Astrid Jerney Sørene Tomsli Oral History Interview 1981.

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Astrid Jerney Sørene Tomsli Oral History Interview 1981.

The interview was conducted with Astrid Tomsli on September 29, 1981 in Cathlamet, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, marriage and family, community activities, and return trips to Norway. The interview was conducted in English.

1 sound cassette.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6944057

Oregon State University Libraries

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Stavangerfjord (Steamship)

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Sørene, Heige.

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Tomsli, Astrid.

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Tomsli, Astrid Jerney Sørene.

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Astrid Tomsli was born in 1904 in Vik, Helgeland, Norway to Helge and Signe Sørene. Astrid's father was a fisherman, and her mother did weaving at home. Including Astrid, there were six children in the family. In 1924, Astrid married Olaf Tomsli, and their wedding lasted for several days. Three years later, the couple decided to immigrate to America. They came over on the Stavangerfjord and took a train from Quebec to Seattle, WA, where they were met by Astrid's uncle, Ole Pederson, and his son....

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