Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was a Norwegian and American novelist and writer (1876–1931). He was born in Dønna Municipality and died in Northfield.
Also recorded as O. E. Rölvaag · Ole Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Rølvaag, Ole Edvart, 1876-1931 · File URL IIIF manifest Catalog record · Public domain
- Born
- 1876. · Dønna Municipality.
- Died
- 1931. · Northfield.
- Nationality
- ["Norway" and "United States"].
- Occupation
- ["novelist" and "writer"].
- Education
- ["Augustana Academy"].
- Known for
- ["I de dage -: fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika"].
- Honours
- ["Order of St. Olav"].
- Languages
- ["Norwegian"].
In this article
Identity
Ole Edvart Rølvaag studied at Augustana Academy. The recorded working language is Norwegian. Employment is recorded with St. Works named in the authority record are I de dage -: fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika. Distinctions recorded are Order of St.
Ole Edvart Rølvaag is recorded as a citizen of United States. Recorded with the occupation novelist.
Radio address given by Ole E. Rølvaag in Chicago in April of 1929 on "The Vikings of the Prairie."
Rølvaag, Ole Edvart, 1876-1931 · File URL IIIF manifest Catalog record
Radio address given by Ole E. Rølvaag in Chicago in April of 1929 on "The Vikings of the Prairie."
Rølvaag, Ole Edvart, 1876-1931 · File URL IIIF manifest Catalog record
Dated record
Life and career
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1876
Ole Edvart Rølvaag born at Dønna Municipality.
1931
Ole Edvart Rølvaag died on 5 November 1931.
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Dønna Municipality.
Birth place
Northfield.
Death place
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Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings O. Rölvaag and Ole Rølvaag. His recorded language was Norwegian. His recorded confession was Lutheranism. One child is recorded: Karl Rolvaag.
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