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Gudrun Berg: WWII in Norway

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss179_

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the personal narrative of Gudrun Berg's experiences of World War II in her childhood. She lived close to Oslo, the capitol of Norway, and witnessed the effects the occupation had on the people.

Dates

  • Unknown

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The German army invaded Norway on April, 1940, and continued to occupy the country until the Allied Forces won in May 1945. Gudrun Berg (b. August 21, 1927, d. July 23, 2010) lived close to Oslo, the capitol of Norway, and was 12 years old when Norway was occupied. She came to the United States in 1948 and moved to Everett, Washington. She was a member of Western Rosemaler Assn. and Daughters of Norway, in addition to Grace Lutheran Brethren Church.

Extent

One Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Personal narrative from Gudrun Berg's life during the German occupation in Norway.

Creator

Title
Gudrun Berg: WWII in Norway
Author
Solveig Roervik
Date
2018
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Repository

Contact:
Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue South
Tacoma Washington 98447 United States