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                  <text>Collection Name:
Waldemar Theodore Ager papers, 1874-1943
Collection Number:
P0601
Extent:
5.2 cubic feet (13 archives boxes)
History/Biography:
Waldemar Theodor Ager was born in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway to Martinius Mathiesen Ager
and Marie Fredrikke Mathea Johnsdatter Stillaugsen. Martinius first emigrated to the United
States by himself, starting a tailoring business. Eventually, Ager and the rest of the family joined
Martinus in Chicago. In Chicago, Ager worked for the Norwegian-language newspaper, Norden.
His newspaper career flourished when he moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and was offered a
job at a Norwegian temperance newspaper called Reform. Ager became editor from 1903-1941.
Ager was a leader in the prohibition movement. He helped organize total abstinence societies
and Good Templar lodges across the Upper Midwest. Ager remained a teetotaler his entire life.
In addition to his newspaper career, Ager also wrote six novels and collections of short stories.
Among his best known books are "Paa drikkeondets Konto" (1894), "Kristus for Pilatus" (1910),
"Oberst Heg og hans gutter" (1916), "Paa veien til smeltepotten" (1917), "Gamlelandets sønner"
(1926), and "Hundeøine" (1929).
See also "The Problem of Cultural Identity in the Works of Waldemar Ager, Simon Johnson, and
Johannes B. Wist," a PhD dissertation by James P. Nelson, University of Washington, 1990.
Scope and Content:
The papers of a Norwegian-born journalist, author, and lecturer include clippings, articles,
correspondence, manuscripts of books, poems, programs, records, sketches, and stories
dealing with subjects such as Norwegian culture and heritage, Americanism, memorials to
Norwegians in America, and temperance.
Among the correspondents are Carl F. Berg, Arne K. Berger, L. W. Boe, H. A. Eckers, John O.
Evjen, Ruth Fjeldsaa, Sigurd Folkestad, Einar Haugen, John Heitmann, H. R. Holand, Simon
Johnson, Arne Kildal, Lars Lillehei, E. L. Mengshoel, Jon Norstog, Torkel Oftelie, K. Prestgard,
D. G. Ristad, Mrs. O. E. Rølvaag, Johan Selnes, T. A. Siqueland, Edvard Skille, Charles C. W.
Storck, J. L. Urheim, and Alexander Wiley.
Access Rights:
This collection is open for research.

�Bibliographic Citation:
[Indicate the cited item here]. Waldemar Ager Papers. Norwegian-American Historical
Association, Northfield, Minnesota.
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Description
Biographical miscellany, 1891-1945
Correspondence, 1914-1937
Includes copy of "Braud Og Druvor,' by Idar Handagard
(Stavanger, 1924).
Correspondence, 19370943
Programs, 1893-1929
Includes the 1905 Den Norske Studentersangforenings
Amerikafærd tour of 1905 [group that encouraged St. Olaf Band to
tour Norway in 1906]; Many May 17th, Norway's Independence
Day, programs and flyers.
Programs, 1930-1941
Many May 17th, Norway's Independence Day, programs and
flyers; large poster for Labor Day celebration featuring the Iola
Band, Peterson's Orchestra of Wausau, Eli Rice, Bolwell
Orchestra of Manawa, Phillip La Follette of Madison, William J.
Ager, ball game between Waupaca vs. Manawa.
Lecture tour of Norway clippings, 1934
Ager lectures clippings, 1925-1940
Clippings, 1912-1982
"Glimpses into my Grandfather's Scrapbooks," by Barbara M. Bergh,
1956
Student paper.
“Memories” by Camilla Ager, undated
Mrs. William Cameron, Waldemar's sister.
Sketches and stories, undated
Articles and poems, undated
Articles, undated
Articles and poems.\, 1912-1940
Sneve, Dommersnaes, Norstog, and others.
Correspondence and clippings, 1929-1931
Hundeøine, "I Sit Alone"
Book reviews clippings, undated.
Hundeøine, "I Sit Alone."
Clippings, correspondence, and book reviews., 1894-1941
Hundeøine, "I Sit Alone.”
Marcus Thrane miscellany, 1897-1949
Det Norske Selskab correspondence and clippings 1912-1924

