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'''K. G. William Dahl ''' (born 1883- September 9, 1917) was a Lutheran pastor, author and social advocate. Pastor Dahl immigrated to America from Sweden in 1902, attended Augustana College and Seminary in [[Rock Island, Illinois]], and was ordained into the ministry of the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Synod in 1907. |
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Dahl was initially assigned to rural parishes in [[Roberts County, South Dakota]], including the Walla Lutheran Church in [[New Effington]]. Dahl also served the nearby [[Lake Traverse Indian Reservation]]. In 1912, Dahl wrote an account of the area in his book “Hedens Barn” about pioneer Swedish-American homesteaders. |
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K.G. William Dahl established Bethphage Inner Mission Association during 1913 in [[Axtell, Nebraska]]. A charitable institution for the care and treatment of epileptics, it was operated by Swedish Lutherans. In 2003, Bethphage Mission merged with Martin Luther Homes to form Mosaic, an affiliate of Lutheran Services in America. |
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{{lutheranism}}'''K. G. William Dahl ''' (February 3, 1883 – September 9, 1917) was a [[Swedish-American]] Lutheran pastor, author and social advocate.<ref>[http://www.walnutel.net/~greenwll/dahl.html K.G. William Dahl of Bethphage Mission (Swedish Churches in Nebraska )] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724123427/http://www.walnutel.net/~greenwll/dahl.html |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref> |
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*Dahl, S., & Lindgren, M. D. (1984). ''Children of the prairie.'' Minden: Fifth Street Printing. |
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==Background== |
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Kjell Gustaf William Dahl was born at [[Laholm]] in [[Halland]], Sweden. He was the son of Samuel Dahl (1847–1932) and Katarina Lovisa Peterson (1859–1931). |
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In his youth, his family moved to the parish of [[Osby]], in [[Skåne]] where his father became rector of the local parish church. Both Dahl's father and grandfather had been Lutheran ministers of the [[Church of Sweden]]. His brother was the composer [[Viking Dahl]] (1895–1945).<ref name="Kjell Gustaf William Dahl">{{cite web|url= http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/religion/Luth/motp/pages/motp0004.htm|title= Kjell Gustaf William Dahl |
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|publisher= NEGenWeb Project|accessdate= December 5, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.levandemusikarv.se/tonsattare/dahl-viking/ |title = Viking Dahl (1895−1945)|website= Levande Musikarv |
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Dahl attended college at [[Kristianstad]] and [[Malmö]]. He immigrated to America from Sweden in 1902. He attended [[Augustana College (Illinois)|Augustana College and Seminary]] in [[Rock Island, Illinois]]. His home in Osby had been near that of [[Augustana College (Illinois)|Augustana College]] founder [[Tuve Hasselquist]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://sok.riksarkivet.se/sbl/Presentation.aspx?id=15779|title= K. G. William Dahl|publisher=Svenskt biografiskt lexikon |
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==Career== |
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Dahl was ordained into the ministry of the [[Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church]] at [[New Britain, Connecticut]] in 1907. Dahl was initially assigned to [[Immanuel Medical Center|Immanuel Hospital]] in Omaha, Nebraska, where he then served as associate minister under Dr. Lindberg. He subsequently served rural parishes in [[Roberts County, South Dakota]], including the [[Walla Lutheran Church]] in [[New Effington]]. Dahl also served the nearby [[Lake Traverse Indian Reservation]].<ref>''100 Years of Precious Memories'' (Walla Lutheran Church, New Effington, South Dakota, July 3, 1994)</ref><ref name="Kjell Gustaf William Dahl"/> |
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In 1912, Dahl wrote ''Hedens Barn'', a book written in his native [[Swedish language]]. This book has a setting in rural Roberts County, South Dakota, and tells of life among the early pioneer homesteaders. The book is a study of people struggling against the elements to make a new life on the prairie.<ref>''Children of the Prairie'' (translated from the Swedish by Emeroy Johnson (1984) Minden: Fifth Street Printing )</ref> |
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Dahl moved on to [[Axtell, Nebraska]], in 1912 as the local Lutheran minister. Within the year, he called a meeting to organize the Bethphage Mission Association to develop the institution he envisioned. A charitable institution for the care and treatment of epileptics, it was operated by [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[Lutherans]].<ref name="elca.org">[http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/History/ELCA-Archives/Exhibits/Lutheran-Deaconess-History/Bethphage-Mission.aspx “Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Bethphage Mission, Inc.”]</ref> |
