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Olga Johnson is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Magdalena Haug Krokenes poses with hat and gloves in this portrait taken of her in Norway at the age of 15. Magdalena Haug Krokenes is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Young mother Magdalena Krokenes and her child Målfrid are seen in an undated photograph. Magdalene is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

Mr. and Mrs. Kristian Klakegg are among those interviewed for Pacific Lutheran University's New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection.

Magnhild Johnsen is one of those interviewed for the New Land, New Lives: Oral History Collection at Pacific Lutheran University.

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

The interview was conducted with Gjertine Hjortedal on August 22, 1984 in Spokane, Washington. This interview contains information about family history; boat building; work in Norway; nursing training; marriage and family; settling in the U.S.; gardening; life in Edwall, WA and rural America; the Great Depression; the birth of her son, Erling; emigration and voyage to America; American food; work in the U.S.; return trips to Norway; citizenship; Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English with some Norwegian towards the end of the interview.

Also see Osten Hjortedal.

Folder Contents

Box 12, File 7 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background and Tape Index

Box 12, File 7A Correspondence and Forms
Checklist and Release Form