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Guide to the Ivar Bjørndal Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIE_ms248

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a report written in Norwegian by Ivar Bjørndal on aspects of secondary schooling in the United States. There are also copies of ads and brochures used in this research.

Dates

  • 1986

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Ivar Bjørndal was director of secondary education for the schools of Norway. He spent from November 9-30 in 1986 in the West Coast researching the use of computers in the teaching of languages and social studies. He was also interested in leadership training programs in the United States. Upon his return to Norway, he wrote a report in Norwegian based on his findings.

Extent

One Sheets

Language of Materials

Norwegian Bokmål; Bokmål, Norwegian

Abstract

Ivar Bjørndal, representing the Norwegian government, gives impressions of West Coast American educational institutions during his 1986 visit.

Title
Guide to the Ivar Bjørndal Manuscript
Author
Kerstin Ringdahl and Solveig Roervik
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
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