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S. Engelhart Sønnichsen papers, 1906-1945
Papers of a Norwegian-born architect, consisting of professional documents, pictures, plans, correspondence, and clippings, dealing with his training and accomplishments. Sønnichsen was educated in Norway and Germany; immigrated in 1902; was…
Marcus Thrane papers, 1817-1890
Material by and about the father of the labor movement in Norway, author, journalist, and satirist. Thrane emigrated from Norway to the United States in 1863.
Aaker family papers, 1833-1958
Papers of Knud Saavesen Aaker (1797-1873) and his descendants: articles, correspondence, Civil War letters, notebooks, scrapbooks, albums, clippings, family histories, charts, and a diary. Includes letters from B.J. Muus, G. Hoyme, and Knute Finseth.
Lars A. Rossing papers, 1866-1963
Correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, scrapbooks and account books, photographs, and "The Rossings and Their Store" of a Norwegian-born merchant at Argyle, Wisconsin, dealing with merchandising, church, local history, and family interests. The L. A.…
Norse-American Centennial papers, 1923-1927
Biography/History:The centennial of organized Norwegian migration provided an opportunity for Norwegian-Americans to celebrate their heritage and, more importantly, to demonstrate their American-ness. The celebrations, held in many North American…
August Remert papers, 1832-1942
Correspondence, clippings, articles, reports, and photographs of a Norwegian-born New York attorney. The correspondence deals largely with family affairs in America, Norway, and Scotland. The letters by James Denoon Reymert, August's uncle, first…
Norwegian Glee Club records, circa 1900-2015
The Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis, a member chorus of the Norwegian Singers of Association of America, was formed on August 7, 1912 by the Norwegian Good Templar Singing Society and the Hugnad Male Chorus. The Clubs first director was Carl G.O.…
Magnus Bjorndal papers, 1899-1971
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…