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Reform mailing list, 1941
Articles, undated
Some articles are incomplete.
Navnet manuscript, 1934
The Name Tremendous, A Dream Picture from the Great War, 1934
Notebook, 1891
Inside note: "Waldemar Ager was 22 when he started this
book--apparently intended as a gathering place for words of
wisdom, inspiration, etc., gleaned from reading. Also includes
some poems by his sister Camilla.
Protokol, Eau Claire Norske Sangforening, 1872-1874
Subscription lists, Arbeiderens (Eau Claire, Wis. Publication), 1886-1889
Record book, En bok om aaret klubben, 1929-1931
Huldredans og Bakmeiser, undated
Note: apparently an attempt at writing a novel for publication and never
used
The "Other" W.T. Ager, 1915
Temperance clippings and scrapbook, 1915
Temperance articles and poems, undated
Norwegian-American Temperance Movement, 1903
Includes Ager's "Af holdssagens historie i De forenede stater"
(Afholdsvennernes Aarbog, 1903, pp. 3-25).
Stories, undated
Poems and songs, S.O. Møst, undated
"Norden" articles by Ager,1928-1930
1928 December, 1929, January 29, 1929 April-May, 1929
November, 1930 December.
Subscription records, Afholds-bladet (published in Chicago), 1884-1888
On occasion of his 50th Birthday, 1919
Correspondence
1903-1914
1915-1941
Norwegian-American writers, 1903-1936
Norwegian-American newspaper editors, 1911-1920
Camilla Ager, 1902-1920
Sigurd Folkestad, 1909-1924
Olav Kvisgaard, 1913
Simon Johnson (Hillsboro, N.D. and Decorah, Iowa), 1904-1917
Jon Norstog, 1912-1918
Nordahl Rolfson, 1917
Johan Selnes, 1913-1918
O.S. Sneve, 1896-1910

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St. Olaf Knighthood, 1923-1940
Nordmanns Forbundet, 1911-1934
"Budstikken" 1883 manuscript by K. Sandberg, 1883
Samfundet for Norske sprog og Kultur, 1911-1937
Article in "Fredrikstad Blad" by Sverre Ullnaess, 1975
Miscellaneous items, 1889-1973
Including testimonial from Kristiania, 1884; and letter from Tor
Helgeson; and manuscript by N.J. Sørenson. Added Dec. 19,
2011: clipping scrapbook (mostly authored by W. Ager, c. 1889);
booklet, "Christoffer Andersen Garmager Smelter and Farmer: A
Family History of His Ancestors and Descendants," by Ole
Garmager (1957, translated by Conrad Garmager, 1972-73);
several published poems by Nick Sundal (1960-64); funeral
program for Jens Eilertsen, Oct. 5, 1929; address (presumably by
W. Ager, "Social Reform legislations in Norway"; letter from J.N.
Kildahl, St. Olaf College, Jan. 14, 1905; marriage announcement
of Esther L. Nelson and Harold F. Cyaas (Sept. 1, 1928)
Scrapbook, 1975
Compiled by his son, Trygve for his children.
Temperance Society records, 1892-1896
Fremad Publishing Company records, 1902-1929
Article by Clarence Kilde, 1976
"Editor Ager a Norwegian Advocate" part of a souvenir edition
published by Eau Claire "Leader-Telegram.”
Volumes of photos, 1890-1940
'Pictorial Life of Waldemar Ager" compiled by Clarence Kilde.
Includes family history notes.; added additional photos donated by
Borgny Ager, Oct. 2011. Images include: Wedding photo of Rev.
Nils Elissen Wikre; postcard from H.R. Holand; unidentified man
working in shoe factory (cobbler), 1925; Mr. and Mrs.
Skjördalsvold, L.F. Tromdal; J.J. Skordalsvold; group from Chetek,
Wis., including Martin Carlson, c. 1910; Haakon and Ragna
Johnson (cousins of W. Ager); Scandinavian temperance collage
with "Protect the home. Down with the saloon" featuring: Gustav
Eide, O. Br. Olson, William Ager, F.L. Tronsdal, O.S. Sneve, J.J.
Skordalsvold, E.E. Lobeck, J.L. Nydahl, Theo. S. Reimestad,
Adelsten Berge, Anna Qvale Andersen, O. Lokensgaard, K.T.
Thorvildsen, B.B. Haugan, H.P. Rud, K. Lokensgaard; Sofie and
Laurits Stavnheim; group photo of the Det Norkse Selskap in
Minneapolis, Jan. 28, 1903. Identified: Hjalmar Rued Holland, F.L.
Tronsdal
Ager bibliography, 1877-1983

