Title
Charlotte Skrien Interview, ca. 1978
Files
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Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Lee Tempte
Interviewee
Charlotte Skrien
Date Recorded
1978
Date Digital
7-29-2020
County
Stevens County
Keywords
Norwegian Americans; Norway--Emigration and immigration; United States--Emigration and immigration; Children--Mortality; Children--Diseases; Medical care; Football players; College athletes; Football; Minnesota Gophers (Football team)
Description
Charlotte Skrien was 87 years old and lived in Morris. Her grandparents came to the United States from Norway.
In this interview, Charlotte relates some stories about her grandparents' and mother's trip from Norway to the United States. She also discusses childhood deaths and diseases, as well as medical care during that time. She talks about her son, who played football with the University of Minnesota Gophers.
Run Time
00:12:51
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
KMRSSkrien01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
1019
Recommended Citation
Skrien, Charlotte, "Charlotte Skrien Interview, ca. 1978" (1978). Reminiscing in West Central Minnesota (KMRS Feature). 100.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/kmrs/100
Primo Type
Audio
Notes
The digitization and transcription of this oral history was made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Any views, findings, opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Historical Society, or the Minnesota Historic Resources Advisory Committee.