https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/digital-collections/files/original/998f44b0043983af8350bd4ae2a39fdf.pdf 22ef7610d0f5c28642a259b2fd174291 PDF Text Text Directions for Producing Pageant of the Northmen • . �CHARACTERS Even Heg, an inn keeper Sigrid Heg, his wife Jon Heg, his father Hans Christian Heg, as· a boy of ten Norse fishermen Reindeer hunters Herd boys Saeter girls Norse soldiers of 1840 Two Norse travelers Nisse Trolls Witches Fairies Vikings Lief Erickson King Olaf Kleng Peerson Ansten Nattestad Ole Nattestad Indian Chief Medicine man Shawana, an Indian girl Indians, men, women, children Manawa, of a hostile trfbe A missionary Immigrants: John Luraas Knut Luraas Halvor Luraas Torge Luraas, his wife Halvor Lonflock, his wife Helge ,Mathieson, his wife Ole Kroken, his wife Ole Kjonaas, his wife Nils Kissa, his wife Nils Tollefsjord Ole Tollefsjord Gitle Danielson, his wife • Hjalmar Kjellarviken, his wife Ole Storlie, his wife Paul Rosoino, his wife John Molee Spirits of the wood American Pioneers: Joe Brown, his wife William Smith, his wlf-e Peter Lees, his wife Page 2 �Immigrants: Andrias Ambrosius Halvor Ostenson Soren Bache Johannes Johannesen Johannes Skofstad Ole Anderson Helge Thompson Knut Svalestuen Ole Hlaagensen Wives and children of the above Syvert Engebretsen, a shoemaker Peter Jacobsen, a postmaster James Reymert, editor of Nordlyset Halvor Thompson, a blacksmith Luth Hanson, a tinsmith Halvor Larsen, a joiner John Einong, an immigrant Mrs. John Einong, his wife Gunhild Einong, as a girl of ten Rev. C. L. Clausen, a young minister An immigrant mother Her two children A pioneer doctor Rev. Hans Andreas Stub Mrs. Ingeborg Stub, his wife Hans Hansen, a dancing master Caspara Hansen, his daughter Four other daughters Four young immigTants, Reynert's companions Hans I-leg as a young man Gunhild Einong as a young lady William Riley, a political leader Eight fugitive slaves, four men and four women Group of southerners in pursuit of slaves Ole Bull Ole Storlie, a young immigrant His wife and their infant whom they bring to be baptized A courier Knut Nelson, a corporal Soldiers representing the 15th Wisconsin Volunteers (200) General Rosecranz General Grant President Lincoln Young men and women representing harvest Groups representing religion, education, art, literature. invention, commerce World war soldiers, sailors, marines, Red Cross nurses, young women war workers Page 3 �E L B D C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE ONE The inn is ready set at G and the hedge is provided at H. Half an hour before time for the opening march the peo­ ple should be made up and arranged behind a screen of trees and shrubbery extending from E to I and across ends of stage area. The participants should keep out of ,sight of the audi­ ence as much as poss�ble previous to their appearance at the opening of the, pageant. Also during its progress, those who are not in the scenes should keep well to the sides or behind the screens so as not to detract attention from the action and-destroy the illusion. When the overture is finished the people of the pageant pass in review ·before the audience. This disciplines and inspires the people to do their best later in the scenes. It also has a desirable psychological effect upon the audi­ ence. The spectators are surprised and gratified at the wealth of material exhibited and are encouraged to antici­ pate the coming scenes with favor. The characters make their appearance at E in about the o,rder given in the cast of characters. Headed by a band, or bands, the procession marches past F, M and A and passes out at I. Those in the procession who are to appear in the open­ ing scenes should go to their stations as soon as they have completed their march. NOTES �E I L B D C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TWO Inn of Even Heg is located at G. Supposed road runs from I, between D and C, back of G and out at E. Hans Heg, a boy of ten, comes from C carrying armfnl of wood, which he carries into the inn at G. His mothe,· is sitting on the stone walk in front of the inn. spinning. As Hans comes out of the inn with an empty water bucket, his mother stops her wheel, detains him, takes off his ca Jl and strokes his hair. He goes out toward K as it after water. The mother resumes her spinning. Even Heg. thP hoy's father, is shown driving in at I and passes along the road rntil near the inn, when he drives in front of it and stops his horse. Two stable boys take charge of the horse and gig, while Heg carries some bundles in. As he passes his wife he greets her affectionately. Hans comes from K with filled pail and goes in. At intervals from the opening of Scene 2 until the close of Scene 5 persons and groups pass along the road. Those entering at L are c:oming from the town or the valley; as they go out at E they are bound towards the mountains. Almost all of the travelers pass from I to E, but a few enter at E and pass \ out at I. Some of the travelers are walking, others driving, still others on horseback. Among them are fishermen carrying nets reindeer hunters with rifles, herd boys and saeter girl; with cows, dogs and sheep, a detachment of soldiers of 1840, and any gigs or other odd vehicles. 