https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/56511bf47c003b09367a3e15904e7d5a.pdf 63a8a8bebc2167b87afee05f955ec2b7 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Norwegian Clubs of Chicago collection, 1914-1997 Collection Number: P0278 Extent: 2.8 cubic feet (7 archives boxes) Scope and Content: Papers of a large number of Chicago organizations: art, athletic, dance, social, student, and theater. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Norwegian Clubs of Chicago collection. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 1 Foreningen Eikundasund, 1911, 1925 Photocopies. 1 2 Irving Park Woman's Club, 1978-1979 Photocopy. 1 3 Miscellaneous Includes: Norwegian-American newspaper clippings, 1909-1938; "Bondeungdomslagets: Aarfest," undated; "The Nordic Philharmonic Orchestra," North Park College Auditorium, 1962; Copy of Norwegian-American newspapers, 1872-1873, 1893); List of Organizations, undated; Correspondence from the Bjornstjerne Bjornson Lodge on the purchase of a building in Chicago, 1973; Copy of Norwegian-American newspaper, 1927; List of Organizations and Clubs, 1987; List of Club Houses, Halls, Groves, & Parks, (1987); The Fidelis Club Presents "A Night in Scandinavia," 1938; Nordic Law Club Notice, 1943; "Den Norske Kafe, "The Sandwich Center of Chicago," 1934; Norwegian-American P.E.N Club Organisert i Chicago, 1929; Photograph of Sheriff Richard J. Elrod being given a plaque by Russ Holmquist, Chairman of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, 1974; Announcement of Scholarship Dinner Dance held by the Scandinavian American Government Association, 1970; Norwegian-American newspaper clipping, undated; Concert Program for "The Young Ladies Glee Club" of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle, 1938; Turnersværta, 1924, 1903; and "Putriare," 1907. 1 4 Chicago Nordmannsforbundet Transcript of speech given at the spring meeting of the Chicago Chapter of the Norsmen's Federation, 1983; Nordmann's-Forbundet Chicago Chapter Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet program, 1984; and Nordmann's-Forbundet Chicago Chapter Fiftieth Anniversary book, 1984. 1 5 Norske Læseforening (Norwegian Reading Society) Includes: Photocopy of newspaper clipping, 1943; "Love for Den Norske Læseforening", 1898; Photocopy of "Den Norske Læseforening," undated; "Den Norske Læseforening: 1928-1943," two copies, 1943; and Attendance record, 1914-1923. 1 6 Norske Studentersamfund Includes: "Chicago Norske Studenter Samf: Teateraften," 1930; newspaper clippings, 1919-1922, 1931-1932, 1936; and copy of newspaper, 1927. 1 7 Norwegian American Athletic Association Includes: Correspondence from Janice Sola, corresponding Secretary, 1975; "The Great Scandinavian Valentine Ball," invitation, 1991; "Salutes the Mid-West Princess," 1962, 1963; 75th Anniversary Souvenir Program, 1960; 70th Anniversary Souvenir Program, 1955; 80th Anniversary Souvenir Program, 1965; "The Norwegian-American A.A presents Sonja Henie: World's Amateur Champion Figure Skater," program, 1934; article on the Chicago Mustangs, undated; Norwegian American Athletic Association Fiftieth Anniversary Review," 1935; "Gymnastik og Idrett" article by Dr. H.A. Eckers, 1929; and Copy of Scandinaven, 1929. 1 8 Norwegian Folk Dancers of Chicago Includes: Photographs,undated; and Second Annual Norwegian Mid-West Princess Contest, 1966. 1 9 Norwegian Old Settlers Society Includes two photographs, 1890. 1 10 Norwegian Turning Society Includes clippings, 1895, 1908; Copy of newspaper, 1869; "Prämie Koncert," 1873; The Norwegian-American Gymnastic Union Third Turnfest, 1900; and copy of newspaper, 1925) 1 11 Norwegian Woman's Club Includes: Income list, 1915; Photocopy of certificate honoring Dr. Helga Ruud, undated; clipping, 1942; A History of The Norwegian Woman's Club of Chicago, 1942; 50-Year History Highlights of The Norwegian Woman's Club: 1914-1964, 1964; Newspaper clipping, 1977; The Norwegian Woman's Club pamphlet, 1979; The Norwegian Woman's Club pamphlet, 1914; Anniversary Luncheon program, 1989; Anniversary Luncheon program, 1994; The Norwegian Woman's Club handbook, 1990; correspondence, 1994; and The Norwegian Woman's Club handbook, 1940. 