55 10 2907 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/973 Title A name given to the resource Dalbotten and Hylland letters and papers, 1872-1929 Description An account of the resource Original letters, Toger and Østina Midje family, photos, table prayer, family tree, map. Fragile letters from/to Britta Hylland, Janise Austina (Dalbotten) Timberosss, Mrs. Torger Midje (Østina Tærum), and Atle Torgersen Tærum. Also includes Holden Church Program, 1906. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1872-1929 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 folders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/972 Title A name given to the resource Janise Timbeross interview, 1999 May 26 Description An account of the resource Transcript of Interview with Janise Timbeross. The interview took place at Mrs. Timbeross's hom in Kenyon, Minnesota. The interviewer was Barbra W. Sommer. It took place on May 26, 1999. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 May 26 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/971 Title A name given to the resource Kjære Sigrid family history, 1914-1927 Description An account of the resource Copy of a book titled Kjære Sigrid: Letters to Sigrid H. (Børseth) Bordson- Immigrant to America 1914-1927 by Sandra Hendrickson and NAHA Newsletter. Also includes original letters. Oral interview by Sandra Hendrickson with Ole Foss available online here. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914-1927 Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Extent The size or duration of the resource. 5 folders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/970 Title A name given to the resource Gudrun Andersen Rawlins family history, 1880-1972 Description An account of the resource Papers, photographs and letters acquired from the Gudrun Andersen Rawlins estate (Minneapolis, Minn., 2012). Include: <ul> <li>Certificate of naturalization for Jonas Anton Andersen and spouse Mina Anderson (1914)</li> <li>Inspection card/vaccinated (Mina Knashaug, 1909);</li> <li>Third class passage on the Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad (1909)</li> <li>divorce decree for Berit Iversdatter Rosenberg & Johan Edvard Rosenberg (1922)</li> <li>recipe notebook</li> <li>obituary Knut Stormoen (1963)</li> <li>War Rations Book (1942)</li> <li>Mortgage deeds</li> <li>Correspondence (40+) to and from Jerome "Jerry" Rawlins. He ended his life in 1972 while serving a sentence at the Stillwater, Minnesota prison.</li> <li>Correspondence (20+) from John Rawlins, serving time at the Minnesota State juvenile Reformatory, Glen Lake and St. Cloud, Minn.</li> <li>Correspondence (40+) from Linda Rawlins, Home School for Girls, Sauk Centre, Minnesota</li> <li>Miscellaneous Correspondence. <ul> <li>Includes clippings regarding robbery of jewelry store owned by J.E. Berg (1935) and letter from Berg (1929)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Images, mostly unidentified and many from Norway</li> </ul> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880-1972 Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes) https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/c8194828407ecdfda6ae299466cb5e09.pdf 711950ba6da63989edb92874d62f5a45 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland family papers, 1915-2000 Collection Number: NAHA 2019/969 Extent: 4.4 cubic feet (8 archives boxes, 1 record center carton, and 1 oversized half archives box) Biography/History: Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland was born November 21, 1896 in Lyngdal, Vest Ager, Norway, to Alfred Finkelsen Akersmyr and Rakel Reime Akersmyr. She attended school in Lyngdal and Framnes, and worked as a secretary until her marriage on April 4, 1925 to Reinert Tofteland. In May 1925, the couple came to Luverne, Minnesota where they farmed near Kanaranzi, Minnesota until 1958. She was a prolific writer of poems and articles, and composed many songs. She painted numerous watercolor and oil paintings. She was a charter member of the Agderlag and served as secretary for 25 years. Her children included Arnold Rudolf, Helga Svanhild Hoffman, Alvhild Rosa Johnson. Scope and content: Tofteland family papers of Luverne, Minnesota. Includes family history by Jenny Lindland, "Mine Minner" (1985); bunad histories and depictions (collected by Rose Tofteland Johnson), including paper dolls; and general clippings regarding the Vikings. Additional files contain extensive writings, mainly poetry (notebooks, manuscript and published) by Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland; newspaper articles by and about Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland; writings by Lily Tofteland Hartmann, photographs and correspondence. Audio recordings, circa 1950-1960. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Tofteland Family Papers. Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 1-2 Newspapers and articles on bunads 1 3 “Mine Minner” by Jenny Lindland 1 4 Account/budget notebook, 1922 2 1 Address book with photographs, circa 1945-1950 Owned by Tilda A. Tofteland. 