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Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection
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Jens Fredericksen Svinth Autobiography

A recollection of Jens Fredericksen Svinth about his life growing up in Denmark, becoming a Christian, immigrating to America and building a life here, and includes information about his children and their lives and families. It is a 14 page photocopy of a document typed in 1924 by Jens.

Johan Mattson Autobiography

Consists of a document written by Johan Mattson in 1951 and translated between 1953-54 and is his autobiography and biographical sketch of his parents and birthplace.

Johanne Jacobsdatter Papers

Consists of a photocopy of the the certificate of chickenpox vaccination no. 27 for Johanne Jacobsdatter. It is in Norwegian with an English translation.

Johannes B. Wist Papers

Contains a pamphlet commemorating the life of Johannes B. Wist, including a brief biography and poems by family and friends and is written in Norwegian.

Johannsson, Aleph

This interview was conducted with Aleph Johannsson on October 12, 1982 in Seattle, Washington. It contains information on family background, growing up in North Dakota, marriage and family, settling in Seattle, community activities, and Icelandic heritage. The interview also includes a photograph of Aleph's brothers (taken in 1893), a photograph of Aleph on her wedding day, a photograph of Cascade Drug Store, an article, which includes a picture of Aleph meeting President Vigdis Finnbogadottur (September 1982), and two photographs of Aleph at the time of the interview.


Folder Contents

Box 9, File 3 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 9, File 3A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Johannson’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 9, File 3B Photographs and Clippings
Six photographs
One clipping
Family background

Johan-Petter Johansen Autobiography

An autobiography of Johan Peter Johansen from 1847 to 1928. He led a hard life, always looking for work to sustain his family. Also included is genealogical information for their children and the seaman records for Johan.

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