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John Johnson with his wife and family. Johnson is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Torvald Handeland, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Publicity shot at the Tacoma Armory building. John Nelson is on the right. He is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University. Photographed by Turner Richards.

The interview was conducted with Randi Kirkemo on August 4, 1982 in Tacoma, Washington. This interview contains information on family history, Larvik and childhood home, school in Norway, childhood activities, Christmas traditions, emigration, voyage to America, Ellis Island, first impression of U.S., school in America, new experiences in U.S., impressions of Seattle, settling in, church, marriage and family, visit to Norway, and Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 8, File 15 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 8, File 15A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Tom Lien Yakima, WA 1983

Olga Johnson wears a traditional Norwegian costume (bunad) in this photograph. Olga is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.