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Swedish Journey to Minnesota |
The story of a young woman who sailed for America from Sweden in 1895 helps to portray the life of many Swedes who left their homeland for a new life in Minnesota. The lasting influence of the Swedish immigrants is explained. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Norwegians Settle in Minnesota |
From the various Norwegian settlements around Minnesota, people of this ethnic group were interviewed. This video looks at their voyage to Minnesota and explores their life on the farm, customs, education and adjustment to their new home. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Journey of the Minnesota Finns |
This video focuses on the reasons why many Finns left their homeland in the 1800's to come to Minnesota. Finns in rural northern Minnesota tell their story. They recall the settlement of small towns and villages that were once exclusively Finnish. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Minnesota Memories |
Four senior citizens that experienced fascinating segments of Minnesota life tell their stories. A survivor of the 1918 fire, a Great Lakes Ship captain, a Norwegian immigrant who worked in our logging camps, and a superintendent of logging camps all talk about what life was like in the early days of Minnesota.
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