Research Topics: Norwegian Ties

Founded by Norwegian Lutheran Americans, Concordia has maintained a strong connection to heritage throughout its history. Due to this foundation, the College has continued several Norwegian traditions and has played host to the country’s ambassadors and monarchy. Not only has Norway come to us, but Concordia has gone to Norway through sending hundreds of students on May Seminars, international music tours, and semester abroad programs.

Records in the College Archives document these ties to Norway. Some possible research topics include Ivar Aasen and Hans Nilsen Hauge, royal visits to Concordia, international music tours and study abroad programs, and examining the college's curriculum. These records include photographs, documents, manuscripts, and more.

Royal and Ambassadorial Visits
King Olav V and Queen Martha
Secondary Sources:

1. Biography Files:
   1. Olav, Prince of Norway and Princess Maud
   2. Olav, V. King of Norway
2. Photos
   
   1. Olav, King (Oversize)
   2. Olav-Prince and King (Visit to CC) 1939
   3. Olav, King (IPF)
3. Topical Files
   1. Olav, King-Visit to Concordia College (1960s-1970s)
   2. Olav, King-Visit to Concordia College (1982)
   3. Olav, King-Visit to Minnesota (1987)
   4. Olav, Prince-Visit to Concordia College (1939)
4. E-News
   
   1. April 2008-Royal Visits

King Harald and Queen Sonja
Primary Sources

1. RG 33-Speical Events
   1. Series 5 The Royal Visit, 1995
      1. Subseries 1. Verlyn Anderson Papers
      2. Subseries 2 Esther Allen Papers
      3. Subseries 3 Dan Anderson Papers (News Bureau)
      4. Subseries 4 President Dovre’s Papers

Secondary Sources:

1. Biography Files
   1. Harald, King of Norway
2. Photos:
   1. Harald, King & Queen Sonja Visit, 1995 (GPF)
   2. Harald, V, King of Norway (IPF)
3. Topical Files:
   1. Harald, King and Queen Sonja, Visit to Concordia College, 1995
4. E-News:
   1. April 2008-Royal Visits

---

Monuments
Ivar Aasen
Secondary Sources:
Bio File: Aasen, Ivar
Photos: Ivar Assen Monument (BPF)

Hans Nielsen Hauge
Primary Sources:

1. Books:
   1. Hauge, Hans Nielsen. Samling Af Religirse Breve. Drammen: Udgivne I Trykken af den Afdodes Venner og Bekjendte, 1829.
   2. Hauge, Hans Nielson. Overbeviisning Om Vantroe Og Overtroe: Med Oplystning Af Det Andtagne
   3. for Rettroe. Betenkniundefinedg Til Religionsforeniundefinedg Eller Hvem Der Er: Rettroende Efter Christi Moral Eller Lyksallingheds Lere. Undefined, 1807.
   4. Hauge, Hans Nielson, and Joel M. Njus. Autobiographical Writings. Minneapolis: Augsburg Pub. House, 1954.
2. RG 33-Special Events:
   1. Series 8: Dedications and Inaugurations
   2. Subseries 1: Hauge Monument

Secondary Sources:

1. Books:
   1. Hagen, Helge E. Bidrag Til Hans Nielson Hauges Minde. Drammen, Norway: H. Thronsen, 1872.
   2. Bang, A Chr. Hans Nielsen Hauge Og Hans Samtid: En Monografie. Kristiania, undefined: J. Dybwad, 1874.
   3. Shaw, Joseph M. Pulpit Under the Sky: A Life of Hans Nielsen Hauge. Minneapolis: Augsburg Pub House, 1955.
   4. Reite, P. Th. Fra Det Amerikanske-Normandi. Moorhead, Minn: Concordia College, 1912.
2. Biography Files:
   1. Hauge, Hans Nielson
3. Photos:
   1. Hauge Monument (BPF)

---

Concordia Goes to Norway
International Education
Primary Sources:

1. RG 27-International Programs
   1. Subgroup 1. Concordia Language Villages
      1. Series 4 Villages
         1. Subseries 3 Skogfjorden
2. RG 11-Library
   1. Series 9 Study Abroad
      1. Subseries 1 Library May Seminar
         
      2. Subseries 2 Hamar Seminar (1989)
      3. Subseries 3 Hamar Seminar (1990)
         

Secondary Sources:

1. Photos
   1. Hamar Seminar
   2. Skogfjorden Rennet

Band Tour
Primary Sources

1. RG 21-Music Organizations
   1. Series 4 Concert band
   2. Subseries 2 Tours
2. Photos: Band Tour (Norway, 1935)
   

Choir Tours
Primary Sources

1. RG 21-Music Organizations
   1. Series 1 Concert Choir
      1. Subseries 2 Tours
      2. Subseries 4 Correspondence

Secondary Sources

1. Photos
   1. Choir Tour, Norway 1949
   2. Choir Tour, Norway 1974 (Folders 1, 2, 3, 4)
   3. Choir Tour, Norway 1978
   4. Choir Tour, Norway 1990