Norwegian Islanders in the Columbia River From Sør-Helgeland in Nordland County, Norway to Puget Island, Washington  Rita Johansen,   Olderåsen, N-8980 VEGA, Norway   E-mail:  rita.johansen@sensewave.com   Or else you can get it from :   1. Nordic Maid i Poulsbo.  2.  Westerheim Museum i Decorah.  3.   Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle.   4. The Museum of Cathlamet.  5.  Mrs. Emma Iulo, 965 Winslow Way E # 401, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. eiulo@aol.com   6.  Vivian Olsen, P.O. Box 422, Cathlamet, WA 98612-0422

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Legacy and Testament : The Story of Columbia River Gilnetters   Irene Elizabeth Martin, 1994.  A history of gilnetting in the Columbia River.

Last of the Rivermen  Ray Fadich, 1993 - The life and times of the fishermen of the Columbia River 1930-1960

The Butterfly Fleet  Dena Johnson, 1997 - A Saga of Scandinavian fishermen who migrated to fish the salmon,and their sturdy women who settled Astoria,Oregon 1874-1912 period.

Knappa, Once Upon A Time  James A. Elliott,  1985 - Life in the Knappa community in the early 1900's.  Available through the Heritage Museum (503) 325-2203.

The Astorian  Roger T. Tetlow, 1975 - Personal History of DeWitt Clinton Ireland, pioneer newspaperman, printer, and publisher.

Work is our Joy  Irene Martin, 1989 -VHS published Corvallis: Oregon State University, The Story of the Columbia River Gillnetter, with live interviews etc.   Video is available at the Columbia River Maritime Museum.

Clatsop County, Oregon: It's History, Legends and Industries  Emma Gene Miller, 1958 - Oregon's historic past is uniquely related to beautiful Clatsop County, strategically located at the mouth of the Columbia. Here in this thriving coastal community have occurred some of the most fascinating and dramatic events in both state and national history.

The Diary of Mrs. Mary Riddle (1840-1929) Svensen, Oregon   Evelyn Egan, 1981 Typed from the original manuscript for the Astoria Public Library in Astoria, Oregon.

Dictionary of Oregon History  Howard McKinley Corning, 1989  A compendium of the history of Oregon.

Life on the Clatsop by Inez Stafford Hanson.   The book is on sale at the Heritage Museum (503) 325-2203.

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Page updated 8 February 2007