1.'hree travelers on horseback turn in from the road at B and stop in front of the inn. The stable men take their horses; the travelers remove their saddle bags, par­ ley with Even Heg, the landlord, a bit, then are shown into the inn for the night. Hans has finished his evening's work. He takes a book and sits in front of the inn. After reading a few moments, he sits before his mother at her wheel and she helps him with his reading. Shortly afterward they lay the book aside and Hans begs for folk lore stories. The mother recounts some in pan­ tomime, while the action goei.; on as indicated. A troop of nisse appear from behind a hedge at H, per­ form a dance around C and O lasting three minutes, then retire behind hedge at H. Trolls, gnomes and witches appear from behind the inn at G, go through characteristic movements in the vicinity of C, 0, then disappear behind inn at G. .\ troop of fairies comes from L. They flutter down td C, 0 and execute a drill lasting about three minutes, then flit back towards Lt Young people in national costume come from behind hedge at H, execute folk dances at C, 0, then retire be­ hind hedge. Hans has been so, delighted with the last tale his mother has told him that he claps his hands for just one more. His mother complies and tells him another story. Sim­ ultaneously the nisse, trolls, -witches, gnomes, fairies and real men and women dancers reappear from their several stations, form a large circle and dance around the inn, holding hands. Just as Hans' mother finishes her last story, all scamper away toward L. Movement of travelers along road continues. NOTES Page �.I L E D B G K F C 0 H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE THRE1E Hans goes into the inn and fetches his grandfather, to'\\cards F. The Vikings return to 0 and gather fruits. whom he leads out and seats beside his mother. The A lager party of Indians comes from F. White men retire grandfather recounts some of the traditions of his. land. to their ship at H, defend themselves, and kill most of What he tells the boy is depicted for the audience in the the attacking savages. Vrkings are revelling with drinking cups at 0. They following manner: The Vikings. A group of Vikings comes from H as H sing a pagan song, while two pairs fight with sword and coming from their boat. Armed peasants come from be­ shield. The fighters fall one by one, until one only re­ hind inn and fight with Vikings at C, 0. Vikings defeat mains. As he also falls dying, King Olaf and his follow­ peasants and retire to H with booty. Two or three young ers come in at F. He goes to the Vikings, notes the Vikings carry off a maiden each on their shoulders. fallen men, implores the Vikings to embrace his religion. Lief Ericson, leading his Icelanders, come•s from H. They He raises the cross aloft, and the Vikings become Chris­ have just landed on the coast of the new continent. They tians. Some of them take up the fallen men and •carry gather grapes and express wonder at the new surround­ them away towards K as if to give them decent burial. ings. Two or three Indians come from F, meet the white Movement of. travelers along road continues at inter­ men at 0, are pursued, outrun their pursuers, retire vals. NOTES �L E I B K D C G s H 0 F A M Diagram of stage area SCENE FOUR Hans wants more stories. He goes into the inn and brings his father. Even Heg takes a seat behide his wife and his father. Even relates two stories, of more recent times for his •boy. These are repr,es'ented by the fol­ lowing action: Kleng Pearson, a young man in his early twenties, is bidding farewell to his father and mother at A. A min­ ister is with them, he reads and they pray, Kleng takeG his bundles and starts towards 0. At O he meets a group of Americans, inquires about land; they point towards F. He starts. At F he meets a group of Indians, with whom he bargains for land. A party of immigrants, most of them in Quaker and semi-Quaker attire, are landing from their sloop. Restora• tion, having completed their voyage. This occurs at H, They are received by a group of American Quakers. Mr. and Mrs. Lars Larson proudly exhibit their baby girl, Margaret Allen, born during the passage. The sloopers kneel and give thanks for their safe voyage. NOTES SCENE FIVE Austen Nattestad takes a fiddle :15r-om ane of the natives and ·plays an American air, "The ,Camptown Races." The Heg family show their enthusiasm concerning the coun­ try described, receive additional information, and agree to join the next party that