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 04B Title A name given to the resource Robert and Mary Beth Berg interview, 1995 October 9 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 October 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lovoll, Odd S., 1934- Berg, Robert Berg, Mary B. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:42:57 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Farming North Dakota Religion Lutheranism Norwegian-Americans Food Small towns Community Higher education Music Heritage Tradition Family Gay rights Abortion Welfare 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">Odd Lovoll interviews Robert and Mary Beth Berg. They discuss their varied Norwegian ethnic background, including family traditions, values, and histories, with an emphasis on faith and religious life. They also discuss the interviewees’ educational backgrounds and degrees, and spend some time talking about the details of farm life in North Dakota. They delve into political beliefs and the ways in which those ideas differ from those of previous generations, as well as talking about how those political ideas are shaped by their heritage. This item is currently restricted.</div> <div class="element-text"> Berg, Robert (1958-) Robert “Bob” Berg was born in 1958 in Cando, North Dakota to Bjarne and Hazel Berg. He was educated at North Dakota State University and graduated in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, after which he became a farmer. He married Mary Beth in 1984 and has four children. Today, he lives near Starkweather, North Dakota. Berg, Mary Beth (1957-) Mery Beth Berg, nee Campbell, was born in 1957 in Rugby, North Dakota, to David and Opal Campbell. She earned a bachelor’s degree in church music from St. Olaf College in 1979 and, later, an MBA. Mary Beth married Robert in 1984 and has four children. Today, she lives near Starkweather, North Dakota, where she farms, teaches music, and plays the organ. </div>