Browse Items (146 total)

• Magne Hatlevik interview, 1998 September 28

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Roy Harrisville interview, 1998 September 28

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Tor and Sunny Hansen interview, 1995 May 5

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Charles Haga interview, 2005 April 5

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Pete Gronlie interview, 1998 October 3, 1998 November 14

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Hoover Grimsby interview, 1998 December 16

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Else and Bjarne Grindem interview, 1999 May 25

  Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities."
• Oral interview with Chris Woodard and Fred F. Poyner IV, 2017 April 28

  In this interview, Chris Woodard describes the repair and restoration work he has done on a former wooden Navy minesweeper (now a fishing vessel) beginning around 2011. He explains the boat’s unusual double-planked construction, its heavy use of oak and bronze, and the complications created by original degaussing equipment, which caused internal electrolysis and deterioration of the inner planking. Chris outlines major repair projects, including stem damage from hitting an island, large plank and frame replacements, extensive caulking, and removal of old ice sheathing. He details recurring challenges such as failing brass fasteners, poorly designed sea chests, and difficulty sourcing bronze hardware.
  
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• Oral interview with Arne Einmo Jr. and Fred F. Poyner IV, 2018 October 12

  In this interview, Arne Einmo reflects on his lifelong connection to the shipyard and to the fishing vessel Polaris, which his father fished on and maintained there beginning around 1950. Raised in a Norwegian immigrant family, Arne grew up working alongside his father -- painting, repairing equipment, and later fishing on the Polaris himself between roughly 1952 and 1962 to pay for school. He recalls the shipyard as a tight-knit, family-like community that provided full services to longline halibut vessels, from caulking and engine work to supplies, fuel coordination, and even financial “settlements” for crews. Arne eventually served about 15 years on the board, including three terms as president, and later helped hire manager Doug, whose leadership greatly improved the yard’s finances.
• Oral History

  Oral interview with Harald Riise and Fred F. Poyner IV, Leavenworth, Washington, 2021 June 6

  This interview includes additional commentary from JoAnne Eriksen. Much of the discussion centers on reviewing materials for the book and Harald’s life as an immigrant from Norway to the Pacific Northwest in 1955. Harald passed away a few months after this recording. The session was recorded in Leavenworth, Washington.
  
  Topics discussed include:
  

  • Henry Svasand (Swasand) and his travels between the U.S. and Norway during the 1950s
  • Knute Svasand (grandfather of Cary Swasand)
  • Henry Svasand’s work in boatbuilding, as well as his singing and diving activities in Norway
  • Harald’s ski jumping in Norway
  • Henry ice skating on frozen lakes in Norway
  • Homemade boots in Norway
  • The Swasand family cabin at Jodelin, Stevens Pass, WA
  • Hay harvesting and daily life in Strandebarm, Hardanger, Norway
  • The Queensgate housing development and subdivisions in Bothell, WA (1967–early 1970s)
  • Labor challenges faced by Henry and Harald in construction projects
  • The family’s collaborative work on building projects
  • Financing for the first Aleutian Spray Fisheries vessel, Aleutian Spray (1969)
  • Construction of a pleasure boat in Ballard (Seattle) by Henry Svasand (1970)
  • The family’s immigration to the U.S. via trans-Atlantic passage on the Oslofjord (1957)
  • Henry’s boat design work in Seattle, WA
  • Alpenblick Apartments in Leavenworth, WA
  • Bergen Technical Institute, Norway
  • Harald’s service in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II