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Dalbotten-Midje photographs, 1870-1950
Album one: Sivert Midge (photographer: Brown, Ferguson), Mr. and Mrs. Ole Styve and three Ohnstad sisters, Erik Rudie family, mourning card for Ole S. Midje (died July4, 1907), Rev. J.N. Kildahl & Mrs. Kildahl, Missionary Aaus, Mr. and Mrs.Hans Midge, Mr. and Mrs. Mons Veum & children, Martha Midge, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Flam, Gurina Esterby Berg, Lars Ball, Sherman Loven, many infanta nd young children photographs, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Berg (wedding), Peter Henning, Peder Lowe, Martin Opsahls, Mr. and Mrs. John Edslom.
Album two: Roy & Guttorm Midje, JohnEdstrom, Mrs. Edstrom, Guttorm Torquam, Thorsten Oium, Gurina Esterby,Erling Hinderdahl, Mrs. Sandvick, John & Mrs. Holum, Joe Knute, Berta Holum, Mons Veum, Holum brothers. Photo studies represented: Dorge, Minneapolis, O.L. Thornbladh, Cannon Falls, Minn., Sumner, Northield, Minn., Lawin, Northfield, Minn., Miller, 417 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, A.Hunter, Zumbrota, Minn., Jacob L. Skrivseth , Hillsboro, North Dakota,Oleson, 226 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, A.P. Radcliffe, Cannon Falls,Minn.
Photographs of: Midje family photos from black photo album Cyrus and Helen, son Howard (undated), Martha Frettem funeral casket at Wangen Cemetery (undated), Myrtle Dalbotten baby picture (undated), Michael Dalbotten (right) and friend – Mike in a too-big coat, Andrew Nilsen Dalbotten (1857-1938) and Jensina Simonsdatter Hjellum (1857-1934) parents of Michael Jonathan Dalbotten and others (ca. 1880s), Fifth grade class picture from Kenyon School (1924-1925), Christine and Simon Dalbotten as children (undated), Myrtle and Arnold Dalbotten – Simon’s children (undated), Nels and Hannah Dalbotten – Wedding picture, family picture with two sons Halvor and Andrew (ages approx. 7 and 10), family picture of all four, picture of the couple, twins Juel Clifford and Joseph Clarence Dalbotten (died around one year old) (undated), Thelma Bratten – first cousin of Archie and Janise Dalbotten, Mr. and Mrs. Timon Braaten (Mrs. is Christine nee Dalbotten, Michael’s sister)(undated), Marie Braaten, daughter of Timon and Christine – Confirmation picture, Amanda Bratten, Ann Braaten’s sister – confirmation picture, Kari, Ida and Knute Dalbotten, siblings, Georgina Lee (unverified), Irene Lee Radke’s mother and cousin to Michael Dalbotten, Wedding pictures of Albert Dalbotten, son of Andrew and Jensina (Gjellum) Dalbotten, and others. -
Daniel P. Hardy family history, 1996
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Darby Opsahl interview, 1997 April 9
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,”Odd Lovoll interviews Darby Opsahl. Darby gives a brief background on his family’s Norwegian history, then talks about his family’s values and closeness. Afterwards, he describes his childhood and illegal activities with friends, including his stay in a juvenile correctional facility, leading up to his conviction. He also describes the car accident that paralyzed him, and finishes by reflecting on Norwegian-American familial values.
This item is currently restricted.Opsahl, Darby Jon (1968-)
Darby Jon Opsahl was born August 14th, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Vera and Jon Opsahl. Darby grew up in Young America, Minnesota, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Later on, he did some work as a screen printer. Darby was in a car accident in 1991 that left him with lasting injuries, and in 1994 was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. In 2004, Darby appealed his sentence, but the judgment was ultimately upheld. Darby has two children.
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Daughters of Norway of the Pacific Coast papers, 1912-2013
Biography/History:
The Grand Lodge of the Daughters of Norway of the Pacific Coast was founded on February 20, 1908, by three independent lodges in Washington. This included: Valkyrien Lodge #1 (Seattle, founded in 1905), Embla Lodge #2 (Tacoma, founded in 1907), and Frey Lodge #3 (Spokane, founded in 1907-1023). During the 1930 convention, membership was open to women married to men of Norwegian ancestry. At this convention, a proposal was passed to allow installation ceremonies in English if the candidate did not understand Norwegian. By 1936, the first issue of Døtra av Norge was published in Norwegian, and by 1956 it was published in English. Today, the Grand Lodge is still active, hosting conventions and publishing issues of Døtre av Norge.
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Contains meeting minutes, pamphlets, photographs, scrapbooks, histories, and newsletters of the Daugthers of Norway of the Pacific Coast. -
David A. Strommen papers, 1989
Paaverknaadene paa dei norsk utvandrarane sitt spraak. Senior oppgave, Scandinavian Studies, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1989. 10 p., 2 p. notes, 2 p. bibliography (including a number of interviews). Typescript.
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The Influences on the Norwegian Immigrants' Language by David Strømmen, 1989. -
David F. Gladfelter article, 1972
An issue of "The Journal of the Civil War Token Society" (Summer, 1972) containing an article by David D. Gladfelter discussing Emigranten, a influential early Norwegian-American newspaper. -
David Haslekaas and Jan Bowles interview, 1995 October 8
In this series of interviews by Odd Lovoll for his books “The Promise of America: History of the Norwegian-American People” and “The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today,” Lovoll interviews David Haslekaas and Jan Bowles about being Norwegian-American. Haslekaas and Bowles are North Dakota grain farmers, and were one week away from getting married at the time of the interview.
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David Haslekaas (1968- ) and Jan Bowles (1973- )
David Haslekaas is a farmer in North Dakota. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Jan Bowles (now Jan Haslekaas) is also a farmer in North Dakota. She was born in Cavalier, North Dakota. They were married on October 14, 1995.
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David Haugen family history, 1988
A compilation of reminiscences, letters, historical sketches, speeches, and genealogical charts concerning related families who settled in Ottertail County, Minnesota, in the 1870s. The history was compiled by a grandson of Christian Haugen, who settled first in Rice County, Minnesota, in 1873, before moving to Ottertail County in 1878. -
David Mauk bibliography and dissertation, 1985, 1991
A list of materials used for writing a history of the Norwegian settlement in Brooklyn. This study led to Mauk's The Colony That Rose from the Sea, published by NAHA in 1998. -
David N. Sonnesyn family history, 1995
No description available.
Formerly part of P539.