NORWEGIAN AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL CENTER & N AESETH LIBRARY

Annual Report 2011 Norwegian American Genealogical Center, Inc. 2011 Annual Report

GREETING FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS As we celebrate our fifth year of independent status, my board colleagues join me in thanking all our loyal members, vol - unteers, and patrons. You have helped make this worthy organization a vital place, and the leading resource of its kind. With your generosity, 2011 was a year of great progress, resulting from your important support for our operating budget, your gifts for special projects, and your assistance in building our Naeseth Chair Endowment.

Late in 2011, Dan Huebner announced his retirement as board chairman, and I stepped into that role. Dan’s are large shoes to fill; his generous, thoughtful, and dedicated leadership is the guiding force behind the Center’s future. In recog - nition of his many contributions, we unanimously designated Dan as our chairman emeritus, and we are grateful for his continuing board service. At the same time, Dan demonstrated his enduring interest, this time by creating the Huebner Quasi-Endowment for operating reserves, as well as supporting all the expense for the acquisition, installation, and soft - ware for five new computer stations in the Naeseth Library. These new computing tools and the Huebner Quasi-En - dowment help guarantee a bright future for NAGC & NL. We all salute Dan with heartfelt thanks.

2011 produced several other special donations, including a major gift for operations from an anonymous foundation, through the recommendation of one of our board members. We also received, and invested, a bequest from the late LaMirth Geving Peterson. The Gerhard and Milma Naeseth Charitable Foundation and our own Madison-area Friends’ annual benefit event continued their important contributions. Thompson Investment Management, Inc., Madison, was the generous sponsor of the 2011 event, at which Svein Ludvigsen, the charismatic governor of Troms, , presented a dynamic advocacy address on behalf of the Center. Barbara and Eric Greenfeldt, Naomi and Owen Bekkum, and David J. Hardy all set the pace in continuing generosity, while we benefitted from giving by all our board members and also from an enviable response rate for the annual fund from many of our members. We thank you for advancing and sustaining our mission for history and heritage.

In mid-2011, Dan Huebner joined Anne Veslemøy Lindblom, Honorary Consul of Norway in Wisconsin (and also an NAGC board member), in hosting a gala lunch for four distinguished Norwegian visitors, including Ellen S. Aa. Volle - baek, Research Council of Norway (and also a NAGC board member). Our guests spoke about the growing interest and connection between Norway and the U.S. in the field of immigration history. The event was a chance to thank Ellen Volle - baek for her invaluable help during a NAGC board visit to Norway in 2008.

At the Naeseth Library, more researcher visits, increased correspondence, and a growing membership all created a busy year. The board extends special thanks to the devoted staff who keep the Center running so well. An important addition to the staff in 2011 was Diane Mauer, our new member services coordinator.

At the end of 2011, David Hardy, one of our organization’s greatest advocates, retired from the board. His innovative and generous leadership made so much possible for this newly-independent entity. David continues his long interest here with continuing participation in board committees. We will continue to rely upon his wise counsel and insight. The board wel - comes its new member JoAnn Six Plesko, who brings years of non-profit board experience. In 2010, JoAnn was selected as the Outstanding Individual Philanthropist by the Greater Madison Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Profes - sionals.

For my part, I am proud to help support this impressive organization. All of our active work has been accomplished dur - ing 2011 on an operating budget under $250,000. This is only possible because of the dedicated work and generosity of our board, staff, volunteers, patrons, and members. Thank you for your investment in our work to collect, preserve, and share resources for Norwegian American family history and heritage.

Lowell Olberg Chairman

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This annual report for our members contains information on the operations of the Norwegian American Genealogical Cen - ter and Naeseth Library during 2011. As a genealogical research institution, we have been in operation for nearly thirty- seven years.