sails. Even shakes hands with the visitors as if binding a bargain. Movement along the road ceases with the close of this scene. Ole and Austen Nattestad, having returned from Amer­ ica, are shown driving from I towards the inn. The driver turns from the road at B and passes in front of the inn. The two passengers alight and the conveyance returns towards I. The visitors are received by Even Heg and his family. Several of the natives regard the visitors with interest. They wear American bats and fur coats and have an air of great prosperity. -Mrs. Heg brings out refreshment, of which they partake. They describe Amer­ ica, its distances, its bigness and its opportunities. Little Hans loolrn on in wonder. NOTES '/ A• Page 7 �L E D B C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE srx An American forest. Indians, led by chief, enter at I, proceed in single file, with ponies, dogs, women and chil­ dren, the men being in advance, in a large semi-icrcle past A M G, slightly back of B D, inside of H, outside of 0. Here the men [orm a large circle. The :boys form a smaller circle at their left. The women scatter in the vicinity of B D C, set up teepes and build fires. These Indians are variously clothed, some of the men and boys wearing trousers, others blankets. Shawana, an Indian girl, comes forward to 0 and sings. (F'rom the Land of the Sky Blue Waters). Manawa, a young Indian of a hostile tribe, her lover, is seen passing from I to D, reaching D just as she begins to sing. He stops and listens to her voice. At the conclusion of her song he gives a wierd native whistle. She starts at the sound and makes her way toward him. They meet at D and embrace. Three or four young men creep out to the lovers and drag Manawa to the chief in the circle one­ fourth of the way from 0 to G. After a short trial, he is tied to a stake at 0 and wood is piled around him. The girl all this time pleads with the chief in vain. The men form a circle around the captive and perform a wild dance. A white missionary is seen approaching from I. As they light the fire, the girl runs to him. Together they hurry to 0. The missionary, by reason of the awe he inspires, is not harmed by the Indians. H;e stamps out the fire, releases the captive, reunites the lovers and sends t11em away together towards E. He shows the Indians the cruelty of their practice, sets up his rude cross, kneels. The Indians, first a few and then all, kneel in imitation. NOTES -..rv ' Page 8 �L E I B D C G K 0 F --�· s H A ---------------------------------------------· M Diagram of stage area SCENE SEVEN over, pace off some distances and the like. They sit in a group and share with one another the food they have carried with them. One after another they lie down and sleep. Two or three of the last to lie down kneel and say their prayers before doing so. When the last of the men have fallen asleep, spirits of the wood, represented by nymphs in green garments, enter at L and come to C. They dance among the sleeping men. It is as if they were giving expression to the dreams of beauty and happiness that come to the pioneers during their first sleep in the new land ot promise. At conclusion of their dance they flit away towards L. - When the lights are turned off at the close of Scene Six, the Indians retire in the dark to the vicinity of G, where they remain for the present. John, Knut, Halvor and Torge Luraas, Halvor Lonflock, Helge Mathieson, Ole Kroken, Ole Molleflatten, Ole Kjo­ naas, Nils Kassa, Nils, Ole and John Tollesfjorcl, Gitle Danielson, Halvor Kjellarviken, Paul Rosoino and John Molee enter at S and pass to C. They are just from the old country and are attired accordingly. They carry bun­ dles, axes, spades and a few guns. They are weary after a long day's walk. They have come to the end of their journey. They look the ground NOTES ) t Al ( P.age 9 • �L E D B K C G 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE EIGHT. It is the next morning. At G the Indians are worship­ ping with fire. The chief and the medicine man kneel face to face on opposite sides of a fire at G ; they bow and t hen lift brands aloft ; they repeat this several times. The Indians have heard that they are to leave these woods and they are to hold a final impressive ceremony. The chief depicts the imminent departure of his people. The medi­ cine man invokes the blessing of the great spirit. Young men take brands from the fire and throw one in each of the four directions. Men and women are chanting a wierd lament. T he Norse awake ancl look on in wonderment. Two or three who are armed approach with rifles ready ; others follow. The first of the natives to see them take up their gnus also. The two groups approach each other with cau- tion. Then the chief comes forward with uplifted arm. The Norse lower their rifles ; the Indians follow. The two groups meet midway between C and G. They exchange