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• Diedrich-Donneson family history, 2003

  Family Research Notes of Pearle Frederikke Donnesdatter Hoven prepared by John & Sandra Lott
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  Ditlef G. Ristad papers, 1880-1938

  Biography/History: 
  Ditlef G. Ristad was born in Norway in 1863 and came to the United States in 1887. He was naturalized in 1917. He graduated from Luther Theological Seminary in 1892 and studied at the University of Chicago, and did further study and travel in Europe. He was a poet, educator, lecturer, and Lutheran clergyman. He was a minister at Edgerton and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; president of three church schools; editor of "Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter"; first president of NAHA; president of the Trønderlag; and president of the Eastern District of his church (1936-1937). 

  Scope and Content:
  Correspondence; manuscripts of articles, lectures, poems, and sermons by Ristad; clippings of articles by and about him and subjects in which he was interested; and records of organizations he supported. Papers deal with such subjects as church union; Grundtvigianism; church school problems; organization and finances of the church; the Norwegian Museum at Decorah, Iowa; the collecting, research, publication, and financial program of NAHA; the Norwegian-American exhibit at the Century of Progress, Chicago; restoration of the Trondheim Cathedral; and the preservation of Norwegian culture in America. Correspondents include J. A. Aasgaard, Waldemar Ager, T. C. Blegen, L. W. Boe, Arne Fjellbu, L. M. Gimmestad, Knut Gjerset, Carl G. O. Hansen, Einar Haugen, Jacob Hodnefield, Hjalmer R. Holand, M. A. Holvik, U. V. Koren, Laur. Larsen, R. Malmin, O. M. Norlie, Jon Norstog, Torkel Oftelie, Julius E. Olson, Birger Osland, E. J. Oyen, Kristian Prestgard, C. K. Preus, Ove J. H. Preus, Carlton C. Qualey, O. E. Rølvaag, A. N. Rygg, Peder Tangjerd, I. B. Torrison, and Johs. B. Wist.

• Doe (Daae) family history, undated

  No description available.
• Dolcye A. Johnson family history, 1961-2012

  Dolcye A. Johnson family (all photocopied items). Includes: funeral service of Dr.Arthur Edwin Hanson (1894-1966); obituary for Alfred Bernhard (Ben)Torgerson (1889-1967); obituary for Augusta Alfrida Torgerson (1890-1982);obituary for Clarence L. Torgerson (1891-1975); funeral services for AlbinLlewellyn Torgerson (1900-1987), Wallace Ben Torgerson (1926-1984),William J. Torgerson (1897-1973) with obituary; funeral service andobituary for Irwin Ellickson (1904-1997) and Sydney Ellickson (1911-1997),funeral service for Margie Ferrero (1913-2012); funeral service for Aaron M.Ellickson (1872-1961); and funeral service for Knut K. Olson (1868-1961)with story by H.G. Torgerson, "The Kittil Olson Saete Family"
• Domeyer-Braaten family history, 1996

  No description available.
• Don Le Febre papers, 1975

  Copies of Norway letters, emigration certificates, Minnesota Homestead documents, clippings and photographs used by Le Febre for a book, "Immigrant Family Album," with notes supplied by him relating to family history.
• Don Pierson clippings, 1980

  An account covering part of the experience of a physicist who for ten years worked with the National Aeronautic and Space Administration. He was involved in the moon landings and other exotic undertakings. Later he became the first chairman of Texas State Technical Institute's laser department at Waco, Texas. Pierson is a descendent of Ole Pederson Songe who emigrated from Trom, Norway, to Texas in 1853.
• Donald E. Gilbertson article, 1987

  "Norwegian Antiques: Recognition of a Rich Wisconsin Heritage," featuring a collection of photographs of Norwegian antiques found in the upper midwestern states. The article appeared in Antique Review, September, 1987.
• Oral History

  Donald F. Larson interview, 1997 April 23

  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.
• Donald J. Nelson family history, 1994-1996

  No description available.