Toward an oral history of Cape Ann : Olsson, Hakan and Inga

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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).

Linda Brayton and David Masters, principal oral historians; Interviewer(s):Linda Brayton (6/13/1978).

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.

Originally issued on sound cassettes and transferred to compact discs.

Institution: Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library

Massachusetts--Essex (county)--Ann, Cape

Olsson, Hakan, Interviewee

Olsson, Inga Interviewee

Brayton, Linda, Interviewer

06-13-1978

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[Gloucester, Mass] : Sawyer Free Library

Anecdotes

Manners and customs

Swedish Americans

Emigration and immigration

Oral history

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4 3/4 in.

Gloucester Oral History Collection

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