The interview was conducted with Osten Hjortedal on August 22, 1984 in Spokane, Washington. This interview contains information on family background, childhood and fishing in Norway, emigration and Ellis Island, settling in, work in railroad, learning English, WWII, citizenship, transportation, marriage, Scandinavian community in Spokane, church, return trips to Norway, pride in Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English with some Norwegian towards the end of the recording.
Also see Gjertine Hjortedal.
Folder Contents
Box 12, File 6 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index
Box 12, File 6A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form