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James C. Stoltenberg interview, 1995 September 20
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 AmericansToday,” Lovoll interviews James C. Stoltenberg about being a Norwegian-American. Stoltenberg was the Dean of the College of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
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Stoltenberg, James C. (1921-2005)
James C. Stoltenberg was an educator and education administrator from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He was a teacher, principal, and higher education administrator who specifically focused on training teachers in middle school education.
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Per Hvamstad papers, 1964-1967
An article about the Kubberulle by Hvamstad, a letter from Volin, South Dakota by Henrik O. Stroem (b. 1861, emig. 1873 to S.D.), and a biography of Ivar John Saugen (Feb. 4, 1901-1957), a Lutheran clergyman in British Columbia. Includes "Pioneren Peder Borderud og hans 'log cabin,'" (1967) -
J. Olson Anders biography, circa 1959
Article in pamphlet form entitled "From Selbu to the Dakota Prairie: Recollections of Frontier Life on the Middle Border," an account of the life of Andrew Olson (Størset: 1839-1918, emig. 1870) and his frontier experiences at Andover, Day County, South Dakota, as related by his son.
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Iver Simley papers, 1860-1928
Correspondence of a Norwegian-born farmer, merchant, banker, and realtor at Black Earth, Wisconsin. The letters, dealing largely with family and religious matters, were written at Black Earth and Amery, Wisconsin, Decorah, Iowa, and Benson, Minnesota. Congressman Ole J. Kvale (brother-in-law) was a correspondent. Of interest is an auction bill issued by Simley's father Ole just before his emigration in 1869 (mentioned by Ingrid Semmingensen in "Veien mot vest," I pp. 97-98). The family emigrated from Valdres, 1868-1869. Includes several warranty deeds and mortgage papers (1863-1888) presumably on property owned by Simley. Includes letters written to Ingrid Simley in Norway by her cousin Markus O. Dahle and her pastor J.N. Skaar (later bishop of Tromsø and Trondheim), letters from John E. (Dennison, MN), Anand S. Hiwale, Maria and Lars M. Sundheim, James D. Butler, and various family members, and Ingri Simley's letters to them. A memorial pamphlet (written by S. Gunderson), and an article about Ingrid Simley (photocopy) which appeared in "Samband" (March 1931).