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Bonnie Vastag interview, 1995 September 22
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Bonnie Vastag of Green Bay, Wisconsin. They discuss Bonnie’s childhood in Minnesota, including foods she remembers eating, her grandmother’s crafts, and her memories of Norwegian customs. Bonnie tells a brief version of her grandparents’ immigration to the United States, and describes the contact that her family maintains with relatives in Norway. They also talk about religion and about Bonnie’s thoughts on Norwegian values and Norwegian-American heritage.
This item is currently restricted.Vastag, Bonnie (1942-)
Bonnie Vastag was born on June 20th, 1942, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Carl and Flossie Jersvig. She attended Concordia College, where she graduated early in 1963 with a degree in English, a minor in Speech, and a husband. After graduating, she worked in public television and then in public relations. Later in life, Bonnie moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she lives today. She is involved in the Green Bay Sons of Norway lodge, which she was president of for a time.
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Donald Leroy Sherwood interview, 1995 September 22
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Mikael Hasle Jorange interviews Donald Sherwood of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Donald tells some of the history of his maternal great-grandfather, who immigrated to Wisconsin from Norway. He also talks about his childhood and how it differed from that of his parents, some of his experiences with Norwegian traditions, and his feelings on politics and welfare. He describes his trips to Norway and involvement with the Green Bay Sons of Norway lodge, as well as his family’s roots in the Wisconsin area.
This item is currently restricted.Sherwood, Donald Leroy (1933-)
Donald Leroy Sherwood was born on November 28th, 1933 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, to Luke and Evelyn Anna Sherwood. He obtained a medical degree and moved to Green Bay in 1963. Donald has a wife and two sons. Now retired, he still lives in Green Bay, and is a member of the Sons of Norway.
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Roger D. Moe interview, 1995 August 30
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Lovoll interviews Roger Moe. This is only a portion of Odd Lovoll’s interview with then-Senator Roger Moe. In this fragment, they discuss Roger’s views on education, particularly higher education and technical school, as well as his thoughts on immigration, welfare, and the value of being Norwegian-American. They take a brief detour into discussing the 1994 Winter Olympics. This is clearly only a part of a larger interview, and the missing earlier portions are referenced throughout. The earlier tape may have been lost, or else the tape may have been corrupted and unsalvageable.
This item is currently restricted.Moe, Roger D. (1944-)
Roger Moe was born June 2nd, 1944 in Crookston, Minnesota to Mathilde and Melvin Moe. He earned a degree in Education from Mayville State College, and later attended both Moorhead State College and North Dakota State University. Roger taught math in a public school until he was elected as a United States Senator in 1970, at only 26 years old. Roger represented Minnesota District 2 until 2002. He was well-liked by many and cited as a calm, collected Senator.
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Gene A. Rygh interview, 1996 July 17
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Odd Lovoll interviews Gene Rygh. They discuss Gene’s recent family history and origins, and Gene tells about his childhood on a farm near Monroe, Wisconsin. Gene discusses the intersection of gayness with his Norwegian-American identity, and talks about how his family members felt about his coming out to them. They finish by talking about Gene’s acceptance of his Norwegian-American heritage.
This item is currently restricted.Rygh, Gene A. (1958-)
Gene Rygh was born April 3rd, 1958, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Ruth and Wilhelm Rygh. He attended college at Madison Area Technical College, and later in Minneapolis, and then moved to Madison, Wisconsin, where he worked as a travel agent.
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Bjorn "Erik" Borgen interview, 1996 Feburary 13
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Bjorn Borgen and Odd Lovoll discuss Bjorn’s childhood in Norway during World War II and his subsequent immigration to Wisconsin. Bjorn also details his many academic and economic successes in business. He explains his history with the sport of skiing, the process of adjusting to living in a new country, and his later business ventures. Bjorn also talks about his thoughts on Norwegian values and his political views.
This item is currently restricted.Borgen, Bjorn Krogh “Erik” (1937-)
Bjorn Krogh “Erik” Borgen was born September 22nd, 1937, in Åndalsnes, Norway, to Helene and Truls Borgen. He was nicknamed “Erik” by his grandmother. After World War II, his family moved to Wisconsin in 1947, where Bjorn grew up in the town of Strum. Bjorn earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962, and later an MBA from Harvard in 1966. While studying at Harvard, he met his wife, Katherine, with whom he has three children. Today, Bjorn is a successful businessman living in Colorado, where he continues his childhood hobby of skiing.