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Hans Jacob and Johan Gasmann family papers, circa 1843-2011
Copies of transcripts of letters written by Hans Jacob and by Johan Gotfred Gasmann, who emigrated from Skien. December 18, 1943 and May 9, 1847. Biographical data collected by Alfred Gasmann, Skien, Norway, and J. S. Schneider concerning Hans Jacob and Johan Gotfred Gasmann, their ancestors and descendants. Hans came to Pine Lake, Wisconsin, in 1843 and Johan to Amherst ca. 1847.- Gasmann family history, transcripts from Norwegian written by Alfred Gasmann of Skien. 12 p. typescript, copy.
- "Til manden og faderen Hans Gasmann, i anledning of hans og families forestaaende afreise til Nord-America (1843)" by Pavels Hielm. Typescript, with introductory material by T. C. Blegen. 7 p. Published (in Norwegian and translation) in "Norwegian emigrant songs and ballads," ed. by T. C. Blegen and Martin B. Ruud (Univ. of Minnesota Press, 1936), pp.52-74.
- Letter from Hans, Oct.18,1843. 5 p. typescript. Translation published in "Land of their Choice," ed. by T. C. Blegen (Minnesota, 1955), pp.83-88.
- Letter from Johan to his half-brother Jens, Dec.18, 1843. 5 p. typescript. Translation published in "Land of their Choice," pp.99-102.
- Extract from letter of Johan to Jacob Müller, Aug.1,1844, published in "Bratsberg Amts Correspondent," Sept.3,1844. 1 p. transcript.
- "Brudstykker of skibscapitaine Johan Gasmanns optegnelser paa en reise fra New-York til Wisconsin i sommeren 1844" published in the "Bratsberg Amts Correspondent," Feb.-March 1845. Trans. published in "Norwegian-American Studies" 5:30-49, and in "Land of their Choice" pp.155-169.
- Extract from letter of Johan to Jacob Müller letters have been published in Fra America til Nor e (Oslo, 1992), v.l pp. 90-92,370-375; v.2 pp.149-151,292-296; transl. in Studies 23:90-107).
- Johan R. Reiersen, Pathfinder for Norwegian emigrants (NAHA,1981 pp.79-80.
- See also Pine Lake Scandinavian congregation papers, P0315.ther letters have been published in Fra America til Nor e (Oslo, 1992), v.l pp. 90-92,370-375; v.2 pp.149-151,292-296; transl. in Studies 23:90-107). Johan R. Reiersen, Pathfinder for Norwegian emigrants (NAHA,1981 pp.79-80. See also Pine Lake Scandinavian congregation papers, P 315.ller, Aug.1,1844, published in Bratsberg Amts Correspondent, Sept.3,1844. 1 p. transcript. "Brudstykker of skibscapitaine Johan Gasmanns optegnelser paa en reise fra New-York til Wisconsin i sommeren 1844" publ.in the Bratsberg paper, Feb.-March 1845. Trans. published in Norwegian-American Studies 5:30-49, and in Land of their choice pp.155-169.
- Letter of Hans, July 27, 1844. 6 p. transcript. Translation published in Norwegian-American Studies (23:72-80). Letter of Hans, March 20, 1846. 8 p. transcript. Transl. published in Studies (23:80-89)
- Letter of Johan to Jens, Sept.5,1847. Transcription by Alfred Gasmann, 6 p. "Descendants of Nils Egedius Gasmann" by John Christenson. 6 p. typescript.
- Other letters have been published in Fra America til Nor e (Oslo, 1992), v.l pp. 90-92,370-375; v.2 pp.149-151,292-296; transl. in Studies 23:90-107). Johan R. Reiersen, Pathfinder for Norwegian emigrants (NAHA,1981 pp.79-80.
- See also Pine Lake Scandinavian congregation papers, P0315. Added Oct. 25, 2012: John Christenson, "The Gasmann Transatlantic Voyages, 1843-1845" (Dec. 2011. short narrative and collected documentation).
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Hulda Garborg article, circa 1913
Et myrdet folk, or "A Murdered People," concerning the plight of Native Americans, ran serially (9 parts) in "Morgenposten," Oslo, after the author's visit to the United States in 1913. Hulda was Arne Garborg's wife.
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Hulda Garborg Article: "Et myrdet folk." in Norwegian. -
Hans A. Foss papers, 1895-1986
A photograph and clippings of articles which appeared in Decorah-Posten dealing with life in the Red River Valley. Foss, journalist and author, emigrated in 1887.
Contents:- "Husmandsguten" published in "Ved Arnen" (1953 in 1877). Transferred from P.A. Munch papers.
