The interview was conducted with Margit Johnsen on March 11, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. This interview contains information on family history, childhood home, living in a fishing family, Christmas traditions, church, climate in northern Norway, school, work in Norway, emigration, Ellis Island, train trip to Tacoma, language difficulties, work in the U.S., marriage and family, community involvement, trips back to Norway, and pride in Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.
Folder Contents
Box 7, File 3 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 7, File 3A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Johnsen’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background