ideas by signs. The Indians describe their coming de­ parture ; the Norse describe how they intend to plow the ground, cut down the trees and build houses. Some of the Norse open their bags and give bright colored trinkets to some of the Indians. The Indian men and most of the whites sit in a circle at C and smoke. One of the Norse has a long-stemmed pipe that is passed around. The chief passes his pipe­ stone pipe around. Meanwhile two or three of the Norse are pacing off the land, at H D, as if eager to commence farming oper­ ations. SCENE NINE It is the next evening. Indians and Norse are mingling on friendly terms at B D C. This is to be the last night that the Indians are to spend in their old haunts. Three or four American pioneer covered wagons enter at S, coming from some eastern state. They are on their way to Oregon or California, and the pioneers are looking for a place to spend the night. Among the Americans are Joe Brown, William Smith and Peter Lees .and their wives. As they arrive at C they greet the Norse and Indians and are invited to make their camp for the night. "They unhitch their horses or oxen and make camp. A large camp fire is built between C and 0, and the people of the three nationalities gather around it. Each group sings its own song, in some cases perhaps illus­ trating them by characteristic dances. Among the songs may be Waters of Minnetonka and Camptown Races. At the close all join in "Home, Sweet Home," each using his own word's to the air with which all are familiar. NOTES Paae T O ., �L E I D B K C G 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TEN During scene nine the Indian women and children have retired to the vicinity of I, with their ponies. It is the next morning. The squaws have been prepar­ ing to leave. Some of them are now taking down the last of the teepees. Others are loading their utensils on the ponies' backs or upon poles, that the ponies drag. The Indian men have hurried at the close of scene nine to join the women at I. The Indians now move toward H in a straight line, single file, the men in advance. Wiheii the head of the line has reached O it turns towards G and 1 passes out at a point about midway between K and E. The medicine man mounts a rock a·b out one-third of the way from L to E and stands motionless during what follows. Norse and Americans have 'been gathered back of c; watching the exodus of the Indians. Towards the last some of the Americans have been hitching up their teams. As soon as the last of the Indians have passed out the Americans bid the Norse goodbye and drive away to the west, passing out midway between K and E. The Norse stand watching the wagons until they dis­ appear. The lone Indian remains motionless during this and the following scene. NOTES I _J Page 1 1 �L E B K D C G 0 F s H + A M Diagram of stage area SCENE IDLEVEN It is a.· feW weeks later. The immigrants have built a cabin at G. Around this they have gathered, as if ex·p ect­ ing something to happen. A party of additional immi­ grants enters at S and proceed to G. Among tb,e new­ comers are Torger Ostenson, Osten Olson, Knud Johnson, Ole Halvorson, Andreas Ambrosius, Halvor . Ostenson. Soren G. Bache, Johannes Johannesen, Johannes Sko1 stacl, Ole Anderson, Helge Thompson, Syvert Ingebretso11 , a: sho-emaker, Kimel Svalestuen, Ole Haagenson, Rev. C . L. Clausen, Peter Jacobson (who becomes first postmab ter ) , J. D. Reymert (who becomes first editor) , Ole Stor­ lie Halvor Thompsen, a blacksmith ; Halvor Larson, a ca;penter, and others. With them are their wives and the wi'ves of the men who entered in scene seven, ' besides children of various ages. Prominent among the newcomers are Even Heg and family and John IDinong and family. Hails Heg and Gun­ hilcl Einong, each about ten years of age, come walking hand in hand . They play together and watch the grown­ u pg at their work. S ome of the newcomers bring domestic animals. Others bring tools and implements. The newcomers are received ·b y those already on the scene with affection. All join in the work at hand. Some chop logs, others saw. A forge is set up 'between G and C and the blacksmith works at his anvil. A horseman among the newcomers has his horse shod by the black�� Cowbells are heard in the woods. Logs are hauled to­ gether to commence the building of a church. The lone Indian has been standing as indicated in the former scene, watching the activities of the white men. Towards the close of this scene two white men go to the Indian as if to ask him why he stands in this manner. The Indian indicates that his people are all gone but that he hesitates to break away from the land where his fore­ fathers lie buried. (He sings an Indian lament? ) Then he walks sadly in -the track of his people and passes out between E and K. NOTES I t Page . 