- Clippings & Photograph. Includes "The Pioneer's Christmas," by Hans A. Foss, translated by Sigvald Stoylen (Dec. 1986); "The Cotter's Son (Husmandsgutten) by H.A. Foss (1884), translation by Joel G. Winkjer (1962) published by Park Region Publishing Co., Alexandria, MN., p. 127.
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Laurits J. Fribert handbook, circa 1930
Haandbog for emigranter til Amerikas vest is a typewritten copy (circa 1930) of a published work (1847) by Fribert, a former Danish official, who farmed near Pine Lake, Wisconsin, from 1843 to about 1847. Although containing comments on Native Americans, church, and government, it is largely a discussion of methods of agriculture.
Note: see Theodore C. Blegen, "Norwegian Migration to America, 1825-1860" (1931), p. 256-257.
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Laurits J. Fribert Book: "Haandbok for emigranter" (1847), typewritten copy, ca. 1930. Note: see Theodore C. Blegen, "Norwegian Migration to America, 1825-1860" (1931), p. 256-257. -
Knudt Olsen Dahl Folkedahl papers, 1836-1884
Correspondence of a Norwegian-born Dane County, Wisconsin, farmer. The letters (1876-1884) were written from Winona, Minnesota; East Grand Forks, Minnesota; Canton, South Dakota; and Auburndale, Wisconsin.
Contents:- Correspondence
- Vaccination certificates (1836-1863)
- Commencement program (1894) for Dodgville, Wis. High School.
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Peter O. Floan reminiscences, circa 1938-1942
Reminiscences from the Pioneer Days in Goodhue County, Minnesota, containing names of early settlers and anecdotes concerning methods of acquiring land, establishment of churches and schools, fear of American Indians, and general community life.
Contents- Article: "Reminiscences, Goodhue Co." with notes on Muus, Holden parsonage school
- Pedigree chart (1941)
- Biography, "Reminiscences of the Early History of Singing in Holden Congregation, Goodhue County, Minnesota," by P.O. Floan (1938, 16 typescript pages) which mentions B.J. Muus, Dr. Grønvold, Christofer Johnson, Bjorstherne Bjorson; "A Family History" by P.O. Floan (1942, 70 p. manuscript, photocopy)
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Ingebret (Tveten) Eriksen papers, 1826-1948
Letters to Eriksen, farmer and merchant at Scandinavia, Wisconsin, from Lutheran clergymen regarding theological disputes; from friends and relatives concerning agricultural profits and losses; and from Civil War soldiers. The compilation volume contains typewritten copies of these letters, copies of documents, and a family history. Correspondents include O. F. Duus, N. J. Ellestad, W. J. L. Frich, J. Krohn, Amund Mikkelsen, H.G. Stub, and H. A. Preus. Alfred O. Erikson's article, "Scandinavia, Wisconsin," in "Studies and Records," volume 15, 1949, is based partly on these papers.
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Ingebret Eriksen Papers: Correspondence. Includes a vaccination certificate (1826). -
John Einerson (Tjøn) papers, 1823-1953
Immigration and vaccination documents and a bill of sale issued by a general country store to a Norwegian-born Green County, Wisconsin, farmer, who emigrated from Leikanger, Sogn, in 1853. Also includes a family history, "The Einarson Clan in America," by Beulah Folkedahl (20 pages, 1953). -
Evan I. Evanson papers, 1879-1965
Correspondence and articles of a Norwegian-born farmer of Portland, North Dakota, and Stanwood, Washington, dealing with church, farm, family, health, and patriotism. Correspondents include Bjug Harstad and Johannes Tingelstad.
Contents- Four letters (in Norwegian) from J. Tingelstad (pastor of the Bruflat Lutheran Church, and principal of Bruflat Academy, Portland, North Dakota.
- Evan I. Evanson's Fourth of July, 1879, speech in English at Portland, Dakota Territory.
- Fiscal Report on the United States by Evanson.
- Letter from Knut K. Bjørgo (1900).
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Oline Ernstsen reminiscences, 1939-1956
Eleven pages of handwritten recollections by a Norwegian-born pioneer housewife at Bear River, Minnesota, of her passage to America and of early pioneer days. Deals largely with religious life, transportation, and communication. Also, a 5-page handwritten historical sketch of the origin (1906) of the Ladies Aid at Bear River, Minnesota, Lutheran congregation, and a photo of a yoke of oxen at work.
According to the congregational directory, D. Ernstsen was a trustee of the Bear River Lutheran Church in 1908 when it was founded. Oline Mathisen and Daniel Ernstsen were married at Harstad May 27, 1902 one day after leaving their home in Troms; went to Trondheim for a ship to Hull.