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Kristine Brevik clippings, 1968
A pamphlet "Silver Mountain," a fairy tale by Kristine Brevik, illustrated by Odd Nesse, published as a supplement to the Chicago Tribune, 14 January 1968, and a clipping from Vinland Describing the work.
In the NAHA Collection of the St. Olaf Library is a book, "Search for Silver Mountain" by Kristine Brevik, given by the author, 1979. -
Arnt Artzen papers, 1977
Copy of a 54-page account of a Norwegian immigrant fisherman and sailor from Narvik, Norway, who came to New Orleans in 1908. After trying various kinds of work and living in many different places in the United States and Canada, he finally settled in British Columbia. The story is Chapter 1 of a book "Stump Ranch Chronicles and Other Narratives," edited by Rolf Knight, 1977. Table of contents and introduction to this book are included.
Also included is "A Tribute to Einar on his 80th Birthday from Johann." Arntzen is mentioned as the 84-year-old brother of Einar and Johann. -
Jean Skogerboe Hansen dissertation, 1972-1978
History of the John Anderson Publishing Company of Chicago, Illinois, a dissertation submitted to the faculty of the Graduate Library School in candidacy for the degree of Master of Arts, by Jean Skogerboe Hansen, Chicago, Illinois, June 1972. Also an article, "Skandinaven and its Publisher, the John Anderson Publishing Company," written for "Norwegian American Studies," v. 28, pages 35-68. -
Frank G. Nelson papers, 1948-1999
Articles, transcriptions of letters, and other papers by a professor at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii, some of which have been published. -
Hermana Rye Haugan papers, 1893-1972
Papers of a Chicago woman, widow of the journalist and editor Reidar Rye Haugan. Mrs. Haugan was active in the Norwegian organizations in Chicago and was a leader in relief work for Norway during and after World War II. She was Secretary of the Chicago Working Center for Norway, a sewing and knitting group, 1944-45.
Among the interesting items in the papers are a letter from Johan Bojer to Reidar Rye Haugan, and one from Sigrid Undset to Mrs. Haugan regarding a speaking engagement in Chicago for Norwegian Relief.
The papers also include materials for Reidar Rye Haugan (1893-1972) wo was born in Trondheim and who came to the United States around 1920. After working for newspapers in North Dakota, he came to Chicago where he joined the editorial staff of "Skandinaven," and upon the death of N. A. Grevstad in 1940 became the editor-in-chief. "Skandinaven" suspended publication in 1941. Haugan, together with John Lindrup, then established the Chicago newspaper "Viking." That paper was succeeded by Bertram Jensenius' "Vinland" in 1958. In honor of his work as a journalist Haugan received the St. Olaf Medal from the King of Norway. -
Federation of Norwegian Women's Societies, Chicago papers, 1915-1983
Minute books and other papers of an organization which was organized "to bring Norwegian women of Norwegian descent into close union for mutual advantage and education, to encourage better civic conditions and to provide scholarships for worthy students of Norwegian descent." Among the achievements of the Federation was the saving of the Viking Ship and moving it from Jackson Park to Lincoln Park. -
Ygdrasil Literary Society of Madison, Wisconsin papers, 1917-1971
Ygdrasil, 1896-1971, a booklet prepared as a souvenir record for the 75th Anniversary of the Society in Madison, Wisconsin, and written by Olaf A. Hougen. The contents covers lists of members, a brief history, the constitution and by-laws, together with lists of officers, speakers, programs and papers by Ygdrasil members. One appendix lists the papers which have appeared in the publications of the Norwegian American Historical Association. In addition, there are commemorative programs from 1917 and 1921; and clippings, 1921-1967. -
Anders Beer Wilse article, undated
Article about Anders Beer Wilse, a photographer, who was born in Flekkefjord, Norway, and educated at Horten Technical College. He emigrated to the United States and worked first as an engineer. He established himself as a photographer in Seattle, but returned to Kristiania in 1900 where he opened his own studio. The article deals with his career in Norway. -
Elling Tronnes papers, 1891-1977
Copies of testimonials and clippings concerning Elling Tronnes, who emigrated from Norway in 1893. He established himself as a portrait painter in Chicago and was a curator for an art collector, Walter B. Gerlach. -
John A. Thompson papers, 1977-2001
A Man to Watch the Mountains, by Marjorie Wagner published in "Frontier Times," June-July 1977, is the story of a Norwegian-born emigrant, who became a legendary hero of the West. His fame rests on the fact that he carried the mail across the Sierra Nevada Mountains from Placerville, California, to Genoa, Utah, often travelling on skis. In "West of the Great Divide" Dr. Kenneth Bjork devotes a chapter to "Snowshoe" Thompson. Other clippings and photographs are also included.