Monthly Archives: November 2010

Axel recalls his 1920 journey to the U.S.

Attached is an email that Diana sent to the cousins on January 8, 2004 recapping Axel’s recollections of his immigration to  America in May, 1920. Email from Diana RE Axel’s Immigration in 1920

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Letters from Uncle K.P. Olsen to Ville Jensen 1936 & 1938

K. P. Olsen was Johanna’s brother.  When K. P. was discussed in the family it always seemed to me that there was a tangible deference to his opinions and perceived wisdom.  Apparently, he was  smart, resourceful and ambitious.   At some point K.P. came to the U.S. … Continue reading

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Don’s memories of blowing up stumps at Axel’s

It was Don’s email back to Lucy in response to one of her “Happy Birthday  Cousin” emails that inspired Daina to suggest that we share our memories.    Here is Don’s email.   Three memories I have from Axel & Else’s house … Continue reading

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lemvigcousins Blog Inspiration and Objective

Hi Cousins, In October 2010, in response to one of Don’s emails about his childhood memories of John, Axel and Grayson blowing up stumps behind their home on Highway 99, Diana was inspired, and wrote the following in an email … Continue reading

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