2011 marked the year of impressive updates to our online databases. Many of our members subscribed to the new data - bases, providing them access to hundreds of thousands of Norwegian-American genealogical records. These same sub - scribers improved our records by sending in over a thousand pieces of new information to update specific database items relating to their families. Our staff updated and corrected over ten thousand records! We are all grateful for this valuable additional information that has been added here, thanks to our devoted members and database subscribers. In May, we brought together nearly two hundred members and friends for our annual Madison Friends’ dinner and pro - gram. Norway’s incumbent governor of Troms, and former Minister for Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Svein Ludvigsen, presented a charismatic talk on Norway’s High North, including the challenges and opportunities for Norway. Governor Ludvigsen also spoke about his career and his avocation for genealogical research. He told an engaging story of how he recently found his long-lost relatives in the , and how our staff helped him in this exciting discovery. We were all delighted that many of his newly-found family members joined in our special event, standing for a special welcome when they were introduced. Special thanks are due to John W. Thompson and Thompson Investment Management, Inc., Madi - son, for their generous sponsorship of the event. The Madison Friends’ Committee, with event co-chairs Ann and Dr. David L. Nelson, deserve our particular recognition and thanks. Several of our long-time volunteers – Richard Nelson, Don Ross, the late Arne Gausmann, and Joanne Harris – contin - ued to work on transcribing and indexing projects aimed at adding more details to the online databases. We are all grate - ful for their years of dedicated volunteer service. We are sad to report the death of Arne Gausmann. Over the years, offering much volunteer time, Mr. Gausmann transcribed more than two hundred thousand records for the Center. Our organization enjoys the support of many other dedicated volunteers who give their time and talents to help with our mis - sion for history and heritage. Whether they are indexing records, filing census information, mowing the grass, or entering data into new databases, we all owe each of our volunteers a debt of gratitude. During 2011, our staff conducted and attended many outreach events around the country. At these gatherings, we are able to share the message about our mission and describe the work we carry out on a daily basis. We participated in several dozen events, including Syttende Mai in Stoughton, several gatherings, bygdelag meetings, extensive visits to Texas and Pennsylvania, and the annual Skogfjorden Genealogy Seminar in Bemidji, Minnesota. For a complete list of upcom - ing events at which we will participate, I encourage you to watch our newsletter, Norwegian Tracks , and our website, www.nagcnl.org We extend many thanks and much gratitude to our Board of Directors for continued loyalty and support. The Board’s confidence, conviction, and certainty in the future of an independent Norwegian-American genealogical center inspires all of us on the staff, our many volunteers, and our faithful members across the country. I join in thanking each of you, our members, for your past encouragement and many contributions for the continuing growth and development of NAGC & NL. Blaine Hedberg Naeseth Chair for Genealogical Research & Publication

MISSION STATEMENT ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2007

The Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library is an educational non-profit research center with national and international scope. The Center collects, preserves, shares, and interprets resources for the study of Norwegian heritage. Through its collections, research, outreach, and publications, NAGC & NL strives to maintain and enhance its role as the most comprehensive source of information about the history of Norwegian immigration.

- 3 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of 12/31/2011) Lowell Olberg, Wheaton, Illinois, Chairman Paul Larson, Waunakee, Wisconsin, Vice Chairman Robert W. Anderson, Verona, Wisconsin, Treasurer David Johansen, Iowa, City, Iowa, Secretary Dan F. Huebner, Decorah, Iowa, Chairman Emeritus Verlyn Anderson, Moorhead, Minnesota Eric Greenfeldt, Princeton, New Jersey Jon Grinde, Madison, Wisconsin David J. Hardy, Palatine, Illinois (retired December 2011) Blaine Hedberg, Reedsburg, Wisconsin C. Marvin Lang, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Ann Leon, Madison, Wisconsin Anne V. Lindblom, Verona, Wisconsin JoAnn Six Plesko, Madison, Wisconsin (elected November 2011) Ellen S. Aa. Vollebæk, Oslo, Norway

STAFF , C ONSULTANTS , AND WORK -S TUDY STUDENTS Blaine Hedberg, Naeseth Chair for Genealogical Research & Publication Jeanne L. Wright, Director of Administration Diane Maurer, Member Services Coordinator (as of August 2011) David Natvig, Director of Member Services (through June 2011) Kathleen Olson, Library Services Gerald (Jerry) Paulson, Director of Genealogical Research Solveig Schavland Quinney, Library Services _____ Carol Culbertson, Senior Researcher David W. Wright, Jr., Development Consultant _____ Jenna Christianson, Researcher Skye Doney, Researcher Lane Sunwall, Researcher

