Ragna Pederson Toren Papers, 1888-1987

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Series 1: Hans and Tomine Pederson

Series 1 consists of material pertaining to Ragna's parents, Hans and Tomine Pederson, and her brothers Harold and William. The series contains family pictures dating from the mid-to-late 1800s to the early 1900s and includes pictures of the family homestead in Norway. Of particular interest are Hans Pederson's personal documents from Norway: his apprenticeship graduation certificate, work related letters and certificates, and his penmanship exercise book. The collection also contains his Declaration of Intention to become a US citizen (1888), the certificate of becoming a US citizen in 1894, and his US Passport issued in 1928. Included are also personal correspondence, Norwegian newspaper articles about Tomine's family (Bjontegaard), and Hans and Tomine's marriage certificate. The series also contains the memorial books for Hans (died 1932) and Tomine (died 1954). Noteworthy is the baptismal cap and gown sewn by Tomine Pederson that was used by newborn family members.

Box 1

Folder 1: Tomine Pederson Memorial Book

Folder 2: Hans Pederson Memorial Book

Folder 3: Hans Pederson US Citizenship Papers and US Passport 1928

Folder 4: Hans Pederson diplomas/certificates/documents/apprenticeship papers from Norway

Folder 5: Correspondence Tomine J. Momb in Norwegian

Folder 6: Correspondence Hans Pederson in Norwegian with English translation

Folder 7: Newspaper clippings (Norwegian) and Postcard (English)

Folder 8: Newspaper articles in Norwegian about Bjontegaard family (Tomine Momb Pederson's family)

Folder 17: Harold Pederson miscellaneous items

Folder contains Grand Forks High School commencement program from 1916; Rockwood Clinic Prescription pad; adoption announcement.

Item 1: Baptismal cap and gown sewn by Tomine Pederson that was used by newborn family members.

Series 2: Ragna Pederson Toren

Series 2 depicts Ragna Pederson Toren's life from the early 1900s through mid-1980s. The majority of materials deal with her high school and college years. The collection contains several postcard albums, photograph albums, scrapbooks, and personal correspondence. Of particular interest is Ragna's high school graduation book. It contains comments from fellow students and well wishes, commencement programs from her brother Harold's graduation in 1916 as well as her own. It also includes an English essay by Ragna, titled "The Blot on American Civilization," from March 1917. The scrapbook holds calling cards, dance cards, and material relating to extra-curricular activities. The series also holds Ragna's scrapbook from (circa) 1916 to 1932. The album has the UND logo on a green cover and "Footprints of Fellowship dedicated to Our Alma Mater" printed on the title page. The scrapbook contains photographs of UND May Fetes beginning 1916 through the 1920s. The album includes university programs, newspaper articles, programs of various theater plays, and a variety of pictures and memorabilia of Ragna's trips.

Box 2

Item 1: Ragna's photo album and scrapbook dating circa 1905 to 1928

Photo album and scrapbook that allows a glimpse into Ragna's social life. It contains school records, theater programs, UND commencement booklets for 1921 to 1923, and dance cards/booklets from various university clubs and associations from 1917 to 1928. Ragna's scrapbook also includes mementos and memorabilia she picked up while traveling throughout the Midwest such as hotel cards, menus, postcards.

Item 2: Ragna's High School Graduation book "School Memories," 1917

Ragna's High School Graduation book 1917. It contains student comments and well wishes, commencement programs from her brother Harold's graduation in 1916 as well as her own. It also includes an English essay by Ragna, titled "The Blot on American Civilization," from March 1917. The scrapbook also holds calling cards, dance cards, and material relating to extra-curricular activities.

Item 3: 2 penknives

Item 4: 1 coin purse

Item 5: 2 cuff links

Item 6: 1 advertisement note pad

Item 7: 1 6-inch wooden ruler

Item 8: University of North Dakota ceramic logo medallion, made by the School of Mines, 1926

Item 9: Felt pennant "1916 Grand Forks"

Box 3

Folder 1: Ragna's Wedding album and cards

Folder 2: Correspondence from Kari Oien/Yarborough, nee Evanger, in English and Norwegian

Folder 3: Personal correspondence in English

Folder 4: Personal correspondence in Norwegian

Folder 5: Newspaper articles in English and Norwegian

Folder 6: UND correspondence

Folder 7: UND grade records

Folder 8: Ragna's postcard scrapbook, circa 1908-1913

Folder 9: Ragna's Birth Certificate

Folder 10: Sigma Kappa Sorority 1928 annual

Folder 11: Hans Pederson photo album circa 1913-1917

Hans Pederson family photo album, pictures of Grand Forks, Utah, and Spokane, WA.