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Genealogy, undated
Ager chronology, undated
Birthplace and childhood and notes, 1983
The home at Gressvik, Norway, 1871-1975
Records from Chicago, undated
Photographs of homes, undated
Gurolla Blestren Ager (Mrs. Waldemar Ager), 1936-1951
Includes letters written by Gurolle to Magne Ager, 1936-1951,
typescript copies made by Eyvind Ager, 1977.
Temperance Societies, minutes, clippings, 1892-1983
Time tables (railroad) used by Ager, 1941
Christmas cards, undated
Includes three copied items from O.E. Rølvaag.
Trip to Norway, 1914
Scrapbook of trip to Norway, 1914
Prize-winning essay,"Omkring Hundreaarsfesten" for the Norse-American
Centennial, 1925
First Norwegian Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, programs,
1914-1976
Invitation to visit Norway, 1933
Includes clipping.
Ager at age 65 clippings, 1934
17th May speech, Duluth, Minnesota, 1938
Death clippings, 1941
Memorial monument, 1945
"Paa drikkeondets konto," review, 1897
"Presten Conrad Walther Welde," reviews, 1911
Hans C. Heg memorial monument clippings and photos, 1916
"Det vaeldige navn" review by O.E. Rølvaag, 1923
"Gamlelandets Sønner," 1926-1983
Includes reviews and review of Trygve Ager's translation of "Sons
of the Old Country" (1983). Includes an article on Ingeborg Viko,
"Billy the Cook" (1952).
"Hundeøinene," review, 1929
Includes letters and clippings concerning the translation of "I Sit
Alone."
Ager's short stories and poems translated by Eyvind Evans, 1976-1978
Ager's speech, "The Library of the Future," undated
Ager's letter of sympathy to Mrs. Tangjerd, 1925
Copies of Ager's ad as agent for Norwegian American Line, undated
Photographs of locations where "Reform" was published, undated

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Includes everal photographs donated by Borgny Ager. Includes
photographs of Ole Olson of the Reform newspaper.
"Reform" and Fremad Publishing Co. clippings, 1917-1929
"Normanden-Reform" lawsuit, 1920
Reform" discontinued, 1941
"Skandinaven" discontinued, 1941
Copies of Ager's "Amerika brev" to Folkestad, undated
"Kvartalskrift" April 1913 issue and clippings, 1913
Olav Kvisgaard articles about Ager, 1961
Dorothy Skårdal article on Norwegian-American literature., 1981
Christmas programs &amp; Miscellaneous clippings about Ager, 1919-1981
Ager Miscellaneous clippings, 1931-1982
Copy of O.E. Rølvaag-Eugene F. Saxton letter, sent to Ager by Rølvaag,
1927
W. Ager-O.E. Rølvaag correspondence, 1924-1931
Photocopies.
O.E. Rølvaag's letters to Trygve Ager regarding the translation of "Their
Father's God," 1929-1931
Jennie Rølvaag and Waldemar Ager letters, 1932-1938
Clippings about O.E. Rølvaag, 192701931
Letters to Ager's children to Kilde, 1954-1975
Includes "Summary of notes from an interview with Eyvind Ager,
May 13, 1975." (10 p., typescript).
Hildur Ager Nicolai letters and an essay, "The Passing of Waldemar
Ager," 1977-1981
Clarence Kilde articles, 1975-1976
Letters to H. Koht, A. Garborg, Olav Midthun, 1909-1939
Originals at Oslo University.
Materials received by Kilde from Doris Vogt-Eriksen,
Nordmanns-Furbundet, in Norway, 1909-1929
Includes copies of book reviews and other articles regarding Ager.
Article in Norway by and about Ager, 1900-1934
Kilde's notes on Ager's papers, 1975-1984
Student paper on Ager by Jean Ducat, 1972
Øyvind T. Gulliksen article, 1993
"Heritage and Renewal: W.A.'s Theology," (Nordic Conference
Papers, series 3, volumes 12-14, July 1993, pages 59-75d).
"Paa veien til smeltepotten (On the Way to the melting pot)," 1994
Translation by Harry T. Cleven. Madison, Wis., Prairie Oak Press,
1995. (in St. Olaf College Library).
Miscellaneous, 1907-1917

