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Jennifer and Beth Paulson interview, 1995 September 21
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 Jennifer and Beth Paulson in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They discuss their immediate family history, and talk for a while about their experiences at the Concordia College Norwegian language camp. They explain their knowledge of some Norwegian language songs and table prayers. They then discuss Lutheranism and their religious experiences, Norwegian foods and holidays, and their feelings on drugs, alcohol, and being Norwegian.
This item is currently restricted.Paulson, Jennifer (1978-)
Jennifer Paulson was born on May 4th, 1978, in Cambridge, Minnesota. Her family then moved to New Richmond, Wisconsin, and later to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she attended high school. Jennifer played the flute.
Paulson, Beth (1981-)
Beth Paulson was born on September 22nd, 1981, in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Her family later moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Karen A. Feste interview, 1996
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 Karen A. Feste regarding being a Norwegian-American. She was an Associate Academic Dean at the University of Denver.
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Peter J. Eikeland papers, 1852-1927
Articles, sermons, speeches, notebooks, and manuscripts of a Norwegian-born educator and theologian. Topics include child training, Norwegian language, Norway's literature and history, church schools, Ibsen, and reminiscences.
Includes:
- Manuscript of article "Samfundets Støtter" (n.d.); "Ibsen Studies" Typescript with written editions (1934); Published copy of "Ibsen Studies" (1934)
- 1 photograph; Clippings (1910, 1927, 1934); Manuscript articles (1908-1917). 1908 1934
- Correspondence (1920
- Review of "Ibsen in Germany" (1920)
- Other manuscript articles and reviews (1920-1927)
- Manuscript article in Norwegian (circa 1923)
- Typescript and manuscript copies of "Litt Sproghistorie" (undated)
- Correspondence (1904-1923)
- Syllabus for Norwegian course at St. Olaf College (undated)
- Biographical Information (1919)
- 11 Envelopes containing Sermons (1883-1917, undated)
- Articles on Language and Literature (undated)
- Notebooks containing: Speech "J. Hudson Taylor" (1925); Notes on Samfundets Støtter (1912-1913); Talks on Christian Religion (n.d.); "Den ortografiske forvisning" (n.d.); Church History (1880-1882); Lectures and Church History (n.d.); Notes on Bible Reading (1886); Article on Samfundets Støtter (1920); Speeches on Religious Topics (1908); Oslo University Lectures (1908-1909); Language (n.d.); "History of Literature" (1910); Notes on "En Fallit" (1914); Vikings in America (n.d.); Notes on Language (1909); Notes on Literature (n.d.); Notes on Language and Literature (1918-1922); Grammar and Drama (n.d.); Notes (n.d.); "Erindringer… Laur. Larsen" (1920); Notes on "Ande Magter" (n.d.); Notes on Selected Norwegian Literature (1907).
- Notebooks containing: Articles (1910); Articles (1883-1903); Speech (n.d.); Classroom notes (1914-1918); Notes on "Sigurd Slembe" (1912-1919); Notes on Wergeland and Ibsen (1911-1912); Norse laesebok, Ibsen (n.d.); Notes on "Fru Inger til Ostraat" (n.d.); Notes on literature (1910-1911); Notes on "Naar jernteppet falder" (n.d.); Notes on "Arnljot Gelline" (1917-1920); Article on "Kongsemnerne" (1911); Articles (n.d.); Talks to Student Societies (1882-1892); Speeches at St. Ansgar Seminary (1891); Bible Study (n.d.); Notes on literature (1917-1919); Wergeland, Welhaven (1911-1912); Notes on literature (n.d.); Classroom notes (1907-1910); "Et blik paa vor saga" (n.d.); "Norge under verdenskrigen" by A. Elviken (n.d.); Day book (1926); Notes (1909, n.d.); "Haedre din far og din mor" (n.d.)
