Kjell Øvrebo Thompson OralHistory Interview 1983

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Kjell Øvrebo Thompson OralHistory Interview 1983

An oral history interview with Kjell ØvreboThompson, a Norwegian immigrant.

2 file folders; 1 sound cassette

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6381678

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