Norwegians in Michigan /

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Author / Creator:Davidson, Clifford.
Imprint:East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, c2010.
Description:x, 158 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language:English
Series:Discovering the peoples of Michigan
Discovering the peoples of Michigan.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8005880
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ISBN:9780870138782 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0870138782 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Norwegians Come to Michigan
  • Michigan as a Transit Route and as Destination
  • Norwegian Sailors in Michigan Waters
  • Farming in the Lower Peninsula
  • Logging and the Lumber Industry
  • Norwegian Miners and Community in the "U.P. "
  • Ishpeming and Skiing
  • Bridges, Tunnels, and Motorcars
  • Diversity of Gifts
  • The Religion of Norwegian Americans
  • The Music of Norwegian Americans
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Folklore, Superstitions, and Humor
  • Relief for German-Occupied Norway, 1940-45
  • Christmas and All the Trimmings
  • Sidebars
  • Car Ferry Ann Arbor No. 4, Sunk at Pier at Frankfort
  • A Sailors' Song
  • Harry B. Hanson, Engineer
  • David Frimodig, Forester and Local Historian
  • A Norwegian Nurse
  • Religion at Home
  • St. Olaf
  • The Hardanger Fiddle
  • Norwegian Repertoire
  • Knitting
  • Rosemaling
  • Askeladden
  • Jokes about Swedes
  • The Rev. Walter B. Scarvie, Head of Norwegian Relief in Michigan
  • A Christmas Carol
  • Appendices
  • Appendix 1. Martin Ulvestad's Survey of Norwegian Settlements in Michigan
  • Appendix 2. Norwegian Heritage
  • Appendix 3. Norwegian Hymns and Songs
  • Appendix 4. A Norwegian American's Memory of the Occupation
  • Appendix 5. Food
  • Notes
  • For Further Reference
  • Index