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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: John Robert Christianson Papers RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa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 30: Luther College Relations with Vesterheim
- Folder 1: Luren Programs and Sources, 1966-1984, n.d.
- Folder 2: Norwegian-American Museum Fensterman Inventory, 1989-1991
- Folder 3: Norwegian-American Museum / Luther College Consultants, 1989-1990
- Folder 4: Norwegian-American Museum Catalog Materials, 1989-1990
- Folder 5: Norwegian-American Museum Newsletters, 1974-1994
- Folder 6: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Program and Newsletters, 1975-1978, n.d.
- Folder 7: Legislation / Lobbying Regarding Historical Preservation, 1972-1979
- Folder 8: "Vesterheim Volunteer", 1986-1993
- Folder 9: Museum Collections at Luther - Committee, Collections Policies (Folder 1 of 2), 1984-1987
- Folder 10: Museum Collections at Luther - Committee, Collections Policies (Folder 2 of 2), 1984-1986
- Folder 11: Luther College Collections - Newspaper Clippings, 1979, 1990
- Folder 12: Norwegian-American Museum Loans, 1971-1990
- Folder 13: Norwegian-American Museum Events - Vesterheim Celebration, Lecture Series, 1968-1978
- Folder 14: Norwegian-American Museum - Theft, Loans, and Fundraising, 1978-1981
- Folder 15: Accessions, 1980-1982
- Folder 16: Norwegian-American Museum Academic Relations Reports, 1971-1990
- Folder 17: Norwegian-American Museum Report and Correspondence, 1974-1975
- Folder 18: Norwegian-American Museum Report, 1973-1974
- Folder 19: Norwegian-American Museum Report, 1973
- Folder 20: Norwegian-American Museum Report, 1971-1972
- Folder 21: Norwegian-American Museum Publications, Institute in American Studies, 1967-1977
- Folder 22: Norwegian-American Museum as a University Museum, 1967-1972
- Folder 23: Norwegian-American Museum Correspondence, Christianson as Liason to Luther College, 1989-1993
- Folder 24: Norwegian-American Museum and Luther College Contract, 1990
- Folder 25: Norwegian-American Museum Contract and Negotiation Correspondence, 1988-1990
- Folder 26: Norwegian-American Museum Contract and Negotiations, 1977-1979
- Folder 27: Norwegian-American Museum Documents Including Articles, By-laws, and Contract, 1965-1986
- Folder 28: Vesterheim - Newspaper Clippings, 1969-1991
- Folder 29: Vesterheim - Articles and Newspaper Clippings, 1988-1990
- Folder 30: Nordic Fest, 1973-1987
- Folder 31: "The Promise of America" Exhibit - Oslo, 1984-1985
- Folder 32: Articles Regarding Decorah and Vesterheim (Folder 1 of 3), 1931, 1967-1986
- Folder 33: Articles Regarding Decorah and Vesterheim (Folder 2 of 3), 1922-1924, 1965-1985
- Folder 34: Articles Regarding Decorah and Vesterheim (Folder 3 of 3), 1968-1977, n.d.
- Folder 1: Luren Programs and Sources, 1966-1984, n.d.
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]