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This series contains the almost yearly diaries kept by Professor Xavier. In these diaries, Xavier wrote nearly every day about the weather, recorded the deaths within the community, and kept records of the prices of various purchases or bills. However, these diaries rarely have any mention of exact locations and sometimes Xavier wrote in a secret code identified in his notebooks as the J.U. + H.O. code.

This file includes letter(s) to the State Board of Public Instruction written by Xavier concerning the accreditation of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Correspondence between Xavier and various individuals in noted in this document.

A bound book entitled (inside) “Hermeneutics: The Lectures as Given in Class by Prof. W. M. H. Petersen” that was noted and abridged by Xavier during his time at Luther Seminary in Robbinsdale, Minnesota in 1896.

Clippings from various newspapers; often in Dano-Norwegian.

Clippings from various newspapers; often in Dano-Norwegian.

Clippings from various newspapers; often in Dano-Norwegian.

Clippings from various newspapers, not about him, but interesting to him. Often in Dano-Norwegian and includes all photocopies. No originals.

A series of cash ledgers (each with Xavier’s name at the top) detailing expenses with dates ranging from 1867 to 1901. Contents of the ledgers vary and are possibly practice figure books from Xavier’s early education.

Assorted materials covering books Xavier ordered and a miscellaneous prayer.

List of books contributed by Xavier to Parkland Library, Trinity Pastoral Library, the PLC Library, and various individual persons.