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Viggo Drewsen papers, 1930
A biography and a memorial address concerning a Norwegian-American chemist who emigrated in 1894, and who became chief of the technical research department of West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company in New York. He held many patents in the cellulose industry.
Contents
Biography and Memorial Address. Eyvind Bødtker, author. -
Paul Duckstad article, circa 1936
"We are Norwegian-Americans," a summary of the contributions Norwegian immigrants have made to American culture, by a St. Olaf College senior, class of 1936. -
Gullick Knudsen Kravig family history, 2011
Kravig Family From Buskerud Fylke, Norway to Lincoln County, Colorado by Roger L. Dudley, 2011. Gullick Knudsen Kravig immigrated in 1866, later founded Karval, Colorado.
Formerly part of P539. -
Russell Duffner article, 1961
A Luther College student paper entitled "The Authenticity of Norumbega," which seeks to disprove the existence of Norumbega, a Norwegian colony believed by some to have existed in the area of Boston about the year 1000 CE.
Contents:
Duffner, Russel A. "The Authenticity of Norumbega" -
Bonhus family history, 1844-1974
From Pioneer Farm to Urban Store: The Bonhus Family History from 1844 to 1974 Description from the book: "This is a family history that begins with a husband and wife coming from Norway to the united States in 1844, one Anders Bonhus and Anne Olsbrygge Bonhus and ends with the death of their grandson Carl Alffred Bonhus in 1957. It is a family history that attemps to sketch the web of family relationships that existed for each of the generations cover and the cntext of the times in which each generation lives. A life is not readily revealed in a simple recitation of birth date, place of birth, deaht date, and place of death. Each individual in a family tree lives out his or her days in the midst of an extended family, often presided over by a patriach and matriach while events near and far impact daily esitence. Family relationships and these events determine the path a life takes which in turn affects each succeeding generation. These are the themes in this Bonhus Family History." -
Knut Brynildsen Duxstad letters, 1852-1854
A compilation of Oswald B. Anderson's translations of "The California Letters of Knute B. Duxstad, 1852-1854," written by an immigrant from Voss, Norway, who set out from Jefferson Prairie, Wisconsin, to join the gold seekers in 1850. The letters cover the trip to California via New York and the Isthmus of Panama, opportunities for work in California, living conditions, wages, and prices. After a few years Duxstad returned to Rock County, where he established a home and became a prosperous farmer.
The compiler has provided an introduction to the letters. Also includes a letter (July 15, 1862) from C. L. Clausen, with transcription and translation. -
John M. Dybdahl papers, 1902-1960
Clippings, letters, and other records of a Chicago dentist and violinist, who emigrated from Trondheim with his parents in 1902. A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, 1912, and of the Northwestern University Dental School, 1914, he started his dental practice in Moose Lake, Minnesota, but after a disastrous fire there he returned to Chicago where he practiced dentistry until his retirement in 1960. During all those years he was also active as a musician, taking part in numerous concerts and recitals.
Includes:- Letters from Norway (1935-1939, n.d.).
- Florence Dybdahl Correspondence and Reminiscences (1979-1981).
- Florence Dybdahl Correspondence (1979).
- Programs, from musical events, many with Dybdahl as a participant (1906-1942).
- Sigrid Undset Letter (1 November 1940). Copy and English translation.
- Trip to Norway, 1938 (1938, 1978).
- Moose Lake, Minnesota, Fire, 1918 (1918-1979).
- Biographical data (1912-1980). Includes 3 photographs.
- Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois (1957-1959).
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Torgeir T. Eckholth article, 1906
An article, "Lidt Wisconsin politik," written for "Fremtiden," Drammen, Norway, by a resident of Wheeler, Wisconsin. The article deals with Wisconsin politics during the time of Robert M. La Follette and James O. Davidson.
Contents:
Torgeir T. Eckholth Article "Lidt Wisconsin Politik" -
Anna Sandvik Edwards memoirs, 1923
Memoir, "Nykommer, 1923," of woman born near Kongsvinger to teacher Simon Sandvik Granli and Emilie Granvaether. An account of her journey from Oslo to Dawson, Minn., where she was met by cousins. She tells of her first job as a cook in the Dawson, hospital, working with hear nurse Trggeseth and Dr. Stemsrud; as a housekeeper for a farmer; and as a telephone operator in St. Cloud. -
Hans O. Egeberg papers, 1933-2000
Abstract
A biography, tributes, and a letter concerning a Norwegian-born engineer and Gary Steel Works employment manager.
Contents- Tribute by Ralph E. Rowley.
- Clipping from "Nordisk Tidende," January 24, 1945, which tells of Roger O. Egeberg, a son who was an associate of General Douglas MacArthur.
- Letter from Martin Cornelius (1952).
- Reaching for the World: Early Memories, by Roger O. Egeberg (edited by Barbara Scheiber & Shirley Cockrane, Washington Expatriates Press, Washington, D.C., 2000). One chapter recounts the family returning to live and work on the family farm in Akebaerg, Norway (1912).