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• Gregorious and Mariana memoir, circa 1970, 2012

  Hans Eirik Endal's "Story of Gregorius and Marianna Loftness Trip to the USA in 1872" (Jul i Nordfjord, circa 1970s, translated by Karin Husevag in 2012). Family lore of how a fishing line kept the family from starving.
  Formerly part of P539.
• Oral History

  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.
• Nils Huso Jodok family history, 1984-1985

  The Family Tree of Nils Huso Jodok. Jodock (Jodok) Family Tree compiled by Erling and Carol Jodock.
  Formerly part of P539.
• Erik B. Johannessen collection, 2019

  "My Stories As Told By: Leif B. Johannessen August 25, 1925-April 4, 2009," transcribed and edited by Erik B. Johannessen.
• Fra Fjord til Praerien, 2013

  Fra Fjord til Prærien (2013). In1997, the authors inherited a small farm in Norway from their maternaluncle. In cleaning the home, they discovered many letters written by theirparents, Helmer and Elfrida Nord, Appam, North Dakota, from 1930 until1950. These letters, and addition to already known correspondence from1923-1929, comprise the book (transcribed, in Norwegian)
• Kjorstad family history, 1997

  Kjorstad Family History (prepared for family reunion, August 9-10, 1997). Family of John Bryn Kjorstad (1872-1942) and Rena Skinde Kjorstad (1885-1968) and nine children. They farmed near Williston, North Dakota
• Claus and christine Krantz family history, 2003

  Claus and Christine: A Double Biography. The Story of Our Parents, Americans from Scandinavia (2013, self-published) by Gordon and Carol Krantz. Christine Mickelson (1885–1956) was born in Hadeland, Norway, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1901. Her family settled in Red Wing, Minnesota, where she found work as a maid and cook. Claus Henning Krantz (1882–1945), born in Småland, Sweden, immigrated to the U.S. in 1900. He also settled near Red Wing and worked as a woodworker. They were married in June 1908 and had five children. In 1927, the family moved to a small farm near Red Wing. The book includes many anecdotes about life on the farm during the Depression.
• Oral History

  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.
  
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  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.

• Lee family history, 1869-1980

  "Lee family history: The descendants of Thorvald J. and Mathilda Lee (the history of North Dakota Homesteaders") by H. Minerva Hogstad Norman and Alvin T.M. Lee.
• Lee family history, 1869-1980

  "Lee family history: The descendants of Thorvald J. and Mathilda Lee (the history of North Dakota Homesteaders)" by H. Minerva Hogstad Norman and Alvin T.M. Lee.