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• An Emigrant's History from Sogndal

  This 37-page pamphlet covers the story of Christian Nilson Flagum who was born on Fretland in Sogndal on January 17, 1859 and died in December 13, 1927 in his home near Lake Mills, Iowa. Christian emigrated with his parents and two brothers in 1867. It is noted that this is a local instruction pamphlet about emigration from Sogndal for use in school. In English and Norwegian.
  
  Location:
  16/C/8
• First Reserve: Autobiography on Susan Jane Severson

  An autobiography written for “children, sisters, cousins of all degrees, close friends and for anyone interested in learning the history of a second to fourth generation Norwegian-American growing up in Wisconsin in the 1940–1960s.” Included are stories of Eau Claire, St. Olaf College, Minneapolis, and her work as a registered nurse at Fairview and the University of Minnesota Hospitals.
• Life story of Rasmus B. Anderson

  Autobiography of Rasmus B. Anderson.
• Nordvest-passagen: Beretning om Gjøa-ekspeditionen, 1903-1907

  No description available.
• Pioneer Pastor: Based on the writings of Nils J. Njus

  Publicion based on the writigns of Nils J. Njus.
• Recollections of an immigrant

  This book recounts the immigration experience of a prominent Minneapolis lawyer who served as a local elected official (Judge of Probate) and led an active civic life. Ueland was originally a Norwegian from the Stavanger region. Son of a farmer and politician, he recalls many of the folk customs of his native village community. He left for America in 1871 in late adolescence and traveled west by train. While learning English, he supported himself by working in saw-mills, lumber-yards, and on farms as an agricultural laborer. In those early years, he lived in Rushford and Farmington as well as Minneapolis. Ueland's legal practice developed from his activities as a middleman and mediator between Norwegian-Americans and the larger American community. He was an avid participant in literary and fine arts societies, maintaining interest in ethnic matters and becoming increasingly involved with the city at large. Ueland also spends several chapters discussing Lutheran doctrine and church controversies. He concludes with his return visit to the land of his birth.
  
• The wonder of Williams: A history of Williams County, North Dakota

  V. 1. History of Williams County, Athens Township, Bar Butte Township, Big Meadow Township, Big Stone Township, Blacktail Township Blue Ridge Township, Bonetraill Township, Brooklyn Township, Buford Township, Bull Butte Township, Champion Township, Climax Township, Cow Creek Township, Dublin Township, East Fork Township, Ellisville Township, Golden Valley Township, Good Luck Township, Grenora Township, Hardscrabble Township, Hazel Township, Hebron Township -- v. 2. Dry Fork Township, Equality Township, Farmvale Township, Hofflund Township, Judson Township, Lindal Township, Marshall Township, Missouri Ridge Township, Mont Township, Nesson Valley Township, New Home Township, Oliver Township, Orthell Township, Pherrin Township, Pleasant Valley Township, Rainbow Township, Rock Island Township, Round Prairie Township, Sauk Valley Township, Scorio Township, South Meadow Township, Springbrook Township, Stony Creek Township, Strandahl Township, Tioga Township, Trenton Township, Traux Township, Twelve Mile Township, Tyrone Township, Unorganized Township, View Township, West Bank Township, Wheelock Township, Williston Township, Winner Township.
• Luther Academy memorial history, 1888-1928

  Publication on the history of Luther Academy in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
• A. B. Andreassen catalog, undated

  Norwegian-born artist and manager of a Norwegian art shop in Minneapolis, who dealt in reproductions of Norwegian art. Andreassen operated at 526 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Agency for H. Abels Kunstforlag, Kristiania, selling reproductions of Norwegian art.
  
  Location: 
  1/A/2
• A. Detlie family history, undated

  From Oppdal, Norway.
  Formerly part of P539.