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Emil Biørn papers, 1890-1900
- Title
- Emil Biørn papers, 1890-1900
- Identifier
- P0776
- Date
- 1890-1900
- Creator
- Biørn, Emil
- Description
- Scrapbook of clippings, programs of musical, dramatic, and other entertainment activities in Chicago, 1890-1900, among the Scandinavians. Biørn was a versatile musician and artist, around whom was centered much of the cultural life amont the Scandinavians in Chicago during his lifetime. An appreciative essay which appeared in Skandinaven at the time of his death is pasted into the scrapbook. It is not known who compiled the scrapbook.
- Location: 9/A/2
- Extent
- 1 scrapbook
- Subject
- Chicago (Ill.)
- Type
- Scrapbooks
Collection
Citation
Biørn, Emil, “Emil Biørn papers, 1890-1900,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12176.