Ragna Pederson Toren Papers, 1888-1987

Ragna Pederson Toren Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: Ragna Pederson Toren Papers, 1888-1987

ID: OGLMC1643

Primary Creator: Toren, Ragna (Pederson) (1899-?)

Extent: 7.5 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 10/20/2015

Subjects: Ethnicity - Norwegian, Grand Forks, University of North Dakota - Alumni

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

Family material related to the Pederson family which emigrated from Norway and established residency in Grand Forks, North Dakota, during the 1890s.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Ragna Pederson Toren Papers are divided into four series, including one oversized folder. The collection follows the life of the Pederson family, starting with Hans Pederson who emigrated from Norway to the United States in 1888, settling in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1891. His wife Tomine Momb Pederson emigrated from Norway to the United States in 1895. They were married in 1895 and raised their family in Grand Forks. The couple had three sons and one daughter, Ragna. The collection contains a variety of photographs and photo albums from the late 19th century through the 1980s. Included in the collection are newspaper articles in English and Norwegian, personal correspondence in English and Norwegian, personal mementos and family heirlooms, and scrapbook albums that contain memorabilia and material culture objects from the 1910s and 1930s. Of particular interest are two of Ragna's photograph scrapbooks. The first one dates from circa 1905 to 1928 and includes a variety of personal memorabilia, dance cards, various theater programs and newspaper clippings. The second one dates from circa 1916 to 1932 and pertains to activities at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. The collection in particular offers a glimpse into the cultural history of Grand Forks during the 1910s and 1930s.

Subject/Index Terms

Ethnicity - Norwegian
Grand Forks
University of North Dakota - Alumni

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

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

Acquisition Source: Robert Dean Pederson, Spokane, Washington

Acquisition Method: Donation; 2015-3286

Related Publications: Going Home Again: On Reclaiming Our Past. Robert Dean Pederson and Shirley Rae Pederson. 2012.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Ragna Pederson Toren Papers. OGLMC 1643, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Processing Information: Processed by Susanne Watts, Graduate Student Intern, in Fall 2017.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Hans and Tomine Pederson],
[Series 2: Ragna Pederson Toren],
[Series 3: Photographs],
[Series 4: Oversized Material],
[All]

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.

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Hans and Tomine Pederson],
[Series 2: Ragna Pederson Toren],
[Series 3: Photographs],
[Series 4: Oversized Material],
[All]

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