Hans Marius Peterson OralHistory Interview 1982

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Hans Marius Peterson Oral History Interview, 1982

Title

Hans Marius Peterson OralHistory Interview 1982

Resource Link

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv71823

Abstract

An oral history interview with Hans MariusPeterson, a Norwegian immigrant.

Extent

3 file folders; 14 photographs; 1 sound cassette

Languages

eng,

Holding Repository

Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection Archives and Special Collections Department

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6377197

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