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Bethphage Mission reflected a [[Architecture of Sweden|Swedish National Romantic]] architectural style, hearkening to Pastor Dahl's native Skåne in Sweden. Bethphage mission soon became known as the "miracle of the prairie" for its dedication to helping people with disabilities grow toward independence.<ref name="elca.org"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nps.gov/nR/feature/places/13000199.htm|title= Bethphage Mission|publisher= National Register of Historic Places |
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In 2003, Mosaic, an affiliate of [[Lutheran Services in America]], was formed through the consolidation of Bethphage Mission with Martin Luther Homes. A heritage of supporting and advocating for people with disabilities continues to the present day through Mosaic at Bethphage village.<ref>[http://www.mosaicinfo.org/axtell/index.htm “Mosaic at Bethphage Village – Axtell, Nebraska”] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727093137/http://www.mosaicinfo.org/axtell/index.htm |date=2011-07-27 }}</ref> |
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==Selected works== |
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==External links== |
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K. G. William Dahl (February 3, 1883 – September 9, 1917) was a Swedish-American Lutheran pastor, author and social advocate.[1]
Background
[edit]Kjell Gustaf William Dahl was born at Laholm in Halland, Sweden. He was the son of Samuel Dahl (1847–1932) and Katarina Lovisa Peterson (1859–1931). In his youth, his family moved to the parish of Osby, in Skåne where his father became rector of the local parish church. Both Dahl's father and grandfather had been Lutheran ministers of the Church of Sweden. His brother was the composer Viking Dahl (1895–1945).[2][3]
Dahl attended college at Kristianstad and Malmö. He immigrated to America from Sweden in 1902. He attended Augustana College and Seminary in Rock Island, Illinois. His home in Osby had been near that of Augustana College founder Tuve Hasselquist.[4]
Career
[edit]Dahl was ordained into the ministry of the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church at New Britain, Connecticut in 1907. Dahl was initially assigned to Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, where he then served as associate minister under Dr. Lindberg. He subsequently served rural parishes in Roberts County, South Dakota, including the Walla Lutheran Church in New Effington. Dahl also served the nearby Lake Traverse Indian Reservation.[5][2]
In 1912, Dahl wrote Hedens Barn, a book written in his native Swedish language. This book has a setting in rural Roberts County, South Dakota, and tells of life among the early pioneer homesteaders. The book is a study of people struggling against the elements to make a new life on the prairie.[6]
Dahl moved on to Axtell, Nebraska, in 1912 as the local Lutheran minister. Within the year, he called a meeting to organize the Bethphage Mission Association to develop the institution he envisioned. A charitable institution for the care and treatment of epileptics, it was operated by Swedish Lutherans.[7]
Bethphage Mission reflected a Swedish National Romantic architectural style, hearkening to Pastor Dahl's native Skåne in Sweden. Bethphage mission soon became known as the "miracle of the prairie" for its dedication to helping people with disabilities grow toward independence.[7][8]
In 2003, Mosaic, an affiliate of Lutheran Services in America, was formed through the consolidation of Bethphage Mission with Martin Luther Homes. A heritage of supporting and advocating for people with disabilities continues to the present day through Mosaic at Bethphage village.[9]
Selected works
[edit]- Hedens Barn (Rock Island, IL: Augustana Book Concern. 1912. translated by Emeroy Johnson)
References
[edit]- ^ K.G. William Dahl of Bethphage Mission (Swedish Churches in Nebraska ) Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Kjell Gustaf William Dahl". NEGenWeb Project. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Viking Dahl (1895−1945)". Levande Musikarv. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "K. G. William Dahl". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ 100 Years of Precious Memories (Walla Lutheran Church, New Effington, South Dakota, July 3, 1994)
- ^ Children of the Prairie (translated from the Swedish by Emeroy Johnson (1984) Minden: Fifth Street Printing )
- ^ a b “Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Bethphage Mission, Inc.”
- ^ "Bethphage Mission". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ “Mosaic at Bethphage Village – Axtell, Nebraska” Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine
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