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Bjerke Family Papers, 1878-1914

Collection Overview

Title: Bjerke Family Papers, 1878-1914

ID: OGLMC/1631

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 05/23/2014

Languages: English [eng], Norwegian [nor]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Bjerke Family Papers contain letters in Norwegian, with English translations, between family members. The collection also contains two index books. The books contain information sheets for each family member. Information on the sheets includes names of spouses and children, and dates of birth, marriage, and death. Books are arranged chronologically by family for the descendants of Erick and Berthe Bjerke.

Administrative Information

Accruals: DVD donated in October 2019 (2019-3418)

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

Acquisition Source: Judith S. Rose (Minneapolis, MN) and Audrey M. Neva (Finley, ND)

Acquisition Method: Donation; 2014-3252

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Bjerke Family Papers. OGLMC 1631. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Processing Information: Processed by Heather Hopkins, Special Collections student assistant.


Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Assorted letters and fragments with copies and translations, 1878-1914 and undatedAdd to your cart.
Index Ledger 1: Information sheets for children Andrew, Peter, and Ole, and their descendantsAdd to your cart.
Index Ledger 2: Information sheets for children Julius, Syver, Anne, Lauritz, Edward, and Mathia, and their descendantsAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Discovering my Norwegian-American Ancestry by Byron Schmid (DVD), 2019Add to your cart.