Olga Karoline Nilsen Haug Oral History Interview 1982.

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Haug, Olga Karoline Nilsen. Olga Karoline Nilsen Haug Oral History Interview 1982.

Title

Olga Karoline Nilsen Haug Oral History Interview 1982.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/184843744

Abstract

The interview was conducted with Olga Haug on October 25, 1982 in Seattle, Washington. This interview contains information on family history; life on a Norwegian farm; fishing, school, and church life in Norway; Christmas traditions; work in Norway; marriage and family; trip to and arrival in America; life in the U.S.; trips to Norway; community involvement. Also available are two black and white photographs of Olga Haug at the time of the interview.

Extent

2 photographs.

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Oregon State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6948373

Oregon State University Libraries

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Jensen, Nils.

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Haug, Olga Karoline.

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Haug, Olga Karoline Nilsen.

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Olga Karoline (Nilsen) Haug was born on June 3, 1905 on the island of Kvæøeya on Kvaefjord in Norway. She was one of seven children by Ludvig Nilsen and Albertina Roervik; her oldest sister and youngest brother died of tuberculosis. Her family lived on a farm that was divided between her father, his two brothers, and his cousin; she attended school on the island as well. She was confirmed at the church in Borkenes on the mainland and stayed with friends of her parents while attending confirmatio...