https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/8e02ce6890d4ae469ee48a950152301a.pdf 35259366105430c553e5247d2f58cbee PDF Text Text Collection Name: Bjorn Winger papers, 1916-1940 Collection Number: P1379 Extent: 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box) Biography/History: Bjorn A. Winger (1892-1945) was a second-generation Norwegian-American who grew up in Minnesota. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1914. Shortly after this, he enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard, serving during World War I; during his training or deployment at Camp Cody in New Mexico, he began writing and publishing poetry. He received his M.A. degree from Indiana University in 1930. He taught English in an Indianapolis high school from 1916 to 1941, except for military service in France during World War I. Scope and Content: Poems, stories, and an unpublished novel of a Norwegian-American teacher, folklorist, and writer. The papers include information about his father, Anders Winger (1861-1928), a Norwegian actor who emigrated in 1882 and lived in Minnesota the rest of his life. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Bjorn Winger Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 1 Memorabilia, 1797 Memento from the remains of the 44-gun frigate U.S.S. Constitution that Bjorn Winger acquired on a trip to the East Coast in 1932. 1 2 Memorabilia, 1924-1971 Includes a South Polar Diamond Anniversary Medal issued by the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1971-1972 with Robert F. Scott on one side, Roald Amundsen on the other; and a calling card from Mr. Woodrow Wilson at address 2340 S Street, Washington, D.C. dated January 3, 1924. 1 3 Two volumes, 1908, 1927 Henrik Ibsen's "Samlede Værker" (1908) and "Giants in the Earth" (1927) by O.E. Rölvaag. 1 4 Biographical data and photos, 1912-1949 Includes certificate of confirmation, résumé, obituary, and photos. 1 5 Anders Winger, biography and elegy, 1928 1 6 Short stories and essays, typescript and handwritten, 1916-1932 1 7 Poems published in "Child Life,” 1922-1924 1 8 Short stories and essays, typescript, 1939-1944 1 9 Alien Sons, manuscript, typescript, 1940 1 10 Music, 1935 "The Bold Bad Pirate Lafitte", for male chorus. Words by Bjorn Winger, music by Ben Burtt. 20 pages, handwritten. "Day Hath Its Eventide" by Bjorn Winger and Jane Eberhardt. 1 page, handwritten. 1 11 Poems. Unnumbered pages, typescript and handwritten, 1917-1940 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finding aid to the Bjorn Winger Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P1379 Title A name given to the resource Bjorn Winger papers, 1916-1940 Description An account of the resource Biography/History: Bjorn A. Winger (1892-1945) was a second-generation Norwegian-American who grew up in Minnesota. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1914. Shortly after this, he enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard, serving during World War I; during his training or deployment at Camp Cody in New Mexico, he began writing and publishing poetry. He received his M.A. degree from Indiana University in 1930. He taught English in an Indianapolis high school from 1916 to 1941, except for military service in France during World War I. Scope and Content: Poems, stories, and an unpublished novel of a Norwegian-American teacher, folklorist, and writer. The papers include information about his father, Anders Winger (1861-1928), a Norwegian actor who emigrated in 1882 and lived in Minnesota the rest of his life. Location: 11/B/3 Subject The topic of the resource Winger, Bjorn, 1892-1945 World War, 1914-1918 St. Olaf College Rølvaag, O. E. (Ole Edvart), 1876-1931 Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts Clippings Memorabilia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Winger, Bjorn, 1892-1945 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1940 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Bjorn Winger Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.