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Contains: a letter explaining how the documents were given to the University in 1985 by Arthur’s children; a six-page biography of Arthur and his family written by his son Wilfred; a copy of a Norwegian newspaper clipping dated 6 May 1952; a genealogical list of Torger Olson’s first and second family members; Arthur’s application for a homestead in Canada along with the document confirming the issue of land.

Also included are original documents, some with photos of Arthur: Arthur’s brother Albert’s baptism record dated 22 May 1950; Arthur’s baptism record and certificate dated 22 May 1950 in Ashby, Minnesota, signed by the pastor Bernhard Guldseth; Arthur’s Canadian Certificate of Naturalization dated 28 May 1920; Arthur’s declaration of intention for citizenship in the United States; Arthur’s U.S. immigrant identification card; Arthur’s United States naturalization certificate dated 19 February 1943; purchase agreement for a lot in Parkland, Washington; indenture papers for a land deed in Parkland for Thomas and Kirsti Olson dated 27 April 1908; Arthur’s passport; tax papers for 1903, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1920.

Five page corresponce between Harriet Lundberg and her great uncle August Lundberg and the story of his immigration to the United States. Also included is correspondence betwen Florence Bensen Lundberg and PLU professor Janet Rasmussen regarding the gift to Pacific Lutheran University of his writings.

Three letters written from B. Hagman in Sweden to A. H. Anderson in Seattle, Washington in 1948 and 1950.

Continues with the Benestad family and documents relating to their family. Includes the saga about Anders Jensen Benestad, Ommund Jensen Benestad, Kirstine Jensdatter and Aadne Svendson, and Thore Ådneson Benestad. Referring and including letters from their time to describe their lives.