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Telemark to America

Begun in 1987 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Telers in America, this three-volume set is a valuable resource for searching for your Telemark ancestors, farms, and customs. Available only to Telelag members, these histories include photos, extensive indexes, translations of Torkel Oftelies's settlement reporting from the early 1900s and more.

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This compendium, published in conjunction with Telelaget of America’s 100th anniversary, details the rich heritage of our bygdelag. Published in 2007 with photos and a complete index of names, this book features an entire history of the organization and complete year-by-year Stevne and group tours to Norway.

Telelaget

The First One Hundred Years

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The Art of Orabel Thortvedt

A result of the cooperative effort between the West-Telemark Museum in Eidsborg and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, this book portrays the work of artist Orabel Thortvedt, granddaughter of Teler pioneer Olav G. Geitestad. Much of Orabel’s work focused on the saga of her family’s emigration and pioneer life. With contributions from Telelaget Historian Jim Skree and quotes from Telesoga, this beautiful hardcover book is an essential addition to any complete Teler library. Published in 2020, the text is in both Norwegian and English and is profusely illustrated and features black & white and color photos.


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