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• Oral History

  Donald Leroy Sherwood interview, 1995 September 22

  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 Mikael Hasle Jorange interviews Donald Sherwood of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Donald tells some of the history of his maternal great-grandfather, who immigrated to Wisconsin from Norway. He also talks about his childhood and how it differed from that of his parents, some of his experiences with Norwegian traditions, and his feelings on politics and welfare. He describes his trips to Norway and involvement with the Green Bay Sons of Norway lodge, as well as his family’s roots in the Wisconsin area.
  
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  Sherwood, Donald Leroy (1933-)

  Donald Leroy Sherwood was born on November 28th, 1933 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, to Luke and Evelyn Anna Sherwood. He obtained a medical degree and moved to Green Bay in 1963. Donald has a wife and two sons. Now retired, he still lives in Green Bay, and is a member of the Sons of Norway.

• Donald M. Hanson family history, 1996

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• Oral History

  Donald Myrah (?) interview, 1995 August 22

  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.
• Oral History

  Donald R. Anderson interview, 1995 September 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." Celeste Holm was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's Gentleman's Agreement, and was nominated for her roles in Come to the Stable and All About Eve Unprocessed This item is currently restricted.
• Donhowe-Marvick-Overson family history, 1974

  "Family Tracings of Maren Donhowe"
• Donna Rhodes Lee family history, 1988

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• Dordi Glaerum Skuggevik manuscript, 1886

  A 1,000-page typescript manuscript for the book Utvandringshistorie fra Nordmøre: Stangvik og Surnadal Prestegjeld, which was published in Surnadal, Norway, 1886. The book is an exhaustive account of emigration from the above-named parish, giving details of the individuals. The publication is in the NAHA books collection: JV6734.S56.
  
  Includes: Introductory statement: "A 'Roadsign' to Readers in America" by the author. Also included is a review (in Norwegian) by St. Olaf College professor emeritus Odd S. Lovoll. Folder 2 contains manuscript part 1: "Emigration statistics." Folder 3 contains manuscript part 2A: "Michigan." Folder 4 contains manuscript part 2B: "Michigan." Folder 5 contains manuscript part 3: "Minnesota and Wisconsin" as well as a letter to St. Olaf College professor emeritus Odd Lovoll. Folder 6 contains manuscript part 4: "Diaries of Emigrants." Folder 7 contains manuscript part 5: "West Coast" as well as a letter to St. Olaf College professor emeritus Odd Lovoll. Folder 8 contains manuscript part 6: "Gard directories." Introductory statement by the author, "A 'Roadsign' to Readers in America," in typescript with handwritten editing marks. Hardcover copy of "Utvandringshistorie fra Nordmøre: Stangvik og Surnadal Prestegjeld," given to Carlton Qualey. Inside the front cover is a letter from the author to Qualey.
• Doris A. Clark family history, 1919-2001

  Doris A. Clark (1919-2011) Collection. Includes manuscript of Life Story. Clark also served in Haiti for the Peace Corps.
• Doris H. Briggs family history, 1980

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  Formerly part of P539.
• Doris L. Norby family history, 1995

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