Part II: The language they lost
How Norwegian survived in America — in old words, inherited dialects, Christmas songs and a language some descendants are now trying to learn again.
Norwegian-American stories in 2025 and 2026
This publication explores the nuanced impact of cultural assimilation on Norwegian immigrants in America through a series of visual narratives.
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