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/. Title A name given to the resource Oral interview with Harald Riise and Fred F. Poyner IV, Leavenworth, Washington, 2021 June 6 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023001_oralhistory_6 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 June 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poyner, Fred F., IV, 1969- Description An account of the resource This interview includes additional commentary from JoAnne Eriksen. Much of the discussion centers on reviewing materials for the book and Harald’s life as an immigrant from Norway to the Pacific Northwest in 1955. Harald passed away a few months after this recording. The session was recorded in Leavenworth, Washington.<br /><br />Topics discussed include:<br /> <ul> <li>Henry Svasand (Swasand) and his travels between the U.S. and Norway during the 1950s</li> <li>Knute Svasand (grandfather of Cary Swasand)</li> <li>Henry Svasand’s work in boatbuilding, as well as his singing and diving activities in Norway</li> <li>Harald’s ski jumping in Norway</li> <li>Henry ice skating on frozen lakes in Norway</li> <li>Homemade boots in Norway</li> <li>The Swasand family cabin at Jodelin, Stevens Pass, WA</li> <li>Hay harvesting and daily life in Strandebarm, Hardanger, Norway</li> <li>The Queensgate housing development and subdivisions in Bothell, WA (1967–early 1970s)</li> <li>Labor challenges faced by Henry and Harald in construction projects</li> <li>The family’s collaborative work on building projects</li> <li>Financing for the first Aleutian Spray Fisheries vessel, Aleutian Spray (1969)</li> <li>Construction of a pleasure boat in Ballard (Seattle) by Henry Svasand (1970)</li> <li>The family’s immigration to the U.S. via trans-Atlantic passage on the Oslofjord (1957)</li> <li>Henry’s boat design work in Seattle, WA</li> <li>Alpenblick Apartments in Leavenworth, WA</li> <li>Bergen Technical Institute, Norway</li> <li>Harald’s service in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II</li> </ul> Extent The size or duration of the resource. 00:39:52 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Aleutian Spray Fisheries, Inc. Fisheries Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Riise, Harald Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource WAV MP3 PDF Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Oral history is restricted until 2030. Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Fred F. Poyner IV Collection (NAHA 2023/001) Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Fred F. Poyner IV Collection. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.