Title: Elizabeth Oakland Papers, 1962, 1977
ID: OGLMC/544
Creator: Oakland, Elizabeth (1911-1996)
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 00/00/1978
Languages: English [eng], Icelandic [ice]
The Elizabeth Oakland Papers include the August 1977 edition of the Icelandic journal Samvinnan. This edition contains an article written by Elizabeth Oakland titled "Sagnir Af Sidhaerda Joa." The article concerns the exploits and adventures of Joe Stefansson, a pioneer settler near Nekoma, North Dakota, and brother of Vilhjalmur Stefansson, famed Arctic explorer. A five page, typewritten English translation accompanies the publication.
Also included is a photocopy of a letter by Vilhjalmur Stefansson to Oakland, dated January 3, 1962. The letter regards a newspaper clipping from the Minneapolis Journal which Oakland sent to Stefansson.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Elizabeth Oakland, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 79-616
Related Materials: Prairie Collage by Elizabeth Oakland. Grand Forks: Knutson Printing Company, 1969. Call number: PS6536.A75P7
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Elizabeth Oakland Papers. OGLMC 544. Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in November 2013.
