57 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 P1415 Title A name given to the resource Merle Winton Gregerson history, 1852-1982 Description An account of the resource Norsk Turkey River Settlement contains family stories of immigrants from Hallingdal and Numedal who settled in northeastern Iowa. Extensive genealogical charts accompany the history. Includes a translation to English of Gunder Gregerson's autobiography (1842-1919) and information about Highland Lutheran Church (pages 116-123). Relatively little community history is given. Added: clipping from "Drammens Tidende og Buskeruds Blad" (July 28, 1976) describing Gregerson's work and a list (dated June 18, 1988) of "Some of the first settlers, Jefferson Prairie settlement, Rock County, Wisconsin (1 page) added 2001: Gregerson's March 19, 1996 letter to Odd Lovoll describing his researches, and Lovoll's reply. Pamphlet: "1593 Norway family farm surname and names and emigrant lists for Norwegians." (26 pages) pages 5-13 list farm names and names/addresses of people researching families on those farms. Pages 15-22 are "early emigrant member records from 1845-1857" of Luther Valley Church, Orfordville, (west of Beloit) Wisconsin. 1095 names in family groups, many with place and data of birth and confirmation. Location: 12/A/1 Subject The topic of the resource Gregerson, Merle Winton, 1923- Turkey River (Iowa : River) Clayton County (Iowa) Jefferson Prairie Congregation Iowa Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gregerson, Merle Winton, 1923- Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1852-1982 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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. 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 P1414 Title A name given to the resource Mari Lund Wright thesis, 1958 Description An account of the resource "The Pioneer Norwegian Community in Chicago before the Great Fire (1836-1871)," a University of Wisconsin, Scandinavian Studies Master of Arts thesis, 1958, 157 pages. The study considers the first immigrants, the immigrant's economic, social, and religious life and ward distribution. Includes tables for the 1850 to the 1870 censuses, giving figures for Norwegian men, women, children, occupations, and maps of Chicago in 1839, 1850, 1860, and 1870 Location: 12/A/1 Type The nature or genre of the resource Thesis Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wright, Mari Lund Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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. https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/a4bc4b1c70af891a0ccd844a16439236.pdf 840945fca644cb0427c70b43a4dae910 PDF Text Text Collection Name: John Kallestad family papers, 1890-1987 Collection Number: P1413 Extent: 0.8 cubic feet (2 archive boxes) Scope and Content: Documents, correspondence, and photo albums concerning the family of John Kallestad, a master mariner who came to Chicago from Kristiansand in 1921 and whose family followed in 1923. The Kallestads were charter members of the Norwegian Memorial Church in Chicago, where John served as chairman of the Church Council. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. John Kallestad Family Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 0 Scrapbooks, 1890-1980 7 scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, stamps, correspondence, postcards, etc. of Norwegian royalty, Norwegian cities, family, weddings, church, etc. 2 scrapbooks are labeled: "Josefa Kallestad postcards" and "Ma's trip to Norway, 1947, 1953, Pedersen and Somdal Families." 1 1 Certificates, etc, 1890-1987 Includes correspondence with Rolf Erickson; application for original license from U.S. Coast Guard; 2 passports; 2 Certifikats for Johannes Kallestad, Kristiansand; alien seaman's identification card; 1 photograph of a man on a boat. 1 2 Correspondence, 1950-1980 The majority of letters from the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Chicago, from Reverend C.S. Norborg. 1 3 Esther Kallestad Gulbrandsen photos, 1930-1950 Includes 2 photographs: Miss Norway contest, 1937; close-up of Esther. Also includes a newspaper clipping of Norwegian-American beauty contests and a birthday card. 1 4 Josefa Kallestad records, 1900-1985 Includes 16 photographs, all identified by Josefa Kallestad (most appear to be family and friends); "Erindring om Konfirmationsdagen" booklet, 1907; Norwegian passport, 1923; correspondence; newspaper clippings; and a list of US presidents (through Reagan) and state capitals. 1 5 Leif Kallestad papers, 1925-1980 Includes 5 photographs, 4 from his military experience and 1 portrait when he was younger, Stafford Studio); retirement application; transcript from California State College at Fullerton (formerly Orange State College); certification of military experience, Army, November 14, 1942 - November 5, 1943, Honorable relief from active duty, second lieutenant, 2 copies; diploma for Associate in Arts from Santa Anna College, June 12, 1959; diploma from California State College at Fullerton for Bachelor of Arts, January 30, 1965; correspondence (with Norwegian Consulate General; correspondence with his mother about his trip to Canada; Christmas card; letter frpm Columbine Records); newspaper clippings; several poems. 2 Scrapbooks, 1890-1975 8 scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, stamps, correspondence, postcards, etc. of Norwegian royalty, Norwegian cities, family, weddings, church, etc. Also includes 9 large photographs (Esther Kallestad and Peer Gulbrandsen wedding, Captain Perry James Gulbrandsen, Gilbert Clausen, Jenny Clausen, John and Josefa Kallestad, Styrmandsskolens Elever og Lærere 1913-1914, and Kristiansands off. Sjømandsskoles Skipperklasse 1915-1916, . Studios include Stafford, Chicago.); Vinland newspaper from February 5, 1976; and a Takke-Resolusjon to Pastor Sverre Norborg from John Kallestad. 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 John Kallestad Family Papers 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 P1413 Title A name given to the resource John Kallestad family papers, 1890-1987 Description An account of the resource Documents, correspondence, photo albums concerning the family of John Kallestad, a master mariner who came to Chicago from Kristiansand in 1921 and whose family followed in 1923. The Kallestads were charter members of the Norwegian Memorial Church in Chicago where John served as chairman of the Church Council. Location: 12/A/2 Subject The topic of the resource Gulbrandsen, Esther Kallestad Chicago (Ill.