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The interview was conducted with Olga Hemmestad on July 26, 1983 in Bellingham, Washington. This interview contains information on family history, childhood in Norway, school, voyage to Canada, arrival in Canada and the U.S., confirmation, arrival in Washington State, settling in Ferndale, learning English, marriage, trip to Norway, changes in Norway, family in America, citizenship, moving back to Ferndale, family and friends in Norway, childhood memories, Christmas traditions, and canning. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 11, File 13 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 11, File 13A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Hemmestad’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

This interview was conducted with Kole Oliver on January 30, 1983 in Kent, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, work, marriage and family, community activities, and Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 10, File 14 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 10, File 14A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

This interview was conducted with Gunar Tranum on November 23, 1982 in Olympia, Washington. It contains information about family background, emigration, schooling, work, marriage, Norwegian heritage, and community activities. The interview also includes a photograph of Gunar and his parents (approximately 1907) and two snapshots of Gunar at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 10, File 2 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 10, File 2A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Forms
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. Tranum’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 10, File 2B Photographs
Three photographs