Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Elmer V. Jurgensen papers, 1847-1984
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jurgensen, Elmer V
- Title
- Elmer V. Jurgensen papers
- Dates
- 1847-1984 (inclusive)18471984
- Quantity
- circa .06 cubic foot (including 1 volume, 1 item, and 4 microfilm reels)
- Collection Number
- 5010
- Summary
- Correspondence, a memoir, letters and photograph of a descendant of Danish immigrants
- Repository
-
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Consult the access restrictions information for each of the accessions listed below.
- Languages
- English, Danish
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Elmer Jurgensen collected the papers of his grandparents, Gerhard and Sine, who emigrated from Denmark to Iowa in 1873. There are letters for the Iowa years (to 1879), then Nebraska in 1879 to the early 1880's. They moved to Wilbur, Washington about 1885. Sine died in 1901, and Gerhard in 1905.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Consult the scope and content information for each of the accessions listed below.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5010-001: Elmer V. Jurgensen papers, 1872-1966Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, a memoir, and photograph (facsimiles).
Written by his grandparents after family immigrated to the United States.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Elmer Jurgensen, 12/1/1976.
| Description |
|---|
Elmer V. Jurgensen papers |
Accession No. 5010-002: Elmer V. Jurgensen papers, 1847-1898Return to Top
Scope and Content: Family letters.
Letters are in Danish. See also translations in accession no. 5010-001.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Elmer V. Jurgensen, 10/1/1977.
| Description |
|---|
Elmer V. Jurgensen papers |
Accession No. 5010-003: Elmer V. Jurgensen papers, 1984Return to Top
Scope and Content: "Jurgensen Centennial 1884-1984. History and Memorial".
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Elmer V. Jurgensen, 10/22/1984.
| Description |
|---|
Elmer V. Jurgensen papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Danish Americans
- Danish Americans--Correspondence
- Danish Americans--Iowa
- Danish Americans--Nebraska
- Danish Americans--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Jurgensen, Elmer V.--Archives
- Jurgensen, Holger
Geographical Names
- Wilbur (Wash.)
Other Creators
-
Personal Names
- Jurgensen, Gerhard (creator)
- Jurgensen, Jensine (Prysse) (creator)
- Millward, Helen J (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
