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Lecture: "Refugee traffic from Saltdal to Arjeplog 1940-45»

  • Nordland National Park Center 2035 Saltfjellveien Storforshei, Nordland, 8255 Norway (map)

Lecture: "Refugee traffic from Saltdal to Arjeplog 1940-45»

Nordland National Park Center, Røkland

Adults 90,-/ Seniors and students: 70,-/ Youth under 18: Free. Tickets are available at the door.

Speaker: Ronald Nystad-Rusaanes

During the war years, the Arjeplog hospital under Doctor Einar Wallquist received 2,000 refugees from 17 nations.

Many of those who crossed the border came from Saltdalen.

Conservator Ronald Nystad-Rusaanes at the Nordlandsmuseet talks about the drama, excitement and reception for those who reached Arjeplog.

WELCOME!

A backpack and a pair of ski poles in a snowy landscape

Photo: Silver Museum, Arjeplog

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