Norwegians in the New World: Tracing Norwegian Immigrants in the American Midwest
Phoebe Cooper, MyHeritage Webinars
Content
Welcome
1m 30s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 18s
Introduction
2m 20s
Migration
4m 49s
Decorah-Posten
7m 29s
MyHeritage Newspaper Collections
3m 38s
Ole Peterson
11m 6s
Other Resources
7m 41s
Announcements / prizes
5m 1s
Questions / answers
13m 33s
About this webinar
This presentation delves into the lives of Norwegian immigrants in the United States during the 1800s, exploring their contributions to American society and the challenges they faced along the way. As waves of Norwegians sought better opportunities, many settled in the Midwest, particularly in states like Minnesota and Iowa, where they played a pivotal role in shaping local communities. By examining historical newspapers within the OldNews archive, we can uncover valuable insights into their everyday experiences through personal stories, community events, further bringing the process of cultural integration to life. Ultimately, not only highlighting the resilience and determination of Norwegian immigrants but also providing a broader context for understanding early Norwegian-American experiences, whilst also discovering the personal narratives that have shaped their enduring legacy.
About the speakers
Phoebe is Content Development Manager at MyHeritage, where she specialises in historical records and metadata. With a deep expertise in rare books, she has worked on digitisation projects, one involvi...
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Comments (22)
It was great to learn where they may have caught a ship in England.
First time attendee. Enjoyed the presentation and appreciate the handout. Learned new information to continue my Norwegian genealogy research. Thank you!
Great practical research, backed up by lovely stories.
Loved the information about the Norwegian newspaper.
Great slides and explanation. Thanks!
The information was unique and valuable.
interesting, I have always assumed my Scandinavian ancestry was Vikings, because I have a lot of Scottish ancestry. But I will look closer at some of my ancestors last names.
Being unfamiliar with Norwegian research I found this webinar thought provoking. I research Denmark for my sons. Who knows, a bit of Norwegian may pop up.