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Title:

Letters from America [videorecording] : the life and times of O.E. Rølvaag / a film by Tim Schwab and Christine Craton.

Format:

[videorecording] :

Publisher:

New Day Films,

Copyright Date:

1996?

Description:

1 videocassette (29 min., 34 sec.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.

Subject:

Rølvaag, O. E.--(Ole Edvart),--1876-1931.
Rølvaag, O. E.--(Ole Edvart),--1876-1931.--I de dage.
Norwegian-American literature.
Norwegians--United States.
Norwegian Americans.
United States--History--History--19th century.
Norway--History--History--19th century.

Other Authors:

Schwab, Tim.
Craton, Christine.
Holm, Celeste, 1919-
Bye, Erik.
Unity Productions.
New Day Films.

Notes:

"Copyright 1989, Unity Productions." Narrated by Celeste Holm and Eric Bye as the voice of O.E. Rølvaag.

Summary:

Describes the experiences of a late 19th century Norwegian immigrant who became a scholar and noted author. His works, particularly Giants in the Earth, examine what immigrants lose of themselves in America : diversity, ethnicity, and traditions.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)43712825

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)