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Halvor L. Skavlem family history, 1915-1927
Copy of the a family history "The Skavlem and Odegaarden Families" by Halvor Skavlem and related papers. Halvor Skavlem lived in Rock County, Wisconsin. After becoming County Sheriff he lived in Janesville. His many interests included botany, ornithology, archaeology, and local history. He became an authority on Indian lore. -
John T. Erickson papers, 1857-2000
Papers collected and compiled by John T. Erickson.
Includes:- Anton Christiansen Tommeraasen papers (born 1857), including correspondence and Norwegian military documents (1857-1976).
- Fliers from America Line, Chicago (1885, 1888); Letters, some in German (1869-1873).
- Account book of Sorenson and Storaasli, merchants in Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota (1882).
- Books and articles by and about Erickson: "Petersen fra Peterson" (1985); "Gamle brev til Peterson, Old Letters to Peterson" (1983); "Heritage, Peterson, Minnesota" (1976); "Haslerud, Peterson's Legacy" (1976); Articles about Erickson (1982-2001).
- Correspondence with George M. Haslerud (1983-1984); Haslerud family history and papers (n.d.).
- Bibliography Scandinavian-American Books, Local Histories, and Miscellaneous Subjects in the Private Collection of John T. Erickson, La Crescent, Minnesota (3 June 2000).
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Luis Torres interviews, 1975
Interviews conducted by Luther College faculty and students with elderly residents of the Decorah, Iowa area during 1975 for the course "Winneshiek County Foxfire" taught by Torres. The interviews were first published in the student newspaper. Five were published in "Annals of Iowa," Winter 1976. These and other interviews were published in book form with the title "Conversations with the recent past" (Northeast Iowa Oral History Project, 1975; copy in the St. Olaf Library). -
Astrid Ihme Bacon papers, 1976
A typescript "Bridges of Brotherhood," chronicling the experiences and life of the Norwegian "colony" at San Pedro, California. The author was born in Tvedestrand, Norway, and emigrated to the United States in 1914. A letter explaining her project in writing this history is included. -
Olaf Havdal clippings, 1975
Utvandringen fra Orkdal, a series of newspaper articles published in "Sor-Trondelag," Orkanger, Norway, 1975. Copied from papers lent by Lee Fossum, a Northfield, Minnesota, attorney, fall 1975.
This information is now included in the book "Utvandringa fra Orkdal til Amerika; the emigration from Orkdal to America" edited by Olav Sjømaeling (1999). Includes alphabetical list of emigrants (1857-1914) with dates of birth and emigration. Lacks names between Gjølme (1886) and Hongslo (1886).
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Laurits W. Krefting papers, 1849-1978
Papers of a research biologist of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Krefting was presented an "Award for Outstanding Publication" in 1974 for the monograph on the Isle Royale moose. After his retirement Krefting decided to coordinate materials concerning the Norwegian fishermen in the Lake Superior Region. His work had already given him considerable background; he continued by extensive reading and by conducting recorded interviews. -
Andrew E. and G. Norman Wigeland report, 1975
Report entitled "The Andrew E. and G. Norman Wigeland Professorship in Norwegian Studies, University of Chicago, 1975" covering the history of the establishment of the Wigeland Professorship. The idea originated with The Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Culture, Inc. in 1955, and was revitalized by the University of Oslo, 1961. The Wigeland gift of $300,000 made possible a Chair of Norwegian Studies at the University of Chicago in 1975. The report was compiled from newspaper stories in "Vinland," a Norwegian newspaper in Chicago. See also Wigeland Papers, P1120. -
Eli M. Rosenbaum transcript, undated
An 80-page typescript entitled "Eugenics in Norway: An Historical Account" by Rosenbaum, University of Pennsylvania. -
Norwegian Influence on the Upper Midwest conference proceedings, 1975
Proceedings of an international conference, May 22-24, 1975, at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Edited by Harold S. Naess, University of Wisconsin. The report consists of papers presented at the conference by experts from the United States and from Norway in the field of Norwegian-American studies. -
Sigurd Henry Holstad volume, 1941
A volume consisting of letters of tribute addressed to Mr. Holstad on his retirement as Executive Secretary of the Lutheran Welfare Society. Mr. Holstad, a Norwegian-born businessman in Minneapolis, was active in church, community and Norwegian-American affairs.