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Icelandic Emigration Papers, 1853-1980
Title: Icelandic Emigration Papers
ID: OGLMC 202
Extent: 0.75 Linear Feet
Administrative Information
Acquired:
1972. Additional material was donated in 1978 (78-486), 1979 (79-564 and 79-613), and 1981 (81-723).
Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Note:
Source: Bergsteinn Jonsson, University of Iceland.
Donation; 72-202
Donation; 72-202
Preferred Citation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid input to Archon in August 2023.
Collection Material Type: Personal Papers
Scope and Contents:
The Icelandic Emigration Papers consist of photocopied diaries and correspondence regarding Icelandic emigrants to North Dakota. The photocopies were donated by Bergsteinn Jonsson of the University of Iceland. Also included is documentation from the "Centennial Celebration of Icelandic Communities." This event was held in Mountain, North Dakota, in June and July of 1978.
All materials are in Icelandic, unless otherwise noted.