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Object Identification Number |
1996.155.001 |
Object Name |
Scrapbook |
Donor |
Forrest, Asta |
Scope / Description |
A blue 3-ring binder containing extensive photo documentation and original and copied documents such as marriage license, naturalization paper, passport, county fair ribbons; photos of their auto trips from east to west USA, also other personal memorabilia. Inside the sleeve on the front cover is a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorensen and a gold plaque below engraved with "Mr. and Mrs. / Walter Sorensen" in cursive. Behind the photo and plaque is a purple/blue/white watercolor piece of paper. Documents lives of Christian Valdemar (Walter) Sorensen & Ane Margrethe Gjedde. 10 1/2" W x 11 1/2" L x 1 5/8" D Walter was born on the September 24, 1881 in Gudum Sogn, DK. He immigrated to the US in 1904 and arrived in New York City. He married Ane Margrethe Gjedde the next year on June 27, 1905. Ane was born on March 25, 1884 in Ove Mark, DK. She immigrated in 1905 to live with Walter. The two would not have children despite being married for over 50 years. Walter passed away on June 30, 1964 and Ana on December 5, 1969. |
Language of Material |
English |
Title |
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorensen |
Creator |
Forrest, Asta |
Dates of Creation |
circa 1900-1996 |
Associated People |
Forrest, Asta Sorensen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorensen, Christian Valdemar Gjedde, Ane Margrethe |
Search Terms |
Scrapbook Forrest, Asta Sorensen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sorensen, Christian Valdemar Gjedde, Ane Margrethe Sorensen, Ane Margrethe Ribbons Birth certificate Death certificate Immunization record Family history |
Date Received by Museum |
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Images |
347\1996155001.JPG |
Accession number |
1996.155 |