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Tacoma (Wash.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Swedish Immigrant Jubilee Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss119
Abstract

Brian B. Magnusson speaks about the one hundredth and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill in Illinois. This is an important event to the Scandinavian society. The correspondence speaks of a concert that will occur at Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Culture Center.

Dates: 1966

The Courageous Norwegian Immigrant Women, 1978

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Abstract

An essay, The Courageous Norwegian Immigrant Women, written by Inger Carr in 1978. The essay is about the lives of Norwegian women immigrating to USA.

Dates: 1978

The Experience of Early Twentieth Century Norwegian Immigrants in the Pacific Northwest , 1992

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Abstract This student paper talks about the way life that the Scandinavian immigrants had when they immigrated to the United States. They had to learn English, assimilate tot eh way of life, and learn how to associate with the other people who were living here. The immigration from Scandinavian countries, especially Norway, was huge during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Although some felt the pressure to assimilate, many did not. They Scandinavian folk were well accepted due to being known for being...
Dates: 1992

Guide to the"Finding Thea Foss" documentary

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_293
Abstract

Research on the Foss family, specifically Thea Foss for the documentary “Finding Thea”.

Dates: 2003-2007

Guide to United Swedish Pacific Coast

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Identifier: OPVSIEmss134
Abstract

The song books are from 1909 to 1924. The songs books include some of the singers and the officers of the organization at the time of the production. It also has songs both in English and Swedish.

Dates: 1-1924

Guide to the Vasa Order of America Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_286
Abstract

The newsletters, programs, correspondence, and meeting minutes of the Vasa Order of America and its District Lodge no. 13.

Dates: 1929-1992

Guide to the Westling Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_111
Abstract

A family directory for the Westling family, originating from the Dalarna, Sweden area.

Dates: 1984

Guide to White Family History

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_149
Abstract

This is a short biography of the White Family history.

Dates: Unknown