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Letters from America: The Life and Times of O. E. Rolvaag
- 1989 ----- color ----- 28 min ----- 16mm
- Chronicles the life and work of Ole Edvart Rolvaag, who arrived in America in 1896 a penniless Norwegian immigrant, and became an international celebrity for his pioneer novel, Giants in the Earth. Focuses on Rolvaag's personal life and work as well as the Norwegian-American community of his time. Norwegian folk art and music capture the character of the traditional culture Rolvaag encouraged and defended throughout his life. Rolvaag's own words, taken from his personal papers, writings and letters form much of the narration.
- Topics: (History: American, Literature: American)
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