American Periodicals, 1983
- Folder 36: Vaxjo, Sweden, and Immigration Study, 1968-1971
- Folder 37: Scandinavian Studies, 1968-1969
- Folder 38: Papers Regarding Museums and Education, 1968, undated
- Folder 39: Scandinavian Studies, 1967-1968
- Folder 40: Scandinavian Studies, 1967-1969
- Folder 41: Correspondence Regarding Articles and Publications, 1983-1988
- Folder 42: Agnes Woolery - Kvaase Letters, 1991-1995
- Folder 43: County Geneological Society, 1979-1995
- Folder 1: American-Scandinavian Foundation Grant Evaluations, 1975-1988
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: 125th Anniversary Committee, 1985-1986],
[Box 2: Christianson, John R.],
[Box 3: Papers of John R. Christianson],
[Box 4: Photograph Cards from Mrs. Else Jensen, "Immigrant Songs"],
[Box 5: Luther Alumni Tour, Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA), Luther Activities, and Norwegian Biographical Information, 1982-2002],
[Box 6: Luther Conference Planning, Translation of "The Dream of America", 1982-2002],
[Box 7: Museum Studies, Founding Congregations, and Related Materials],
[Box 8: Museum Studies and Related Materials],
[Box 9: Congregation Heritage Workshop, Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study (SASS), Palimpsest, 1968-1986, undated],
[Box 10: Lyder Siewers Letters],
[Box 11: Danish American Heritage Society Conferences, Reports, and Correspondence],
[Box 12: Danish American Heritage Society Meetings, Papers, and Conferences],
[Box 13: First Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary and History, Writings on the Korens],
[Box 14: Christianson Writings, Including Juul Beaker and Sperati History],
[Box 15: Symra Society, Danish American Heritage Society, Norwegian-American Historical Association],
[Box 16: "Historical Abstracts," "Astronomy in Print"],
[Box 17: Lecture Notes and Handouts],
[Box 18: Collections Committee, Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 19: Scandinavian Studies and Related Associations],
[Box 20: Scandinavian Studies and Geneology Materials],
[Box 21: DSA Citations, Press Committee, Student Research, Decorah and Luther History, C. K. Preus Bio, Jens Jensen Material],
[Box 22: Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) Nominating Committee, Student Research],
[Box 23: "Norway's Flavor" Trip, Institute for Agricultural Biodiversity at Luther College Farm],
[Box 24: Decorah Comprehensive Plan Committee Records],
[Box 25: International Conference Planning],
[Box 26: Materials on Jens Jensen],
[Box 27: Sunnyside Demolition],
[Folder 28: Oversized Materials - Posters and Plans],
[Folder 29: Oversized Materials - Grese Harrington Planting Plans],
[Box 30: Luther College Relations with Vesterheim],
[Box 31: Publications],
[Box 32: Publications],
[Box 33: First Lutheran Church],
[Box 34: Fulbright Information, Winneshiek County Historical Society],
[Box 35: Publications, 1961-2006],
[All]