1 2 �L E I D B C K 0 F s H A M Diagram of sta,ge area SCENE TWELVE the worshippers are surprised to see Ole Storlie and his wife, young pioneers, come in late. The young f.ather is carrying their lba:by. The parents take the :ba;be up to Rev. Clausen. The young minister is not annoyed at the dis­ ruption of his service ; he sees only the ardent love of the eager young parents. The congregation give loving at­ tention as the first child born in the settlement receives baptism. A few months have elapsed. A rude church has been built at H. Rev. C. L. Clausen, a young minister just ordained, is­ structing a class of children. Men and women come from 1 and L and gather for church. They take their places as a congregation. The minister mounts his pulpit ; they hold prayer and song. Jus, t as the minister is commencing his sermon, he and NOTES I + Page 1 3 • �L E B C G K D 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SC ENE THIRTEEN A scourge of cholera has assailed the colony. Hard times add to the distress. An immigrant mother and her two children are at work in a field at B, when they are stricken, one after another. They stagger to the cabin at G. Han s Heg and Gunhild· Einong, on their way home from school, enter at K. As they pass the cabin at G, they see the sick mother and her children. Hans runs to C and brings a doctor. Gunhild runs to O and brings a neigh­ bor. Hans runs towards E and brings Rev. Clausen. Two cots are brought out in front of the cabin and mother and children are cared for. The doctor gives medicine ; the minister offers spiritual help. Mother and children die. They are carried behind oobin. No time must be lost in burial. Two men are shown digging at L. Neighbors have gathered behind the cabin at G. The men appear, carrying a large box and two small boxes, all new and rudely made. The procession proceeds sadly to L. The young minister leads the way. With "maimed rites" the immigrant mother and her children are· laid to rest in the new land. NOTF.S r I r Page .1 4 �L E B D C G K I 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE FOURTEEN The people have gathered at the church at H for the confirmation of a class of boys and girls. The Rev. Hans Andreas Stub, the new minister re­ cently arrived from Norway, is in charge. He is assisted by the Rev. C. H. Clausen. As the candidates take their places for the confirmation, Hans Heg appears at the head of the boys and Gunhild Einong at the head of the girls. In spite of the rude surroundings, there is a dignity and solemnity about the ceremony. The young people are being received by their relatives as the scene closes. NOTES �E L D B C G K F s H 0 A M Diagram of stage area S C E N E FI FTE E N T h e pioneer d a y s are not without their touches o f comedy. Hans Hansen, by profession a dancing master, has arrived from the old country and is occupying the cabin at G with his five daughters. The eldest is named Caspara. The fame of the comliness of these sisters bas spread throughout the settlement. James Reymert and four other young men, mounted on sprightly horses, ride in at S and stop at the cabin. The father appears in the d'oor with his rifle, as if anticipating mischief. Reymert ex­ plains in pantomime that they have come to court his damghters. Hansen calls his daughters out and introduces them. Very speedily the young men and women form in couples. So favorrubly is the father impressed with these pioneer suitors that he fetches out his violin and plays. Two or three of the couples dance sedately, while others talk by themselves. The young men, as if in chorus, ask the father for his daughters. He seems to hesitate, then he gives away all but ,Caspara ; then, being importuned further, he gives her away to Reymert. The wooers mount their horses and the daughters mount, each behind the man of her choice. As they ride away towards E, the father stands in the door, violin in hand. "When some distance on their way, the young people wave him farewell ; he waves his violin. NOTES �L E D B G K I ·C 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE S IXTEEN their condition to the audience and encourages them to sing some of their plantation songs. They sing "Mary and Martha," "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray" or similar pieces. A party of southerners rides in at S, in pursuit of their slaves. They hear the negroes singing, make their way to the platform and demand the return of their property. 