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Carl Anthonsen papers, 1923-1975
Excerpts from the Journal of Carl Anthonsen, together with a tribute to Anthonsen from Russell S. Page, and a letter from Cynthia Anthonsen Foster, his widow, which includes biographical data about a Norwegian-American who came to Boston, Massachusetts, around 1900. -
Arlington Times papers, 1944 Aug 17-1946 Aug 15
Abstract
A Washington (Snohomish Co.) newspaper that carried stories concerning pioneer dairying, logging, settlers, and politics.
Contents- Pioneer Issues
- August 17, 1944
- August 15, 1946
- Pioneer Issues
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Olaus Arneng letters, 1942-1959
A 15-page compilation of excerpts from letters (1942-1959) written by a native of Kirkenes, Norway, to his daughter Solveig, who married Rudolph Johnson and emigrated to Duluth, Minnesota. The letters depict a warm, loving interest in the life of his daughter and her family in America. Rudolph Johnson, a librarian at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, was instrumental in compiling the letters. -
Axel Arneson papers, circa 1911-1941
Abstract
Notes on Norwegian Settlements in Texas telling of pioneer life, frontier hospitality, relations with the American Indians, church and school life.
Contents- "Notes on Norwegian Settlements in Texas," undated
- Arneson emigrated in 1872 from the little town of Hamar on the shores of Lake Mjosen in Eastern Norway. He lived in Fort Worth, Texas. According to his letter of Nov. 28, 1911 (included in folder) the article focused on the Bosque settlement. It was published in "Southwestern Historical Quarterly," v. 45 (1941). Pgs. 12-135. (Copy of article is included in folder).
- Nordmands-Forbundet, 2.hefte, 1912
- First Norwegian to homestead in Texas was Johan Nordboe from Gudbrandsdal who took up land in section now occupied by the City of Dallas. Norwegian Nicalai Hanson told early Norwegian explorers about the hill country beyond the Bosque River. First comers included Anders Bretta and Ole Ween; Karl Questad, Jens Ringness, Hendrik Dahl, Berge Rogstad, Johan Bronstad, Anders Huse (all from Hedmark). Next arrived Salve Knutson, Terje Nystel, Jens Halvorson, Ole Burreson, Knut Salveson, Knut Olson, Paul Paulson, Aslak Nilson, all with families, also Lars Olson and Peder Spandberg from Mjøsen. Also Jens Jenson and Ole Person from Arendal, Ketil Grimland from Aamli and Gleng Peerson with Ole and Knut Canuteson, coming from the Illinois settlements. In 1858 came Bersvend Swenson, Omund Omundson, Joseph Olson and Ove Colwick. In 1866, sailing directly from Galveston came Ole Sinderud, Jens Jenson and the Paulsons of Waco all from Stange. In 1872 Hendrik Dahl returned to Norway to visit his mother and a description of his return trip with a number of others, including Axel Arneson is related. Ole Ringness fashioned a plow based on his experience with a badly dished wheel, but died while en route to Washington to patent his design. Karl Questad is noted for his unusual intelligence. The Hendrik Dahl family was noted for the exceptional hospitality. Gustaf Wilhem Belfrage, Swedish and Scotch was foremost entomologist of the time.
- "Notes on Norwegian Settlements in Texas," undated
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I Couldn't Milk Another Goat: Goodbye Norway - Hello Minnesota
The story of Carrie Kirkeeide Thorson (1878-1974) leaving Norway in 1903 to move to Minnesota. Written by Paul Stephen Arneson. "Why did a young Norwegian lady take this trip knowing she would likely never see her family again? Why Minnesota? What was Minneapolis like in the early 1900s? How did she and her husband and children fare during the Great Depression? What were the hardships they suffered during World War II? How did she keep her sanity outliving four of her five children?" -
Arnt Artzen papers, 1977
Copy of a 54-page account of a Norwegian immigrant fisherman and sailor from Narvik, Norway, who came to New Orleans in 1908. After trying various kinds of work and living in many different places in the United States and Canada, he finally settled in British Columbia. The story is Chapter 1 of a book "Stump Ranch Chronicles and Other Narratives," edited by Rolf Knight, 1977. Table of contents and introduction to this book are included.
