Alva Pearson, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
This is an undated photograph of the Cedar Home School in Washington State. From the collection of Signe Steel, part of the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
Ralph Strom is in the middle in this 1913 photograph of a logging crew at Lake McMurray in Washington State. Ralph is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
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.
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
This interview was conducted with three people: Gunnar Anderson, his wife Ingeborg Anderson, and their friend Alva Pearson on April 30, 1980 in Tacoma, Washington.
Gunnar's portion includes information on his childhood, the Swedish Army, coming to America, and employment.
Ingeborg's interview addresses her Swedish background, childhood, school, coming to America, work, and marriage.
Alva Pearson discusses emigration, employment, the Vasa Lodge, and visits to Sweden. The interview was conducted in English.
Also see Alva Pearson's personal interview.
Box 2, File 6 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 2, File 6A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen thanking Mr. Anderson for his participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Hans Fredrickson, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
July 3, 1929, Hans Fredrickson (on the tractor) and a friend are photographed as they make their way across the country working on threshing crews. Fredrickson is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.
