Title
Emma Belgum Interview, ca. 1977
Files
Download Emma Belgum Interview Transcript (210 KB)
Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Lee Tempte
Interviewee
Emma Belgum
Date Recorded
1977
Date Digital
7-29-2020
County
Douglas County
Keywords
Norwegian Americans; Frontier and pioneer life--Minnesota; Farm life--Minnesota; Agriculture--Minnesota; Storms--Minnesota
Description
Emma Belgum was 90 years old and was born in a dugout house near Kensington, Minnesota. Her parents came from Norway in 1871.
In this interview, she discusses many of her experiences on the farm, both before and after she was married. She talks about a bad storm that occurred on their farm. She also discusses the changes in farming over the years.
Run Time
00:10:15
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
KMRSBelgum01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
1019
Recommended Citation
Belgum, Emma, "Emma Belgum Interview, ca. 1977" (1977). Reminiscing in West Central Minnesota (KMRS Feature). 113.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/kmrs/113
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.