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Carl J. Foss narrative, undated
- Title
- Carl J. Foss narrative, undated
- Identifier
- P1429
- Date
- undated
- Creator
- Foss, Carl J.
- Description
- "The Immigrants: An Autobiography," a 95-page story of the life of John (presumably the writer) who was born at Raak in the Bjugn Fjord area of Sør Trøndelag. He emigrated in 1902, via Hull and Liverpool, and came to Virginia, Minnesota, where he became a construction worker in Mesabi Range towns. His wife, Inger, arrived in 1905, and the story continues with their family life. They lived in different places in the United States, Canada, and Alaska. The story ends with a note about their life in Palo Alto, California. While in Virginia, Foss was converted to Methodism by Carl Schevenius.
- Location: 12/A/2
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Subject
- Emigration and immigration
- Type
- Manuscripts
Collection
Citation
Foss, Carl J., “Carl J. Foss narrative, undated,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12110.