E9: A Patchwork Quilt

In this episode, we take a look at what the women built. We meet again women from earlier episodes—Gjertrud Rumohr Haug, Lina Svåi, Rakel Tonette Atlaksdatter. Women whose strong and steady hands nurtured everyday life in the Norwegian-American communities – through spinning, baking, sewing, and song. Through vivid stories, letters, and memories, we gain an intimate glimpse into the women’s communities that grew in homes, church halls, and women’s associations – spaces that embraced both daily life and faith. We hear how they passed on culture, language, and tradition – from hand to hand, from mother to daughter, from a cabin on the prairie to a church in the city. Script: Inger-Kristine Riber and Reidun Horvei Co-editor: Katherine Jane Hanson Narrators: Reidun Horvei and Ragnhild Gudbrandsen Sound design: Inger-Kristine Riber Supported by: Fritt Ord