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Oscar Schuleen papers, 1902-1959

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Bio-3-2023

Scope and Contents

The Oscar Schuleen papers span the dates from 1902, when he immigrated to America, and 1959, when he died.

The Connecticut and Massachusetts folder deals with his time as pastor in New Britain, Connecticut and Worcester, Massachusetts. The folder holds his ordination certificate from 1907. Clevelend, Ohio folder contains mostly bulletins from the church he pastored there.

There are three Correspondence folders. The general folder spans everything that does not fall under the correspondence written during Schuleen's time in Cleveland or California.

The Human Immortality paper is a 62 page document in Swedish that looks like it may have been a school essay, possibly during his time at the University of Chicago.

There are three folders of poetry, mostly written by Schuleen. Topics vary, but mostly are religious in nature.

There are two folders of Sermons and other writings. These primarily consist of sermon notes, types and handwritten, as well as various other notes he recorded.

The Deaths and Memorials folder hold some funeral notices, a memorial document for Schuleen's mother, and some legal documents from the cemetery in Oakland.

Newspaper Clippings folder holds several clippings, including obituaries and other articles Schuleen decided to keep.

The General folder holds a variety of items, including documentation from Schuleen's time at the University of Chicago, materials from churches in California, and some bookmarks.

The Clyde, Kansas folder holds materials from Schuleen's time as pastor in Kansas at the Brantford and Clyde Baptist Church during the 1930s.

The Legal documents, travel, and immigration folder contains Schuleen's immigration paperwork, his naturalization certificate, documentation from his travel between Sweden and America, and property documents from California.

The Photographs series cover mostly churches and family pictures. The Religious Education Classes folder also includes a class in Sparta, Michigan. Six oversize photos are kept in box 3.

Dates

  • 1902 - 1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

All collection material is open to researcher use.

Biographical Note

Oscar Schuleen (Oskar Sjolin) was born January 29, 1877 in Stöde, Västernorrlands Län, Sweden, to N.O. Sjolin and Emma Sofia Erikson. He was baptized at age 18. After immigrating to America in 1902, he attended the University of Chicago Scandinavian Department Divinity School, graduating in 1907. He was ordained in New Britain, Connecticut, on September 2, 1907 where he served as pastor.

He also served as pastor at Harlem Street Baptist Church in Worcester, Massachusetts; Concord Baptist Church in New Hampshire; First Swedish Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio; Brantford and Clyde in Kansas; Cedarhome Batist Church in Stanwood, Washington; and Salem Baptist Church in San Francisco, California.

He married Amy Hanson, daughter of Carl Johan Hanson and Anna Sophia Hanson, in Concord, New Hampshire on October 13, 1910. The couple had a daughter, Helen Schuleen Mudge.

Oscar Schuleen died in Oakland, California on February 15, 1959. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

Extent

3.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Swedish

Arrangement

Any original order has been lost. The arrangement partially reflects the donated order, but was partially rearranged during processing. Donated order is reflected inside the folders for poetry.

Custodial History

Schuleen's granddaughter Margaret Mudge donated this collection to the History Center via mail in February 2023.

Copyright

Some material in the public domain, others still covered by copyright. Copyright owned by the History Center, transferred via Deed of Gift at time of donation.

Author
Rebekah Bain
Date
February 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
  • The 20th Century Pastor, Vol. X, edited by William Downey. Inscribed by Oscar Schuleen. Donated with the collection February 2023.

Repository Details

Part of the The History Center: Archives of Bethel University and Converge Repository

Contact:
3900 Bethel Drive
Arden Hills MINNESOTA 55112 United States