Norwegians in Michigan / Clifford Davidson.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davidson, Clifford
Language:English
Published: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, 2010.
Series:Discovering the peoples of Michigan.
Subjects:
Norwegians > Michigan.
Norwegian Americans > Michigan.
Norwegian Americans > Michigan > Social life and customs.
Local Note:
LM copy 2 gift from Mark Jenness.
Physical Description:158 pages.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Norwegians come to Michigan
  • Michigan as a transit route and as destination
  • Norwegian sailors in Michigan waters
  • Farming in the Lower Peninsula
  • Logging and the lumber industry
  • Norwegian miners and community in the "U.P."
  • Ishpeming and skiing
  • Bridges, tunnels, and motorcars
  • Diversity of gifts
  • The religion of Norwegian Americans
  • The music of Norwegian Americans
  • Arts and crafts
  • Folklore, superstitions, and humor
  • Relief for German-occupied Norway, 1940-45
  • Christmas and all the trimmings.