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The interview was conducted with Clara Magnussen on September 23, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information about family background, emigration, work, marriage and family, community involvement, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also contains: 'The Life of Klara Sylthe Magnussen' by Clara, a family history written by Iver Sivertsen Sylthe, 'My School Days' by Clara, 'When I Was Fifteen' by Clara, an article on Servin Olsen Vaksvik and Anna Pedersdatter's diamond wedding anniversary, an article on the 'All My Somedays' living history project that Clara participated in (1981), and re-creations of Clara's ticket for the White Star Line, baptism certificate, cowpox inoculation certificate, baklandets (backcountry) church book, and her husband Mike's moving out certificate. In addition, several photographs are available, including one of Clara and her family in Norway, one of Clara and a friend in Tacoma, WA (1913), one of Clara and her husband, and two of Clara at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 4, File 9 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 4, File 9A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen.
Mrs. Magnussen’s obituary
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 4, File 9B Photographs
Six photographs

Box 4, File 9C Manuscripts
“The Life of Klara Sylte Magnussen” by Clara Magnussen
Family History written by Sivert Iversen Aas Sylte for Iver Sivertsen Sylte.
Recreation of Clara Magnussen’s White Star Line ticket
“Diamond Wedding” for Sevrin Olsen Vaksik and Anna Pedersdatter
Moving Out Certificate
Baptism Certificate
Cowpox Inoculation Certificate
Baklandets (Backcountry) Churchbook
“My School Days” by Clara Magnussen
“When I was Fifteen” by Clara Magnussen

This interview was conducted with Fred Madsen on October 21, 1982 in Enumclaw, Washington. It provides information on family background, emigration to Denmark, Danish folk schools, return to America, occupations, marriage and family, community involvement, and Danish heritage. The interview also includes a letter from Fred, explaining the various organizations he is a part of. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 9, File 8 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 9, File 8A Correspondence and Forms
Checklists and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. Madsen’s participation.
Letter from Mr. Madsen to Morrene Nesvig with information about his participation in several organizations.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Emil Lundbeck on February 5, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. This interview contains information on personal background, employment, emigration, family, Swedish organizations, and Swedish heritage. The interview also provides a newspaper clipping and photographs of Emil's first boat (1929), Emil salmon fishing (1929-1930), Emil's last boat (1947), and Emil and his wife Linnea at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Also see the interviews with Emil Lundbeck's sister, Nannie Whitman, and Emil's wife, Anna Linnea Lundbeck.

Folder Contents

Box 6, File 12 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 6, File 12A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen to Mr. and Mrs. Lundbeck regarding their participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 6, File 12B Photographs and Clippings
Five photographs
One clipping in Norwegian.

The interview was conducted with Anna Linnea Lundbeck on February 5, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. This interview contains information on personal background, employment, emigration, church and community life, family, travel, and Swedish heritage. It also provides photographs of Linnea's home in Sweden, Linnea as a young woman, and Linnea and her husband Emil at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Also see Emil Lundbeck.

Folder Contents

Box 6, File 13 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 6, File 13A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 6, File 13B Photographs
Four photographs

This interview was conducted with Pearl Lund on April 27, 1978 in Stanwood, Washington. It contains information on her family background, work in Norway, emigration, marriage and family life, and the German occupation in Norway during World War II.

Folder Contents

Box 1, File 7 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Tape Index, and Family Background

Box 1, File 7A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Anna Lovrak on August 7, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information on family background, schooling, emigration, employment, marriage and family, community involvement, and Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 3, File 20 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 3, File 20A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Lovrak’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Astrid Løvoll on June 14, 1984 in Volda, Norway. This interview was conducted in Norwegian and the tape is in a heavy Norwegian dialect; it has been partially translated. Also available is a copy of Astrid's memoirs, which were written in Norwegian.

Also see Alf Løvoll.

Folder Contents

Box 11, File 17 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 11, File 17A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 11, File 17B Memoirs
“Mi Historie” by Astrid Løvoll (in Norwegian)

The interview was conducted with Alf Løvoll in Volda, Norway on June 14, 1984. The interview contains information on Alf's family background, whaling, emigration, settling in and working, return to Norway, and American customs and contacts. This interview was conducted in Norwegian. The tape has been partially translated. Also available is a black and white photograph of Alf and his wife at the time of the interview.

Also see Astrid Løvoll.

Folder Contents

Box 11, File 16 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 11, File 16A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 11, File 16B Photographs
One photograph

The interview was conducted with Astrid Lovestrand on June 17, 1982 in Yakima, Washington. This interview contains information on personal background, immigration, employment, Swedish community, marriage and family, trips to Sweden, and Swedish heritage. Also available is a black and white photograph of Astrid Lovestrand at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 11, File 11 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 11, File 11A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 11, File 11B Photographs
One photograph

The interview was conducted with Anna Loman on October 23, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. This interview contains information on personal background, employment, family, emigration, heritage, church and community life, and return trips to Sweden. It also contains a letter from Anna to Janet Rasmussen and photographs of Anna's homeplace, Anna's daughter Margit (March 16, 1925), Anna's last Christmas in Sweden (1926), Anna in Gig Harbor (1931), Anna weaving, at an auction (1942), Anna at Olympic Laundry in Tacoma, and Anna at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English with some Swedish towards the end of the interview.

Folder Contents

Box 5, File 2 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 5, File 2A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 5, File 2B Photographs
Nine photographs