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• Magnus Andersen papers, 1895-1937

  Translation of two chapters of a book, 70 Aars Tilbakeblik, written by a Norwegian sea captain and published in Oslo in 1932. A copy of the book is included in the collection. The chapters excerpted deal with the voyage of the Viking from Bergen to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 and later down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Andersen originated the idea of such a boyage and was captain of the crew. A photograph of Anderson from 1937 and clippings included.
  
• Physical Object

  Margaret Andersen journal, circa 1900

  Journal of Margaret Andersen, kept during her time traveling with the Salvation Army. Journal mostly contains hymns written by hand in Norwegian, with some english text.
• Thor M. Andersen biography, 1825-1979

  The more than 55,0000 entries on hand written cards were edited and published on the Internet by the University of Oslo Library in cooperation with the Department of British and American Studies of the University. Entries by and /or about Norwegian emigrants to the U.S. and Canada from newspapers, periodicals, books and brochures, principally between 1825 and 1930.; Searches by author, title, personal name, place names, or any work. Over 400 individual titles (about 300 in Norwegian, 100 in English) were covered.
  
  Information about, brochures, sample entries from the data base of references compiled by a Norwegian librarian from 1929 until his death in 1979.
• Henrick and Gunhild Anderson family history, 1949-1964

  Includes Wi-iyohi Bulletin of the South Dakota historical Society and family history compiled and written by Albert G. Anderson in 1949.
  
• Avis Anderson article, 1973

  "Scandinavians in Dawson County, Montana," is based on a thesis for a Master of Arts degree, University of Utah.
• C. A. Helmer Anderson papers, 1979

  Sermon notes of a pastor, born in Arendal, Norway, who served congregations of the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Free Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Muskegon, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, and Jersey City, New Jersey, together with letters from his daugher giving biographical information.
• Carol Anderson collection, circa 2008

  A collection of books published by Carol Anderson of Iowa. Includes:
  "Musings, Memories, Matriomony and more...," 2008
  "Never Move the King: A Memoir of Paul Anderson as Viewed by his Wife"
  "Eivind Birger Christoffersen Masonry Artist and the Building of Our Saviors Lutheran Church"
• Oral History

  Donald R. Anderson interview, 1995 September 6

  In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today." Celeste Holm was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's Gentleman's Agreement, and was nominated for her roles in Come to the Stable and All About Eve Unprocessed This item is currently restricted.
• Oral History

  Ernest Anderson interview, 2002 July 24

  In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today." Celeste Holm was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's Gentleman's Agreement, and was nominated for her roles in Come to the Stable and All About Eve Unprocessed This item is currently restricted.
• Harry H. Anderson articles and clippings, 1954-1980

  Articles by the executive director of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, all published in "Historical Messenger of the Milwaukee County Historical Society" and "Milwaukee History," March 1969-Spring 1980 (complete issues). One folder of clippings about Norwegians in Wisconsin from the files of the Historical Society.
  
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  • Early Scandinavian Immigration in Milwaukee" (March 1969); "Gustaf Unonius and the Episcopal Mission to the Scandinavians" (June 1970); "Scandinavian Immigration in Milwaukee Naturalization Records" (Spring and Summer 1978); "Norwegian Shipbuilding in Early Milwaukee" (Autumn and Winter 1978); "Fiction as History: Local Novelists Depict the Local Heritage" (Spring 1980).
  • Clippings about Norwegians in Wisconsin, from the files of the Milwaukee County Historical Society (1954-1978).