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Karl Børseth papers, 1886-1978
- Title
- Karl Børseth papers, 1886-1978
- Identifier
- P1054
- Date
- 1886-1978
- Creator
- Børseth, Karl
- Description
- Clippings, photographs, correspondence, and genealogical records of a native of Drammen who emigrated to Racine, Wisconsin, in 1909, but who returned to Norway in 1953. The papers came to the NAHA Archives via Kjærsti Usler from Drammen.
Includes:
- Biographical Data. Includes obituary clippings 1938-1978
- Einar Børseth (brother) papers. 1935-1945
- Carl Børseth (father) Correspondence. Includes one family photo; 1925-1932
- Nicoline Børseth (sister) Correspondence. Includes collection of Norwegian postcards some of which are real photos. 1925-1953
- Trygve Børseth (brother) Correspondence (mostly undated). Includes collection of Norwegian postcards. 1937-1955
- Other relatives correspondence. Includes several postcards. 1925-1950
- Letters from friends in Norway. Includes a few snapshots. 1926-1949
- From friends in Norway, correspondence. Collection of postcards (65 items) from mainly from United States. Some Norwegian postcards. Once postcard of Royal Family of Norway. 1937-1950
- From friends in U.S., correspondence. Includes currency (1945) issued by the American military government for use in Germany; several French coins. 1928-1955
- Postcards from a friend, Arthur. 40 plus items. Chicago locations depicted in all card. 1926-1939
- From friends in U.S. to Børseth in Norway. 1953-1959
- Photographs (portraits) and snapshots. 1890-1950
- Certificates and other documents. Includes several passport photos; German currency bank note issued January 1922 1886-1953
- John Erlands, snapshots and obituary. 1950-1953
- Extent
- 0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
- Type
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Photographs
Citation
Børseth, Karl, “Karl Børseth papers, 1886-1978,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed September 21, 2024, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/12193.