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Newspaper clippings on the Madson family

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection contains a manuscript and subject files. The Manuscript Series, which is the Recollections of Mr. Iver Madson, was dictated to his daughter, Mrs. Marie McFall during the five years he was bedridden before his death. She made a handwritten copy of his words, which was given to the Institute. From this, a typewritten copy has been made, and both copies are in the collection. The manuscript covers Mr. Madson's life beginning with the time he went to sea at 16, for twelve years leading the rough, exciting life of a seaman all over the world. After that he spent four eventful years working in New Zealand, in 1870 returning to Denmark. The last part deals with his immigration to American with his bride, and their difficulties farming in Minnesota, until they went to Dakota Territory to homestead. In the subject files are obituaries and a couple of articles about Mr. and Mrs. Madson.

Dates

  • 1925-1955

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet (0.2 linear feet)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

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