Portland, Oregon
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Guide to the Otheim Family Tree
Collection
Identifier: OPVSIEmss_145
Abstract
The Otheim Family History, beginning with records from the 1650s in Norway
Dates:
1968
The Experience of Early Twentieth Century Norwegian Immigrants in the Pacific Northwest , 1992
File
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