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"Norwegians in Wisconsin" by Richard J. Fapso

"Life Story of Rasmus B. Anderson" by Rasmus B. Anderson

"Little Visits with a Journal Reporter" by Iver M. Kalnes

Vocabulary:

scholar

Norse culture

Interesting Fact:

As a student, Rasmus B. Anderson was kicked out of Luther College for being somewhat rebellious. He was later given an honorary degree by the college.

Study Questions:

Anderson was a friend of a famous Norwegian violinist. What was his name?

In what country did Anderson serve as the U.S. foreign minister?

Anderson led a full and varied life. What were some of his accomplishments?

U.S. historical events that occurred on March 2:

1836: Texas declares its independence from Mexico.

1904: Theodor Geisel, more widely known as Dr. Seuss, is born.

March 2

March 2, 1936: Norwegian-American Rasmus B. Anderson died in Madison. He was born on January 12, 1846 in the town of Albion, Dane County. He was a scholar of Norse culture and history and the founder of the Scandinavian Department at the University of Wisconsin, the first of its kind in the country.

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