VOLUNTEERS Marian Aaker Avis E. Fisher Gene Nelson Martha Blomberg Richard Fretheim Richard Nelson Bjarne Breilid Arne L. Gausmann+ Lars E. Øyane Karl Brekke Joanne Harris John Reindl Carol Culbertson Doris C. Hayes Don Ross Joyce Erickson Jean Marthaler Cathy Zange Madison-area Friends of NAGC & NL Sons of Norway – Norse Valley Lodge, #491, Appleton, Wisconsin Sons of Norway – Gronvik Lodge, #632, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Lists are as of December 31, 2011 +Deceased

- 4 - HONORARY ADVISORY COUNCIL Marian Aaker, Edina, Minnesota Naomi F. and Owen D. Bekkum, Madison, Wisconsin Dorothy Leon, Madison, Wisconsin Marilynn Amdahl Madden, Decatur, Illinois Olive M. and Eugene J. Nordby, Madison, Wisconsin A. Elizabeth Sande, Rochester, Minnesota John Weston+, Madison, Wisconsin

ADVISORY COUNCIL Kathleen Bergan Schmidt, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Chair Audrey and Philip Dybdahl, Madison, Wisconsin Michael J. Bovre, Madison, Wisconsin Ella Ager Fossum, Racine, Wisconsin Robert Fossum, Chetek, Wisconsin Ann Urness Gesme and Dean H. Gesme, Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa Barbara Greenfeldt, Princeton, New Jersey David J. Hardy, Palatine, Illinois (as of December 2011) Donald C. Hoganson, Wheaton, Illinois Gary T. Johnson, Evanston, Illinois Dianne Larson, Waunakee, Wisconsin John and Marcy Carter Lovick, Southlake, Texas Ann and David L. Nelson, Stoughton, Wisconsin Martha Gesme Nielsen, Palatine, Illinois Cornelia M. O’Kieffe+, Wilmette, Illinois Howard Rockstad, Thousand Oaks, California Lee Rokke, Apple Valley, Minnesota Donald L. Ross, Madison, Wisconsin John Skillrud, Middleton, Wisconsin John W. Thompson, Madison, Wisconsin

MADISON -AREA FRIENDS COMMITTEE Ann and David L. Nelson, Stoughton, Wisconsin, Co-Chairs Naomi F. and Owen D. Bekkum, Madison, Wisconsin Philip Dybdahl, Madison, Wisconsin Dianne and Paul Larson, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dorothy Leon, Madison, Wisconsin Olive M. and Eugene J. Nordby, Madison, Wisconsin David Ostrem, Green Lake, Wisconsin

+Deceased

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EXPENSES

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RESTRICTED FUNDS 2011

- 7 - THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF THE NORWEGIAN AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL CENTER & N AESETH LIBRARY record with heartfelt gratitude the names of the following contributors during the year 2011. Every effort has been made to acknowledge the many wonderful gifts received during this year, but we ask you to notify NAGC & NL of any corrections. Please remember that this list reflects contributions made in the 2011 calendar year only.

LEADERSHIP GIFTS IN 2011 Anonymous Foundation, for operations Naomi F. and Owen D. Bekkum, for operations Geek World, Madison, Wisconsin, for support of installation of computers Barbara and Eric Greenfeldt, for operations David J. Hardy, for operations Dan F. Huebner, to establish the Huebner Quasi-Endowment Fund for Operations, and for operations Marguerite J. Jensen, for the elevator fund, and for operations David and Susan Johansen, for operations Jane L. Loper, for operations Madison-area Friends of NAGC & NL, for operations Madison Torske Klubben Foundation, for publications Gerhard and Milma Naeseth Charitable Foundation, for publications and operations Olive M. and Eugene J. Nordby, for operations Helen and Lowell Olberg, for operations Bequest of LaMirth Geving Peterson Thompson Investment Management, Inc., Madison, for the 2011 Madison-area Friends’ Dinner Frank A. Tysver, for operations

THANK YOU TO THE 2011 D ONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND

