Laur. Larsen: Pioneer College PresidentNorwegian-American historical association, 1936 - 358 pagina's Peter Laurentius Larsen (1833-1915) was in Kristiansand, Norway. His parents were Herman Larsen and Elen Else Marie Oftedahl. He married his first wife, Karen Randine Neuberg (1831-1871) in 1855. They had three children. They immigrated to America in 1857. He became the pastor of Rush River, Wisconsin from 1857 to 1859. October 14, 1861, marks the beginning of Laur. Larsen's official Presidency of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He married Ingeborg Astrup (1846-1923) in 1872. They had ten children. He died in Decorah, Iowa. |
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... added to the wealth of song . There was much enthusiasm for literature among the stu- dents and also a great deal of literary production in their midst . There was among them a group of young poets who were to win national and even ...
... added to the wealth of song . There was much enthusiasm for literature among the stu- dents and also a great deal of literary production in their midst . There was among them a group of young poets who were to win national and even ...
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... added even more exhilara- tion to their games . By their kindness and gentle breeding these two women added to the primitive life of the little com- munity a note of refinement , which was not forgotten by the impressionable young boys ...
... added even more exhilara- tion to their games . By their kindness and gentle breeding these two women added to the primitive life of the little com- munity a note of refinement , which was not forgotten by the impressionable young boys ...
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... added to the faculty during the last decade of Larsen's presi- dency and who were destined to give to the college long and faithful service . Next year was added another man from among the Germans , whom Larsen held in high regard , Pro ...
... added to the faculty during the last decade of Larsen's presi- dency and who were destined to give to the college long and faithful service . Next year was added another man from among the Germans , whom Larsen held in high regard , Pro ...
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FAMILY AND CHILDHOOD | 1 |
KRISTIANIA DAYS | 17 |
A PIONEER PARSONAGE | 36 |
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