Boy Scout group marching in Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was influential in setting up Norse-American Centennial celebrations across the country.
Boy Scout Troop 248 marching the the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York City. Carl O. Pedersen's influence in organizing the Norse-American Centennial celebration spanned from New York to Minnesota, as well as other parts of the country.
Agnes Suudheim (left) and Alfrida Hoff (right) appeared as two of the brides to be carried away by the young immigrants in the Pageant of the Northman.
Children marching in the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was an important figure in setting up events during this parade and other celebrations across the country.
Family reunion outside of theTrondhjem Lutheran Church. Back row: adults from left to right: Johanna Fossum Griswold, Johanna Quinnell, Lloyd Fossum, Olla Fossum, Ernest Fossum, Nelius Nelson, Hanna Fossum, Chris Fossum, Rev. and Mrs. B.L. Sundahl, Joe Fossum, Susie Gorder Fossum, Bertha Paulsen Fossum, and Bennie Fossum. Children in front row: Kenneth, Palmer, Vernon, and Albert Fossum.
A group holding American flags in the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen, a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman, was influential in organizing these celebrations across the country.
A group of people are standing on the platform at the Hendricks Minnesota railroad depot waiting for the train. They are leaving for Norway. The people are dressed up in hat and suits, and long dresses. Along with the travelers are several other people. Among the travelers are Mr. and Mrs. P. Bogen, Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Hinsvark and Mr. Peder Kvernmoe.
Group portrait of the Bygdelagenes Faellesraad (Counsel of the Bygdelags), St. Paul, Minnesota. Included in the portrait is Pastor L. M. Gimmestad (President), T.A. Walby (Vice-President), and Eilev O. Bakke (Secretary).
Interview with Andrew A. Urness, born in 1885. He was a son of the pioneers Andrew J. and Antoinette Jacobson Urness, early settlers of Douglas County, Minnesota. Andrew J. and Ole Urness were brothers and gave their name to Urness Township in Douglas County. Urness was the place they were from in Bergen, Norway. Memories of growing up working on farm. Recounts 1937 trip to Europ. Mr. Urness took home movies of Adolf Hiltler on parade in Germany.
Interview with Borghild Skrove and her husband Tony. She shares memories of her childhood and family. Her grandparents immigrated from Norway. Her father (Hammergren?) had an ice house and dray.
Interview with Charlie Johanson, Alice Lindemeyer (his sister), Irene Larson (his niece). They lived in Evansville, Minnesota. His parents emigrated from Tuddal, Norway. His father was Hans Johanson and he was an implement dealer. They also discuss the history of Evansville from 1881 and onwards, the role of the train, and the schools they attended. Charlie attended the Fergus College.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
1999-11-18
Description:
The oral history of Marion Mickelsen McKeever describes one-room schools and teachers, Mickelsen family commercial fishing, Dr. Frank Hicks, family tragedy, Slade mansion, flour sack underwear, carbide lights, and Norwegian ancestry.
