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Metadata
Object Name |
Interview |
Source |
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Expansion, Confrontation & the Farm Crisis (1964-1990) |
Chronological Tag |
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900) |
Catalog Number |
2018.008.009 |
Credit line |
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - Decorah, Iowa |
Description |
Pictured above is a collection of interviews from former pupils of the Norwegian school located near Decorah, IA. This school, built in 1879, was located on the Rovang Farm near Nordness, Iowa, which was in the Washington Prairie area, rural Decorah, The longest serving teacher at this school was Johan Hagen, an immigrant from Norway, who began teaching at this school in 1888. After he retired in 1919, religious lessons at the parochial school were taught in English. The interviews talk about days at the school and John Hagen as a teacher. For each person that was interviewed, there is a paragraph on each person's background. There is also one for John Hagen as well. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
This object connects to the following standards: Standard SS.1.23 Cultural Makeup and Standard SS.3.28 Cultural Contributions: A lesson could be created on Norwegian-Americans in Iowa, as well as how they impacted Iowa. Standard SS.3.27 Immigration and Migration: A lesson could be created on immigrants from Norway settling in Iowa. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
General primary source |
County Tag |
Winneshiek |
People |
Hagen, Johan |
Relation |
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Search Terms |
Education Language Norway Religion Educational facilities Teachers Teaching |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
