Jens H. Flaaten papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S3147

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains letters regarding Flaaten's work, recommendations, and appreciation; news clippings about events concerning bands and band members, Flaaten's activities as musical director, and personal and family events; photographs depicting his work, family, and friends. The collection includes clippings and programs of the Beethoven Chamber Music Club circa 1900–1902.

Dates

Creation: 1896-1958

Creator

Flaaten, Jens H., 1870-1922 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Jens H. Flaaten came to Duluth about 1888. He was 1st Lieutenant in the 3rd Minnesota Regiment and directed the band in that organization for 16 years. Mr. Flaaten was also Director of the Lyceum Orchestra, the Normanna Chorus and the Orpheus Singing Society.

Extent

2.50 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.