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A photograph and clippings of articles which appeared in Decorah-Posten dealing with life in the Red River Valley. Foss, journalist and author, emigrated in 1887.
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"Husmandsguten" published in "Ved Arnen" (1953 in 1877). Transferred from P.A. Munch papers.
Clippings & Photograph. Includes "The Pioneer's Christmas," by Hans A. Foss, translated by Sigvald Stoylen (Dec. 1986); "The Cotter's Son (Husmandsgutten) by H.A. Foss (1884), translation by Joel G. Winkjer (1962) published by Park Region Publishing Co., Alexandria, MN., p. 127.
Christian (Magnussen) and Sophie Jellum Bernson immigrated to the United States in 1902 and settled in Hillman, Michigan. Correspondence of Sophie and Christian to their family in Norway is included, alongside translations and a brief family history.
This book recounts the immigration experience of a prominent Minneapolis lawyer who served as a local elected official (Judge of Probate) and led an active civic life. Ueland was originally a Norwegian from the Stavanger region. Son of a farmer and politician, he recalls many of the folk customs of his native village community. He left for America in 1871 in late adolescence and traveled west by train. While learning English, he supported himself by working in saw-mills, lumber-yards, and on farms as an agricultural laborer. In those early years, he lived in Rushford and Farmington as well as Minneapolis. Ueland's legal practice developed from his activities as a middleman and mediator between Norwegian-Americans and the larger American community. He was an avid participant in literary and fine arts societies, maintaining interest in ethnic matters and becoming increasingly involved with the city at large. Ueland also spends several chapters discussing Lutheran doctrine and church controversies. He concludes with his return visit to the land of his birth.
This 37-page pamphlet covers the story of Christian Nilson Flagum who was born on Fretland in Sogndal on January 17, 1859 and died in December 13, 1927 in his home near Lake Mills, Iowa. Christian emigrated with his parents and two brothers in 1867. It is noted that this is a local instruction pamphlet about emigration from Sogndal for use in school. In English and Norwegian.
Includes letter, pamphlets and photographs of the Hans Allen family from Decorah, Iowa. Hans Allen was once president of the Lutheran Ladies Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota.