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Knut Wefald correspondence, 1887-1902
Letters written by a resident of Yttre Vefald, Drangedal, Telemark to his son Knud, who had emigrated to the U.S. in 1887. Some of the letters are from other relative and friends. (see also: Kund Wefald (1869-1936) papers, P 400. -
Madeleine Jean Wegner student paper, 1982
"Feminists and Church Leaders: Norwegian-American Women in Transition, 1850-1920," a report submitted to the American Studies Committee at Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts.
The writer is a grand-daughter of Peter Norbeck, who served in the United States Senate from South Dakota -
Benson family history, 2020
The Benson family of Waupaca County, Wisconsin. This is a reprinted book authored by Paul Welch. The book begins with Bent Hansen. Many of the early Benson family members were closely connected with the Scandinavian Lutheran Church in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, a village in Waupaca County. -
Agnes Mathilde Wergeland papers, circa 1900
Mainly clippings of articles from newspapers and periodicals about a Norwegian-born poet and historian who became a much esteemed professor of history at the University of Wyoming. The file includes several photographs, including one of the bronze plaque erected in her memory at the University of Wyoming. Among the tributes is one by Knut J. Norstog. -
Maxine Werner collection, 2013
Country Ragamuffins: Reflections on a Midwestern Farm Childhood (Minneapolis, Minn., Two Harbors Press, 2013. Recounts life inDalton, Minnesota. Grandmother Galena Hilaria Hansel Bergerson(1898-1975) "was a significant influence on our childhood. This is the storyof a grandmother who passed along a deep appreciation of her Norwegiancultural heritage to the generations that followed." Short writings on avariety of topics: Depot Agent, Barn Chores, Don't pop the Clutch (learningto drive), Cooking and Baking from Scratch, Garden Produce and a BlueSpeckled Canner, Wringer Washer, Cleanliness is Next to Godliness,Allowance, "Put an Egg in Your Shoe and Beat it", Summer Evenings,Hunting and Fishing, High Card Deals, Radio Flyer Sleds, Flour Sack Dresses,Cod Liver Oil, Four of July Picnics, Halloween, Christmas on the Farm,Hardcover Friends [books], Visiting, 4-H Country Club, Rural School,Religious Influences, Endless Talking, and Grandma Galena's Recipe Box -
Annanias Jonasen Sand and Marit Andersdatter family history, 2013
Grains of Sand: Annanias Jonasen Sand, Marit Andersdatter and their Children (2013). Family settled in the Cloquet, Minn. -
Scott D. Westerum manuscript, 1973
Copy of "Tribute to a well-known grandmother" with transcription and genealogical information concerning the family of Westrum's mother. The grandmother is listed as Helga Nokleby. -
Peder Rolf Westness papers, 1938-1989
A collection of the works, poems, short stories, and novels of a Chicago writer, active in the Norwegian literary circles of that city. A Chicago "Tribune" obituary is included. -
Wig Debate Society papers, 1890-1903, 1983
Copies of the Wig Debate Society minutes and English translation. Also includes the thesis "Norwegian-American Debating Societies: A Historical and Rhetorical Analysis," by Rosemary R. Wick, May 1983. This thesis was submitted to the graduate faculty of the University of North Dakota.
The Wig Debate Society was established in 1890 by Norwegian immigrants, from the Setesdal Valley in Norway, who settled in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. The Society provided an opportunity for friends and acquaintances to gather and build a deep understanding of life in America. The meetings were held at the Wig Store in Bygland township in Polk County, Minnesota. -
Wickey-Vestlien family history, 1979
The Wickey-Vestlien Family History (prepared by Jordis Wickey-Berge, 1979). Cannon Falls, Minnesota resident John Charles Wickey (1833-1907) married (1) Julia Caroline Nielsen (1831-1869), (2) Dorothea Hagan (d. 1871) and (3) Ingar Mattson (1832-1923). Mentions: living near Midale, Saskatchewan, Canada(pg. 12), kerosene lamps and lanterns (pg. 12), spring flower bouquet for teacher (pg. 15), school-language issue (pg. 16), home remedies (pgs.16-17), Norwegian foods and groceries (pgs. 18-21), John Sigwart Wickey'sf uneral (pg. 24), bedbugs (pg. 26), laundry (pg. 26, 39), great hail storm (pg.31), dust bowl (pg. 34), flour sack dresses (pg. 69), Christmas (pg. 69).