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. 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 Pete Gronlie interview, 1998 October 3, 1998 November 14 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2024018_045AB 2024018_046A Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 October 3 1998 November 14 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Løvås, Mette Description An account of the resource Part of a series of interviews captured by David C. Mauk's publication, "Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities." Pete Gronlie (Sept. 16, 1891-Nov. 25, 2000). Pete came to the United States from Norway in March of 1911 aboard the Lusitania. In 1924, he married his wife, Olga, in Minneapolis. Throughout his life, Pete worked many jobs from farm labor, building roads, lumberyard work, working as a mechanic, to working for a jeweler and watchmaking. He retired in 1956 after working for the Minneapolis City Shops, where he took care of construction machines. Pete’s wife, Olga, was also of Norwegian descent, though she grew up in Minnesota. At home, they spoke Norwegian and they enjoyed attending church services that were held in Norwegian, as well as celebrating Norwegian holidays. Contact archivist for access. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2024018_045A (01:03:11) 2024018_045B (01:03:13) 2024018_046A (00:47:45) Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Culture Emigration and immigration Minneapolis, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 WAV PDF Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gronlie, Pete