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Emigration list collection
Mainly computer-produced records of emigration from localities in Norway, and often arranged in various ways: alphabetically, chronologically, by source, by destination, etc. Includes some ship passenger lists.
The following selected entries illustrate the character of this collection:- Emigrants from Aurland, 1844-1924 based on church records
- Bergen emigration lists, and Quebec shiplists
- Aurlendinger i Amerika by Aasmund Ohnstad, 1997
- Arranged by farm name.
- Emigranter fra Hallingdal, 1839 og framover
- Utvandrer register 1836-1925 for Hordaland
- Emigranter fra Lesja, 1853-1949
- Emigrants from Leksvik
- Emigrants from Sogndal
- Lists 3,283 emigrants, alphabetically by first name
- Utvandrere fra Vang i Valdres, 1814-1867
- Emigrants from Tingvoll, 1869-1953
- Møre and Romsdal by year
- Emigrants from Nord Aurdal, Valdres
- Emigrants from Skaun, Nord Trøndelag, 1853-1924
- Arranged by year with name index
- Utvandringen til Amerika fra Totenbygdene, 1846-1869
- Published compilations are in the NAHA books collection:
- Ein stad skal ein vera: Utvandringen fra Vik i Sogn by Rasmus Sunde
- DL 596.V5S8 1989
- Fåberg og Lillehammer utvandringen
- E184.S24F3 1968
- Utvandrere fra Østfold, 1867-1901
- JV6734.U8 1988
- Utvandringen ti Amerika: fra Biri/Snertingdal, Vardal/Gjøvik, 1846-1915
- E184.S44088
- Utvandringen til Amerika frå Ringebu, 1832-1930 by Einar Hovdhaugen, 1991
- DL576. R48: H68513
- Many bygdebøker in the NAHA book collection also include emigrant lists
- Ein stad skal ein vera: Utvandringen fra Vik i Sogn by Rasmus Sunde
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Lingah Anderson and Jens Ness family papers, 1888-1975
Family papers of Lingah (Leirgat) Christine Anderson (1871-1954) who married Jens Anderson Ness (1863-1937) in 1902. He was born in Sogndal, Norway, and immigrated 1872. Lingah was a graduate of St Olaf College in 1894; and attended the Univ. of Kansas (1894-95) and Peabody Conservatory of Music (1987-98). She served as an instructor of music, German, and history for a time at Park Region Luther College In Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Jens Ness obtained degrees from Luther College (1890), and Johns Hopkins Univ. (Ph.D., 1901). He was a teacher of Latin, French, and Greek. A long-time faculty member at Wittenberg College (1904-1935). Collection comprises several folders of photographs; letters of reference for Lingah; diaries, clippings and family correspondence. -
Stolee family collection, 1893-2006
(Ole) Michael Jakobsen Stolee (1871-1946) and Martha Knutson Stolee (1878-1957), missionaries to Madagascar, 1900-1911. Papers include glass negatives, photographs; letters to church officials, family and congregations who supported them. Also includes papers of Rev. Michael Stolee from the time he served as commissioner for the National Lutheran Council in France during World War I. As commissioner he aided people affected by World War I as well as armed services personnel and helped with the reconstruction of churches in France, Poland, and Russia. Michael returned to the U.S. and taught at Luther Seminary in St.Paul until his death. -
Torbion Vetlesen American letter, circa 1846
An undated letter and transcription from "Havre Dalen I America" to Vetlesen's brother Anond, other family members and friends. The writer came to Koshkonong, Wisconsin, in 1842. He described the journey from Norway via New York, Albany, Buffalo, and Milwaukee. Despite the early deaths of two daughters and his own severe attack of ague, he expressed content with his move to America. -
Elise Margreth Cammermeyer Welhaven Gunnersen memoirs, 1844-1904
Photocopies of pages 135-270 of the handwritten reminiscences of the wife of Professor Rud Gunnersen (1844-1904), who taught at Augsburg College, Minneapolis from 1874 to 1883. The memoir is a lively account of the interrelated lives of the Sverdrups, Oftedals, and Gunnersens, who occupied three apartments in the same house near the Augsburg campus. Elise Gunnersen found it difficult to adapt to life in Minneapolis, and her husband was not happy in his work at Augsburg. After leaving Augsburg the family spent a year at the Hauge Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota. The Gunnersens returned to Norway in 1884, where Elise settled into a life that was more in accord with her background. -
Sigleif Engen article, 1962
"Knut Olson Eia," the story of the life in Norway of an emigrant said to have come to America in 1821 with Cleng Peerson. Engen attempts to get at the facts about an obscure pioneer and to correct erroneous statements that have been made about him.The article appeared (in Norwegian) in "Ætt og heim," 1962, page 66-67. -
Knut Brynildsen Duxstad letters, 1852-1854
A compilation of Oswald B. Anderson's translations of "The California Letters of Knute B. Duxstad, 1852-1854," written by an immigrant from Voss, Norway, who set out from Jefferson Prairie, Wisconsin, to join the gold seekers in 1850. The letters cover the trip to California via New York and the Isthmus of Panama, opportunities for work in California, living conditions, wages, and prices. After a few years Duxstad returned to Rock County, where he established a home and became a prosperous farmer.
