Sons of Norway, District IV Records

Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents

Administrative Information

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Collection Overview

Title: Sons of Norway, District IV Records

ID: OGLMC1491

Primary Creator: Sons of Norway, District IV (1895-)

Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 06/27/2005. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Ethnicity - Norwegian, Organizational Records

Languages: English, Norwegian

Abstract

1970-2004; Fraternal and ethnic heritage organization comprised of lodges in North Dakota, Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of publications including directories, charters and constitutions, and historical books. There are also minutes and related documents from conventions and meetings of the district board.

Collection Historical Note

The Sons of Norway is a fraternal and ethnic heritage organization comprised primarily of North Americans of Norwegian descent. Its stated mission is to “promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.” Organized by Norwegian immigrants January 16, 1895, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the purpose of fostering mutual aid within the Norwegian-American community, the society now has 400 local lodges throughout the United States, Canada, and Norway. In addition, Sons of Norway offers life insurance benefits to its members, along with various academic and cultural scholarships designed to promote familiarity with Norwegian language and culture. District IV consists of lodges in North Dakota and Montana, as well as in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Subject/Index Terms

Ethnicity - Norwegian
Organizational Records

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Records have been transferred that were previously part of OGLMC 752 (Gyda Varden Lodge No. 21, Sons of Norway). These records were originally donated in 1988 (88-1623) and 1995 (95-2023) and pertain to District IV.

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Gordon Bennett, Thompson, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 2005-2770

Related Materials: Gyda Varden Lodge No. 21, Sons of Norway Records; OGLMC 752

Preferred Citation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in May 2015.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Oversize Folder 1: Oversize photographs],
[All]

Box 1

Bound Volume 1: Board Meeting Minutes, 1914-1936
Bound Volume 2: Board Meeting Minutes, 1936-1954
Bound Volume 3: Board Meeting Minutes, 1954-1968
Folder 1: Board Meeting Minutes, 1966-1970
Folder 2: Board Meeting Minutes, 1971-1972
Folder 3: Board Meeting Minutes, 1973-1974
Folder 4: Board Meeting Minutes, 1975-1976
Folder 5: Board Meeting Minutes, 1977-1978
Folder 6: Board Meeting Minutes, 1979
Folder 7: Board Meeting Minutes, 1980
Folder 8: Board Meeting Minutes, 1981
Folder 9: Board Meeting Minutes, 1982
Folder 10: Board Meeting Minutes, 1983
Folder 11: Board Meeting Minutes, 1984
Folder 12: Board Meeting Minutes, 1985
Folder 13: Board Meeting Minutes, 1986
Folder 14: Board Meeting Minutes, 1987-1988
Folder 15: Board Meeting Minutes, 1989-1990
Folder 16: Board Meeting Minutes, 1991-1992
Folder 17: Board Meeting Minutes, 1993-1994

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Oversize Folder 1: Oversize photographs],
[All]

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