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Lyle Ames interviewed by Mary Deaton in the early 1980s.

Lyle Ames interviewed by Mary Deaton in the early 1980s.

This interview was conducted with Fred Madsen on October 21, 1982 in Enumclaw, Washington. It provides information on family background, emigration to Denmark, Danish folk schools, return to America, occupations, marriage and family, community involvement, and Danish heritage. The interview also includes a letter from Fred, explaining the various organizations he is a part of. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 9, File 8 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 9, File 8A Correspondence and Forms
Checklists and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. Madsen’s participation.
Letter from Mr. Madsen to Morrene Nesvig with information about his participation in several organizations.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Clara Magnussen on September 23, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information about family background, emigration, work, marriage and family, community involvement, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also contains: 'The Life of Klara Sylthe Magnussen' by Clara, a family history written by Iver Sivertsen Sylthe, 'My School Days' by Clara, 'When I Was Fifteen' by Clara, an article on Servin Olsen Vaksvik and Anna Pedersdatter's diamond wedding anniversary, an article on the 'All My Somedays' living history project that Clara participated in (1981), and re-creations of Clara's ticket for the White Star Line, baptism certificate, cowpox inoculation certificate, baklandets (backcountry) church book, and her husband Mike's moving out certificate. In addition, several photographs are available, including one of Clara and her family in Norway, one of Clara and a friend in Tacoma, WA (1913), one of Clara and her husband, and two of Clara at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 4, File 9 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 4, File 9A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen.
Mrs. Magnussen’s obituary
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 4, File 9B Photographs
Six photographs

Box 4, File 9C Manuscripts
“The Life of Klara Sylte Magnussen” by Clara Magnussen
Family History written by Sivert Iversen Aas Sylte for Iver Sivertsen Sylte.
Recreation of Clara Magnussen’s White Star Line ticket
“Diamond Wedding” for Sevrin Olsen Vaksik and Anna Pedersdatter
Moving Out Certificate
Baptism Certificate
Cowpox Inoculation Certificate
Baklandets (Backcountry) Churchbook
“My School Days” by Clara Magnussen
“When I was Fifteen” by Clara Magnussen

This interview was conducted with Jon and Gudrun Magnusson on November 1, 1982 at Foss Home in Seattle, Washington. It contains information on their family background, emigration, marriage and family, the Icelandic Literary Society Vestri, and Icelandic traditions. The interview also includes family histories written by Jon and Gudrun, a copy of the Icelandic Club Newsletter that announces the 95th and 90th birthdays of Jon and Gudrun, and photographs of Jon and Gudrun's wedding day, the house that Jon built on NW 70th in Seattle, four generations of the Magnusson family, Jon and Gudrun on their 60th wedding anniversary, and Jon and Gudrun at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 9, File 12 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 9, File 12A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letter from Mrs. Magnusson answering Janet Rasmussen’s request for an interview.
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. and Mrs. Magnusson’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 9, File 12B Photographs and Personal Papers
Eight photographs
“Jon’s Story” 1977
“Family Recollections” by Gudrun Lindal Magnusson
Biography of Gudrun Magnusson, 1982
Gudrun Lindal Magnusson’s family tree

This interview was conducted on April 23, 1980 with Gunnar Malmin. It contains information on family background, education, occupation, marriage and family, community involvement, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also contains a photocopied picture of Gunnar. Also see the Normanna Male Chorus Collection for photos of Gunnar Malmin.

Folder Contents

Box 2, File 4 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 2, File 4B Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen thanking Prof. Malmin for his participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Interview of Marie Sundene on May 30, 1988.

Mark Nesvig interviewed by Harvey Neufeld on the subject of Milton Nesvig for use at Milton's retirement party.

Martin Peterson interviewed by Mary Deaton in the early 1980s.

Marv Harshman interviewed by Milton Nesvig (part 1).