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Johanne, one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University, is seen wearing a traditional costume in 1958.

Ivar Alm is second from the left in the front row in this group photograph taken at the Vasa District Convention in Everett, Washington, in 1962. Ivar is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Ole Nissen is third from the left in this picture. His sister, who also worked in his tailor shop, is second from the left. Nissen is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University. Second from the right in the photograph is his daughter, who was also present at the interview for the oral history project. This photograph is dated August, 1971.

Magnhild Johnsen and another woman stand in front of her childhood home, "Kjellevik," in October, 1974. Magnhild is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Vasa Lodge Bazaar, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. From left are: John Nelson (Lodge chairman), Edith Alm, Miss Lindwood, Clarence Pearson, and Paula Molund. Edith and her husband Ivar Alm are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Standing together from left to right are Gudrun and John Johnson, Ivar and Edith Alm in July, 1975. The Alms and John Johnson are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

These interviews were conducted with Signe Carlson on March 27, 1978 and April 17, 1979 in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information on personal background, emigration, settling in, marriage, Swedish customs, and the Swedish language. The interview was conducted in English.

Folder Contents

Box 1, File 9 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Tape Index, and Family Background

Box 1, File 9A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

Edith and Ivar Alm, Tacoma, WA, January 28, 1978. They are among those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

This interview was conducted with Guri Hytmo on April 6, 1978 in Stanwood, Washington. It contains information on Guri's family history, nursing, life in Norway, emigration, school, work, and Norwegian heritage. The initial portion of this interview is in Norwegian.

Folder Contents

Box 1, File 1 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Tape Index, and Family Background

Box 1, File 1A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background

This interview was conducted with Odlaug Rygmyr on April 6, 1978 in Seattle, Washington. It contains information on family background, work, the German occupation of Norway during World War II, emigration, Norwegian heritage, and community activities. The interview was conducted in English with some Norwegian towards the end of the interview.

Folder Contents

Box 1, File 2 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Tape Index, and Family Background

Box 1, File 2A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background