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Jon built their home at 2832 NW 70th St., Seattle, WA (Ballard). Jon and Gudrun are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
Jon built their home at 2832 NW 70th St., Seattle, WA (Ballard). Jon and Gudrun are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
Jon and Gudrun are photographed on their wedding day in Seattle, Washington on May 14, 1922. They are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
Jon and Gudrun Magnusson are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
This interview was conducted with Elvin Akre on May 13, 1980 at his home on Lake Cushman. It contains information about family background, education, marriage, teaching at PLC, and receiving the Fulbright scholarship to teach in Norway. The interview also contains two articles about Elvin teaching in Norway and a 'Profiles From the Past' article from PLU's The Scene, 1979.
Box 2, File 9 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 2, File 9A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen thanking Mr. Akre for his participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Apalseth, Ida (Daughters of Norway)
This interview was conducted with Ida Apalseth on May 14, 1979 and focuses on the Daughters of Norway, including the Seattle lodge, the Tacoma lodge, early days of the organization, officers' duties, lodge activities, and scholarships.
Also see personal interview with Ida Apalseth.
Box 1, File 30 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet and Tape Index
Box 1, File 30A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
This interview was conducted with Mina Borresen on January 14, 1983 at the Foss Home in Seattle, Washington. It contains information about family background, emigration, work, marriage, community activities, and Norwegian heritage. Mina was almost 100 years old at the time of the interview. Also included are photographs of Mina in traditional Norwegian dress, Mina in Seattle, Mina and her husband, and Mina at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.
Box 10, File 7 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index
Box 10, File 7A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mrs. Borresen’s participation
Letter from Mrs. Borresen’s son, Ray thanking Janet Rasmussen for returning the pictures.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 10, File 7B Photographs
Six photographs
Mina Borresen sits outdoors in a lawn chair in Seattle's Wallingford district. Mina is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.