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Philip Gjerke (?) 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 Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Philip Gjerke (?).
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Douglas Larson 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 Douglas Lincoln Larson of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Douglas tells about his Norwegian ancestor, who settled in Door County and raised his family there. He also gives more background on his family history. They discuss Douglas’ occupation in the local newspaper business, his family’s complicated religious history, and the various Norwegian festivals and organizations in the area. Douglas talks about his feelings on his Norwegian heritage and what he views as quintessential Norwegian traits.
This item is currently restricted.Larson, Douglas Lincoln (1926-2017)
Douglas Lincoln “Doug” Larson was born February 10th, 1926, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to Lincoln and Mathilda Larson. He was the second of five children. After serving in World War II, Douglas earned a degree in English from Carroll College, and then spent 34 years working in the newspaper business in Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay. Douglas and his wife, Phyllis, raised four children together. Even after retirement, Douglas continued to write a nationally-syndicated column for the Green Bay Press Gazette, and was a member of the Sons of Norway. He passed away on April 1st, 2017, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at age 91.
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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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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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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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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. -
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.
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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.
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- 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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Iver Torkelson correspondence, 1863-1878
Copies of letters of a Norwegian-born Jackson County, Wisconsin, farmer, county official, and Civil War veteran (letter from Camp Dennison, Ohio). One American letter discusses farm crops, horse thieves, and church. Torkelson was a member of Company H, Fifteenth Wisconsin Regiment. Cf. O.A. Buslett "Femtende Wisconsin," p. 577 and Waldemar Ager, "Oberst Heg og Hans Gutter," p. 281.