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Emily Veblin Olsen papers, 1906-1941
Papers of the wife of a Lutheran clergyman and a sister of Thorstein and Andrew A. Veblen: a history of St. Ansgar congregation; sermons by her father-in-law, Johan Olsen; a tribute to Claus L. Clausen by her husband, Sigurd Olsen; a letter by Ole Nilsen; memoirs and biographies of her husband and her father-in-law by Mrs. Olsen; and a photograph album. Emily was a student at Carleton College.
Includes- Biographies, Histories, Sermon.
- "Biographical Sketch of Sigurd Olsen," 1941
- Mentions St. Ansgar, Iowa, J.H. Bleen, Capital University, towns of Argyle, Stephen, and Cooperstown, North Dakota.
- "Biographical Sketch of Sigurd Olsen," 1941
- "Memoirs of Mrs. Sigurd Olsen," 1940
- Mentions the "Indian [Native American] Uprising of 1862", President Lincoln shot, early days at Carleton College, Blooming Prairie, 1885-1941
- "Salmer og Leilighedssange," by Pastor J. Olsen, 1906
- Biographies, Histories, Sermon.
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Norwegian-American Singing Societies collection
An umbrella collection for singing societies from all regions of the United States: constitutions, correspondence, histories, anniversaries, minutes, financial records, scrapbooks, membership records, Norway tours, visiting choirs, programs, clippings, tributes, photos, and badges. -
Norwegian-American newspapers, 1866-1965
A catch-all collection for a number of single or few issues of Norwegian-American newspapers and journals.- Collection includes:
American Scandinavian Times. Oct.. 1910 American Swedish Monthly. June 1948 (Sweden pioneer centennial) Beint Fram. Nov.-Dec. 1926 Duluth Skandinav. Aug. 24, 1956; Jan. 15, 1965, Fargo-Posten. Apr. 15, 1929 Evangelisten (Chicago) v.23 no. 52, Dec. 25, 1912Fergus Falls Ugeblad, June 30, 1926 Fremtiden. Dec. 11, 1919 : Kikkerten. Christmas 1919; Luthersk Menighedsblad (Julenummer 1911). No publishing information; Norlie lists as publ. in Brooklyn 1908-10, ed. Ole Eide; and Elizabeth, N.J., 1913-15, ed. by A. Bersagel, who was pastor there 1910-15; note that one article is by Bersagel's wife. Nordlyset (Northfield) Oct. 2, 1878, Dec. 5, 1979 Norge-Amerika. Sept. 1913, July 1914 Norge Canada. v.1 nos. 1-6 (Nov.15, 1934-Nov. 10, 1935); Julenummer 1935; v.2 no.] (Feb.-March 1936); no. 3 (May 1936), no. 9 (Julenummer 1936); v.3 nos. 3-4 (Apr.-May 1937), Sept.Oct.1938 Dec.1938; Easter 1939; May-June,l939; Feb.-Mar.1940, Christmas 1941; Feb. Mar.1942; May 17, 1942. NORMANDEN. June 8, 1939, 3rd section Den Nye Heimen. v. 1 no.1 The Northman (Portland, OR) Apr.29,1920, Apr.7-14, 1921 (partial) Norrona (Winnipeg) Nov.2,1916, July 1, 1926 (see Local history -Canada; Local history - Canada - Sask.) Rocky Mountain Skandinavian. April 9, 1920 Scandinavian News (Mpls.) Dec.17,1936-Scandia (Chicago) April 14, 1938 Scandinavian News (Toronto) March 15, 1943; Scandinavian Song. v.2 no.2 (Feb. l, 1891)Stoughton Tidende. July 27, 1885 Vaart Folk; nytt fra foreningslivet i Tvillingbyene. March 1, Apr.19,1940 Veilederen. v.13 no.1, 1900P 1044 P.A. Munch papers, P 1268 boxes 10-11 (clippings from various papers) Maanedstidende. P 233 S.M. Krogness papers, P 794, folio shelf: Kirkelig Maanedstidende, Norsk Luthersk Kirketidende - The Lur (Scandinavian Historical Society, Alberta). 1970-1976. Articles include: South Dakota's Unique Church [stavkirke crafted by Banker Dahl] (fall 1972); My First Year in Canada by N.C. Brun (spring 1973); Pastor Anders O. Aasen (spring 1974); Memories and Traditions from our Grandparents Time by Jacob Haugen, Loreburn, Saskatchewan, 1949 (fall 1974); Folk Remedies From Norway by Olaf Sveen. Highlights Svarteboker/black books (winter 1976); A Trek to Grande Prairie
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Norwegian American Shipping papers, 1941-1949
Papers include "Meddelelser fra Skipsfartsdirektøren"; "Norwegian Trade Review"; "Morgenbladet"; Nov. 26, 1949; and a 1949 report.
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Norwegian America Line student essays, 1937-1964
Essays by St. Olaf College Students receiving awards from the Norwegian America Line in their annual essay contests.
Includes essays from:- Author unknown, "Herbjørn Gausta." (n.d.)
