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 3

Folder 1: Financial Reports, 1998-1999
Folder 2: Financial Reports, 2001-2003
Folder 3: Flood Relief Fund, 1997
Folder 4: Fraternal Funds Program, 1991-2004
Folder 5: History of District IV, 1970 (2)
Folder 6: History of District IV, 1982 (2)
Folder 7: Insurance, 1990-2003
Folder 8: International Conventions in North Dakota, 1978 and 1996
Folder 9: Leif Erikson Day, 1999
Folder 10: Lists of Lodge Officers
Folder 11: Lodges - General
Folder 12: Lodges - Suspended/Disbanded, 1991-2003
Folder 13: Logos
Folder 14: Membership Reports, 1988-2004
Folder 15: Membership Statistics Ledger, 1964-2002
Folder 16: New Lodges, 1993-1999
Folder 17: Newsletters, 1996-2000
Folder 18: Nordic America Travel, 1983-1985
Folder 19: Norwegian Olympic Team Donation, 1987
Folder 20: Officer Duties, 1996-2000
Folder 21: Per Capita Tax and Fees, 1994-1997
Folder 22: Photographs - District IV Boards, 1976-2000
Folder 23: Pin Orders, 1998-2003
Folder 24: Policies and Procedures
Folder 25: Reimbursements for Lodge Activities, 1991-1994
Folder 26: Scholarships
Folder 27: Seventy Fifth Anniversary, 1978
Folder 28: Ski for Light, 1989-1997
Folder 29: Sports Medal Program
Folder 30: Sports Weekend, 2003
Folder 31: Travel Program
Folder 32: Treasurer Correspondence, 1994-1998
Folder 33: Treasurer Reports, 1983-1995
Folder 34: Trollfjorden and Bjørnetann Camps
Folder 35: Trollhaugen Culture Camp
Folder 36: Unge Venner/Youth Club

Browse by Box:

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

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