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Ingvild Schartum-Hansen diary, 1950
"Ingvild's Diary," June 1-July 2, 1950, kept by an eleven-year old girl who was one of six Norwegian children chosen to attend the first Children's International Summer Village, Cincinnati, Ohio. -
Niels Nielsen Sebo correspondence, 1848-1865
Family letters addressed to an immigrant who came to Winona County, Minnesota, in the early 1850s. The file contains a summary of each letter. Correspondents include: Ole N. Bergum, Ingebor Halvorsdatter, Arne Knudson (town of Pery) -
Olaf Stageberg papers, 1924-1946
"Poems of Olaf Stageberg," compiled by his son Rolf Stageberg, with translations by Clarence Carlsen and Rosanna Gutterudjohnsrud; "Olaf Stageberg and Family"; "Remarks at the Funeral of...," by Julius Boraas (1 page, Sept. 4, 1946); and a photocopy of "Trøndere i Goodhue County, Minnesota," from "Trønderlagets aarbok 1924". Stageberg taught at Jewell Lutheran College, 1895-1905; Waldorf College, 1906-1908; and Red Wing Seminary, 1908-1932. -
Chris Johansen photo album, 1893
An album containing pictures from the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893, together with other pictures said to be from the early years in Humboldt Park, Chicago.
Includes a daily ticket to Exposition (Oct. 9, 1893). Includes photo of a Ferris wheel. -
Bondeungdomslaget of New York papers, 1967-1975
Correspondence, photographs, programs and clippings of a society organized in Brooklyn in 1925. Its stated purpose was "to unite fraternally young men and women of Norwegian birth or descent of good moral character to meet together and uphold the Norwegian language, customs and habits."
The group built a cabin at Lake Telemark, Rockaway, New Jersey, in 1930 to serve as social center and vacation site, and organized the popular Bondeungdomslaget Folk Dance Group in 1962. -
Knut Hansen papers, 1919-1982
Correspondence, clippings, programs, photos, tributes, and other memorabilia of a Norwegian-born musician who, during his 48-year career in Chicago, conducted many choral groups including Normennenes Singing Society, Svithoid Singing Society, and The Lake Shore Club. On several occasions he was conductor for the Norwegian Singers' Association and the American Union of Swedish Singers. He was decorated by the kings of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Includes:- Biographical information; information regarding Elvera Bensen (Mrs. Hansen); wedding anniversaries (25, 40, and 50th); retirement, 1972; tributes; formal invitations; travel; Lauritz Melchior photo and correspondence (1931-1975); and clippings.
- Svithoid Singing Club (programs, etc.); Normenenes Singing Society (programs); Lake Shore Club Male Chorus (programs, etc.); American Union of Swedish Singers (clippings); Songbooks, notebook, songs and poems; "Trollstenen" a story; photos; programs (Hansen participated); programs
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Hulda Visen song, 1885
Manuscript of a romantic poem, sub-titled "Før Hjalmar han naade sit Fædreneland," (Before Hjalmar got to his Native Land). Carthage. Feb. 15, 1885. The Song of Hulda (own melody) and a 1982 translation by Karl Berner Schultz. -
Johan P. Lunde papers, 1870-1901
Copies of documents and letters, together with diaries of an immigrant who came to Chicago in 1880. Some items are translated by Karl Johan Berner Schultz (1981). The diaries reveal the introspective nature of a devout Quaker struggling with problems related to education, military service, and employment, first in Norway and later in the United States. The later diaries indicate that he found work in Marshalltown, Iowa.- School report (Halvorsens Skole, Stavanger). Photocopied. 1870-1871
- Logbook, translation and translator's letters. Atlantic crossing on board "Nanna." (n.d.). Photocopied, undated
- Letters and translations. Photocopied. Christiania, 1875; Stavanger, 1893
- Diary and translations. January-February, 1880. Photocopied.
- Diary and translations. March-July, 1880? Photocopied.
- Diary and translations. August-October, 1880. Photocopied.
- Diary. January-July, 1882. Photocopied.
- Account books. Photocopied. 1875-76 in Kristiania, Norway; 1881-1882, Marshalltown, Iowa 1875-1882
- Diary and translations, 1901 Photocopied.
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Charles A. Reedy mormon history, 1961
The History of the Mission Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, written by the historian of the Northeastern Illinois District (129 mimeographed pages, 1961).
A number of early immigrants to Illinois became converts to Mormon beliefs. Prominent among them were Goodman Hougaas (Gudmund Haugaas), a "Slooper," and members of the Hayer (Heier) family. Haugaas later became a bishop of the church. Photocopied, 1961. "100 year centennial history of the Mission Branch (Illinois)...Mission Branch was the fourth group of Latter Day Saints to organize in Northern Illinois, April 29, 1861." Two controversial pamphlets: "Mormonernes vranglære," Kristiania, 1874, 47 pages; and "Vogt dig for Mormonerne!" Copenhagen, 1862, 22 pages. -
Martha Torrison papers, 1931-1975
Correspondence and legal papers concerning a prominent family who were the descendents of Osul Torrison, pioneer merchant and ship owner in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The donor of the papers, Martha Torrison, was the daughter of Dr. George A. Torrison, a professor at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Includes: Agnes Torrison letters (postcards to Martha and Agnes); Osul Torrison estate; Isaac Torrison estate; Norman Torrison, William Torrison documents; O. Torrison Company papers (including photograph of sons George, Isaac, and Oscar); C.C. Stewart (husband of Agnes M. Torrison) will, 1939; concerning death, will, insurance of Martha Torrison (includes 1902 photograph Martha and Agnes).
Includes: Agnes Torrison letters (postcards to Martha and Agnes); Osul Torrison estate; Isaac Torrison estate; Norman Torrison, William Torrison documents; O. Torrison Company papers (including photograph of sons George, Isaac, and Oscar); C.C. Stewart (husband of Agnes M. Torrison) will, 1939; concerning death, will, insurance of Martha Torrison (includes 1902 photograph Martha and Agnes).