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Includes Ager's "Den anden side" (Kvartalskrift, 1907); Ager's "Da
Graagaasen trak mot syd" (Jul i Vesterheimen, 1917); Peer
Strømme's article, "Symra" (1907). Added January 11, 2010
(folder 16A) handwritten addresses and notes including the
Norwegian American Temperance Movement; May 17 celebration;
Constitution Day;
Notes, drafts and materials used in preparation of Einar Haugen's "Immigrant
Idealist: literary biography of Waldemar Ager, Norwegian American (NAHA,
1989), 19280-1930
A file for nearly every chapter, often including photocopies of newspaper
and periodical articles (many from Ager's papers), drafts, manuscript
notes, etc. One file of photographs. NB: In St. Olaf Library collection:
James P. Nelson. "The Problem of Cultural Idenity in the Works of Ager,
S. Johnson and Wist," Ph.D. dissertation, Univ. of Washington, 1990. See
article on Ager in the new edition of "Norsk Biografisk Leksikon."
Books, 1894-1995
Books, 1910-1923

Rokke Name index
Aasgaard, Johan Arnd.
Aaveness, Thoralvt
Ackermann, Susan K
Adsem, Alfred
Afholdsbladet
Afholdsvennernes Aarbog
Ager, Gurolle Blestren
(Mrs. Waldemar)
Ager, Magne
Ager, W. T.
Ager, Waldemar
Ager, William Tillefsen
Alfredson, J. (Mrs.)
Amdahl, E. B.
Amlund, Gustav
Anderson, Axel A.
Arbeideren
Åsgard, Johan Arnd.
Astrup, Hans Jørgen
Aune, Ole O. Jr.
Baner, Johan G. R.
Bangsberg, John
Bartness, O. D.

Bavid, Amalia
Beck, Richard
Benson, Guy A.
Berche, Johel
Berg, C. F.
Berge, Adelsten
Berger, Arne K.
Bjornson, Edward
Bloom, Karren
Boe, Lars Wilhelm
Bonde, G. G.
Brunn, (no first name, Mrs)
Budstikken
Bugge, T. P.
Bukdahl, Jørgen
Buslett, O. A.
Cameron, Camilla Ager
(Mrs. William)
Camfield, George
Carlson, Martin
Charest, J. C. R. (Dr.)
Cheney, C. W.
Christensen, Herman

Cousins, Marshall
Culver, Barbara M. Bergh
Dahl, Dorthea
Davidson, J. O.
deBesche, Johan A.
Doe, R. K.
Dørrum, Ingebret
Ducat, Jean R.
Eastvold, Seth Clarence
Eau Claire Norske
Sangforening
Eau Claire Sakndinaviske
Afholds Forening
Eberhardt, Harry
Eckers, Henrik A. (Dr.)
Eggum, Alice (Mrs. Ole J.)
Eide, B.
Eide, Gustav
Eikeland, Peter J.
Ekeland, John
Erickson, Elizabeth
Evanson, T. B.
Evjen, John Oluf

�Feltzholtz, Carl
Fjarlie, Ole
Fjeld, Ingeborg Belgum
(Mrs. John N.)
Fjeldheim, Magnhild
Fjeldsaa, Ruth L
Foss, H. A.
Frank, Glenn
Fremad Publishing
Frodesen, Inga
Funk &amp; Wagnalls Co
Gade, F. Herman
Gilbertson, J. C.
Grambo, Garfield
Green, A.
Gundersen, Adolf
Gundersen, Art Jens
Gythfeldt, E.
H. Aschehoug &amp; Co
Haddeland, Knute P.
Halvorson, Olaf
Hamsun, Knut
Handagard, Idar
Hanna, L. B.
Hansen, Andrew
Hansen, Hans
Hasaas, Sigurd
Haug, Olga
Hauge, I. J.
Heiberg, Jørgen Fay
Heiberg, Lars
Heitmann, John
Herum, Oscar
Hinderlie, A. S.
Hjermann, Audun
Hobe, Engebreth Hagbarth
Hoiem, Chris
Holand, Hjalmar Rued
Holm, Christ (Mrs.)
Holm, Sarah Helene
Nesset
Holter, A. M.

