Nils Milvartsen
Lars Kyrkjebo, left, with an unidentified fellow Norwegian sailor at the Spear Cottage. Photograph courtesy of Einar Kirkebø.Born: c. 1917
Lars Kyrkjebo was a Norwegian seaman who cured at the Spear Cottage. He wrote an undated postcard to Emma Spear and Pat Spear: "Thank you for the card I received today. I was glad to hear from you. I am glad you are well. I am feeling well to. I came to my home for five days ago. Everything is OK. Give my best to Lucy and the other in the house. Shall send you a letter by and by. Let me hear from you soon. LARS [C. or E.] KYRKJEBO" The postcard is in the collection of Historic Saranac Lake.
On October 28, 1945, a former patient named Nils (probably Nils Milvartsen) sent a postcard postmarked Oslo addressed to Mr. P. Spear: "Dear Emma and Pat, I am often thinking of you two. How are you both? Have you gotten any winter yet. Over here we have it wet and nasty. Send my regards to all. I am sending the best wishes from all of us. Lars left for home two days ago. [Sven? Even?] was home for five days. Love, Nils"
Lars Kyrkjebo, right, and an unidentified Norwegian seaman in front of 16 Main Street. See also the Spear Cottage.
Photograph courtesy of Einar Kirkebø.
Lars Kyrkjebo, left, and an unidentified Norwegian sailor in front of the Spear Cottage. Photograph courtesy of Einar Kirkebø.
Lars Kyrkjebo. Photograph courtesy of Einar Kirkebø.
Lars Kyrkjebo, right, and an unidentified Norwegian sailor. Photograph courtesy of Einar Kirkebø.
