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Collection Number: P0819
Extent: 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box and 1 volume)
Abstract: Dr. Blegen was editor of the Norwegian American Historical Association publications,
1925-1960. The letters in this collection are those written to Mrs. Helen Katz, his assistant,
usually in connection with editorial details. They are written in a bantering tone and reveal
interesting aspects of Blegen's personality, and also the personality of Mrs. Katz, who added her
own comments to the letters before she donated them to the archives.
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Description
"Grassroots History" by Blegen, 1947
Letters to Helen Katz, 1944-1969
Helen Katz
Clippings, news releases, letters, speeches, and photographs relating to
Blegen, 1925-1969
Upper Midwest History Conference Proceedings, 1947;
"Minnetonka Family: The Saga of Saga Hill" by Blegen, 1952.
Clippings regarding members of Blegen's family, 1910-1950
Included are: his parents, Professor and Mrs. J. H. Blegen;
brothers, Carl W. Blegen, H. M. Blegen.
Songs, articles, and pamphlets written by Blegen, 1916-1959

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