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Correspondence Scrapbooks Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kallestad, John, 1893-1964 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1987 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.8 cubic feet (2 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]. John Kallestad 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 P1412 Title A name given to the resource Eyvind Evans clippings, 1930-1982 Description An account of the resource Clippings from Norwegian newspapers, August 1979, about Eyvind Evans. The clippings are mainly about his visit to Norway where he turned over to the University Library (Oslo) his extensive collection of Norwegian-American literature. The file includes some bibliographic notes and a list of books he donated to NAHA. For additional information, see "Evans, Eyvind J. 1900," a University of Oslo thesis, 1982, by Judith Torvik. Includes newspaper clippings of articles on and copies of poems written by Evans, 2 short biographies, and 2 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings: 1930-1958, 1932-1979. Location: 12/A/1 Subject The topic of the resource Norwegian American literature Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Evans, Eyvind Johnson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930-1982 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.65 cubic feet (1 oversized 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. 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 P1411 Title A name given to the resource Selma S. Casberg article and albums, 1870-1981 Description An account of the resource A documented paper, "Importance of Genealogy," describing the process of searching for family history, by Selma S. Casberg, a retired teacher of history who has done considerable research in the history of her own family. Includes 5 photo albums to accompany the 4 family histories she published which are in the library collection. Picture and Clipping books. 3 Picture and Clipping books to accompany the Genealogy Book - Svartbek, Christiansen, Tømmerstigen, Kasberg, and Casberg, 1981. 1870-1981 Picture and Clipping books. 2 Picture and Clipping books to accompany "Our Family Hisyoty, 1974 by Selma Casberg" and "Kråbøl, Reitan, Hagestad, Bresterud, Avlund, Amundson, and Winger Genealogy, 1976 by Selma Casberg." 1870-1981 Article. "Importance of a Genealogy" by Selma S. Casberg, 1976. Location: 12/A/1 Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Scrapbooks Clippings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Casberg, Selma S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-1981 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes) 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. 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 P1410 Title A name given to the resource Wava M. Kimball manuscript, 1988 Description An account of the resource Manuscripts of two novels, Huldre: "The Story of Gyda Johannesdatter" (357 pages), and "The Story of Anna-Lisa" (396 pages) by an aspiring novelist. The novels, based largely on secondary sources, offer adequate plots but lack insight into the character of Norwegian immigrants. Location: 11/C/6 Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kimball, Wava M. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.4 cubic feet (1 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. 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 P1408 Title A name given to the resource Johan Wikander biography, 1975 Description An account of the resource "From Grimstad in Norway to Florida in the 1830s: Knut Sørensen Bie (1812-1884)," a translation by a Norwegian of an article published by "Selskapet for Grimstad Bys Vel." The Knud Bie who is written about came as a master mariner to the Jacksonville, Florida, region and, according to the account, "was well established by 1840." In the census for 1840 he is listed as John Johnson. He continued to live in the Jacksonville area until his death Location: 11/C/4 Subject The topic of the resource Emigration and immigration Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wikander, Johan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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. 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 P1406 Title A name given to the resource Georg Under Vestlesen papers, 1955-1971 Description An account of the resource Data concerning a Norwegian-born engineer and shipbuilder who came to the United States in 1916. In 1943 he joined the U. S. Navy with the rank of commander and was assigned to Special Forces Headquarters in London to work with the Norwegian resistance movement. After the war he became an executive in both the Norwegian America Line and the Scandinavian Airline System. Shortly before his death he established the Vetlesen Foundation at Columbia University, which provided for the Vetlesen Prize, to be awarded "for outstanding achievement in the sciences resulting in a clearer understanding of our earth...." The program for the 1971 award is included in the file. Location: 11/C/4 Subject The topic of the resource Scandinavian Airlines System Columbia University Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955-1971 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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. 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 P1405 Title A name given to the resource Ole O. Sande pamphlet, 1940 Description An account of the resource "Minner Langs Livsvien," brief sketches written by a native of Vik, Helgeland, who emigrated in 1902, settling in the Thief River Falls, Minnesota, area. After study in a Minneapolis Bible school he became a minister in the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Free Church. He served as superintendent of the Norwegian Chistian Home for the Aged in Brooklyn for some 15-16 years. Location: 11/C/4 Subject The topic of the resource Evangelical Free Church of America Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) Sande, Ole O. Type The nature or genre of the resource Pamphlets Programs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sande, Ole O., 1882-1963 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940-1949 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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. 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 P1404 Title A name given to the resource Jens Martinius Olson memoirs, 1938 Description An account of the resource The story of his early life as told to a grandchild by an emigrant from Porsgrunn, who came to the United States in 1888. He sailed on the Great Lakes for a time. Location: 11/C/4 Type The nature or genre of the resource History Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Olson, Jens Martinius, 1858-1946 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 folder 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.