Also included is "A Tribute to Einar on his 80th Birthday from Johann." Arntzen is mentioned as the 84-year-old brother of Einar and Johann. -
Lee Asjerd correspondence, 1931-1937
Eight letters sent to Lee (in Madison, Wis.) from her brothers Gregar and Guttorm Minnesjord in Flatdal, Telemark. They apparently were written for them by a teacher and family friend, Olav Ulvaas. News is exchanged about family and friends (both in Flatdal and those who had emigrated to America) and about changes in the home community since Lee left many years before, including the founding of a free church congregation which influenced may alterations in customs.
A filigree brooch (solje?) is sent to Lee at her request: she sends pbnotgraphs of her children. Guttorm asks Asjerd to send money to tide him over until his pension begins when he turns 70. Comments on hard times in America, and about crops and road construction in Norway. Includes translations by Lee's niece, Ingeborg Minnesjord Nordahl of Bergen, Norway. -
Hjemkomst history, 1980-2007
A Dream is a Dream 1980 (revised edition), the story of a replica of a Viking ship, as told by the builder, Robert Asp. Building of the ship took place in an old potato warehouse in Hawley, Minnesota. Robert Asp died before the work was finished, but his family readied the ship and sailed the Hjemkomst across the Atlantic, arriving in Bergen, Norway, July 19th, 1982. A Minneapolis Tribune Picture Section (August 29th, 1982) and clippings tell the final story. The ship is now housed at the Red River Valley Heritage Society's Museum at Moorhead, Minnesota. (Heritage-Hjemkomst Interpretive Center) Beginning 1997 a replica of the Hopperstad stave church in Vik is being built in connection with the center. Clippings about this church are included, as well as those about the annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst festival held in Fargo-Moorhead. The Clay County Historical Society Archives are also in the center.
Includes programs, invitations, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and advertisements for the Hjemkomst festivals. -
Peter Christian Asserson papers, circa 1881, 1944
Abstract
Biographical information on a Norwegian-born rear admiral and civil engineer in the United States Navy. He was an ensign in the navy during the Civil War, and as the senior member of the Corps of Engineers, 1872-1901, was in charge of building most major American dry docks. Includes an article by Kenneth O. Bjørk (n.d.).
Biographical information:
Born in Egersund, sailed as a youth in Norway, took courses in navigation, astronomy and engineering at Cooper Union in New York in preparation for service in the Union Navy at the onset of the Civil War. Served on the Florida as navigator and divisional officer. Following the war he raised four battleships, two frigates and a number of river boats. Placed in charge of the reconstruction of the navy yard in Norfolk in 1873. In 1885 he was sent to rebuild the navy yards in New York. Became known as a dry dock expert, retired in 1901, died in 1906. Children were William C. Asserson, Frederick A. Asserson, Henry R.Asserson, M. Alice Asserson, and two daughters who married W. B. Fletcher and William F. Spicer.
Contents- Clipping, Biography by Kenneth Bjørk published in Nordisk Tedende, March 23, 1944
- In English.
- Photocopy of application as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, circa 1881
- Approved as member in June 1882.
- Clipping, Biography by Kenneth Bjørk published in Nordisk Tedende, March 23, 1944
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Augsburg Publishing House papers, circa 1915-1944
Abstract
A historical sketch of the company by A.J. Anderson (1944), and pamphlets about staff picnics in the 1920s.
Contents- Article and pamphlets circa 1944
- "When We Were Young: Reminiscences from Augsburg Publishing House," by A. J. Anderson, "Lutheran Herald," May 30, 1944.
- "Læsebog for børn: første trin by Knute Løkensgaard,"1932
- Minneapolis, Augsburg Publishing House.
- "Sunday School Teachers Class Book"
- "Search the Scriptures: Daily Bible Study Helps for Revelation," September 1934, Dec. 1935, and June 1936
- Pamphlet 10, 12 and 18.
- "Little Folks," April 19, 1942
- Vol. XXI.
- "Rose Marie Makes Rice Bags" by Edith Cling Palm
- "Trøst Fra Gud," 1935
- Article and pamphlets circa 1944