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Andrew Tollefson correspondence, 1881-1906
Correspondence of a Norwegian-born teacher and sheep rancher written mostly from Montana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, dealing with health, rural schools, politics, and economic conditions on farm and ranch. There are letters concerning St. Olaf College, Augsburg College, Concordia College, Augustana Academy, and Scandinavia Academy. Tollefson was a student at St. Olaf College (1890-1893). Includes letters from Sam Solberg, Edwin Solberg, Inga Halverson, Lottie Halverson, O. Sandness, L.H. Dalen, Henry Thorseson, John Edward Beum. -
Christian S. Thompson scrapbook, 1890-1897
Contains pictures, programs, and clippings from Thompson's student days at St. Olaf College [Academy, 1893] and Luther College as well as from the Mount Horeb Academy. Mount Horeb Academy, St. Olaf College, Luther College. Majority of items are Luther College. Includes football ticket for game between Carleton and Luther (ca. 1895), concert program for St. Olaf College (Feb. 24, 1896) featuring: orchestra, glee club, Mathilda Finseth, C.J. Rollefson, and A. Lavik, St. Olaf Band program for March 9, 1896, program bill for Madame Ragna Linne concert with tickets. -
M. Burnette Thompson thesis, 1939
"The Significance of the St. Olaf Lutheran Choir in American Choral Music," a Master of Arts degree thesis at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. The study includes chapters on the history of the choir, a biography of F. Melius Christiansen, the ideals and influence of the choir, and a list of Christiansen's compositions. Miss Thompson, St.Olaf College, class of 1930. -
Peer O. Strømme papers, 1888-1971
Papers of an author, journalist, and lecturer, consisting of a resignation letter addressed to the faculty of St. Olaf's school, a volume of travel letters published in Normanden, biographies, clippings, and a photograph.
Includes:
- Erindringer (Translation), 1920
- Handwritten manuscript of "Erindringer" translated by Armyle Jacobson (1894-1977), a retired dentist from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 1920
- Publications and Works
- "Den Vonde Ivold" by Halfdan Moe, translated from English by Peer Strømme, Normanden, Grand Forks, 1910; "Digte" by Peer Strømme, Augsburg, 1920, 2 copies; "Erindringer" by Peer Strømme, Augsburg, 1923; "Hvorledes Halvor blev Prest" by Peer O. Strømme, (Decorah, 1893, 3 copies; Normanden, Grand Forks, 1910); "General Nelfons Speider" by Byron A. Dunn, translated from English by Peer Strømme, Chicago, John Anderson, 1902; "Unge Helgeson" by Peer Strømme, Normanden, Grand Forks, 1911, 3 copies.
- "Peer Strømme's Memoirs of a Winchester Childhood", Winchester Academy Ethnic Heritage Monograph No. 1; "Peer Strømme's Noraville Stories", Winchester Academy Ethnic Heritage Monograph No. 2; "Merry Christmas" by Peer Strømme, December Luther League Issue; newspaper clippings, 1885-1921.
- Book of Family Prayer: Bible Lessons with Meditations for Each Day" by N.J. Laache, translated from Norwegian by Peer O. Strømme, Lutheran Publishing, Decorah, Iowa, 1902; "Erindringer" by Peer Strømme, Augsburg, 1923, 6 copies (5 hardcover, 1 paperback); "Digte" by Peer Strømme, Augsburg, 1920, 2 copies; "Hvorledes Halvor blev Prest" by P.O. Strømme, Decorah, 1893.
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Valdimar Bjørnson papers, 1948-1987
Three lectures delivered over WCAL, St. Olaf College radio station, in October of 1948; an obituary, a letter, and a postcard and photograph.
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Contains mimeographed reproductions of 1948 lectures titled "The Viking Voyagers," "Modern Migrations Begin," and "Evaluating the Contribution"; clipping/obituary, "K. Valdimar Bjornson, Minnesota's Icelandic Treasurer," 1 April 1987 Vinland; letter from Bjornson to Dean Thompson; election postcard and signed photograph of Valdimar Björnson.