OUR SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE

About the Book

OUR SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE is a collection of true stories by members of The Norden Clubs, Jamestown, NY, stories of themselves and/or their ancestors – their adventures, customs, and the sacrifices they made to come to America, “a land where streets were paved in gold,” as one young girl was told. Included is a history of the emigration from Scandinavia to America and to Jamestown, NY, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Norden Clubs are pleased to permanently record these memories as part of history, particularly the Scandinavian influence in America.

About the Author

BARBARA HILLMAN JONES, a third generation Swedish-American, grew up in the predominantly Swedish community of Jamestown, NY. All of her grandparents were born in Sweden and came to America in the early 1900s. Swedish was spoken in their homes, and Swedish customs observed. Barbara attended Jamestown public schools and Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC. She has had a fascinating professional career as an executive secretary to CEOs of several corporations and organizations. She has authored three other books, and she and her husband, a minister, are happily retired in Fort Wayne, Indiana.