Toward an oral history of Cape Ann : Olsson, Hakan and Inga
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Toward an oral history of Cape Ann : Olsson, Hakan and Inga
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2 sound files, digital, MPEG3 file
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The following names and terms were used in this interview:Lund, Starboys, Vasa Order, Hambo, Martha Saville, Skane, Tulkorv, Spiran Lodge, Polka, For Svenskhetens bevarende i utlandet, Sanktta Lucia, Doppigryton, Wschottis, Verglad (dance group).
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Linda Brayton and David Masters, principal oral historians; Interviewer(s):Linda Brayton (6/13/1978).
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TRACKS:Mr. Olsson's background, reasons for coming to U.S.A., comparison of life styles and politics in Sweden and U.S.A. -- Mrs. Olsson's feeling about coming to U.S.A., blending Swedish and American traditions, holidays -- Learning English, modern immigration laws -- Arrival in U.S.A. and becoming established -- Spiran Lodge - history and purpose, activity as Spiran Lodge - especially dancing -- The Swedish language - classes -- Swedish classes (cont'd), children speak Swedish -- Interest in preserving Swedish culture now reviving, the Americanization process, comments on Cape Ann -- Comparison between modern immigrants' experience and those of earlier immigrants -- Raising a family in U.S.A. and in Sweden -- The best of two worlds, dancing helps keep family together, keeping Swedish traditions helps U.S.A.
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Originally issued on sound cassettes and transferred to compact discs.
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Institution: Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library
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Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Ann, Cape
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Olsson, Hakan, Interviewee
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Olsson, Inga Interviewee
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Brayton, Linda, Interviewer
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06-13-1978
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audio/mpeg
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eng
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[Gloucester, Mass] : Sawyer Free Library
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Anecdotes
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Manners and customs
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Swedish Americans
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Emigration and immigration
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Oral history
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sound recording-nonmusical
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Sound recordings
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1 sound disc : digital, stereo
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4 3/4 in.
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- Gloucester Oral History Collection