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• Jakob Djupedal thesis, 1994

  Memoirs of an emigrant who helped build a railway, the Grand Trunk Line in Canada, 1907-1909, edited by Reidar Djupedal and published in Jul i Nordfjord, 1982-1984. The first account covers the trip across the Atlantic to a place near Kenora, Canada. The next two sections treat life and working conditions on the railway in a new country.
• Kim Donaldson collection, 2024

  Family history titled "Magnus and Gina: Unbeaten by the North Dakota Prairie." The book was written by Kim Donaldson. Genealogy and historical research by Terje Olsen.
• Carl Døving papers, circa 1923-1936

  A letter from Døving to "Kjære ven," February 4, 1923; "The Døving Hymn Collection," by Frank R. Miller, published in "The Friend," February, 1936; photocopies of 15 hymns translated by Døving; and lists of translations which have been made of two Lutheran hymns. Døving was a Lutheran clergyman and a student of hymns. His collection was given to Luther College.
  
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  • Miscellaneous letters received (June 1893). Letter from H. W. Scheel, Luther College; Regina Hilleboe; Rev. O. E. Jolseth, Rev. Carl Døving and his impressions of Washington, D.C.; G.H. Gerberding

  
  
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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.
  
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  Biography and Memorial Address. Eyvind Bødtker, author.
  
  
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• 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.
  
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• 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.
  
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  Duffner, Russel A. "The Authenticity of Norumbega"
  
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• 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.
  
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  • 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).