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Herman Oskar Henrikson papers, 1967
Two biographical sketches by a Norwegian-born Lutheran pastor, and his working papers for them. Includes: iographical sketches and working papers: Anders Emil Fridricksen (1810-1882), The first Norwegian Lutheran pastor in Portland, Oregon, 1871-1882 (1967); Gunder Herlofsen, an early Norwegian settler in Kansas (1967). Included is a photograph of Hendrikson. -
Anund and Sveinung Olsen Fetvedt America letters, 1868-1885
Photocopies of letters written by two immigrant brothers to their family in Vinje, Telemark, Norway, beginning with an account of their 1868 journey from Norway and later recording their experiences as Minnesota farmers. The last letters are from Otter Tail County, Minnesota. A genealogical sketch prepared by a descendant of Anund is included. The letters were turned over to F. A. Fedtvedt, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, July 1970, by Margit Fetvedt, Vinge, Telemark, Norway. Letters were received by NAHA 20 November 1970. Subject to recall by Margit Fetvedt, but not likely that such recall will be made. (From notes left by Beulah Folkedahl.) -
Beulah Folkedahl papers, 1949-1971
Papers of a trained historian who spent her retirement years, 1960-1971, as curator of the NAHA Archives, organizing the collections and making available a great mass of historical material for further research. Volume 25 of "Norwegian-American Studies" is dedicated to her memory.
Includes:- Correspondence, tributes, photographs (1949-1971). Includes several photographs of Ms. Folkedahl working in NAHA.
- "From the Archives," her working papers and typescripts for the section which appeared in the "Norwegian-American Studies" volumes (n.d.).
- Reprints of articles written by Folkedahl for "The Wisconsin Magazine of History" (1952-1954).
- Lindaas letters, translations of selections from materials in the Wisconsin Historical Society (1958-1960). Lindaas letters date range: 1858-1869.
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Norman Borlaug papers, 1948-2006
Papers of a Norwegian-American agricultural scientist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, 10 December 1970. Dr. Borlaug was born on a farm near Cresco, Iowa, and was educated as a scientist at the University of Minnesota. He was honored for his work in developing high-yielding dwarf wheat which held great promise for alleviating world hunger and he was hailed as a leader in the "Green Revolution."
Includes: Clippings, programs, speeches regarding: Borlaug's work, the awarding of the Peace Prize, and the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation (1948-2004); added January 2008, "The Man Who Fed the World," by Leon Hesser (2006). -
Magnus Bjorndal papers, 1849-1987
Papers of a Norwegian-born American engineer, who came to the United States in 1922 and who founded and was president of Technical Laboratories in Weehawken, New Jersey. A leader in many Norwegian-American activities, he also did considerable research on the Norwegian discovery of America. He was president of NAHA, 1969-1971. -
Vera Joyce Fox Kvamme papers, undated
Ancestral forefathers of Vera Joyce Kvamme (Mrs. J. P.). Compiled by Carl M. R. Gunderson -
Anders Pedersen Naess commonplace book, undated
Manuscript copy of a book which appears to be an anthology of poems or hymns. The author's name was written into the book by O. M. Norlie and no further information on the author is available. Bound in pigskin. -
Holden Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota history, 1876-1935
Papers relating to the history of a township in Southeastern Minnesota. Information about Holden Church, which is in Wanamingo township, can be found in P0537 Congregations, Minnesota, Kenyon. Vang Church in Holden township is listed under Dennison, Minnesota in that collection.
Includes photocopy of a manuscript paper read at the centennial (4 July 1876), and a typescript copy; old map of Holden Township (n.d.); A letter (6 December 1935) from J. Jørgen Thompson to the Reverend S. O. Simundson (Pastor of Dale and Holden Churches, 1928-1941) indicates that Simundson loaned the manuscript so a transcription and copy could be made. -
Gudrun Winden papers, undated
Typescripts of two romantic novels apparently sent to NAHA by the author.
Includes:- "Varden" written in Norwegian, a story from Norway which centers around the cairn (varden).
- Why don't they go home?" The story of an immigrant girl who comes to Brooklyn.
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Gilbert B. Ellestad papers, 1885-1915
Papers of a watchmaker, jeweler, and optician who lived at Lanesboro, Minnesota. He was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota; his father emigrated in 1849 from Vestre Slidre. Includes: Biographical sketch of Gilbert Ellestad (n.d.); farm contract (1889); an account book (1885-1886); and several photographs (1894-1915).