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Domestic News June 25, 1925

Askov American

Askov, Pine County, Minnesota

What is this article about?

Harris Nicholson, a recent graduate from Cooper Union art school in New York, received the institution's gold medal for his talents. An immigrant from Sundsvall, Sweden, two years ago, he worked days in a match factory while studying evenings and had exhibited his paintings in Sweden before emigrating.

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Receives Gold Medal.

Harris Nicholson who last week graduated from the Cooper Union art school, New York, received the gold medal of that institution in recognition of his unusual talents and ability. He came to America from Sundsvall, Sweden, two years ago, and while working in a match factory during the daytime, he attended the Cooper Union school in the evenings. Mr. Nicholson became favorably known through an exhibit of his paintings arranged in Sundsvall shortly before he left for the United States.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Gold Medal Cooper Union Graduation Immigrant Artist Sweden Match Factory

What entities or persons were involved?

Harris Nicholson

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Harris Nicholson

Outcome

received the gold medal of that institution in recognition of his unusual talents and ability

Event Details

Harris Nicholson graduated from the Cooper Union art school and received the gold medal. He immigrated from Sundsvall, Sweden, two years ago, worked in a match factory daytime, attended school evenings, and had a painting exhibit in Sundsvall before leaving.

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