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
- From the Collection: Bjornholt, Edward, 1878-1965. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu