Dawn Nielsen

John Mark Nielsen

Danish immigration to Nebraska is explored through dramatic readings from immigrant letters, journals and diaries, as well as slides of old photographs, drawings and scenes of present-day Denmark and Nebraska.

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Danish immigration to Nebraska is explored through dramatic readings from immigrant letters, journals and diaries, as well as slides of old photographs, drawings and scenes of present-day Denmark and Nebraska. The presentation focuses on the stories of individuals—what motivated them to emigrate, how they struggled with the land and faced the hardships of drought and the deaths of loved ones. The Nielsens describe how immigrants experienced the joys of community and the satisfaction of realizing their dreams.

Dawn Nielsen

Title: Retired High School Teacher

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (402) 426-4825

City: Blair


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John Mark Nielsen

Title: Executive Director Emeritus, Museum of Danish America

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (402) 426-4825

City: Blair


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