Cobblestone articles from May 2003

Cobblestone archives from May 2003

Similar but independent. (Meet The Scandinavians).
May 1, 2003... The Vikings are coming!" This was a terrifying warning for most Europeans who lived during the years A.D. 800 to approximately 1066. The mostly blond, blue-eyed Viking raiders probably all looked alike to their southern European victims. But...

A smorgasbord of words.
May 1, 2003... Do you think you could get through an entire day without using a word that has its origins in Scandinavia? You may find it's harder than you think! Read on and see why. Say, for instance, you want an egg for breakfast. In order to not use...

Early Scandinavian settlements.
May 1, 2003... Until a little more than forty years ago, it was not known that people of Scandinavian descent played an important role in the early settlement of North America. Then, in 1961, husband and wife archaeologists Helge and Anne Stine Ingstad made...

A better life.
May 1, 2003... On October 9, 1825, the sloop Restauration sailed into New York Harbor. On board were fifty-two men and women (and one baby born en route). Most were Quakers and Haugeans from Stavanger, Norway. To stay in America, the group of immigrants,...

Remembering their roots.
May 1, 2003... How do different places in America celebrate their Scandinavian roots? Visit the following spots with COBBLESTONE and find out! Danish Villages An authentic 1848 windmill from Norre Snede, Denmark, greets visitors to Elk Horn and...

Conservation of dreams.
May 1, 2003... Do you want to learn more about Scandinavian Americans? There are a number of museums across the United States that have documented and interpreted the experiences of Nordic immigrants. But the Nordic Heritage Museum, located in Seattle,...

Did you know?
May 1, 2003... In 1629, a Dane named Jonas Bronck purchased land for a small farm, The area where his farm stood in present-day New York City eventually look its name from him--the Bronx. An early version of America's national symbol, the eagle, was...

In the political eye.
May 1, 2003... From 1900 to 1920, a spirit of reform swept through America. It brought striking changes to both the Republican and Democratic parties, as well as to local, state, and national governments. These twenty years of reform are known as the...

Wooven hearts.
May 1, 2003... In Scandinavian society, designs could be found on numerous everyday objects. A favorite theme was hearts. Today, the heart is used on many Christmas decorations. One Scandinavian tradition is an evening of Christmas craft-making with...

Ole's tale. (Quote of the Month).
May 1, 2003... Once... mother asked me what I wanted to become. Without hesitation I answered: either a poet or a professor. You can just imagine how she laughed; for how could a poor fisherman's boy ever become anything like that?" The poor fisherman's...

Famous Scandinavian Americans.
May 1, 2003... Many Scandinavians, both immigrants and second- and third-generation, have distinguished themselves in America. Following are brief descriptions of as many famous Scandinavian Americans (grouped by Nordic country of origin or ancestry) as space...

Brain ticklers.
May 1, 2003... Give your brain a little tickle to see how well you read and understood this issue on Scandinavian Americans. If you believe the answer to be false, give yourself the ultimate test and see whether you can explain why it is false. Answers below....

A final word.
May 1, 2003... For many Scandinavian Americans, the similarities of the geography and climate of the Midwest to their homelands' made life in the New World easier. Imagine you are moving to a different country, where every aspect of your new...

Me. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... Me Blond hair, blue eyes. Stars on my ceiling, moons on my sheets. Blue in my bathroom, black in my closet. Pictures on my walls, memories in my pictures. Pink on my pajamas, sleep in my eyes....

Baseball. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... Baseball Teamwork. Throwing, running, hitting, passing, cracking sound of the bat. Exciting. Mark Walsh Big Sandy, Texas

Seasonal Delights. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... Seasonal Delights Summer is cool, when I swim in the pool. I have so much fun, when I play in the sun. Winter is strong, and it seems to be long. The snow gleaming white, and jackets zipped tight. ...

If I Were Queen. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... If I Were Queen If I were queen of the wild things, I would tell them to be nice and not mean. I would tell them to hug their families. I would send them to New York or Hollywood. I would tell them...

A Generation of Peace.
May 1, 2003... Generation of Peace We all are special and unique--a youthful generation with a big heart. Kids who can contribute and make a difference in this world. Showing kindness to each other and interest in how...

Dear Cobblestonians.
May 1, 2003... Dear Cobblestonians, In the late 1800s, large waves of immigrants arrived on America's shores. As more and more people settled in the United States, they gravitated toward urban areas. Cities became crowded with residents. To accommodate...

Nature Sights. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... Nature Sights Northern lights in Alaska. Arctic fox pouncing in the snow. The polar bear swimming Under the ice. Horses Running in the hills. Eagles soaring alone. Sunsets. Insects chirping all...

Timeless. (Letters).
May 1, 2003... Timeless I am on a sandbar. Time is a fiver that flows past me while I stand. I watch time go by. I am defying it, while it is ever ticking. Time is a figment of my imagination. It does...

Books to read. (Digging Deeper).
May 1, 2003... A Student's Guide to Scandinavian American Genealogy by Lisa Olson Paddock (Arizona: The Oryx Press, 1996), part of the American Family Tree series, shows students how to understand their heritage and what resources to use to trace their...

On the Web. (Digging Deeper).
May 1, 2003... Check out these Web sites for more information on the Scandinavian American museums mentioned in this issue: American Swedish Institute: www.americanswedishinst.org American Swedish Historical Museum: www.americanswedish.org Danish...

Places to visit. (Digging Deeper).
May 1, 2003... See the article and sidebar that starts on page 20 for information about several Scandinavian sites across the country. Swedish American Museum Center, Chicago, Illinois. The original museum was housed in a small storefront log cabin that...

From the Archvies.
May 1, 2003... The United States has a rich history as a melting pot for many immigrant groups. With that in mind, COBBLESTONE has devoted a number of issues to highlighting these different cultures. For a look at some international groups and ethnicities...

Cartoon connection.
May 1, 2003... WE'RE NUMBER ONE! WE'RE NUMBER ONE! WELCOME TO VINLAND [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]