Anna Johnson, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collectionn at Pacific Lutheran University.
This interview was conducted with Sigrid Kasen on January 18, 1983 at Foss Home in Seattle, Washington. It provides information on family background, emigration, employment, marriage and family, and heritage. Also available are two photographs of Sigrid at the time of the interview. The interview was conducted in English.
Box 10, File 11 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index
Box 10, File 11A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Letter of inquiry from Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 10, File 11B Photographs
Two photographs
This interview was conducted with Hilma Michelson on February 20, 1979 in Battle Ground, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, employment, marriage and family, and Finnish heritage. The interview was conducted in Finnish and the summary sheets were complied from the paper 'Looking Back' by the interviewer, Donna Mallonee.
Box 1, File 15 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Tape Index, and Family Background
Box 1, File 15A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 1, File 15B Photographs
Seven photographs
Box 1, File 15C Memoirs
“Looking Back: Hilma Kristiina Vanhala Michelson” by Donna Mallonee
Finnish logging crew; William (Bill/Willie) Michelson is 4th from left. From the collection of Hilma Michelson, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
Salmon fishing at the mouth of the Columbia River, ca. 1908, using dories with sails. William (Bill/Willie) Michelson is the boy 3rd from left. From the collection of Hilma Michelson, William was her husband. Hilma was one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
This interview was conducted with Esther Rinne on August 25, 1981 Astoria, Oregon. It provides information on family background, emigration, employment, marriage, and community activities. The interview also includes a photograph of Esther.
Also see Sulo Rinne.
Box 4, File 1 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 4, File 1A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 4, File 1B Photographs
One photograph
This interview was conducted with Hanna Sippala on August 28, 1981 in Astoria, Oregon. It provides information on family background, emigration, employment, marriage and family, and Finnish heritage. The interview also includes a photograph of Hanna's homeplace in Finland. The interview was conducted in English.
Box 4, File 7 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 4, File 7A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 4, File 7B Photographs
One photograph
