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Chicago (Ill.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Anderson Nodland Family History

 Series
Identifier: OPVSIEmss243
Abstract

This document is a geneological book form with 310 pages divided into nine chapters with a dedication page, a table of contents, and an index.

Dates: 1995

Guide to the Kristian Falkenberg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss233
Abstract

Dr. Kristian Falkenberg has died at age 90. He was part of the Norwegian Commercial Club. This Club was founded in 1932, the year Dr. Falkenberg came to the city. He traveled throughout Canada and managed to establish a small business in Walla Walla, Washington in 1905. Dr.Falkenberg also managed to become a highly efficient optometrist.

Dates: 1953-1965

From Fjord to Prairie: Norwegian-Americans in the Midwest 1825-1975

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_178
Abstract

Book "From Fjord to Prairie: Norwegian-Americans in the Midwest 1825-1975" published by the Norwegian American Immigration Anniversary Commission (N.A.I.A.C.) on May 17, 1976.

Dates: 1976

Guide to the Gulbrandsen-Thronson Saga

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_284
Abstract

A collection of stories, diaries, and personal accounts compiled into a single book on the history of the Gulbrandsen-Thronson family.

Dates: 2011

Aw - Guide to May 17th Celebration Programs

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_221
Abstract

Programs for Norwegian Independence Day celebration, 17th May, at different years ranging from 1914 till 1978.

Dates: 1914-1978

Guide to the Janet Rasmussen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_292
Abstract

Documents gathered by Janet Rasmussen, a professor of Scandinavian Studies at PLU. Many of the documents are related to the oral history project "New Land, New Lives".

Dates: 1847-2004

Guide to the Rogaland Stevne Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OPSVIEmss_122
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.

Dates: 1919 - 1941