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SIE 4-105 · 1990
Part of Manuscript Collection

A typed research paper by George W. Scott entitled, "Scandinavians in Washington's Politics Research Paper," likely written for a Pacific Lutheran University course. Inlcuded is an extensive bibliography.

The paper is a narrative history describing the political achievements of notable Scandinavian politicians and political organizations since the 1880s. This history also gives an account of the scope of larger, national politics and trends. At the end is a brief summary of political movements in which Scandinavian-Americans were especially involved, data related to geographic distribution and political affiliation of Scandinavian political leaders, as well as a list of bibliographic sources listed as endnotes, and a map of Western Washington and Spokane congressional districts.

Gilje, Bertel
SIE 2-4-t181 · 1982-07-21
Part of New Land, New Lives Oral History Collection

This interview was conducted with Bertel Gilje on July 21, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information about family background, education, occupation, emigration, community activities, and Norwegian heritage. Also available is a letter from Bertel to Dr. Janet Rasmussen in regards to PLU's 'Scandinavian Immigrant Experience.' The interview was conducted in English.


Folder Contents

Box 8, File 13 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 8, File 13A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letter from Mr. Gilje to Janet Rasmussen pertaining to his family background.
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. Gilje’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Gina Ruud Anderson Biography
SIE 4-95 · undated
Part of Manuscript Collection

"The Most Unforgettable Character I've Met, "a recollection of Gina Ruud Anderson, typed by Rändi Brown, and written by Gina's daughter, Ruth A. Trosper.

Gjelstad, Thora
SIE 2-4-t271 · 1984-06-24
Part of New Land, New Lives Oral History Collection

This interview was conducted with Thora Gjelstad in Oslo, Norway on June 24, 1984. It contains information about her family background, emigration, re-emigration, and further contact with America. The interview was conducted in Norwegian.


Folder Contents

Box 12, File 4 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 12, File 4A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 12, File 4B Photographs
One photograph

Gloria Pederson Papers
SIE 4-51 · 1985-1997
Part of Manuscript Collection

Contains 5 photocopied pages of the Vårt Land issue from 18 May 1988, featuring a picture of Gloria on the front page of the issue and an article about her on page 11. The article has an interview with her and describes her feelings upon seeing the celebrations in Oslo, Norway for the first time of her life. In addition, there is an article in Ruralite, a publication distributed through Parkland Light and Power, describing her store and its origins, as well as numerous Gloria-Grams, newsletters from her store listing new inventory items, recipes, and other news and Scandinavian cultural facts.

Goodwin, Else
SIE 2-1-t216_t217 · 1983-01-10
Part of New Land, New Lives Oral History Collection

This interview was conducted with Else Goodwin on January 10, 1983 in Seattle, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, returning to Denmark, marriage, re-emigration, employment, and community involvement. The interview also includes photographs of Else's summerhouse in Copenhagen, Else's parents, Else riding a pony in 1915, Else leaving Copenhagen on July 14, 1930, and Else at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.


Folder Contents

Box 10, File 4 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 10, File 4A Correspondence and Forms
Checklists and Forms
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Goodwin’s participation.
Letter from Mrs. Goodwin concerning her family background.
Letter from Mrs. Goodwin’s daughter requesting a copy of the interview.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 10, File 4B Photographs
Seven photographs