Includes bibliographic references (pages 489-492).
Contents:
Dedication -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Guide to key people in the book -- Ole Rocksvold timeline and family trees -- Chapter 1. Introduction to Ole Rocksvold -- Chapter 2. Ole's early life and times -- Chapter 3. Civil War -- Chapter 4. Vicksburg through the end of Ole's service -- Chapter 5. Life after the Civil War -- Appendix 1. Glenwood Church- Ole's involvement -- Appendix 2. Ole's post-Civil War letters -- Appendix 3. Pertinent letters of relatives and friends -- Appendix 4. Other documents -- Appendix 5. Pictures- Ole, Anne, children -- Appendix 6. Pictures- Ole's grandchildren and beyond -- Appendix 7. Trip to Norway pictures of author and husband -- Bibliography.
Summary:
"Containing dozens of never-before-published letters professionally translated from Norwegian, Letters from Ole Rocksvold is a biography of immigrant and Civil War veteran, Ole Rocksvold, written by his great granddaughter. Ole fought for the Union at the Hornets' Nest at Shiloh, was a prisoner of war, and participated in several other battles. Fourteen poignant wartime letters are included, all but one sent to his sweetheart and future wife, Anne. A person of intelligence, determination, and conviction, he went on to be a successful farmer, postmaster, and father of ten. Having helped to establish Glenwood Lutheran Church near Decorah, Iowa, Ole was an active participant in his community throughout his life." --back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.