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Richard M. Caplan article, 1994
- Title
- Richard M. Caplan article, 1994
- Identifier
- P1536
- Date
- 1994
- Creator
- Caplan, Richard M.
- Description
- The first article treats Norwegian emigrants from western Norway who settled in Iowa, seven of whom died of leprosy in Winneshiek co., 1863-1877. Ole K. Hill died in Nevada, Iowan, in 1883; he had been county recorder of Story co., 1874-1880. Born 1844 at ølen near Bergen, emigrated 1866
Articles include:- "Leprosy in Iowa: the tale of Ole K. Hill." Palimpsest, Spring 1994
- "Leprosy in Iowa: 1860-1954" Iowa Medicine, April 1994
- "Leprosy in Iowa: 1895-1990." Iowa Medicine, July 1994
- Location: 12/B/5
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Typescripts
Collection
Citation
Caplan, Richard M., “Richard M. Caplan article, 1994,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10828.