Mary J. Adams Lucille Holtan Bernard Robert S. Duxstad Judith Adler Lucille Joanne Bjerke Philip and Audrey Dybdahl Wayne H. Akeson Richard and Evelyn Bjorklund Wayne and Karen Eastby Esther Eastwold Alcorn Mary Jane Blanchfield Myron and Barbara Egtvedt Mads and Chloe Andenas Shirley M. Boe James Ellingboe Phyllis Andersland Thomas Branigar Marion H. Ellis Harland Anderson Rosemary C. and Douglas L. Brooks Laura Endres Evelyn and Harry Anderson Christian and Jane Brun Donald G. Enochson Verlyn and Evonne Anderson John and Cathryn Buesseler Gerald and Deanna Erickson Earl V. Angell John E. Bye J. R. and J. A. Esser Anonymous Foundation David and Ruth Christ J. R. and Kathy Esser Eileen Arndt Karin I. Christensen Paul and Carol Esser Kathleen Arnetveit Robert C. Christensen Valerie Esser Alton Ask Dr. Conrad J. Christianson, Jr. Judith J. Finley Susan M. Assmus Michael and Vicky Christiason Avis E. Fisher Merrill C. Austin Arlene Christopherson Richard H. Fjeldheim Jean C. Bakkom William and Delores Clayton Richard A. Flisrand Shelly Baum Concordia Language Village Les and Jan Floeter Rev. Howard and Loree Baumgart Richard Dale Luther and Ilene Forde Jill S. Beatty Dr. James and Fran Debnam Steven and Ruth Fortney Sara Becker-Catania Den Norske Pioneers Club Jerome and Marlene Fosheim Naomi F. Bekkum Sallie Haugen DeReus Ruth King Freymann Owen D. Bekkum Floyd and Ruth Ann Dierzen Bernadette A. Friedell Donald L. Berg William J. and Mary Durspek Allan W. Fulkerson

