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Constantin Magnus Esbjörn papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 13
Abstract
Constantin Magnus Esbjörn (also spelled Esbjorn) was born to Gustava and Lars Paul Esbjörn, the founding president of Augustana College, in 1858. C.M. Esbjörn attended Augustana College in Paxton, Illinois, and followed the college when it moved in 1875 to Rock Island, Illinois. Following his graduation from Augustana in 1877, Esbjörn taught at Augustana until 1880 and then again from 1883 to 1890, when he was ordained. He and his family moved frequently throughout the western United States...
Dates:
1868-1925 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
The Lars Paul Esbjörn and Esbjörn family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1
Abstract
The Lars Paul Esbjörn and Esbjörn family papers primarily documents the personal and professional life of the first president of Augustana College, Lars Paul Esbjörn. Esbjörn was born in Sweden in 1808 and immigrated to America in 1849. In 1860, he became the first president of Augustana College, and remained in this position until 1863, when the college was moved to Paxton, Illinois. That same year, Esbjörn returned to Sweden where he lived until his death in 1870. His papers include...
Dates:
1778-1982 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Ernest M. Espelie papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 342
Abstract
Ernest Marvin Espelie was born on June 22, 1908, in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He was the son of Even and Mamie (Oftelie) Espelie. Espelie attended Luther College for his undergraduate education. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1931. Espelie then earned his bachelor’s (1932) and master’s (1935) in library sciences from the University of Michigan. He married Mary Belle Whitten on September 11, 1933, and the couple went on to have three children. Espelie worked in the University of Michigan...
Dates:
circa 1938-1941
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Esping family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 97
Abstract
The Esping family emigrated to Illinois from their home in Döderhult, Sweden in 1853. The family line and genealogy is extensive, but this collection focuses mainly on Julius Esping, his wife Sophie Bezelius, and their direct line. Their sons, Julius and Axel, fought in the United States Civil War, and Axel was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863. The Esping family papers, 1869-1983 and undated, contains Otto William Esping's diary, family correspondence, accounts of the Espings'...
Dates:
1869-1983 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Robert Fairman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 373
Abstract
Robert Fairman, Augustana College class of 1956, was a member of the Augustana Choir under the direction of Henry Veld. The Robert Fairman papers, 1946-1960, 2006, consist of two folders. The Augustana College Choir folder contains papers related to the choir and Fairman’s time at Augustana. The Augustana class reunion information folder contains a program and memorabilia from the 1960 Augustana College Choir 30th reunion and program information for the class of 1956’s 50th reunion and...
Dates:
1946-1960, 2006
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Fal E. Wood, Jr. scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 140
Abstract
Fal Elias Wood, Jr. attended Augustana College from 1938 to 1940 before joining the Army Air Corps during World War II. His scrapbook includes photographs, news clippings, greeting cards, and recommendation letters from Augustana affiliates for his appointment as a flying cadet.
Dates:
1941-1943
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Russell Farnham papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 100a
Abstract
Russell Farnham was an important individual in the fur trade, as well as a pioneer in the American Midwest. Farnham became George Davenport’s partner in the fur trade in 1824, and bought local land with him. He was also a member of the American Fur Company, and helped to establish the first American fur trading posts west of the Mississippi. His collection includes a letter to Davenport, as well as a passport for safe passage through Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dates:
1816-1832
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Paul G. Finnman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 124
Abstract
Paul G. Finnman was a former student of Augustana College. Finnman was originally from Nebraska, and graduated as a member of the class of 1939. He composed the words and music for "Alma Mater," a song for Augustana College in 1937, as well as several other pieces for fraternities. Finnman often accompanied students in recitals and performances. His papers include the original score and variations on the piece, as well as two letters from Finnman to the Alumni Director and Professor Ann...
Dates:
1937-1982
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Georgia First papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 307
Abstract
Georgia T. First was a member of the Black Hawk Hiking Club and lived in Rock Island, Illinois, for most of her life. She most likely also lived in Upper Alton, Illinois, for part of her life (possibly in the 1890s). First lived during the late 19th century and early 20th century. She might have attended the University of Chicago. She was also a member of the Upper Alton’s Woman’s Club and the Business and Professional Women of Rock Island. She served on the Black Hawk Hiking Club Board as...
Dates:
circa 1890s-1950
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Nels Johan Forsberg papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 128
Abstract
Nels Johan Forsberg was a Lutheran pastor and former member of the Board of Directors for Augustana College. Forsberg spoke at the commencement ceremonies at Augustana College in 1912. He was the secretary of the Board of Directors for several years, at least from 1912-1913. His collection includes personal correspondence, two manuscripts, and printed pamphlets.
Dates:
1892-1938 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections