Olga E. Petersen memoirs, 1881-1970, 1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Petersen, Olga E.
Title
Olga E. Petersen memoirs, 1881-1970
Dates
1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 items
Collection Number
2607 (Accession No. 2607-001)
Summary
Memoirs of a Danish immigrant discussing conditions in Denmark in the 1880's, life on the emigrant ships and life in the US
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Danish immigrant.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Memoirs of Mrs. Olga E. Petersen (b.1881-d.1970) and memoirs of Mr. William Petersen (b.1882-d.1962), compiled in 1970.

Memoirs discuss conditions in Denmark in the 1880's, life on the emigrant ships to the United States, life in early Seattle, working conditions, the Captain Scott Danish Colony on Vancouver Island, the San Francisco Earthquake, Danish Colony and activities in Washington Hall in Seattle.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Olga Petersen, 7/26/1976.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Pedersen, Elfrida J. (Elfrida Jensen), b.1806
  • Petersen, Olga E.--Archives
  • Petersen, William

Corporate Names

  • Danish Dramatic Club (Seattle, Wash.)
  • Danish Young Peoples Society

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)