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Photocopy of original diary

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Photocopies of the original diary of Edward Bjornholt together with an English translation. Diary begins with his departure for America in April 1903, coming to Montevideo, Minnesota where he worked for an Erik Molstad. The entries are usually short, telling what he did each day or where he was. The diary continues with his move to McLean County near the Emmet, N.D. post office. The entries document his establishing a homestead farm, interaction with neighbors, social events. Names of others are given in diary. The diary concludes on the day of his marriage to Rachel K. Hanson, November 4, 1907.

Dates

  • 1903-1907

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Norwegian and English

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Inches (1 inch.)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

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