John M. Dybdahl papers, 1902-1960

John M. Dybdahl papers, 1902-1960

P1005

1902-1960

Clippings, letters, and other records of a Chicago dentist and violinist, who emigrated from Trondheim with his parents in 1902. A graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, 1912, and of the Northwestern University Dental School, 1914, he started his dental practice in Moose Lake, Minnesota, but after a disastrous fire there he returned to Chicago where he practiced dentistry until his retirement in 1960. During all those years he was also active as a musician, taking part in numerous concerts and recitals.

Includes: 

• Letters from Norway (1935-1939, n.d.).
• Florence Dybdahl Correspondence and Reminiscences (1979-1981).
• Florence Dybdahl Correspondence (1979).
• Programs, from musical events, many with Dybdahl as a participant (1906-1942).
• Sigrid Undset Letter (1 November 1940). Copy and English translation.
• Trip to Norway, 1938 (1938, 1978).
• Moose Lake, Minnesota, Fire, 1918 (1918-1979).
• Biographical data (1912-1980). Includes 3 photographs.
• Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois (1957-1959).

0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)

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