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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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Robert and Mary Beth Berg interview, 1995 October 9
Odd Lovoll interviews Robert and Mary Beth Berg. They discuss their varied Norwegian ethnic background, including family traditions, values, and histories, with an emphasis on faith and religious life. They also discuss the interviewees’ educational backgrounds and degrees, and spend some time talking about the details of farm life in North Dakota. They delve into political beliefs and the ways in which those ideas differ from those of previous generations, as well as talking about how those political ideas are shaped by their heritage.
This item is currently restricted.Berg, Robert (1958-)
Robert “Bob” Berg was born in 1958 in Cando, North Dakota to Bjarne and Hazel Berg. He was educated at North Dakota State University and graduated in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, after which he became a farmer. He married Mary Beth in 1984 and has four children. Today, he lives near Starkweather, North Dakota.
Berg, Mary Beth (1957-)
Mery Beth Berg, nee Campbell, was born in 1957 in Rugby, North Dakota, to David and Opal Campbell. She earned a bachelor’s degree in church music from St. Olaf College in 1979 and, later, an MBA. Mary Beth married Robert in 1984 and has four children. Today, she lives near Starkweather, North Dakota, where she farms, teaches music, and plays the organ.
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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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William Murat interivew, 1995 September 26
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 William Murat, a Wisconsin State Representative. William talks about his childhood in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the Norwegian foods he had growing up, and his family history and genealogy. He details his educational and political background, which led to his position as a Representative, as well as his religion and how that influences his political views. William gives his views on political issues such as the carceral system, teenage sex education, and welfare, as well as abortion, before talking about his thoughts on Norwegian-American portrayal and symbolism.
This item is currently restricted.Murat, William (1957-)
William Murat was born December 4th, 1957, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Rose and James Murat. He grew up in Stevens Point with two older brothers. William earned an undergraduate degree in history at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a degree in law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA from Columbia University. He served as District Attorney back in Wisconsin for several years, and in 1994 was elected to be a Wisconsin State Representative. -
Victoria Hofmo interview, 1995 November 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,” Victoria Hofmo discusses her family history and childhood growing up in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. She talks about her education and friendships with others in the neighborhood, as well as her adult friendships with other Norwegian-Americans and some of their own stories of immigration and life in Brooklyn. Victoria also explains her many activities, organizations, volunteerships, and places of employment, detailing the people she works with and the stories of how she came to be there. She explains some of her feelings on being Norwegian-American and how that has affected her sense of culture, and ends by giving her opinions on welfare in the United States and Norway.
This item is currently restricted.Hofmo, Victoria (1959-)
Victoria Hofmo was born on April 4th, 1959, to Patricia Richter and Sherwood Hofmo in New York City. She was born and raised in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood. As a child, she enjoyed spending time with her Norwegian grandmother, although she only developed a passion for her Norwegian background later in life. Victoria earned a degree from Sarah Lawrence College and then opened the Scandinavian East Coast Museum in New York City. She has also worked as an after-school organizer for children, a waitress, a community board organizer, a Sunday School teacher, and an English teacher. Victoria has a daughter and sometimes writes for The Norwegian American.
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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.