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Neal R. Holtan interview, circa 1995 October
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Clar Mol (?) interview, 1995 October 12
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Lawrence and Astrid Jensen interview, 1996 April 24
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Kim Lerohl interview, 1996 February 6
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Chester Reiten interview, 1995 October 11
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Martin O. Sabel (?) interview, 1995 October 6
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Terje Joranger interviews Karston Solheim. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Patricia Anne Ainsley Hayes interview, 1995 November 1
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Odd Lovoll interviews Patricia Hayes, the president of the Slooper Society, an organization made up of the descendants of the first Norwegian immigrants to the United States on a sloop ship. Patricia tells about her childhood in Illinois and her ethnic background, as well as how she met her husband. She explains her history with the Slooper Society and how she came to be its president, as well as giving some anecdotes of her time with the Society and details of its funding, operation, and goals. Patricia gives her thoughts on the Slooper Society’s future and needs, and finishes by talking about her thoughts on Norwegian-American values, why she identifies as Norwegian-American, and the importance of ethnic backgrounds.
This item is currently restricted.Hayes, Patricia “Pat” Anne Ainsley (1946-2021)
Patricia Anne Ainsley Hayes was born on March 20th, 1946, to Florence and Donald Ainsley in Ottawa, Illinois. She spent most of her life in Ottawa and Dayton, Illinois, where she was the president of the Slooper Society for several years and also worked doing household tasks for elderly people. She married William Hayes in 1966, and they had two children. Patricia died on March 22nd, 2021. -
Silas Peterson and Patricia Kueteman interview, 1995 October 31
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Odd Lovoll interviews Patricia Kueteman and her father, Silas Peterson. They discuss their family’s history and involvement with the Slooper Society, as well as family traditions while Silas was growing up. Both interviewees share how they met their spouses, their views on political issues of the time, and their current professions. The end by talking about Norwegian heritage and the identity of Norwegian-Americans.
This item is currently restricted.Kueteman, Patricia “Patti” Peterson (1965-)
Patricia Kueteman was born May 10th, 1965, in Aurora, Illinois, to June and Silas Peterson. After graduating high school, Patricia moved to Texas with her husband, Keith Kueteman, who was in the army. While in Texas, she attended junior college. After moving back to Illinois a few years later, Patricia spent a couple of years as a schoolteacher before she and Keith had three children, after which she stayed home to care for them.
Peterson, Silas “Si” (1942-)
Silas Peterson was born February 25th, 1942, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Gladys and Grant Peterson. Silas grew up helping on his family farm and later worked as a truck driver, salesman, and factory worker. He was the treasurer of the Slooper Society for many years. Silas married June Peterson, and they have two children together. Today, Silas still lives in the Norway, Illinois area where he grew up.
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Andreas Rhude interview, 1996 August 27
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Lovoll interviews Andreas Rhude. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted. -
Officer Bordman(?) interview, 1995 November 20
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Lovoll interviews Andreas Rhude. Unprocessed This item is currently restricted.