'rhe Norse settlers protest, but, ,upon being shown papers duly signed, they surrender the slaves. Their owners drive the slaves toward S. The slaves sing "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." Heg stirs his audience to a frenzy of patriotic fervor as he exhorts them and points to the slaves being driven back to bondage. It is during the fifties. A political campaign is being waged, and Hans' Heg is a candidate for the state legis­ lature on the Free Soil ticket. A platform has been erected at H. The people have gathered for a political debate. The crowd assembles on the further side of the platform. William Riley, the oppoistion candidate, is making his speech as the scene opens. When he finishes, the people applaud, and the chairman introduces Hans Heg. Young Heg has not proceeded far with his speech against slavery, when a party of eight or more fagative slaves arrives from S, bound northward towards Canad·a. They are timid and try to conceal themselves in the edge of the crowd. Heg seizes the opportunity to make a hit at slavery. He invites the slaves to the platform, explains NOTES Page 1 7 �L E B C G K D 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE SEVENTEEN to C. The ceremony is performed by the Rev. Stub. Ole Bull plays ' 'Saeterjentens sJ,Jndag" on his violin. Bride and groom drive away towards I in a gig. When some distance on their way, they turn and wave the guests farewell ; the guests wave them farewell. The people have gathered at C to celebrate the wedding of Hans Heg and Gunhild Einong. While awaiting the bridal party, groups of the guests dance the halling and spring dances. The wedding party arrives from B. In the party is Ole Bull, who is paying the settlement a visit. They come NOTES Page 1 8 �L E B D C G K I 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE EIGHTEEN The Civil war has come. In the distance beyond L the bombardment of Fort Sumpter is heard. At G is a frontier store and postoffice, in charge of Peter Jacobson. Settlers in front of the store are waiting for their mail. The postmaster distributes something to each except to Luth Hansen. Hansen is a tinsmith. Through youthful error he had been imprisoned in Norway, but had become a Christian, and wishes to atone for his early wrong do­ ings. He remains a pathetic figure while the others read their letters from home. A stage coach, drawn by four horses, drives in at S. As it halts in front of the store the stage driver shouts in Norwegian and· in English, "Fort Sumpter is bom­ barded ! " He lets off a passenger, takes on one or two new passengers, and drives out at K. Simultaneously with what has taken place at G, a mili­ tary !ballet takes place in the other section of the stage area. Young women in military colors enter at I and proceed to the vicinity of H (The platform having been removed during scene 17 ) . Here they go through forma­ tions, giving expression to the sentimental and poetic aspect of the imminent conflict. As the military ballet concludes and the young women start towards I, a mounted courier gallops in at S. As he passes the postoffice he shouts, in Norse and in Eng­ lish, "President Lincoln calls for volunteers ! " He rides out at K. Luth Hansen and some of the men attempt to form a squad and march at G, as the military ballet retires to­ wards I. NOTES Page 1 9 �L E D B C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area S·C ENE N I N ETEEN United States troops, representing the 15th Wisconsin, (in charge of Hans Heg, acting colonel) made up of Nor­ wegian immigrants, enter at E, march past F, 0, C., go into camp at 'B. They set up small tents. Corporal Knute Nelson takes his squad out for further drill, near C. Luth Hansen, in civilian attire, comes in from F and applies to Corporal Nelson. He drills awkwardly in his squad. Music : "Say, darkies, have you seen old mas­ ter ?" ) General Grant and two orderlies ride in at S. Acting colonel Heg meets General Grant at C. General Grant gives Heg his commission as full colonel of the regiment. The men rise from their tents and fires and cheer for their colonel. It is unmilitary but none the less genuine. General Grant and Col. Heg look at some maps at C, then part. Grant and his orderlies ride towards S, while Col. Heg rejoins his men. NOTES Page 20 �E I L B C G K D F s H 0 A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TWENTY The moment the lights are turned off from the troops, they assemble at K E in readiness for scene 2 0,. from h i s horse. He i s carried t o ,a hospital tent a t H. He is laid on a cot, where he dies. Soldiers are plaiced at head and foot of the dead officer's cot. The battle is still going on. Firing is heard further off beyond I, indicating that the enemy is being pushed. •General Grant and President Lincoln come from towards S. They stand 1behind Colonel Heg's bier. Heavy cannonading and musketry are• heard beyond I. The battle of Chickamauga is in progress. A courier gal­ lops from I and gives Col. Heg a paper. He leads his regiment towards I. In his eagerness to carry the posi­ tion, he exposes himself. (He, receives a wound and falls NOTES Page 2 1 �E L D B C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TWENTY-ONE Back at the settlement several women are working in the field at B. Others are in charge of the store at G. \Vomen driving lumber wagons meet at the store, having come from towards ID and D. Some old men and children have gathered in front of the store, and stand expectantly. Two or three wounded soldiers, one of them being Luth Hansen, limp homeward from H and stop at the store. 