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Eidsvold family papers, circa 1880-1996
Biography/History:
Engebret Eidsvold was born September 17, 1856 in Viken, Norway to Hans Kristoffersen Eidsvold and Rebekka Sypriansdatter Eidsvold. They had four other children: Hans Tollevsen Eidsvold; Peder Nielson Eidsvold; Carl Ely Eidsvold, and Syprian Eidsvold. He emigrated in 1872. In 1878 he married Maren Helene Grasmoen. Together they had ten children: Hilmer Eidsvold, Gertrude Corrine Fritz, Henry Eidsvold, Robert E. Eidsvold, Maria Eidsvold, Alfred Eidsvold, Hans Eidsvold, Ida Eidsvold, Mable Seidel, and Cozetta Rogers. They lived in Fairfax, Minnesota.Henry Eidsvold (1879-1974), son of Engebret and Maren, was married to Maud Amanda Gumpolen (1879-1958). Maud Gumpolen Eidsvold was the daughter of Hans and Anne Gumpolen of Fairfax, Minnesota. They had three children together: Harold Edgar Eidsvold, Mildred Eidsvold, and Lyman Woodrow Eidsvold. The Eidsvold family was involved in creameries and were grocers in Minnesota. He founded Henry’s Food Company, first in Minneapolis, and then eventually in Alexandria, Minnesota. His son Lyman Eidsvold (1913-1991) married Julie M. Mason. They had four children: Gary, Janet, Jim, and David.
Scope and Content:
The Eidsvold family papers include numerous photographs, correspondence, clippings, and genealogical materials that document the Eidsvold family in the United States. The Eidsvold were prominent members of the community, both in Minneapolis and Alexandria. In Minneapolis, where their grocery store was located, was called the “Eidsvold block.” Henry Eidsvold started Henry’s Food which is still in existence today. The collection also contains material from Peter Pryts, who was born in Norway and emigrated to Minnesota. Pryts was an alderman in the Minneapolis’ 11th ward.
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Norwegian-American Athletic Club papers, 1927-1938
Minutes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings concerning a Minneapolis men's athletic club organized by a merger of Norge Athletic Club and the Norse Sports Club. The members were active in soccer, skiing, and skating. The club gradually became inactive, but members gathered for social fellowship until formal dissolution of the Club in 1983. -
Marie Sandvig biography, 1976-1983
A pamphlet, To the Slums with Love, by Marie Sandvig and Doris Nye; a copy of the Minneapolis Tribune Picture Magazine, September 4, 1983, which tells the story of how Sandvig, a Norwegian immigrant, opened a Revival Mission in 1940 and brought material help as well as the Gospel to the unfortunate in what was then a Skid Row district. The Marie Sandvig Center moved to Franklin Avenue in 1974.
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Scandinavia Today (National) papers, 1982-1983
Scandinavia Today (National). News releases, programs, and clippings of a Scandinavian festival in the United States sponsored jointly by the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden) and the American Scandinavian Foundation.
The festival featured a variety of events: exhibits, lectures, concerts, tours, and seminars. It opened officially in Washington, D.C., September 8, 1982. In Minneapolis it opened with a "Salute to Scandinavia," at the Metrodome on September 11, which was attended by an estimated 50,000 people. The exhibitions, which presented outstanding selections of textiles, paintings, graphic arts, design, and photography, traveled to major American cities starting in September 1982.
Includes folders "Washington, D.C."; "Chicago, Illinois"; and "Minneapolis, Minnesota (including Red Wing)" -
Henry Jackson clippings, 1945-2002
Reprint of "Norseman for President," by Svein Gilje, "The Norseman," no. 6, 1971, and a Minneapolis "Star and Tribune" obituary, September 8, 1981.
Jackson was the son of Norwegian immigrant parents who became an influential senator from the state of Washington and was frequently mentioned as a possible presidential candidate. -
Progressive Literary Club papers, 1921-1991
Established in 1921 and composed of Norwegian born women and American women of Norwegian descent, met monthly to study Norwegian culture, music and to continue the Norse language. Mrs. Helen Egilsrud, first president. A membership of 75 was maintained.
Includes program booklets and by-laws (1949-1989); clipping scrapbook; minutes (1968-1983); clippings; paper on the Progressive Literary Club, "Den Progressive Literare Klub" by Barbara Davidson (1991) -
Arne Fremmegaard scrapbook, 1924-1939
Scrapbook of clippings and photographs concerning Norwegian-Americans and their activities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Some of the photos were taken on the occasion of the visit of Olav and Martha in 1939. Mr. Fremmegaard was a prominent Minneapolis banker who came from Norway in 1924. He was general chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements for the visit of Olav and Martha in 1939. He was made a Commander of the Royal Order of St. Olav by King Haakon. -
Nels Quam autobiography, 1978
Autobiography of a Norwegian-born retired school superintendent, for a time superintendent of Ebenezer Home in Minneapolis (1946-1962). Includes descriptions of his childhood and youth in Norway, his emigration to the United States in 1913, his school days at Jewell Lutheran College and St. Olaf College, his experiences in both World Wars, and his work in the Iowa schools and at the Ebenezer Home. He retired to Northfield, Minnesota, in 1962. -
Pauline Farseth papers, 1950-2006
Clippings about and letters to Pauline Farseth, who taught at North High School in Minneapolis and at an International Institute in St. Paul, and was active in cultural activities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas. She also translated Gro Svendsen's letters, which NAHA published as "Frontier Mother." -
Knut Martin Teigen clippings, 1907-1966
Copies of articles by and about a Minneapolis, Minnesota, physician and writer, whose wide-ranging interests included religion and politics. The articles were copied from "Forskaren," a Swedish language journal, and mounted into a scrapbook. Dr. Teigen wrote for newspapers and medical journals. In 1905-06 he was editor of "Vikingen." Other articles have been added as well.