- 8 - Helene M. Furst Jay L. and Sandra O. Jensen Joan E. Miller Judith Anne Gambrel Marguerite J. Jensen Nathan Miller Leroy W. Gardner David L. and Susan Johansen Randal and Victoria Miller Harold A. Gauper Joyce E. Johnsen Liza Moe David Gausmann Chuck and Bev Johnson Rosalind Mulvany Arne L. Gausmann+ Judge Derwood Johnson Earl and Ellie Munson Janet K. Geronime Mark Eric Johnson Pearl and Ham Muus Geek World, Madison, Wisconsin Thor and Darlene Jondahl Pamela Myers Ann Urness Gesme and Dean H. Terje Joranger John and Ann Myhre Gesme, Sr. Rita and Roy E. Jorgensen Gerhard and Milma Naeseth Brian Gilbertson James and Doris Jorgenson Charitable Foundation Susan Gonzo R. W. Kasperson Irene O’Connor Navarre John and Barbara Gordon Irene M. Kinna Charles A. Nelson Eric W. and Barbara L. Greenfeldt Alice Stangeland Kirn David L. and Ann Nelson H. Gaylon Greenhill Ellen and Leonard Kondrot James M. Nelson Marlene Griffith Roland J. and Irma B. Krogstad Larry G. Nelson Harland D. and Elaine N. Grinde Karen Kuhlman Marlin Nelson Jon M. Grinde Geraldine Lachman Marybeth Nelson Shirley Beito Gronlund and Glen C. Marvin and Louise Lang Paula M. Nelson H. Gronlund Norman W. Larson Richard and Marilyn Nelson Gudrid Reading Circle Paul and Dianne Larson Joan G. Niemiec Hon Perry. J. and Kathleen Ronald Leganger Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Nilsen Gulbrandsen Anne E. Leon Eugene J. and Olive M. Nordby Dr. Finn and Pat Gunderson Dorothy Leon Helen and Lowell Olberg James S. Gunderson Russell J. Lerum Larry G. Olsen Milton and Marguerite Hackett Truman and Delores E. Lewis Robert and Carol Olsen Hazel Hageseth Ronald Lien Allen Olson James and Elaine Halls Anne V. Lindblom Beverly Olson Ron and Joan Halverson Roald T. Lokken Carol and Ray Olson Barry N. Hansen Trygve Lonnebotn Gregory L. Olson Matilda Hansen Jane L. Loper Marjory Olsen Olson and Fred Carol J. and Minnard H. Hanson Joan Losen Olson James and Myrna Hanson Lynn R. Lothen Barbara K. Parent Milan Hanson John V. Lovell Jerry and Mary Paulson Rhys and Kathleen Hanson John and Marcy Carter Lovick James Pence David J. Hardy Odd S. Lovoll Arthur Peterson Judy Mithun Hartnett Karen Aamot Lowman Joan Holmsen Peterson Linda Harvey Eric and Grace Lund Karin M. Peterson Magne Haukelidsæter Richard L. Luther Bequest of LaMirth Geving Doris C. Hayes Donald Macaulay Peterson Blaine Hedberg Marilynn A. Madden Ralph D. Peterson Raymond A. Helgemoe Madison Torske Klubben Rev. Trenton and Deanna Pitcher Frank L. Hickisch, Jr. Foundation James A. Quale Mark and Pamela Hinckley Jean Marthaler Barbara Raaen Donald C. Hoganson Judith E. Mathison Ann W. Reeve Dave and Barb Holt Zona Mathison Eleanor (Kek) Robien Marilyn Olson Hooper Arlene Matson Gail T. Robison Michael Hovland and Nancy Jones Irene Matz Howard Rockstad Dan F. Huebner Diane Maurer David and Lee Rokke Anna Marie Huesers Elaine Mayers Ann M. Romo Stan Hultgren and Barbara Ohlsen Carol J. McNaughton Donald K. Rorvig Nelson Dean Huseby