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 62A Title A name given to the resource Darby Opsahl interview, 1997 April 9 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997 April 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lovoll, Odd S., 1934- Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:32:00 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Minnesota Young America Norman-Young America Minneapolis Twin Cities Family Faribault Disability Paralysis Deaf Lutheranism Religion Bible study Values Incarceration Prison Crime Legal system Court Law Murder Justice system Burglary Alcohol Drugs Norwegian language Food Lefse Lutefisk Screen printing Juvenile detention Correctional facility Education Theft Car accidents Driving Injury Christmas Traditions 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,” <p><span>Odd Lovoll interviews Darby Opsahl. Darby gives a brief background on his family’s Norwegian history, then talks about his family’s values and closeness. Afterwards, he describes his childhood and illegal activities with friends, including his stay in a juvenile correctional facility, leading up to his conviction. He also describes the car accident that paralyzed him, and finishes by reflecting on Norwegian-American familial values.</span></p> <br /><strong>This item is currently restricted.</strong></div> <div class="element-text"> <p><b>Opsahl, Darby Jon (1968-)</b></p> <p><span>Darby Jon Opsahl was born August 14th, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Vera and Jon Opsahl. Darby grew up in Young America, Minnesota, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Later on, he did some work as a screen printer. Darby was in a car accident in 1991 that left him with lasting injuries, and in 1994 was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. In 2004, Darby appealed his sentence, but the judgment was ultimately upheld. Darby has two children.</span></p> </div>