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Helen Billberg Granat video cassettes, 1985
"A Norwegian Interlude: Impressions of Mother's Norway," a composition by Ms. Granat which was performed at Western Washington University, and "Once upon a Norwegian Time: Hild Hildahl and her Dolls." Ms. Granat was born and raised in Roseau, Minnesota, and was a long-time friend of Hild Hildahl.
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Hardanger Fiddle Association of America records, 1890-2009
Materials related to the Hardanger fiddle, a traditional Norwegian folk instrument with eight strings, and to the association founded in 1983 in order to stimulate interest in the instrument and in Scandinavian folk music and dance. -
Bertha Buan clippings, 1932-1964
Lyric verse published mainly in the "Duluth Skandinav" by a poet who came from Beistad, Trøndelag, and who lived in Duluth, Minnesota. Some of her poems were set to music, of which several are found in the collection. Includes a 16-page pamphlet titled "Stevne minne; Dikte". For a biographical sketch of Haldor S. and Bertha Buan, see "Family Sagas," ed. Kristine Leander (1997), pages 19-20.
See in library collection, "Tre-Kløver-Hjørnet" (Duluth, Fuhr, 1947, 56 p.), on which she collaborated with Rosanna Gutterud Johnsrud and Marcus Tellevik. Another copy in Johnsrud papers, (see P0948).
Includes scores, "Bluebells" (1944); "DU Deilige Trondhhjems Fjord" (1943); "My Christmas Boat" (1942); "My Home Land (Norway)" (1944); "Song to our Flag" (1942); "When the Boys Come Home Again" (1944). Poems: "Trøndere!"; "Tribute to Minnesota"; "Vår Syttende Mai"; "Christian Ellingsen og Egil Hammer (in memoriam)"; "Marcus Televik (in Memoriam)"; "Henrik Ibsen" -
Rosanna Gutterud Johnsrud papers, 1927-1975
Born to Thorvald and Mina Thune Gutterud in Fairdale, North Dakota, Rosanna Gutterud married Emore Johnsrud, an accordionist, at Grafton, North Dakota, in 1937. They performed music together at many functions. He died in 1995. She collaborated with Bertha Buan and Marcus Tellevik on "Tre-Kløver-Hjørnet" in 1947. She also wrote a three-act play entitled "'Restauratjonen,' The Norwegian Mayflower," for the Norwegian-American Sesquicentennial celebration in 1975.
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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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Carl Døving papers, circa 1923-1936
A letter from Døving to "Kjære ven," February 4, 1923; "The Døving Hymn Collection," by Frank R. Miller, published in "The Friend," February, 1936; photocopies of 15 hymns translated by Døving; and lists of translations which have been made of two Lutheran hymns. Døving was a Lutheran clergyman and a student of hymns. His collection was given to Luther College.
Contents- Miscellaneous letters received (June 1893). Letter from H. W. Scheel, Luther College; Regina Hilleboe; Rev. O. E. Jolseth, Rev. Carl Døving and his impressions of Washington, D.C.; G.H. Gerberding
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Ole Bull papers, 1882-1982
Abstract
Reprinted articles, clippings, sheet music, and photographs concerning the Norwegian violinist, including "The Saga of Ole Bull," by Harmon M. Gehr; "Ole Bull's Colony of Oleana: A Political Perspective," by Gary Larson; "Ole Bull's Activities in the U. S., 1843-1880," a New York University thesis by Inez Bull.
An Ole Bull Museum is located at Carter Camp, Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Contents:- Ole Bull Papers. Miscellaneous materials.