The interview was conducted with Olga Hemmestad on July 26, 1983 in Bellingham, Washington. This interview contains information on family history, childhood in Norway, school, voyage to Canada, arrival in Canada and the U.S., confirmation, arrival in Washington State, settling in Ferndale, learning English, marriage, trip to Norway, changes in Norway, family in America, citizenship, moving back to Ferndale, family and friends in Norway, childhood memories, Christmas traditions, and canning. The interview was conducted in English.
Folder Contents
Box 11, File 13 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index
Box 11, File 13A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Hemmestad’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background