Anderson. the man. is a stately 6foot 3incher. His thick mop of striking white hair produces a disarmingly distinguished air that sometimes belies the twinkle in his eye that reveals the master storyteller. One of his favorites is about Ole Olson. who was standing in an American immigration line after the long boat trip from the old country. It seems the man in front of Ole in the line had exactly the same name as Ole and promptly gave it to the customs inspector. Ole then informed the inspector that his name. too. was the "same thing." But Oles Scandinavian accent was a bit thick. so Ole has been known ever since as "Sam Tang." It is no joke. however. that immigrants like Ole begat giants like Arthur Anderson. Olaf and Mary Anderson saw to it that young Arthur graduated from the Hallock High School in 1910completing the 4year course in 3. and with honors. He immediately went to work in local banks. while continuing his education in his spare time. studying by kerosene lamp.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about Scandinavian accents.