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- 1884 - 1896 (Creation)
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This collection contains a photocopy of a letter from a Gudmund Alfsen along with a typed copy of the letter side-by-side with its English translation. Dated 12 November 1896 from Isvik, Norway, Alfsen relates life back in Norway to his brother living in the Dakotas in the United States. It talks about the family happenings in Norway and about news from other relatives in the Dakota Territory who lost their harvest to hail. Also included is a photocopy (and English translation by Ken Christopherson) of a Norwegian Luther Foundation tract from "Mother" regarding the role of prayer in one's daily life.
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Gudmund Alfsen Isvik (sometimes Alfson or Alvson) was born on 25 January 1873 in Skjold, Rogaland, Norway. He was the son of Alf Velumson and Margreta Gudmundsdatter. He married Lavina Hallgeirsdt on 29 October 1907. He was the brother of Malena Alfsdatter, Velum Alfson Risanger, Malena Alfsdatter, and Sjur Alfson (born 1871). He died in 1926.