Camp Little Norway

Introduction

With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. Its mission is to locate, collect, preserve and interpret the Norwegian-American experience with accuracy, integrity, and liveliness. The NAHA archival collection includes letters, ledgers, books, periodicals, photographs, diaries, and audio and video recordings. The materials bring life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses comprising the Norwegian diaspora in North America since migration began in the early 19th century.

Since its founding in 1925, NAHA has been located on the campus of St. Olaf College. Although both institutions are independent entities, they maintain close cooperation on common causes. NAHA maintains close ties to NAHA-Norge, known in Norway as Det norske-amerikanske historielaget i Norge. As an independent, non-profit organization, NAHA-Norge aims to promote scholarly interests in Norwegian-American studies in Norway, as well as to encourage Norwegian contributions to this field of study.

Defending the homeland: Camp Little Norway and Norwegians during World War II highlights the Norwegian-American Historical Association’s unique collection of materials covering the Norwegian and Norwegian American involvement in World War II. These materials document personal experiences of those living in Norway, the United States, and Canada. Materials vary from journals written during the Nazi invasion to organizations that formed in the United States and Canada to assist in the war effort. This digital exhibit is not an all encompassing history of the war. Instead, we are pointing to unique materials housed in the NAHA archives. 

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