Julius Sjønning Tollefson Oral History Interview 1981.

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Tollesfson, Julius Sjønning. Julius Sjønning Tollefson Oral History Interview 1981.

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Julius Sjønning Tollefson Oral History Interview 1981.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/183889355

Abstract

This interview was conducted with Julius Tollefson on May 7, 1981 in his Tacoma home. It contains information on family background, emigration, Scandinavian organizations, employment, family, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also contains two articles about Julius and his life experiences from the Tacoma News Tribune (December 2, 1979 and January 1, 1984). Also see Judith Tollefson. The interview was conducted in English.

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2 compact discs.

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Oregon State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6946115

Oregon State University Libraries

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Julius Tollefson was born on January 26, 1890 in Rognan, Norway to Tollef Johansen and Anette Abelsen. Tollef was a boat builder and carpenter, and Anette was a housewife. In addition to Julius, they had seven other children: Haakon, Magnus, Emma, Johan, Agnes, Fridjof, and Adolf. Julius immigrated to America on February 16, 1907. At that time, he was an apprentice for a blacksmith, who invited Julius to go to America with him. Language differences posed a problem for Julius when he first arrive...