Huglen, Reinert J.
Hull, Merlin
Iverslie, P. P.
Jacobsen, H. M.
Jahr, Torstein K. T.
Jernberg, R. A.
Johnson, Adolf
Johnson, Christian
Kernam, Louis J.
Kiel University Library
Kildahl, A. D.
Kildal, Arne
Knudsen, Alfred
Knudsen, Frithjof
Knudson, Henry
Knudson, Mathilde
Johnson
Krogshus, G
Kvisgaard, Olav A.
Langley, Charles C.
Larsen, Edwin
Ligaarden, T. J.
Lillehei, Lars L.
Lock, Otto
Lockerby, D. D.
Lokensgard, Herbert Olaf
Lowry, Flora E.
Luesrud, Andi I.
Lund, Einar
Lunde, M. H.
Maseng, Sigurd
Mason, O. H.
Maule, H. E.
McGovern, Francis E.
Melby, John O.
Mengshoel, Helle (Mrs.)
Midthun, Olav
Minnich, Jerry
Moe, A. Elmer
Moller, G.
Morgenstierne, Wilhelm
Mortensen, O. S.

Mortenson, M. (flight
cadet)
Møst, Sivert Olaus
1859-1933
Munthe, W.
Nansen, Fritjof
Natesta, Henry O.
Nelsen, Evelyn
Nelson, Knute
Nelson, O. N. (Ph. D.)
Nerby, Torris T. &amp; wife
Nicolai, Hildur Ager
Nissen, Arvid E.
Nordby, Chr. O.
Norden
Nordmanns Forbundet
Norenberg, Jess H.
Normanden (newspaper)
Norsk - Amerikanske
Forfatterforening
Norwegian American
Press
Norwegian Language and
Literature
Nydahl, Johannes
Ludvigsen
Oftelie, Torkel
Oien, B
Oien, Oscar E.
Olav, Hans
Oleson, Olaf Martin
Olsen, Ingvar
Olson, Julius Emil
Omlie, Oscar K.
Oslo University Library
Ottesen, Johanne (Mrs J.
C.)
Oyaas, Oscar
Paulson, Johanna
Pedersen, Henry P.
Pederson, John
Pederssen, P. A.

�Peterson, Gerhard A.
Peterson, Gerhard
Augustine
Peterson, John
Peterson, Marie Tangerd
Pettersen, Wilhelm
Pladson, Truls
Prestgard, Kristian
Ramstad, N. O.
Rasmussen, S. J.
Rauschenbusch, Walter
Reform (newspaper)
Refsdal, Olav
Reinholt, Oscar Halvorsen
Relyea, Marcella
Richmann, S.
Ristad, Ditlef Georgeson
Rodning, S. S.
Rødvik, Sigvald
Rollevson, O. J.
Rølvaag, Jennie (Mrs. Ole
E. )
Rølvaag, Ole E.
Rønning, Nils N.
Rusti, Amalie
Saervold, Ola Johann
Samfundet for norsk sprog
og kultur
Sandberg, K.
Saxton, Eugene F.
Schafer, Joseph
Schillbred, Gustav
Schreiner, C. (Mrs.)
Schultz, W. H
Seehus, Knut

Sether, John
Severson, Sten
Simon, G.. E
Siqveland, Thorgeir
Skagen, Johan Angel
Mørk
Skille, Edvard
Skjoldborg, Johan
Skogmo, George B.
Skonge, H.
Skørdalsvold, J. J.
Slettedahl, E. B.
Smedstad, Asbjorn
Sørebøe, Andreas J.
Sørensen, Adolph Magnus
Sørensøn, Arttun Reling
Sørenson, N. J.
Stavnheim, Lauritz Larsen
Stead, Robert J. C.
Stensby, Anna Gronland
Stewart, John A.
Stoa, J. E.
Stolen, Ola Per
Storck, Charles C. W.
Stork, C. Wharton
Strandvold, George
Strømme, Peer
Stub, Hans Andreas
1879Studebaker, J. W.
Stussy, Fred
Sundby-Hansen, H.
Sundheim, Anders M.
Sundheim, Anders M.
(Mrs.)

