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John Baaken history, 1898-1966
John Bakken: Well driller, traveler, and family man from Wahpeton, North Dakota. -
Jerome Phillips collection, 1871
Document and book (Børnebiblioteket) brought from Norway by Andreas and Maren Oledatter Christopherson when they immigrated to American in 1871 with their five children. It appears to have been composed by their pastor in Norway and was signed by him. This was an introduction for them to use to gain membership in a church and church community in America. It documents lineage, both dates and baptisms. It also documents the marriage and parentage of the parents, Andreas and Maren. Translation of the document is included. -
Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home Society papers, 1900-1989
Constitution, history, journals, reports, photographs, and 4 volumes of "Children's Home News" (1949-1956) of a Chicago institution founded in 1896. In 1965 name was changed to Edison Park Home. -
Oscar Gunderson papers, 1934-1939
The manuscripts and typescripts of 39 poems in Norwegian two collections of short stories, "Fra Gutteaarene" and "Brevities" a dramatic sketch "Alcestis " and two stories with religious themes, "Expiation" and "Vigilius, Leaves from the Journal of a Roman," a note book, and three diaries. Gunderson, a Chicago accountant, wrote two books entitled "Stemnings-billeder" (1891), a collection of poems, and "Ralph Waldo Emerson, En Fremstilling" (1910) -
Jewell Lutheran College papers, 1897-1935
Papers of a secondary institution founded in 1893 at Jewell, Iowa. Consisting of account books, catalogues, journals, programs, and reports. -
Den Norske Sygeforening "Nordlyset" av Chicago papers, 1893-1944
Constitution, reports, and record books of a Chicago social and sick benefit society. See also Lovoll, 'A Century of Urban Life' pp.208-209. Organized January 22nd, 1893 as Nordlyset, Branch No. 10 of the Scandinavian Workers Association organized independently July 25th, 1895, dissolved January 1st, 1944. Includes: Folder of certificates, constitution, forms, membership lists, incorporation documents, dissolution documents, newspaper clippings, reports, 1895 July 25-1944 March 24 Bound book of minutes and reports, 1893-1944 -
Scandinavian Lutheran Seamen's Mission papers, 1899-1946
Records of services to seamen and of gifts by American contributors to the Mission in San Francisco. Includes: Mailing addresses (1927 January-1946 December), Luggage recors (1926 May-1946 May), Minute book (1925 February 10-1946), Records of money dispatched (1931 March 16-1946 June 29), and receipts and disbursments (1933 January-1946 June 29). -
Slooper Society of America papers, 1840-1961
Papers of a society formed in 1825, whose members are descendants of those Norwegians who emigrated in 1825 on the sloop "Restaurationen", consisting of articles, correspondence, clippings, pictures, programs, and reports. The papers include Olaf M. Norlie's letters to Joseph M. Johnson, president of the Society from 1929 to 1949, regarding the Lars Larson house in Rochestor, New York, considered the first house built by Norwegians in the United States a thesis presented to the faculty of Wagner College, entitled "The Descendants of Lars Larson, 'Slooper', in the New World" by Dorrrit Weill (1955). Includes: Correspondence, 1935 February 6-1961 October 5 Articles and reports, 1942-1955, undated Correspondence, 1922 November 12-1934 December 19 Articles, notes from speeches given and constitution, 1925-1936 Clippings, 1924-1954 Pamphlets and programs, 1840 November 23-1946 October 6 Includes check from the bank of Rochester (1840) Larson House, 1920-1960 22 photographs of members, Larson house, many undated, newspaper clipping, 1936. Photographs, 1900-1960 Includes 41 photographs and portraits of members. Studios represented include Lasswell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, M. Faldruo, Salt Lake City, Utah, Buser's Star Gallery, Cedar Rapids, S.T. Wiggins, Cedar Rapids, J.A. Wilson, Ottawa, Illinois. 1900 1960 -
Town of York (Green County, Wisconsin) School records, 1891-1939
Papers of School District No. 3 in Town of York, consisting of petitions, warranty deed papers (1918), district survey (1919), teacher's contract (1919), teachers' reports (1898-1916), school census reports and annual reports (1912 - 1939), and financial records. Also includes: papers from teachers' retirement fund, photo of the school and students (1895), school insurance papers (1916). Ninety-eight per cent of the residents of the district were of Norwegian background. -
Foreign Language Information Service (Norwegian Bureau) reports, 1925-1931
Reports to Norwegian immigrants concerning United States immigration laws, naturalization process, suffrage, legal and property rights, labor laws, agriculture, education, and languages. Includes: Letters, 1925 December 22-1931 June 23 Letters, no. 2132-no. 2191, 1925-1931 Letters, no. 1950-no. 2127, 1925-1931 Letters, no. 1234-no. 1949, 1925-1931 Reports, creamery and tobacco pool, 1906-1933