Norwegian Immigration to MinnesotaMain MenuIntroductionOverview of MigrationNorwegian Settlement in MinnesotaNorwegian Lutheran Church in AmericaNorwegian-American EducationHospitals and Benevolent SocietiesNorwegian-Americans in PoliticsAnti-foreign Animus and AmericanizationCitizenship and Return to NorwayLegacy in MinnesotaKristina Warnerc8c3eeb8fc534b4204fc4ece92574ef9ee4ab6bd
1media/MN_Duluth_804593_1895_62500.jpg2024-03-26T16:10:46+00:00Introduction22plain3162024-10-18T21:27:14+00:00With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. Its mission is to locate, collect, preserve, and interpret the Norwegian-American experience with accuracy, integrity, and liveliness. The NAHA archival collection includes letters, ledgers, books, periodicals, photographs, diaries, and audio and video recordings. The materials bring life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses comprising the Norwegian diaspora in North America since migration began in the early 19th century.
This exhibit, Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota, is meant to highlight how Norwegians impacted Minnesota by pointing to archival resources in the archives of NAHA. The purpose is not to tell every story but to expand our understanding of what it means to be Norwegian in Minnesota and how one immigrant group has played an important role in shaping the state's culture. Funding for this digital exhibit was provided to the Norwegian American Historical Association through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, a component of the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy constitutional amendment, ratified by Minnesota voters in 2008.
