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 Oral Histories Description An account of the resource Oral histories from the NAHA archival collection. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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 2019/008 Audio 69A Title A name given to the resource Silas Peterson and Patricia Kueteman interview, 1995 October 31 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 October 31 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lovoll, Odd S., 1934- Peterson, Silas Kueteman, Patricia Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:36:36 Language A language of the resource English Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV MP3 PDF/A Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral History Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. NAHA 2019/008 Description An account of the resource <div class="element-text">In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Odd Lovoll interviews Patricia Kueteman and her father, Silas Peterson. They discuss their family’s history and involvement with the Slooper Society, as well as family traditions while Silas was growing up. Both interviewees share how they met their spouses, their views on political issues of the time, and their current professions. The end by talking about Norwegian heritage and the identity of Norwegian-Americans.<br /><br /><strong>This item is currently restricted.</strong></div> <div class="element-text"> <p><b>Kueteman, Patricia “Patti” Peterson (1965-)</b></p> <p><span>Patricia Kueteman was born May 10th, 1965, in Aurora, Illinois, to June and Silas Peterson. After graduating high school, Patricia moved to Texas with her husband, Keith Kueteman, who was in the army. While in Texas, she attended junior college. After moving back to Illinois a few years later, Patricia spent a couple of years as a schoolteacher before she and Keith had three children, after which she stayed home to care for them.</span></p> <br /> <p><b>Peterson, Silas “Si” (1942-)</b></p> <p><span>Silas Peterson was born February 25th, 1942, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Gladys and Grant Peterson. Silas grew up helping on his family farm and later worked as a truck driver, salesman, and factory worker. He was the treasurer of the Slooper Society for many years. Silas married June Peterson, and they have two children together. Today, Silas still lives in the Norway, Illinois area where he grew up.</span></p> </div>