Folder 12: Hans Pederson photo album circa 1935-1942

Hans Pederson family photo album, pictures of Spokane, WA, Grand Forks, and Chicago.

Folder 13: Ragna Pederson Toren photo album circa 1913-1915

Album contains photos of Ragna, her friends and family around Grand Forks.

Folder 14: Ragna Pederson Toren photo album 1918-1919

Album contains photos of Gackle, ND where Ragna taught school.

Folder 15: Ragna Pederson Toren photo album circa 1929-1937

Ragna's photo album, pictures of her honeymoon with Clifford, pictures of vacation/travel around the country, visiting friends and family.

Box 4

Item 1: Ragna's postcard scrapbook circa 1907-1913

Item 2: Hans Pederson family photo album circa 1913-1930

Item 3: Photo album circa 1938-1950

Item 4: Ragna Pederson Toren photo album circa 1953-1969

Box 5

Item 1: Ragna's scrapbook circa 1916 to 1932

The album has the UND logo on a green cover and "Footprints of Fellowship dedicated to Our Alma Mater" printed on the title page. The scrapbook contains photographs of UND Spring Fetes beginning 1916 (May Fete) through the 1920s. The album also includes university programs, newspaper articles, programs of various theater plays, and a variety of pictures and memorabilia of Ragna's trips.

Series 3: Photographs

Series 3 contains a variety of photographs, dating from the late 1800s to late 1980s. The series holds mostly pictures of the Pederson family in the US and in Norway, as well as friends and relatives. Photographs also show the Norwegian homestead of Tomine Pederson's family.

Box 1

Folder 9: Momb family photographs

Folder 10: Johnson family photographs

Folder 11: Larson family photographs

Folder 12: Paulsen family photographs

Folder 13: Miscellaneous photographs

Folder contains various photographs of people who have been identified on back.

Folder 14: Hans Pederson family photographs circa 1880s-1930s

Folder 15: Bjontegaard family photographs

Folder 16: Pictures of relatives and family homestead in Norway

Folder 18: Harold Pederson family photographs

Folder 19: William Pederson family photographs and newspaper articles

Box 2

Folder 1: Miscellaneous photographs circa 1977-1987

Album contains photos of Ragna's grandchildren.

Folder 2: Holiday greetings photo cards

Folder 3: Photographs of Ragna's sons' weddings

Folder 4: Photographs of Ragna

Album contains 3 photographs: Ragna's wedding portrait, Ragna in 1921, Ragna's grade school picture.

Series 4: Oversized Material

Series 4 includes one oversized documents folder that holds a hand-drawn family tree dating back to the early 1500s, as well as high school and university diplomas, certificates, and licenses from Harold and Ragna. Included are also Baptismal and Confirmation certificates, and Hans and Tomine Pederson's marriage certificate.

Folder 1: Oversized documents

Item 1: Ragna's Baptismal Certificate (in Norwegian), dated December 29, 1899

Item 2: "Daabs Attest" (Norwegian) for Ragna, dated December 29, 1900

Item 3: Ragna's Confirmation Certificate (Norwegian) 05/24/1914

Item 4: Ragna's Grand Forks High School Diploma - Latin 06/07/1917

Item 5: Ragna Pederson University of North Dakota School of Education Teacher Certificate, 06/15/1020

Item 6: Ragna Pederson State of North Dakota Second Grade Professional Certificate, 09/10/1921

Item 7: Ragna Pederson University of North Dakota School of Education Physical Education Certificate , 06/12/1923

Item 8: Ragna Pederson University of North Dakota Bachelor of Arts Degree, 06/10/1924

Item 9: Ragna Pederson University of North Dakota Bachelors Diploma in Teaching - Major Norse, 06/10/1924

Item 10: Ragna Pederson State of North Dakota Special Certificate Physical Education, 05/28/1926

Item 11: Ragna Pederson State of North Dakota First Grade Professional Certificate, 05/28/1926

Item 12: Hans and Tomine Pederson's Marriage Certificate, dated November 21, 1895

Item 13: Rockwood Clinic Staff panoramic photograph

Item 14: Harold Pederson Collegium Medicale Rush Certificate 03/23/1923

Item 15: Harold Pederson Confirmation Certificate 10/16/1897

Item 16: Harold Pederson Grand Forks High School Diploma - Latin 06/08/1906

Item 17: Harold Pederson Presbyterain Hospital Chicago Resident Staff Poster, 1922

Item 18: Harold Pederson State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License, 03/27/1923

Item 19: Harold Pederson, State of Utah Medicine and Surgery License, 08/07/1925

Item 20: Harold Pederson US Army Certificate First Lieutenant, 07/31/1926

Item 21: Ragna Pederson Toren family tree, dating back to early 1500s.