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Øien family correspondence, 1907-1948
A collection of extended family letters written from Chicago, Eau Claire, and Kvalshaug, Norway, by siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews of Randi Larsdatter Øien Flatreit, the only one of eight children to remain in Norway from the last generation to be raised at the Øyegrinde husmanns place at Nedre Øien. A letter explaining the family relationships is enclosed. -
Peder Tangjerd papers, 1890-1924
Clippings, naturalization certificate, letters, and other data concerning a Norwegian-born minister who came from Karmøy in 1888. After serving a parish in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for 25 years he became editor of Lutheraneren, the official organ of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in America. A manuscript, "En fiskedag paa vestsiden af Karmøi", consists of reminiscences from 1880. -
Luther Hospital and Training School (Eau Claire) papers, 1906-1997
Correspondence, history, and reports concerning an institution in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, founded in 1908. -
Waldemar Ager papers, 1874-1943
History/Biography:
Waldemar Theodor Ager was born in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway to Martinius Mathiesen Ager and Marie Fredrikke Mathea Johnsdatter Stillaugsen. Martinius first emigrated to the United States by himself, starting a tailoring business. Eventually, Ager and the rest of the family joined Martinus in Chicago. In Chicago, Ager worked for the Norwegian-language newspaper, Norden. His newspaper career flourished when he moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and was offered a job at a Norwegian temperance newspaper called Reform. Ager became editor from 1903-1941. Ager was a leader in the prohibition movement. He helped organize total abstinence societies and Good Templar lodges across the Upper Midwest. Ager remained a teetotaler his entire life.In addition to his newspaper career, Ager also wrote six novels and collections of short stories. Among his best known books are "Paa drikkeondets Konto" (1894), "Kristus for Pilatus" (1910), "Oberst Heg og hans gutter" (1916), "Paa veien til smeltepotten" (1917), "Gamlelandets sønner" (1926), and "Hundeøine" (1929).
See also "The Problem of Cultural Identity in the Works of Waldemar Ager, Simon Johnson, and Johannes B. Wist," a PhD dissertation by James P. Nelson, University of Washington, 1990.
Scope and Content:
The papers of a Norwegian-born journalist, author, and lecturer include clippings, articles, correspondence, manuscripts of books, poems, programs, records, sketches, and stories dealing with subjects such as Norwegian culture and heritage, Americanism, memorials to Norwegians in America, and temperance.Among the correspondents are Carl F. Berg, Arne K. Berger, L. W. Boe, H. A. Eckers, John O. Evjen, Ruth Fjeldsaa, Sigurd Folkestad, Einar Haugen, John Heitmann, H. R. Holand, Simon Johnson, Arne Kildal, Lars Lillehei, E. L. Mengshoel, Jon Norstog, Torkel Oftelie, K. Prestgard, D. G. Ristad, Mrs. O. E. Rølvaag, Johan Selnes, T. A. Siqueland, Edvard Skille, Charles C. W. Storck, J. L. Urheim, and Alexander Wiley.
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Hallvard H. Hande papers, circa 1950
Translation of "Segner fraa Bygdom," (Christiania, 1871) by a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman and editor, consisting of some forty legends from Valdres, Norway, 67 typescript pages. The translation (with title, "Legends from Valdres") was done in the 1950s by Hande's granddaughter, M. E. Midelfort, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "Ei Hugvending," pages 3-62, unbound with no title page; an untitled play, 41 typescript pages with missing parts; "Snefnugg: digt og prosa, af H. Hande, 1870," an unpaged manuscript; and one volume of manuscript music, 44 pages. Hande was the editor of "Norden," Chicago (1874-1882 and 1884-1887), and the author of a play, "Ei Hugvending" (A Change of Heart), based on Valdres superstition and tradition. Hande Immigrated in 1872, served as pastor at Estherville, Iowa, 1873-74.
Content:
Hallvard Hande. Volume. Additional items: report of Vesterheim Genealogical Center research on families of Hand and his wife, 1995; "Ei Hugvending." 2. utgaava. 3-62 p. Unbound, no title page. Untitled play: in manuscript and also in typescript.(41 p.). The manuscript is very fragile and parts are missing. It was sent to Margaret Midelfart of Larvik in 1953 by Valdres Historielag. A manuscript note on envelope says it contains "original handwritten manuscript of 'Ei Hugvending "' but it seems to be a quite different play. Lindemann, Ludv. M. "Halvhundrede Norske Fjeldmelodier harmoniserede for mandstemmer." Udgivne of de Norske Selskab, Kristiania,1862. 44 p. "d. Hande" in manuscript on title page. -
First Reserve: Autobiography on Susan Jane Severson
An autobiography written for “children, sisters, cousins of all degrees, close friends and for anyone interested in learning the history of a second to fourth generation Norwegian-American growing up in Wisconsin in the 1940–1960s.” Included are stories of Eau Claire, St. Olaf College, Minneapolis, and her work as a registered nurse at Fairview and the University of Minnesota Hospitals.