Edward L. Vinje travel journal, 1920
Title
Edward L. Vinje travel journal, 1920
Identifier
NAHA 2022/081
Date
1920
Creator
Description
Traveling with his mother, Serine Vinje Odegaard, the two toured Norway from May to August, 1920. After returning to his home in Bottineau, North Dakota, Edward, a World War I army veteran, took his own life in December. The family lore is that he suffered from “shell shock” or post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from military duty.
Extent
1 folder
Subject
Collection
Citation
Vinje, Edward L., “Edward L. Vinje travel journal, 1920,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed May 7, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/16261.