2 2 Clippings about Tilda A. Tofteland 2 3 Correspondence, 1949, 1956, 1962, 1979 In English, German, and Norwegian. One letter from Bethel Mission Station, Swaziland (Now Eswatini, 1949). 2 4 Tofteland family history and notes, circa 1970 2 5 Lily Tofteland writings, 1987 2 6 Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland manuscripts and articles, circa 1940-circa 1980 2 7 Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland poetry, circa 1920-circa 1980 2 8 Clippings and clippings notebooks, 1952 Includes Norsk Ungdom, March 1959. 3 1 Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland obituary, February 1986 3 2 Christmas poetry, circa 1950 3 3-4 Composition poetry notebooks, 1925-1935 3 5 Published poetry 3 6 Poetry, later published 3 7 Special occasion poetry, 1926-1956 4 1 Wedding, anniversaries, and showers poetry 4 2 Poetry 4 3 Photographs, 1920s 4 4 Recipe book, circa 1939 4 5 Karl Stromme poems and songs, 1939-1942 4 6 Published writings 4 7 Music 4 8 Books 4 9 Articles 4 10 Interviews with/about Tilda A. Totleand, 1982-2011 About 40 interviews. 4 11 Solglimt (Bjelland funder announcement), 1938 5-6 Reel-to-reel audio recordings (15 reels) <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HPkAl5OUkwXqLB6aWy0zLeCbuxQwRuxy?usp=drive_link">All audio recordings have been digitized. Available online.</a> 7 1 Phonograph recordings (with CDs) 7 2 Photocopies of reel-to-reel boxes 7 3 Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland biography 7 4 Photographs and clippings 7 5 List of interviews and clippings 7 6 Sonja Henie souvenir booklet and clippings 7 7 Poems collection 7 8 Family genealogy 7 9 Poems, articles, and clippings Includes information on Landsforbundet and Agderlag. 8 1 Songs of Tilda Tofteland 8 2 School and employment credentials, 1913-1924 8 3 “The Tofteland Family” by Arne Stuestøl, 1972 8 4 Clippings and writings 8 5 Western Viking, 18881993 8 6 “Lines from my life: Introduction of Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland,” 1978 8 7 Augustana Academy (Lily Tofteland Hartmann) 8 8 Walton and Kevin Lillehei 8 9-10 CD’s of 15 reel-to-reel recordings 8 11 Thumbdrive of Norwegian and English scanned materials 9 1 Poems by Tilda 9 2 Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland biography braille version 10 1 Tilda’s Norwegian writings binder “Titles of Norwegian poems from the lines from my life collection and titles of poems not compiled by 6/22/85.” <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EX0Ww5sSZoE9F-6U9eVo5X1rBJ-PLP_Y/view?usp=sharing">This has been digitized. Available online.</a> 10 2 Tilda’s English writings binder “English titles of poetry of Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland.” <a href="http://v">This has been digitized. Available online. </a> 10 3 List of published articles in Western Viking, Små-Prat, 1986-1994 10 4 Lily Tofteland Hartmann “Små-Prat” writings Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finding aid to the Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland family papers, 1915-2000 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/969 Title A name given to the resource Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland family papers, 1915-2000 Description An account of the resource <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"> Biography/History: Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland was born November 21, 1896 in Lyngdal, Vest Ager, Norway, to Alfred Finkelsen Akersmyr and Rakel Reime Akersmyr. She attended school in Lyngdal and Framnes, and worked as a secretary until her marriage on April 4, 1925 to Reinert Tofteland. In May 1925, the couple came to Luverne, Minnesota where they farmed near Kanaranzi, Minnesota until 1958. She was a prolific writer of poems and articles, and composed many songs. She painted numerous watercolor and oil paintings. She was a charter member of the Agderlag and served as secretary for 25 years. Scope and content: Tofteland family papers of Luverne, Minnesota. Includes family history by Jenny Lindland, "Mine Minner" (1985); bunad histories and depictions (collected by Rose Tofteland Johnson), including paper dolls; and general clippings regarding the Vikings. Additional files contain extensive writings, mainly poetry (notebooks, manuscript and published) by Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland; newspaper articles by and about Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland; writings by Lily Tofteland Hartmann, photographs and correspondence. Audio recordings, circa 1950-1960. </div> <div class="element-text"> Access to digitized materials available <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HPkAl5OUkwXqLB6aWy0zLeCbuxQwRuxy?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. If you have trouble accessing the files, please contact the archivist.