Brief Description: The Marius and Caroline Gjelsnes Papers document the Norwegian immigrant experience in North Dakota's Red River Valley. The collection consists of letters written in Norwegian from December 1886 through September 1892. First are love letters written between Marius and Caroline (1886-1888). There are both photocopies of the original letters and their English translations. Next are original letters and translations written during Caroline's trip to Kongsvinger, Norway, to celebrate her parents' 25th wedding anniversary (May-September 1892). Also included are copies of articles from the Grand Forks Herald describing the collection and the Gjelsness family reunion.

Record Series Number: OGLMC/1233

Created by: Gjelsness, Caroline, Gjelsness, Marius

Volume: 0.5 Linear Feet

Acquired: 06/30/1991.

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

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Acquisition Notes: June Gjelsness Tweten, granddaughter of Marius and Caroline Gjelsnes  Donation; 91-1767

PreferredCitation: (Description of Item). Marius and Caroline Gjelsness Papers. OGLMC 1233, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid added to Archon in February 2014.