Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Kolloen family papers, 1898-1901
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kolloen family
- Title
- Kolloen family papers
- Dates
- 1898-1901 (inclusive)18981901
- Quantity
- 1.33 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2770 (Accession No. 2770-001)
- Summary
- Papers of Norwegian immigrant family concerning life in Norway, immigration the America, westward migration ending in Seattle, and goldseeking in 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 - Access Restrictions
-
Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Henry (Hans) Kolloen immigrated to the United States from Norway. He migrated west to Seattle, Washington, and joined the gold rush to Dawson, Yukon Territory. He married Inga Sjolseth Kolloen who corresponded with her mother in Oxendal, Norway, and her husband in Dawson, until she joined him there. While in Dawson, she received letters from Dora Husby in Seattle.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Recollection of Henry Kolloen (in Norwegian and English), incoming letters (in Norwegian) to Inga Sjolseth Kolloen (all are copies), and a photograph.
Recollection concerns Hans Kolloen's early life in Norway, immigration to America, westward migration ending in Seattle, and goldseeking in Dawson. Letters to Inga Sjolseth Kolloen are from Henry before and after their marriage, from her mother in Oxendal, Norway, and from Dora Husby in Seattle.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Norwegian Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Kolloen family--Archives
Geographical Names
- Dawson (Yukon)
Other Creators
-
Personal Names
- Husby, Dora (creator)
- Kolloen, Henry (creator)
- Kolloen, Inga Sjolseth (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)
