Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, 1891-1992, 2003

Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Records

Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents

Administrative Information

Detailed Description

Box 1

Box 2

Church Records, 1891-1991

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Collection Overview

Title: Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, 1891-1992, 2003

Predominant Dates:1891-1991

ID: OGLMC1537

Primary Creator: Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (1891-1991)

Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 07/10/2007

Subjects: Religion - Lutheran Church, Reynolds, North Dakota

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

1891-2003; church located near Reynolds, North Dakota

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Records date from 1891 to 2003. The vast majority of the material, however, dates from 1891, when the church was founded, until it closed in 1991. Materials in the collection include pastoral records (births, marriages, and funerals), secretary’s log books, financial information, guest books, and correspondence. Materials related to various church organizations, including Ladies Aid (also known as the American Lutheran Church Women), the Luther League (for young people), and the Sunday School, are also present. Finally, the collection also contains the church’s Articles of Incorporation and a publication from its 60^th Anniversary.

The collection consists of two archival boxes, as well as one roll of microfilm which duplicates the pastoral records and secretary’s log books.

Collection Historical Note

The Rosendal (or Rosendahl) Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (also known as Rosendal Lutheran Church) was located near Reynolds, North Dakota, in Bentru Township, Grand Forks County. The Church became incorporated with the state in 1892, but had formed a year prior on March 1, 1891. The first church building was destroyed by a tornado on July 15, 1902. Three of the eight people in the church were injured during the tornado, while one of these, Ole Loring, later died. After being rebuilt during 1903 and 1904, the second church’s bell tower was struck by lightning in July 1930. In June 1981, the church celebrated its 90^th anniversary. Unfortunately, due to dwindling membership and funding, the Rosendal Lutheran Church was razed in 1991, and the grounds turned into the Rosendal Lutheran Cemetery, which is still in use.

Subject/Index Terms

Religion - Lutheran Church
Reynolds, North Dakota

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Richard Loring, Norman Fillbrandt and Curtis Knudson

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.2009-2953

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Rosendal Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church Records. OGLMC 1537, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid input to Archon in July 2016.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Microfilm Reel 1: Church Records, 1891-1991],
[All]

Box 1

Folder 1: "Rosendal Lutheran Church Sixtieth Anniversary: 1891-1951"
Folder 2: Articles of Incorporation: 1891 (in Norwegian) and 1892
Folder 3: Pastoral Records: Birth, Baptismal and Death Ledger Books, 1893-1992
Folder 4: Secretary Log Book: 1893-1960 (in Norwegian and English)
Folder 5: Secretary Log Book: 1896-1908 (in Norwegian)
Folder 6: Secretary Log Book: 1956-1981 (in English)
Folder 7: Meeting Minutes: 1965-1991
Folder 8: Financial Records Ledger Book: 1893-1921 (in Norwegian)
Folder 9: Financial Records, Annual Reports: 1980-1990
Folder 10: Financial Records, Income Ledger Books: 1949-1991
Folder 11: Membership Records, 60th Anniversary Guest Book: 1951
Folder 12: Membership Records, 90th Anniversary Guest Book: 1981
Folder 13: Membership Records, Guest Book: 1966, 1991
Folder 14: Membership Records, List of Transferred Members: undated
Folder 15: Correspondence Regarding 75th Anniversary: 1966
Folder 16: Correspondence Regarding Centennial and Closure: 1991
Folder 17: Ladies Aid Association (American Lutheran Church Women), Meeting Minutes: 1950-1956
Folder 18: Ladies Aid Association (American Lutheran Church Women), Meeting Minutes: 1971-1990
Folder 19: Ladies Aid Association (American Lutheran Church Women), Treasurer's Book: 1925-1936
Folder 20: Ladies Aid Association (American Lutheran Church Women), Treasurer's Book: 1936-1959
Folder 21: Ladies Aid Association (American Lutheran Church Women), Event Menus and Notes: 1966-1988
Folder 22: Luther League (Youth Group): 1938-1956
Folder 23: Luther League (Youth Group): 1956-1969
Folder 24: Bible/Sunday School Attendance: 1897-1912
Folder 25: Bible/Sunday School, Financial Information and Student Records: 1963-1970
Folder 26: Church Cemetery: 1990-2003
Folder 27: Warranty Deed for Land Near Rosendal: 1970

Box 2

Folder 1: Written history of the Ladies Aid Association (ALCW), originally found loose in the scrapbook
Scrapbook 1: Scrapbook with photographs of some original members, as well as a history of the church

Microfilm Reel 1: Church Records, 1891-1991

The single reel consists of three sections:

1. "Rosendal Church Record of Pastoral Acts, 1891-1991" (original materials in Box 1, Folder 3)

2. "Rosendal's Secretary's Minutes, 1893-1960" (original materials in Box 1, Folders 2 and 4)

3. "Rosendal Church Secretary's Minutes, 1960-1991" (original materials in Box 1, Folder 7)

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