Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers, 1898-1903

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kolloen, Inga Sjolseth
Title
Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers
Dates
1898-1903 (inclusive)
Quantity
4 items
Collection Number
2764
Summary
Diary of a Norwegian American describing her trip to and life in the mining town of Dawson
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
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Languages
English, Norwegian

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Inga Sjolseth Kolloen was the wife of Henry (Hans) Kolloen.

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Accession No. 2764-001: Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers, 1898-1903 (bulk 1898)Return to Top

2 items

Scope and Content: Diary, 1898-1901 (bulk 1898); letter, 1903.

The diary, written in Norwegian, describes Mrs. Kolloen's trip to and life in the mining town of Dawson, Yukon Territory. The letter is in English.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Erling Kolloen, 11/8/1977.

Description
Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers

Accession No. 2764-002: Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers, 1898-1901Return to Top

circa 70 pages

Scope and Content: Photocopy of her diary with translation by Ruth Herberg.

English translation of a diary in Norwegian describing a trip to, and life in, Dawson in the Yukon Territory.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Ruth Herberg, 4/19/1983.

Description
Inga Sjolseth Kolloen papers

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Frontier and pioneer life--Yukon--Dawson
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Kolloen, Henry
  • Kolloen, Inga Sjolseth--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Dawson (Yukon)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Herberg, Ruth
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)