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Guide to the Rogaland Stevne Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPSVIEmss_122

Scope and Contents

The collection contains songs, articles, and a program in Norwegian for Rogaland Stevne 1919-1941.

Dates

  • 1919 - 1941

Biographical / Historical

The Rogaland/Stavanger Stevne took place in different areas in America from 1919 to 1941, and it was for Norwegians in America, celebrating where they came from: the beautiful south west coast of Norway, and especially Rogaland. The songs are written in Norwegian, and praise the country and Rogaland, but also showing appreciation for America and the possibilities they have gotten here.

Extent

One Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Materials about the hundred year celebration of immigration from Stavanger, dating from between 1919 and 1941. Booklets with songs, a program, and news clippings with songs or stories about the celebration.

Title
Guide to the Rogaland Stevne Collection
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