Sundt, Lars
Swanes, J.
Swenson, Knute
Ambrosius Schartum
Swenson, Magnus
Tangen, Alma
Tangjerd, Peder
Tanner, Jacob
Teigen, Knut M. O.
Thomas, David (Mrs.)
Thompson, Arthur E.
Thompson, George
Thompson, J. Jørgen
Thompson, James
Thorpe, Lars O.
Thorwick, A. L.
Thrane, A.
Thrane, Victor
Thvedt, N. B.
Tofteland, Tilda Akersmyr
Tonistad, M (Mrs.)
Ullnæss, Sverre P. M.
Unger, C. R
Urheim, J. L.
Varden Afholdsforening
Viko, Ingeborg
Waldemar Ager
Association
Wasmuth, A. N.
Werenskjold, Frithjof
Wergeland, Agnes M.
Wiken, Dick Brock
Williamson, A.
Winchell, Newton H.

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              <text>Waldemar Ager papers, 1874-1943</text>
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              <text>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;History/Biography:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Waldemar Theodor Ager was born in Fredrikstad, Østfold, Norway to Martinius Mathiesen Ager and Marie Fredrikke Mathea Johnsdatter Stillaugsen. Martinius first emigrated to the United States by himself, starting a tailoring business. Eventually, Ager and the rest of the family joined Martinus in Chicago. In Chicago, Ager worked for the Norwegian-language newspaper, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Norden. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;His newspaper career flourished when he moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and was offered a job at a Norwegian temperance newspaper called &lt;/span&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Reform&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;. Ager became editor from 1903-1941. Ager was a leader in the prohibition movement. He helped organize total abstinence societies and Good Templar lodges across the Upper Midwest. Ager remained a teetotaler his entire life. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;In addition to his newspaper career, Ager also wrote six novels and collections of short stories. Among his best known books are "Paa drikkeondets Konto" (1894), "Kristus for Pilatus" (1910), "Oberst Heg og hans gutter" (1916), "Paa veien til smeltepotten" (1917), "Gamlelandets sønner" (1926), and "Hundeøine" (1929). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;See also "The Problem of Cultural Identity in the Works of Waldemar Ager, Simon Johnson, and Johannes B. Wist," a PhD dissertation by James P. Nelson, University of Washington, 1990.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Scope and Content:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;The papers of a Norwegian-born journalist, author, and lecturer include clippings, articles, correspondence, manuscripts of books, poems, programs, records, sketches, and stories dealing with subjects such as Norwegian culture and heritage, Americanism, memorials to Norwegians in America, and temperance. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400;"&gt;Among the correspondents are Carl F. Berg, Arne K. Berger, L. W. Boe, H. A. Eckers, John O. Evjen, Ruth Fjeldsaa, Sigurd Folkestad, Einar Haugen, John Heitmann, H. R. Holand, Simon Johnson, Arne Kildal, Lars Lillehei, E. L. Mengshoel, Jon Norstog, Torkel Oftelie, K. Prestgard, D. G. Ristad, Mrs. O. E. Rølvaag, Johan Selnes, T. A. Siqueland, Edvard Skille, Charles C. W. Storck, J. L. Urheim, and Alexander Wiley.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</text>
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              <text>&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://rolvaag.omeka.net/collections/show/9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;View digitized correspondence from Waldemar Ager to O.E. R&lt;span&gt;ø&lt;/span&gt;lvaag&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;br /&gt;This material was digitized through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.</text>
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              <text>Location: 7/B/3, 68/B/4 (Box 15)</text>
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              <text>Ager, Waldemar, 1869-1941</text>
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              <text>1874-1943</text>
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              <text>5.2 cubic feet (13 archives boxes)</text>
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              <text>Ager, Waldemar, 1869-1941</text>
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              <text>[Indicate the cited item here]. Waldemar Ager Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.</text>
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