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Anna Christine Lovise (Prytz) Tangjerd memorabilia, 1825-1943
- Title
- Anna Christine Lovise (Prytz) Tangjerd memorabilia, 1825-1943
- Identifier
- P1493
- Date
- 1825-1943
- Creator
- Tangjerd, Anna
- Description
- Verses written by family members for special occasions in the life of her family. A five-page manuscript verse inscribed to her, 1st Dec 1943, is the only American production. The others (except for one in manuscript) are nicely printed, some in Bergen or Oslo, and often meant to be sung to familiar tunes. There are verses on the silver wedding celebration (April 24, 1902) and the golden wedding celebration of Pastor and Mrs. A. F. W. J. Prytz; their 30th birthdays; and the brudeparret Loftfield, 21de juni 1927. Mrs. Tangjerd was born in Mo i Rana, but after her father's early death was brought up by her maternal aunt (Mrs. Prytz) and husband, and took their name. She emigrated when 19 and married Pastor Peder Tangjerd in 1890. File also includes business card of Paul G. Peterson (donor of this collection).
Also includes: 100+ Letters (1885-1936)between Anna Christina Lovisa Isaacson Prytz Tangjerd and Milda Prytz; and several letters between brothers Peder & Lauritz Tangjerd. Collection includes a CD with scans of each letter, plus additional family images and manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and compiled family histories. Additionally, several artifacts: a piece of silk from the wedding dress of Mrs. Prytz, sister of Ole Tobias Olsen (c. 1825); and two silk scarves given as baptisms gifts. - Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Memorabilia
- Correspondence
Citation
Tangjerd, Anna, “Anna Christine Lovise (Prytz) Tangjerd memorabilia, 1825-1943,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 20, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10758.