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Two men examine a brochure from NAM (National Association of Manufacturers).

This interview was conducted with Carl Tweiten on January 25, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information on family background, return to Norway, emigration, occupation, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also contains an article from a Norwegian publication, which includes a photograph of Carl, and photographs of a painting of the Tweiten home in Norway and Carl at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.

Also see Martha Handeland and Anna Hopen.

Folder Contents

Box 6, File 6 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 6, File 6A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen.
Sirdals bok, how names have been changed.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 6, File 6B Photographs and Clippings
Two photographs
One clipping in Norwegian

This interview was conducted with Howard Tveter on May 28, 1981 in Gig Harbor, Washington. It contains information on family background, growing up in Gig Harbor, community activities, family, and Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.

Also see Hans Tveter (cousin).

Folder Contents

Box 3, File 5 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 3, File 5A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen thanking Mr. Tveter for his participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Hans Tveter on May 12, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, employment, and Norwegian heritage. During the interview, Hans's younger brother Jacob joined him. The interview also contains a copy of the Tveter family passport from Norway. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 2, File 18 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 2, File 18A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form for Hans and Jacob Tveter
Correspondence between Hans Tveter and Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

The interview was conducted with Oscar Turnquist on March 30, 1982 Seattle, Washington. This interview contains information on personal background, emigration, employment, church and community life, and Swedish heritage. The interview also provides an article on local oral history projects, including a profile on Oscar Turnquist and mention of Pacific Lutheran University's Scandinavian Immigrant Experience, and a letterhead from Oscar's company, O.E. Turnquist Construction Co. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 7, File 11 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 7, File 11A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Box 7, File 11B Clippings
One clipping on oral histories

Washington: You Are There tape 1, track 15

Trinity Lutheran Church

Washington: You Are There tape 1, track 16

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