- Edna (Hatlestad) Hong, ca. 1937. "Ibsen's Social Ideals"
- Esther Thorstensen, "Ibsen's Social Ideas as expressed in four of his social plays: Pillars of Society; A Doll's House; Ghosts; and An Enemy of the People."
- Arne Sovik, "Brand and Savonarola."
- Chauncey Bly, "Sacrifice!" [referring to Ibsen's Brand"
- Katherine (Olsen) Ericksen, "The 'Miracle' is Happening." [The emancipation of woman]
- Roger Juel, "The Boyg: Peer Gynt."
- Albert Anderson, Peer Gynt's Onion
- Margaret (Johnson) Morse, "Home Influence on the Development of the Personality." [study of Ibsenion characters]
- Constance Olson, "The Effect of Suffering upon Character."
- James Hagen, "The Thought and Inspiration Behind Henrik Ibsen.
- Corrine (Nerlius) Erickson, "The Poetry of Henrik Ibsen.
- Eugene Mason, "Brand and Raskolnikov: A Study in Personal Destiny."
- James Mason, "Exiles: The Ibsen Influence in James Joyce."
- Dewey L. Brevik, "The Peer Gynt Fantasy in the Music of Grieg and Sæverud."
- Howard Cole, Brand and the Gospel of St. Matthew."
- Anna Marie (Burgess) Klein, "Hypocrisy in the Domestic Hearth: The Married Life of Selma Bratsberg, Betty Bernick, Nora Helmer, and Helene Alving."
- John K. Norby, "The Kingdom of God is Within You." [author's belief that this title quote is the central thesis of Ibsen's message for the world, and indeed, of his life.]
- John Shier, "A Comparison of 'The Glass Menagerie' by Tennessee Williams and 'The Wild Duck' by Henrik Ibsen."
- Solveig Nelson, "Chekhov and Ibsen."
- Ruth (Swenson) Balas, "The Germinators: A Study of the Drama of Henrik Ibsen and Eugene Gladstone O'Neill."
- Roy Elveton, "Henrik Ibsen and Edvard Munch,"
- A. DeWayne Wee, "Ibsen's Use of Symbolism."
- Andrew M. McLean, "The Influence of Ibsen on the Irish Theatre."
- Larry A. Larson, "William Archer and Ibsen."
- Dennis Griffin, "Despair then! A Comparison of the ethical category of Kierkegaard with Peer Gynt." (n.d.)
- J. Sawyer, "The Evolution of the Nordic Hero." (n.d.)
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Norwegian Royal Family papers, 1905-1997
Articles, brochures, correspondence, pictures, and programs dealing largely with royal visits to the United States in 1939 and 1968. -
Norway in World War II papers, circa 1945
Papers concerning Norway and World War II consisting of brochures, clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, pamphlets, speeches, scrapbooks, occupation humor, Per Lorentzen and Nortraship, pictures and a collection of 54 slides covering King Haakon VII's return to Norway in June, 1945. -
Det Norske Selskap i Amerika papers, 1903-1976
Correspondence, reports, and records of a Norwegian society organized on January 28, 1903, for the preservation and the promotion of Norwegian culture in America. Treats subjects such as the Sigvald Quale declamatory contests, folk festivals, Norwegian literature, memorial monuments, and Norwegian-American history. The society published a journal, "Kvartalskrift" (1905-1922), edited by Waldemar Ager. The society was merged with the Norwegian American Historical Association in 1976. In 1977 NAHA published "Cultural Pluralism versus Assimilation," edited by Odd S. Lovoll, a volume of essays translated from "Kvartalskrift". -
Norsk-Danske Presseforening i Amerika papers, 1895-1938
Minutes, reports, correspondence, and clippings of the Norwegian-Danish Press Association of America, organized in 1895. The collection deals with such subjects as immigration, influence of the press on the preservation of the Norwegian heritage and Americanization of immigrants, history of the Association, and its annual meetings. The name of the society was changed to the Norwegian and Danish Press Association in 1938.
Includes:- Correspondence
- Reports
- "Excursion Through Western Canada. Going Westward over Canadian National Railways. Leaving Winnipeg, July 11, 1928. Returning Eastward over Canadian Pacific Railway. Reaching Winnipeg, July 23, 1928. A Running story of the scenes and places visited en route." (1928, 51 p.
- Clippings
- Includes a reprint from the "The Pacific Northwest Quarterly, Vol. 34, No. 3, July, 1943 titled "Research Suggestions. Scandinavian-Language Newspapers," by Sverre Arestad. (p. 305-308)
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks, 1895-1933
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Olaf M. Norlie papers, 1899-1961
Articles, bibliographies, clippings, correspondence, essays, notes, programs, reports, scrapbooks, statistics, and verse of an author, editor, educator, and clergyman. The collection includes annotated bibliographies on Elling Eielsen and on the Beaver Creek, Illinois, settlement; biographical sketches of prominent Norwegian-Americans; statistics and data on Bible translations, church schools, and immigration; typescript copy of a report to the Norwegian government by Consul General Adam Løvenskjold after his visit to America in 1848; and an essay on the similarities between the Norwegian and Indian languages.
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