The compiler has provided an introduction to the letters. Also includes a letter (July 15, 1862) from C. L. Clausen, with transcription and translation. -
Olaus Arneng letters, 1942-1959
A 15-page compilation of excerpts from letters (1942-1959) written by a native of Kirkenes, Norway, to his daughter Solveig, who married Rudolph Johnson and emigrated to Duluth, Minnesota. The letters depict a warm, loving interest in the life of his daughter and her family in America. Rudolph Johnson, a librarian at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, was instrumental in compiling the letters. -
Nordmanns Forbundet of Northfield papers, 1930-1990
The official records of the Northfield chapter of Nordmanns Forbundet, including the correspondence of the secretary, Esther Gulbrandson, and her successors with the home office in Oslo, Norway.
Box 1:- Gavel, with a letter explaining its origin and occasion
- Membership Lists, 1930-1962;
- Correspondence, Dec. 1931-1941;
- Correspondence, 1942-1947;
- Correspondence 1948-1955;
- Correspondence 1956-1961;
- Correspondence, membership, etc. 1962-1965.
- Correspondence, membership, etc. 1966-69;
- Gulbrandson, Esther, papers, Nordmanns Forbundet, correspondence, members, etc. 1970-74.
- Correspondence, membership, etc. 1980-82.
- 1980-82;
- Correspondence, membership, etc. 1983-90;
- Concerts Sponsored, 1980: Uranienborg Band, Grimstad, Engegaard;
- Correspondence, Newsletters, Johan Heyerdahl, 1984-91;
- Membership Lists, 1974-81;
- Membership Lists, 1982-83;
- Events, 1983;
- Membership Lists, 1984-85;
- Events, 1984.
- Correspondence regarding uncashed 1983 dues checks, June 1984;
- Events, 1985;
- Membership Correspondence, 1986 membership year;
- Events, 1986;
- Conference in Tucson, October 16-19, 1986;
- Membership Correspondence, 1987;
- Events, 1987;
- Membership List, 1988.
- Events, 1988.
- Membership List, 1989;
- Events, 1989;
- Membership Correspondence, 1990;
- Events, 1990;
- Membership List, 1991;
- Events 1991;
- Conference, Oct. 4-6, 1991;
- Membership Lists, Correspondence, 1992;
- Events, 1992;
- Correspondence, membership, etc. 1993;
- Federal ID Number (non-profit organization);
- Transcript, 3 old timers (Paul Johnson, Clemens Granskou, Ruben Mostrom) telling stories.
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Clarence Kilde papers, 1973-1979
Correspondence and other materials collected by a retired Norwegian-American Episcopal priest in connection with his interest in Waldemar Ager, an interest which eventually led to his receiving a Masters of Arts degree at the University of Minnesota in 1978. His thesis "Tragedy in the Life and Writings of Waldemar Ager Immigrant, Author and Editor," is in the NAHA book collection.
See also Ager Papers, P0601 and NAHA Publication papers, box 46.
Box 1- Correspondence regarding: Ager Thesis
- Bibliography and plans for thesis;
- Notebook 1: Correspondence and notes on interviews;
- Notebook 2: Papers collected by Kilde for use in thesis;
- Correspondence- Ager, Elvira
- Correspondence- Ager, Eyvind
- Correspondence- Ager, Roald;
- Correspondence- Bergh, Gudrun
- Best, Solveig Ager;
- Correspondence: Nicolai, Hildur Ager;
- Manuscript, Barbara Bergh "Glimpses into My Grandfather's Scrapbook"
- Snapshots received from Karren Bergh Bloom;
- Ager Genealogy;
- Ager Clippings;
- Ager Memorial Committee;
- Ager Stories translated by Eyvind Evans
- Paper for Professor Vecoli, 1976, "Cultural Pluralism Versus Assimilation In the Writings of Waldmar Ager;
- Article for Eau Claire newspaper "Waldemar Ager, Editor and Author"
- Miscellaneous pamphlets, etc.
- Correspondence with University of Nebraska Press regarding translation of " They Went to a Far Country";
- Miscellaneous, My Memories of Ole Edvart Rølvaag.