Background
Bjork, Kenneth O. was born on July 19, 1909 in Enderlin, North Dakota, United States. Son of Theodore S. and Martha (Arneson) Bjork.
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Bjork, Kenneth O. was born on July 19, 1909 in Enderlin, North Dakota, United States. Son of Theodore S. and Martha (Arneson) Bjork.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1930. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1935.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Oslo, 1976.
Stepchildren— Ellen, Jon T. Assistant professor of history U. Montana, Havre, 1935-1937. Assistant professor Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1937-1939, associate professor, 1939-1944, professor, 1944-1974, professor emeritus, since 1974, department chairman history, 1960-1965. Visiting associate professor of University Nebraska, Lincoln, summers 1938, 40, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1940-1941, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1943-1944.
Rockefeller Foundation representative, professor of University East Africa, 1965-1967.
Editor Norwegian-American History Association, Northfield, 1960-1980, editor emeritus, since 1980, president, 1973-1975. Chairman Governor"s Committee on Refugee Relief, State of Minnesota, 1955-1958.
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Chairman Governor's Committee Refugee Relief, State Minnesota, 1955—1958.
Married Thora Lie, April 1, 1960. Children: Kenneth T., Arnold L., Jon T.;children: Herum P., Mark P. 1 stepchild Ellen.