Hans Peter Hansen Oral History Interview 1981.

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Hansen, Hans Peter. Hans Peter Hansen Oral History Interview 1981.

Title

Hans Peter Hansen Oral History Interview 1981.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/658216602

Abstract

This interview was conducted with Hans Peter Hansen on April 13, 1981 at his home in Tacoma, Washington. It provides information on family background, the Danish Royal Guard, emigration, occupation, and Danish heritage. The interview also includes two black and white photographs of Hans at the time of the interview and Hans' obituary (December 4, 1981). 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: 7950299

Oregon State University Libraries

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Leif Erikson League (Tacoma, Wash.)

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Ray Roberts Club (Tacoma, Wash.)

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Hansen, Hans Peter

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Hans Peter Hansen was born on November 9, 1888 in Vejen, Denmark to Jens Nikolaj Hansen and Ane Kathrine Bergitte Madsen. Hans had three older siblings: Kathrine, Karen, and Mads. The family moved to the city when Hans was eight years old, and his father had a bicycle shop there. Hans attended a private school called the Danish Latin School, and when he was eighteen, he went into the Danish Royal Guard. Hans signed up for officers' camp and then became a Corporal, training the new boys. During h...