Guide to the ARCHIVES of The Norwegian-American Historical ...

Letter from a Thunbord, Norway, resident concerning weather, health, farming, and
an inquiry about the Civil War.
578. IBSEN, JOHAN A. LETTER, 1850. 2 items. P 821.
A 9-page typescript copy of a letter from the brother of Henrik Ibsen to his father,
dated May 28, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He describes conditions in Wisconsin,
discusses his work as a clerk in a store, wages, expenses, outlook for farmers,
Indians, and the great interest in the gold rush to California. It is believed that
Johan died while crossing the desert on his way to find gold in California. A
translation by Theodore Jorgenson is included.
579. IBSEN, NIKOLAI (1834-1888). CLIPPINGS. 7 items. P 822.
A clipping from the Estherville, Iowa, Daily News concerning the grave of Henrik
Ibsen’s brother Nikolai at Estherville; some statements made by Charleton Laird,
quoting sources that had information about Nikolai; “The Drama of Iowa’s Ibsen,”
from The Iowan, March 1958; a typescript article by B. L. Wick with photgraphs of
Ibsen’s grave, 1939; and five additional clippings (1926-1929).
Nikolai Ibsen came to the United States and settled near Estherville where he
owned 40 acres of land.
580. IDLAND, KARSTEN (1918-1968). PAPERS, 1970. 3 items. P 1035.
A clipping and letters concerning a Norwegian war hero who emigrated to Long
Island, New York, after the end of World War II. He participated in the commando
operations at the Vemorck heavy water plant near Rjukan in October, 1942. He
received medals from the governments of Norway, France, Britain, and the United
States.
581. IDUN EDDA FORENINGEN. RECORDS, 1922-1958. 49 items and 1 volume. P
669.
Records of the Norwegian society at St. Olaf College: minutes, programs,
membership lists, and communications.
582. ILLINOIS BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES. PAPERS, 1893-1942. 10 items. P 638.
Constitutions, programs, and reports of several institutions in Illinois.
583. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY. PAPERS, 1859, 1920. 4 items. P 497.
Reports and a catalogue of a Lutheran academy, college, and seminary established
at Springfield, Illinois, in 1852.
584. IN MEMORIAM. PAMPHLETS. P 183.
An open continuation file for memorial statements written on the occasion of death.
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