</div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915-2000 Language A language of the resource 1915-2000 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4.4 cubic feet (8 archives boxes, 1 record center carton, and 1 oversized half archives box) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Tofteland Family Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/968 Title A name given to the resource Sandberg/Kjos family papers, 1884-circa 1940 Description An account of the resource <div class="element"> <div class="element-text">Sandberg/Kjos family papers (descended from Johan Olaf Sandberg (1829-1872) and Tolline Thronsdatter Vestre Midsem (1830-1882). Files include (1) 18+ letters dating from 1884 to 1889 from Caroline (1861-1902) to brother John Sandberg (1866-1942); Norwegian documents; photograph album; land records (Mohall, North Dakota, and Miami, Florida where John owned Quail Lodge, a 5-acre citrus grove); and family genealogy. Caroline immigrated in 1884 and worked as a domestic in St. Paul. She married Christian Andersen Kjos in 1889, McIntosh, Polk County, Minnesota. Caroline died in childbirth; 5 children survived. John apprenticed as a seaman in 1883, immigrating to America in 1900 and settling first in Polk County, Minnesota and later Mohall, North Dakota.</div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-circa 1940 Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Extent The size or duration of the resource. 6 folders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/967 Title A name given to the resource Norman T. Olness reminiscences, 1961 Description An account of the resource Norman T. Olness boyhood memories. The following topics are covered/page reference: Early accounts as told by grandparents (23) Buffalo (24) Diphtheria (25,37) Cheating/swindling in real estate, livestock (24) E.A. Hjelle (25) Indians/Native Americans (26) Wagon trains or "movers" and those that died (28, 37) Corn husking contest (32) Haugians (34, 52) Norwegian folk and ghost tales/supernatural (34) Wine making, wedding practices (34) story of a boy sleeping/sex with his girlfriend (35) Crossing the Atlantic Ocean/food dwindling (35) Plow, yoke Oxen, flower and garden seeds as a wedding gift (36) Homemade clothes (36) Panther, diseases, crops, and farming equipment (38) Log houses (40) Quarantine (44) Lightening striking house (45) Halley's Comet (46) Winter woodcutting (47) Having to wear high-buttoned girl shoes to school (48) Moccasins worn by Norwegians (49) Gopher snaring/trapping (50) Dancing and folk gaming (53) Grave digging and stories associated (54) Horses (55) Olness compiled a Norwegian-English dictionary, created to teach his own children the Norwegian language. Olness stated, "the primary purpose of this compilation is to provide a dictionary that will be quick, easy, precise and representative. In particular to those Americans of Norwegian extraction who wished not only to learn the Norwegian language but, also are interested in Norwegian history and literature. ...included with it are dialects, variations, modern and English words which have been incorporated into the Norwegian vocabulary. Also included are some Norwegian-American coined words." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 folders Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/966 Title A name given to the resource Ole P. Gaukerud songs, circa 1928, 1973 Description An account of the resource The Song of Ole P. Gaukerud circa 1928, translation by Prof. Clarence Clausen, 1973. Twenty-three part saga of Gaukerud’s life (parts 11-18 missing). Born in Torpen, Nordland, Norway, he emigrated in 1875 and first settled in Zumbrota, Minnesota, and later Portland, North Dakota, and Roseau County, Minnesota. Includes song transcription and photocopied obituaries. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1928, 1973 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/965 Title A name given to the resource Pederson Family newsletters, 2012-2014 Description An account of the resource "The Pederson Family Association. Our Family Newsletter," Fall 2012, 2013, 2014. Descendants of Ole and Inger Pederson of Biri, Norway. The 2014 issue includes: Anton Flatten, "The Life Story of Anton P. Flatten," 1948. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012-2014 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2019/963 Title A name given to the resource Aasen family history, circa 1956 Description An account of the resource The "Aasen Genealogy" is dedicated to the memory of John O. Aasen, 1872-1953. Includes: Family pedigree and family notes/missives transcribed Letter from Lars O. Aasen written in Newburgh, Trail County, Dakota Territory, 1879 November 28 In this letter he writes, "I am working at Knudt Larsons for my board. I have two cows of my own. I have gotten twenty acres broke on my land, and if we get a good crop next summer I will sit fine." Notes on Paul Thompson and Helga Aasen who left Albert Lea in a covered wagon heading to the Red River Valley Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1956 Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder