Biography/History:
Documentary history of the Brue, Teigen, Tjernagel, and Wollan families. These four families – four men and five women – emigrated from Norway to the United States between 1856 and 1873. In addition to these nine founders, this collection documents their children, grandchildren, and some of their great-grandchildren, 295 people altogether. Accompanied by a self-published book, “Norwegian Families Becoming American: The Brues, Teigens, Tjernagels, and the Wollans, 1836-1956” (2022).

Scope and Content:
Collection of photographs, letters, and family research related to the Brue, Teigen, Tjernagel, and Wollan families.

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