Sylvia R. Meagher Betty J. Rosenbaum Joseph J. Huseth Peggy J. Metzner Paul and Jan Rud Alicia A. Iversen Sigurd Midelfort M. Eugene and Eileen Rudd +Deceased -9 - Carolyn A. Rushton Land of the Vikings Gordon E. Tweit A. Elizabeth and Robert L. Sande Restauration Lodge # 1-548 Frank A. Tysver Patty and Todd Sauey Freya Club, Solbakken Lodge, Jon and Judith Urness Beverly Schauer #6-064 Karen Jill Vander Brug Catherine Schauer Pennsylvania Lodges Bonnie Vastag Jo and Paul Scheffel Solglimt Lodge # 1-547 Chris Velline Cheryl and Roger Schlesser Valdres Lodge # 1-503 Ellen and Knut Vollebæk Inga Hilleboe Schmidt Valhall Lodge #168 Joseph K. Waddell Michael Schmidt Vennligfolk Lodge # 5-627 Wagley Family Reunion Kenneth Schmitt Sons of Norway Foundation Don Wahlin Shirley Lokstad Schoenfeld Ethel A. Staley Donald T. Wang Martha I. Schramm Tyrone L. Steen Richard Wang Donald R. Schuette Linda A. Sunde Joy Hahn Watkins Don and Carol Schwarz Shirley Sundquist Gary and Liz Wicks Jon D. Scott Mr. and Mrs. David B. Swanson Genevieve Wilberg Dan Senjem Patricia Tharp Cheryl A. Wille-Schlesser JoAnn Six Plesko John W. Thompson Patricia Trambauer Williams James Skurdall Bonnie K. Thompson Verla and Vincent Williams Beverly J. Smith Gilman R. Thompson Harold E. Williamson Phyllis and Jack Smith Thompson Investment David Woldseth Pat J. Sommer Management, Inc., Madison Jane Woodward Sons of Norway Arne H. Trelvik Jerry Wright Bondelandet Lodge # 3-612 Kevin Tvedt Jeanne L. and David Wright, Jr. Kristiania Lodge # 1-47 Arlen Twedt Marwin Wrolstad

MATCHING GIFTS GIFTS FOR THE Jerry and Mary Paulson NAESETH CHAIR ENDOWMENT Beverly J. Saboe EXXON MOBIL FOUNDATION Inga Hilleboe Schmidt Matches the gifts of Roald T. Ruth and David Christ Linda Schwartz Lokken Linda Harvey Donald T. Wang GE F OUNDATION Marilyn Olson Hooper Matches the gift of Myron and Roland J. and Irma B. Krogstad 2011 G IFTS -IN -K IND Barbara Egvedt C. Marvin and Louise Lang GENERAL MILLS FOUNDATION Joan Losen John Aaberg Matches the gift of Mary E. Richard and Marilyn Nelson Marian Aaker Benson Virginia and Harry Papcke Evy and Rob Alsaker IBM C ORPORATION Sarah Williams Roger L. Anderson Matches the gifts of Gary Verlyn Anderson Klofstad, Ann E. Leon, and GIFTS FOR Astri My Astri Publishing Helen and Lowell Olberg LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS Howard D. Baumgart Dan B. Beal Evy and Robert Alsaker GIFTS FOR THE ELEVATOR FUND Michael Bovre Phyllis Andersland Jeannine Bown Judith Adler Rosemary C. Brooks and Douglas Scott M. Brunner Kathleen Arnetveit L. Brooks David and Ruth Christ Karin I. Christensen Floyd amd Ruth Ann Dierzen Nancy L. Coleman Marion H. Ellis William J. and Mary Durspek Hans H. Coucheron-Aamot Marguerite J. Jensen Avis E. Fisher Dennis and Helen Dale Peggy J. Metzner Helene M. Furst Arne Dimmen Shirley Lokstad Schoenfeld Mark and Pamela Hinckley Roger L. Dudley Lynn R. Lothen Mary and Tim Erdman Carol and Robert Olsen Fosselyngen, Sons of Norway

