Billehus, Orlin. "A Norwegian Settler in Kandiyohi County, 1856 - 1889", Paper, 1965

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1329

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Abstract

This collection consists of a paper written by Orlin Billehus, which is about a Norwegian pioneer in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The paper follows the life of an immigrant named Matias Johannessen Fjellhaugen, who settled in Colfax Township, Kandiyohi County. The Dakota Conflict of 1862, church activities at the Crow River Lutheran Church, and farm life are all discussed in the paper. This paper was written in 1965, as an assignment for Dr. Bert Burns’ Historical Geography class at Mankato State College.

Dates

1856-1889

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Orlin Billehus donated this collection in June 1982.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Billehus, Orlin. “A Norwegian Settler in Kandiyohi County, 1856 – 1889”, Paper, 1965.
Status: Completed
Author: Karyne Nester
Date: 1988-03
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English