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Ingebrigt Ingebrigtsen Engseth papers, 1824-1898
Personal and financial documents of one of the pioneer settlers of the Valley Grove community, Rice County, Minnesota. Engeseth emigrated from Leikanger, Sogn og Fjordane fylke in 1855 to Northfield township, where his brothers Sjur (1823-1888) and Erik (1828-1904) and sister Kari (1816-1866) also settled. His first wife was Anna Iversdatter Grinde (1823-1862); his second wife was Durdei Larsdatter Hamre (1831-1898).; The documents were "found in a leather wallet kept by (son) Erick Engeseth (1866-1959) and For a Engeseth Johnson". -
Karl and Bergljot Anker-Nilssen family history, 1922-1929
In poor health, Bergljot and the two children returned to Norway in 1929, where he died. Son Jens, the translator, emigrated again to Minneapolis in 1945 after serving in the Norwegian Air Force. See his correspondence with Odd Lovoll about the letters, NAHA Publication papers, P1000 box 51a.
Includes: Correspondence, 1923-29. Photocopy and translations of 30 letters written to family in Norway, mainly from Chicago. -
Viking Association of the New York City Police Department collection, 1995-1997
Viking Association, New York (City) Police Department. Information about an association founded in 1958 by Erling Johansen, the name "selected because of the identification of its members with their ancestors hailing from the Scandinavian nations." It has served as honor guard for royal visits in 1975 and 1995, and marched with the Royal Guard in Fourth of July parades in Oslo 1988, 1989 and 1992. It takes part in various Scandinavian celebrations in the New York area. Beginning 1988 a Viking Association Medal of Valor has been awarded.
Includes: a brief history; list of officers, 1995-96: minutes of Oct. 25, 1995 meeting and agenda of Nov. 15 meeting; Jan. 1996 newsletter; correspondence between Odd Lovoll and Tom Sandseth 1995-97; membership card and badge; photographs; program for Medal Day 1995 awards ceremony. -
Anna Gjellstad records, 1910-1996
Gjellstad was born Vestre Toten, emigrated to relatives near Granville; Verendrye, N.D. until 1939 when they moved to Velva (McHenry Co.). For related information, see in the library collection: Vogt, Markell Gjellstad. Gjellstad. 116 p. 1983. CS71.G48 1983. Includes "History of Conrad Gjellstad" by Verna Schock and Norman Gjellstad, pp. 35-39.
A diary of her trip Oct. 12-26, 1910 from Oslo to Granville, N.D. (photocopy); translation by her daughter Verna Schock, with a biography of her mother. 18 p. Letter from a sister, 1929 (photocopy and translation); several documents. -
Ella V. Rolvaag Tweet papers, 1924-1948
Papers of O.E. Rolvaag's daughter. In 1944 she taught in the Foreign Area & Language Study program at the University of Minnesota, and class cards for her students (and many letters from them) are included.
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Grieg Jubilaeum collection, 1993
The Grieg Jubilaeum: Norway Celebrates the Arts, 1993. Sponsored by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the majority of the events were held at the Nordic Heritage Museum.; Photocopies of programs, newspaper accounts, correspondence, photographs, press releases, and other materials about events held throughout 1993 in the Seattle-Tacoma area in honor of the 150th anniversary of Grieg's birth.
The observance of the Edvard Grieg Jubilaeum in the Seattle area in 1993," compiled and reproduced by Leif Eie (vice-consul) and Olaf Kvamme. 1 volume, unpaged. Added materials from St. Olaf College's symposium, "Edvard Grieg Today," includes collection of essays and posters, 4 copies. -
Helge A. Boe papers, 1897-1922
Born Vang, Valdres, Boe emigrated 1864. He worked as a clerk in various stores in Northfield, Minn. Before returning to Norway in 1877 for 1½ years. Upon his return to Northfield he established a hardware store in the building originally occupied by the First National Bank. He retired in 1922.
Includes photocopies of clippings, 1922; 1 letterbook, pp. 2-1954, 1897-1898.; 1 photograph (1920) of Boe and his wife, and another couple. -
Jason M. Burns thesis, 2000
A thesis submitted to the Department of History, the University of West Florida for the degree of Master of Arts, 2000. 130 p. Abstract: The remains of the Norwegian ship 'Catherine' were archaeologically documented in 1998. Built in 1870, it served 20 years in the British merchant marine and was eventually sold to Norwegian owners. Drawn to Pensacola, Florida, by its growing lumber industry, the newly named 'Catherine' attempted to make the pass and grounded on August 7, 1894. In 1998 the National Park Service requested that the Archaeological Institute at the University of West Florida document the site archaeologically and provide conservation treatment to artifacts recorded from the site. Chapter 3 discussed Pensacola's rise as a lumber port, Norwegian shipping within Pensacola and Pensacola's historical Norwegian community as a whole. "Little Norway" encompassed less than one square mile and was home to most of Escambia County's 220 Norwegian residents, (p.32). Norwegian Seamen's Church was established 1876, closed 1921, with most Norwegian parishioners being absorbed by Immanuel Church.
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Evelyn D. Christenson translation, 1997
Christenson translated two books on Hallvard Graatopp (1400-1438?) which are in the library collection: Stian Henneseid, Hallvard Graatopp and the bonde revolt of 1438 (DK495.H35K5713), Birger Kireby, Hallvard Graatoppfrom the Lindheim skipreide (DL495.H35K5713). According to Christenson, Borgersen is not a university trained historian and his presentation is much more fanciful than those of the professional historians, being a fascinating complement to their work.; Santa Barbara, 1997. iii, 28 p., 1 chart (Den historiske sleksstavelen from til Halvard Graatopp"), 4 p. Illus. -
Paul Adolf Dietrichson family papers, 1900-1961
Dietrichson was born at Stavanger, emigrated 1873, graduated from Concordia Seminary 1878. He served churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts and New York before retiring in 1900 to Menomonie, Wis. Son Gerhard taught at M.I.T. and was president of the Boston Community church. Daughter Mary was a librarian in Boston and Minneapolis. Daughter Dagny was president of the Minneapolis Teachers Federation, wrote an article about a visit to Telemark, and a long letter (5 p.) about her 1934 visit to Hancock, Minn., where her father had a been pastor 1889-96, with information about many people the family knew there.
Miscellaneous materials about his nine children: In memoriam leaflets, graduation invitations, marriage announcements, clippings, letters. Includes a pedigree chart for Mrs. Dietrichson (Ragnhild Jakosen, 1855-1934). Her obituary is in the Rowberg File. Photograph of military service induction for Paul Adolf Dietrichson; 5 photograhs of Paul and his family.