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Emil A. Erickson papers, 1953
"Account of the lives and life-work of "the author's parents, "Based on the recollections of friends, relatives, and members of the family, the whole emphasis is on the parents, their early lives, the building of the farm, and the raising of the family." Forward.; Born at Vestnes, Romsdal, in 1875, Christopher worked as a sailor from ages 17 to 25. In 1900 he emigrated to Wisconsin, working in the woods and in the kilns of Ashland, Wis. There he met Anna Leidenberg, who was born in Minnesota 1882 to a Swedish father and Norwegian mother. In 1907 a farm near Grand Rapids, Minn., was purchased and the family moved there in 1912. Christopher died 1950. Genealogical data on the family on p. 19. -
Mikael Granum autobiography, 1995, 2004
Growing up on a farm near Lake Mjosa, Granum joined the Norwegian merchant marine for two years in 1936, then he was drafted into the Norwegian navy for nearly two years. Rejoining the merchant marine in 1939, he was in England when Norway was invaded. Ending up in Minnesota, he joined the U.S. Army and became a U.S. citizen. Eventually he was sent to France and participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Buchenwald camp. Revisiting his family after the war he discovered that one of his brothers had been a collaborator. Returning to Minneapolis, he was trained as a printer and worked for over thirty years for the Minneapolis public Schools. -
Orvillel Felland manuscript, 1979
"True account of the adventures of two sons of Norwegian immigrants. The story unfolds in the year 1928 in the town of Harmon, Minnesota, then moves on to the wilds of northern Alberta on the Peace River.
HOMESTEADING ON THE PEACE RIVER, by O.F. and Orville Severson, ed. by Ken J. Torgerson. Published by Fillmore Publishing company, Mabel, Minnesota, c. 1979. 64 p. (photocopy). -
Olav Elling Eidbo dissertation, 1956
Dissertation presented to the Graduate School, University of North Dakota, in partial fulfillment of requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.; Contents: Introduction. The Norwegian people and their music. Publications dealing with songs of the fold. Major organizations singing songs of the fold. Institutions and associations contributing to the Norwegian vocal heritage. Norwegian-American musicians (singers, conductors, composer-arrangers, instrumentalists, song book compilers, patrons). Polling results; questionnaires and surveys. Summary and conclusion. Appendixes A-F. Vita. (Bibliography, pp. 176-188). -
Paul Adolf Dietrichson family papers, 1900-1961
Dietrichson was born at Stavanger, emigrated 1873, graduated from Concordia Seminary 1878. He served churches in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Massachusetts and New York before retiring in 1900 to Menomonie, Wis. Son Gerhard taught at M.I.T. and was president of the Boston Community church. Daughter Mary was a librarian in Boston and Minneapolis. Daughter Dagny was president of the Minneapolis Teachers Federation, wrote an article about a visit to Telemark, and a long letter (5 p.) about her 1934 visit to Hancock, Minn., where her father had a been pastor 1889-96, with information about many people the family knew there.
Miscellaneous materials about his nine children: In memoriam leaflets, graduation invitations, marriage announcements, clippings, letters. Includes a pedigree chart for Mrs. Dietrichson (Ragnhild Jakosen, 1855-1934). Her obituary is in the Rowberg File. Photograph of military service induction for Paul Adolf Dietrichson; 5 photograhs of Paul and his family. -
Evelyn D. Christenson translation, 1997
Christenson translated two books on Hallvard Graatopp (1400-1438?) which are in the library collection: Stian Henneseid, Hallvard Graatopp and the bonde revolt of 1438 (DK495.H35K5713), Birger Kireby, Hallvard Graatoppfrom the Lindheim skipreide (DL495.H35K5713). According to Christenson, Borgersen is not a university trained historian and his presentation is much more fanciful than those of the professional historians, being a fascinating complement to their work.; Santa Barbara, 1997. iii, 28 p., 1 chart (Den historiske sleksstavelen from til Halvard Graatopp"), 4 p. Illus. -
Jason M. Burns thesis, 2000
A thesis submitted to the Department of History, the University of West Florida for the degree of Master of Arts, 2000. 130 p. Abstract: The remains of the Norwegian ship 'Catherine' were archaeologically documented in 1998. Built in 1870, it served 20 years in the British merchant marine and was eventually sold to Norwegian owners. Drawn to Pensacola, Florida, by its growing lumber industry, the newly named 'Catherine' attempted to make the pass and grounded on August 7, 1894. In 1998 the National Park Service requested that the Archaeological Institute at the University of West Florida document the site archaeologically and provide conservation treatment to artifacts recorded from the site. Chapter 3 discussed Pensacola's rise as a lumber port, Norwegian shipping within Pensacola and Pensacola's historical Norwegian community as a whole. "Little Norway" encompassed less than one square mile and was home to most of Escambia County's 220 Norwegian residents, (p.32). Norwegian Seamen's Church was established 1876, closed 1921, with most Norwegian parishioners being absorbed by Immanuel Church.
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Helge A. Boe papers, 1897-1922
Born Vang, Valdres, Boe emigrated 1864. He worked as a clerk in various stores in Northfield, Minn. Before returning to Norway in 1877 for 1½ years. Upon his return to Northfield he established a hardware store in the building originally occupied by the First National Bank. He retired in 1922.
Includes photocopies of clippings, 1922; 1 letterbook, pp. 2-1954, 1897-1898.; 1 photograph (1920) of Boe and his wife, and another couple. -
Grieg Jubilaeum collection, 1993
The Grieg Jubilaeum: Norway Celebrates the Arts, 1993. Sponsored by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the majority of the events were held at the Nordic Heritage Museum.; Photocopies of programs, newspaper accounts, correspondence, photographs, press releases, and other materials about events held throughout 1993 in the Seattle-Tacoma area in honor of the 150th anniversary of Grieg's birth.
The observance of the Edvard Grieg Jubilaeum in the Seattle area in 1993," compiled and reproduced by Leif Eie (vice-consul) and Olaf Kvamme. 1 volume, unpaged. Added materials from St. Olaf College's symposium, "Edvard Grieg Today," includes collection of essays and posters, 4 copies. -
Ella V. Rolvaag Tweet papers, 1924-1948
Papers of O.E. Rolvaag's daughter. In 1944 she taught in the Foreign Area & Language Study program at the University of Minnesota, and class cards for her students (and many letters from them) are included.