'fhe one with the missing arm helps the one with the missing leg. A detail of soldiers comes from S, followed by a caisson bearing a flag-draped casket. The remains of Colonel Heg are being brought home. The caisson halts in front of the store at G. The wounded soldiers salute the body of their colonel. NOTES SCENE TWENTY-TWO The war is over. Young women, clad in brown and gold, present a ballet of peace and harvest. The young women, bearing sheaves, enter at L and perform around C. Young men carrying rakes and scythes enter at L, towards the last, and join the young women. Together they execute dignified formations to half-solemn music. (Attend, holy angels, from Faust ?) At the conclusion of their ballet, the young men and women form in two lines on opposite sides of C, one line extending from D and the other from B towards the audience. They remain in this position during what fol­ lows. NOTES Page 22 �I L E D B C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TWENT Y-THREE L, halting back of the first group. A group representing art and literature comes from A and follows. A group representing invention, industry an<I: commerce comes from ,F and does the same. Any other groups available follow in the same manner. World war ·soldiers come from F ,and Red Cross nurses and women ,w ar workers come from A, meet at O and proceed towards L. All hold their final poistions for the final scene, which fol• lows immediately. This scene is symbolic of the advancement made in succeeding decades by the Norse immigrants and their descendants. A minister, a choir and a class of confirmants come from A to O, halt and face the audience, then march to­ ward· L. As they leave 0, a college president and his men and women students in cap and gown come from F to 0, pa.use a moment and salute the audience, then march toward•s NOTES Page 23 �E L B D C G K 0 F s H A M Diagram of stage area SCENE TWENTY-FO U R The occasion i s the unveiling of a statue o f Colonel Hans Heg, who provecl himself all that is highest in the citizen of a republic ancl who gave his life in battle for his adoptecl country. During the recent scenes the characters have got into poistion for this final scene. About half of the characters have formed a line extending from F past K towards E, with a band at F. The other half have formed a line extending from A past S and towards I, with a band at A. These lines are formed to march four abreast. The bands lead their processions, one from F and the other from A, to M, where they turn towards O ancl march in parallel lines, eight abreast, towards L. The statue of Col. Heg is unveiled at L. The groups already extending from O to L advance as the two lines reach 0. As the lines reach L they divide and the people pour out to left and right of the statue. When the last of the marchers pass through the lines of harvest people, these fall in, follow and divide at L and help form the final picture. NOTES Page 24 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norse-American Centennial Papers (P0562) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P0562 Description An account of the resource <p><span>Correspondence, minutes, financial records, reports, programs, clippings, pictures, pamphlets, and scrapbooks of an association incorporated in 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to supervise the observance of the arrival of the first group of Norwegian immigrants in America. The collection describes in detail the management of the celebration and gives data on observances in Chicago, Canada, Boston, and Brooklyn. Letters and essays reveal the loyalty of Norwegian Americans to their cultural heritage and the rivalry among area groups of Norwegians in America. The celebration was initiated by the bygdelags. The chief officials were Gisle Bothne, S. H. Holstad, J. A. Holvik, Elisa P. Farseth, and Mrs. Wm. O. Storlie. Correspondents include Juul Dieserud, Knut Gjerset, Hanna Astrup Larsen, and O. M. Norlie. The centennial received nationwide press coverage.</span></p> <b>Funding:</b><span><br /></span><span>Funding to digitize the Norse-American Centennial papers provided to the Norwegian-American Historical Association through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, a component of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy constitutional amendment, ratified by Minnesota voters in 2008.</span> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Booklets Description An account of the resource <span>Pageant of the Northmen stage directions. </span> Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Norse-American Centennial Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Text