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*Sons of Norway at [http://www.sofn.com http://www.sofn.com] | *Sons of Norway at [http://www.sofn.com http://www.sofn.com] | ||
=== <br>'''Cultural Context:''' === | === <br>'''Cultural Context:''' === | ||
<br> To put your Norwegian emigrant in his/her cultural context, and to obtain a greater appreciation of what he/she may have experienced in this country, you may want to read the epic novel (trilogy) of Norwegian immigrant homesteaders in Dakota Territory “Giants in the Earth” by Ole Rølvaag. | <br> To put your Norwegian emigrant in his/her cultural context, and to obtain a greater appreciation of what he/she may have experienced in this country, you may want to read the epic novel (trilogy) of Norwegian immigrant homesteaders in Dakota Territory “Giants in the Earth” by Ole Rølvaag. | ||
It is a classic story of a Norwegian pioneer family’s struggle with the land and the elements as they try to make a living in their new home land. It portrays the trials of loneliness, separation from family, and longing for the old country. | It is a classic story of a Norwegian pioneer family’s struggle with the land and the elements as they try to make a living in their new home land. It portrays the trials of loneliness, separation from family, and longing for the old country. | ||
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Subject Class 929.1 W893 1980 References (Indexed In) Index to proceedings (Indexed In) 1980 World Conference on Records microfiche numbers Contains General assemblies, forums, exhibits, speakers | Subject Class 929.1 W893 1980 References (Indexed In) Index to proceedings (Indexed In) 1980 World Conference on Records microfiche numbers Contains General assemblies, forums, exhibits, speakers | ||
<br>'''Places that can be of help :''' | <br>'''Places that can be of help :''' | ||
[http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/ NAHA St. Olaf college, Northfield Minnesota] | [http://www.naha.stolaf.edu/ NAHA St. Olaf college, Northfield Minnesota] | ||
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[http://www.fellesraad.com/ Bygdelagenes Fellesraad] | [http://www.fellesraad.com/ Bygdelagenes Fellesraad] | ||
Some of the following sources may have information about your ancestor, Search: | |||
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, online at http://www.elca.org <br>Family History Library Catalog for Norwegian-American churches <br>Lutheran Church directory at the Family History Library (FHL) <br>Sons of Norway at http://www.sofn.com <br> | |||