- 10 - Richard Fretheim Olav Veka MEMORIAL GIFTS Geek World, Madison, WI Chris Velline (gifts in memory of) Reidun Grimstad Vestlandslag SOFIA BERGETT AAMODT Pamela Stutrud Groth Joseph L. Walstad Marilyn Olson Hooper Bonnie Gruber Bruce L. Wiland LAURITZ AARREBERG FAMILY Gudbrandsdalslaget David Williams Elaine Mayers Enoch Haga JENNIE BURAAS ANDERSON Rebecca Hanna Patricia Tharp Marilyn Hansen TRIBUTE GIFTS BIRGER AND GINA ANTONSON Hardangerlag (gifts in honor of) Irene M. Kinna David J. Hardy AMILIES AND ESCENDANTS OF ARNE AND ANNE BEITO Doris C. Hayes F D TYRK NFINSEN EIDAL AND Shirley Beito Gronlund and Robert Heckman S A L IELS EDERSEN NDELIEIET Glen H. Gronlund Blaine Hedberg N P U KARIN BISGAARD Steven Heimerle Sarah Williams LAINE EDBERG Arlene Christopherson Sandra Hendrickson B H LAURA CHRISTOPHERSON Marian Hunt David and Ruth Christ Joy Watkins Joseph Huseth Eric W. and Barbara L. LARS AND SIGRID CORNELIUSEN Roar Irgens Greenfeldt Rosemary C. and Douglas L. David Johansen Richard and Marilyn Nelson Brooks Anne Marie Jonassen Virginia and Harry Papcke ELEN OE S TH IRTHDAY B. O. D AHLY Chery Kinnick H M ’ 100 B Randal and Victoria Miller C. Marvin and Louise Lang David and Ruth Christ OAR ROCH ON HIS IRTHDAY MARCUS AND LUCILE EASTBY Lars Erik Larson R B , B Wayne and Karen Eastby Theodore Laws Den Norske Pioneers Club ARS NDERSON REV . J OSEPH EASTVOLD Ann Legreid L B. A ESCENDANTS Esther Eastwold Alcorn Cheryl Lemanski D MRS . B ETTY KNUDSON EDGAR Ronald L. and Rebecca Lien Rhys and Kathleen Hanson AN UEBNER Judge Derwood Johnson Margaret Lindberg D F. H THORSTEN S. E IDEM Roald T. Lokken Doris C. Hayes Roland J. and Irma B. Krogstad Margaret Miller Jeanne L. and David Wright, Jr. DD OVOLL RUDOLPH O. E LLIS Minnesota Historical Society Press O S. L Marion H. Ellis Olav Naas Judge Derwood Johnson HE ESCENDANTS OF LE AND FAMILY AT ROCKDALE AND Dr. David L. Nelson T D O NNA UNDAHL KOSHKONONG CEMETERIES Harvey Nelson A M Rhys and Kathleen Hanson Richard Nelson Eric and Grace Lund ARLENE RNESON S TH RICHARD C. F ISHER Dr. Eugene J. Nordby D A ’ 50 IRTHDAY Avis E. Fisher Oradell Nordness B DR. AND MRS . C. A. F JELDSTAD Thea Norum Diane Maurer AVID ARDY AND AL Norwegian-American Historical D J. H Joan Losen Association Jeanne L. and David Wright, Jr. UGO ANESSKOG ON HIS OSCAR AND ALMA FLISRAND Kenneth Nyland H L , BIRTHDAY Richard A. Flisrand Randsjfordsmuseene ARNE L. G AUSMANN John Reindl Den Norske Pioneers Club OWELL LBERG ON HIS J. R. and J. A. Esser Aagot Grimstad Riise L E. O , BIRTHDAY J. R. and Kathy Esser Johan Ronningen Paul and Carol Esser Bergliot M. Schevenius Den Norske Pioneers Club DR. N ORM OLSEN , ON HIS Valerie Esser Byron L. Schmid BIRTHDAY John Skillrud David Gausmann Den Norske Pioneers Club John and Barbara Gordan Pamela Solwey ELBERT AND IDA PITCHER James and Myrna Hanson Michael Thorstad Rev. Trenton and Deanna Jahn H. Tinglum Pitcher Blaine Hedberg Touchstone Books REISHUS FAMILY Donald Macaulay Bruce Trouten Eleanor (Kek) Robien Shirley Sundquist Jeanne L. and David Wright, Jr. - 11- LEIGH GILBERTSON KARL JOHANSEN LARS AND OLENA PETERSON Brian Gilbertson David L. and Susan Johansen Lynn R. Lothen MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHER RICHARD F. J OHNSON SIGRID OLSON -P HILLIPS AND Richard Dale Mary J. Adams MARTIN PHILLIPS ROBERT HAGESETH OLUF AND MANDA KNUDSEN Cheryl and Roger Schlesser Hazel Hageseth Stan Hultgren and Barbara JOYCE REDALEN , F OUNTAIN , MN CHRISTINE AND OLE HAMRE Ohlsen Merrill C. Austin Karen Kuhlman GINA REILSTAD LARSEN ELISE ANDREASDATTER ARNOLD AND VNEDA HAUGEN Evelyn and Harry Anderson RØRVIKEN , H OLE CHURCH , Sallie Haugen DeReus HARTWICK LARSON RINGERIKE JANET GALEUCIA HELGEMOE David and Ruth Christ Leroy W. Gardner Raymond A. Helgemoe FLOYD LIEN HARRY AND ELLA (P ETERSON ) ELMER O. H ETLAND Jill S. Beatty ROWE Rosalind Mulvany HANS AND ALICE LOKSTAD Helene M. Furst GUY LEONARD HILLEBOE Shirley Lokstad Schoenfeld REV . O SCAR AND MELVA RUD Inga Hilleboe Schmidt CARROLL E. M ETZNER Paul and Jan Rud ORVILLE AND DOROTHY Peggy J. Metzner OLAUS OLSON SENJEM HOFFMANN HELGA AND C. F REDRIK Dan Senjem Wayne and Karen Eastby MIDELFORT HARALD SKAUG /S CHAU OLE AND SOPHIE MOE HOLTA Sigurd Midelfort Dr. James and Fran Debnam Lucille Holtan Bernhard LESTER MOE TELEMARK ANCESTORS BONNIE WESTBY HUEBNER Liza Moe Patricia Trambauer Williams Dan F. Huebner MY FOUR NORWEGIAN WILSON THIEDE IMMIGRANT GREAT GRANDPARENTS Susan Gonzo GRANDPARENTS - B RYNHILD Sylvia R. Meagher LEWIS AND SELMA THOMPSON JONSDATTER DALSLØKKEN LAWRENCE AND HALENA NELSON Gilman R. Thompson AND JACOB RASMUSSEN Phyllis Andersland TRYGVE JENSEN TRELVIK GALAEN REX R. N ELSON Arne H. Trelvik Commemorated by relatives and Richard and Marilyn Nelson CORNELIUS AND MARIANE descendants at the Swanson MR. AND MRS . E. E. N ETTEBURG VANDER BRUG Cousins’ Reunion, Rice Lake, Karin M. Peterson Karen Jill Vander Brug WI, with gratitude to Norwegian SALLY AND STAN OFTELIE BETTY VAUGHN Tracks , v. 10, through Fred L. Alice Stangeland Kirn Kenneth Schmitt Olson and Marjory Olsen Olson KENNETH ROY OLSEN MILDRED JACOBSON VIITA WILLIAM T. J ENSEN , III Robert and Carol Olsen Marlene Griffith Marguerite J. Jensen REV . R ASMUS PEDERSON OLIVER WESTBY (1625-1676) Jo and Paul Scheffel Donald T. Wang

Mange tusen takk to all 2011 donors. Your annual support allows us to continue our mission to discover, preserve, and share Norwegian-American history and heritage.