Axel P. Trockstad biographies, 1893-1991

Axel P. Trockstad biographies, 1893-1991

P0451

1893-1991

Papers of a Norwegian-born (Drammen) journalist. A biographical sketch of Martin Ulvestad, author of "Nordmændene i Amerika" and other books, 1915, 5 pages; and an article on Ole Omdalen from "Skandinaven," May 18, 1937. Trockstad was a journalist and for a time edited "Folkets Avis" in Hillsboro, North Dakota. See P. 569; includes article "Axel P. Trockstad fra Wisconsin skriver raskt og muntert om minder fra Kong Oscar den Andens besøk I Drammen." Includes "The Trockstads of Drammen: pioneers in newspapering," by Arlow W. Andersen, 1991, 77 p., mimeographed; admission ticket for "Norway's Day, 1814-1893, 17th May. World's Columbian Exposition. Chicago; Cunard Line S.S. "Scythia" vaccinated pass. "The Trockstads of Drammen: Pioneers in Newspapering"

2 folders and 1 volume