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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... letters to Larsen , he repeatedly ex- pressed his gratitude for the friends he had found in the New World , and among them no one was dearer to him than Lar- sen . Sometimes he wrote to Mrs. Larsen too , and these let- ters , though not ...
... letters to Larsen , he repeatedly ex- pressed his gratitude for the friends he had found in the New World , and among them no one was dearer to him than Lar- sen . Sometimes he wrote to Mrs. Larsen too , and these let- ters , though not ...
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... letters to write , long letters filled with warm , eager affection , and other letters to be read and re - read ; and with each letter his love for his chosen bride deepened . As he thought of what it meant to take a young girl far away ...
... letters to write , long letters filled with warm , eager affection , and other letters to be read and re - read ; and with each letter his love for his chosen bride deepened . As he thought of what it meant to take a young girl far away ...
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... letters to his parents have been found ; but among them are two long letters written during his first year in America which are of unusual interest . Most of his correspondence with his wife and children has been preserved . His private ...
... letters to his parents have been found ; but among them are two long letters written during his first year in America which are of unusual interest . Most of his correspondence with his wife and children has been preserved . His private ...
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FAMILY AND CHILDHOOD | 1 |
KRISTIANIA DAYS | 17 |
A PIONEER PARSONAGE | 36 |
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