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The interview was conducted with John Johnson on September 30, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Johnson was recovering from a stroke at the time of the interview. Also his wife had died in June 1981 so it was difficult for him to remain composed. This interview contains information on family history, childhood, school, Christmas traditions in Norway, emigration, military service, church in the U.S. and Norway, confirmation, voyage to America, Ellis Island, train trip to Tacoma, work in the U.S., life in Tacoma, learning English and language difficulties, citizenship, changes in Bergen (Norway), marriage, children and grandchildren, involvement in Scandinavian organizations, trips to Norway, his stroke, and wife's cancer and death. On the tape there is a bit of wandering, as Mr. Johnson goes from topic to topic. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 4, File 13 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index

Box 4, File 13A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letters from Janet Rasmussen regarding Mr. Johnson’s participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

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