1 12 Haugesunds Foreningen "Karmsund" Includes photocopy of Souvenir Program of Haugesunds Society "Karmsund" of Chicago," Chicago Norske Club, 1939; Photocopy of Norwegian journal on "Karmsund," 1919; and "Foreningen "Karmsund"s, 1922. 1 13 Scandinavian American Cultural Society Includes Scandinavian American Cultural Society "News," Arlington Heights, 1980-1983. 1 14 Scandinavian Club Includes: Scandinavian Club Calendars. Arlington Heights, 1981-1982; and "Children's Christmas Party" announcement, 1981. 1 15 Scandinavian Union Includes copy of Norwegian-American newspaper on the "Scandinavian Union," 1855. 1 16 Sons of Norway Summer Home Association Includes: Sons of Norway Summer Home Association By-Laws, undated; Invitation, undated; Newsletter to members, 1977; Correspondence to a member, 1980; Sons of Norway Summer Home Association, Inc. Profit and Loss Statement, 1967; and Membership Lists, undated, 1977. 1 17 Sons of Norway Torske Klub Includes correspondence between Odd Lovoll and secretary David Cornwell, 1997; Meeting notice, 1997; Torske Klub Board Members, 1997; Dinner Meeting Agenda, undated; 25th Anniversary of the Sons of Norway Torske Klub program, 1985; and membership list, 1997. 1 18 Thora (Skand. Kvindeforening, founder 1884) Includes copy of newspaper on "Thora," 1904. 1 19 "Vala" Læseforening Includes copy of newspapers on "Vala," 1904. 1 20 Vossing Emigration Society newspaper clipping, 1857 2A 1 Chicago Norske Klub invitations Includes: Photocopy of Constitution and By-Laws, circa 1920; Photocopy of "Fortieth Anniversary Greetings,” circa 1930; Invitation to 17th of May festival, undated; Ten Invitations and Announcements, 1919; Announcement of "Informal Congress and Re-Union," 1917; Invitation to celebration, 1911; Seven Invitations and Announcements, 1910; Four Invitations and Announcements, undated; Invitation, 1926; Christmas Tree Party announcements, 1926, 1933, 1937; Invitation, 1939; Three invitations, 1965; Invitation, 1966; Invitation, 1967; Invitation, 1971; and Invitation, 1970. 2A 2 Chicago Norske Klub Ladies' Auxiliary Includes: Rules and Regulations, 1959; Announcements of death, 1952-1961; Invitations, undated; Correspondence, 1917; Photocopies of newspaper clippings and other documents, 1916-1924; "Revyvise," 1921; and Announcement of meeting, 1961. 2A 3 Chicago Norske Klub yearbooks, 1922-1930 2A 4 Chicago Norske Klub programs, 1919-1971 2A 5 Chicago Norske Klub reports, 1917-1980 2A 6 Chicago Norske Klub building Includes: Information on the building, undated; Announcement of purchase of building by the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson Lodge, Sons of Norway, 1971; Historical Sketch, 1917; Fortieth Anniversary Greetings, 1930; and clipping, 1983. 2A 7 Chicago Norske Klub correspondence, 1924-1970 Includes "May 17th Party," undated and reservation list for Chicago Norske Klub, 1973. 2A 8 Chicago Norske Klub concerts and programs Includes: "Kjærlighetens Tragedie," undated; The Northern Concert Orchestra, undated; Concert, August Werner, Pearl Gran, and Reidar Haugan, undated; Koncert i Chicago Norske Klub, undated; Photocopies of "Paa Almindelig Opfordring," 1916; Liberty Festival Program, 1918; "The Juniors Will Entertain," 1919; Photocopy of Miss Fearless and Company, 1921; Orkester, 1922, 1924; The Ladies Auxiliary of the Chicago Norske Klub, 1922; "Seventeen," 1925; Bergljot Raaen, Oplesningsaften, 1934; Programme of Entertainment, 1941; Two copies of "Grieg 100 Aars Jubileumsfest," 1943; The presentation of The Order and The Cross of St. Olaf, 1954; Translation from Norwegian of the Diploma of the Order of St. Olav, 1954; Invitation, "Tore Segelcke,” 1956; "Tore Segelcke" programs, 1956; Norwegian document, undated; Sangbog, undated; Reisen till vinlandene, undated; Royal Anniversary Concert, 1975; "Herremiddag," 1969; and Eightieth Anniversary Dinner and Ball program, 1970. 2A 9 Chicago Norske Klub art exhibits Includes: "The Chicago Norske Klub Collection: A catalog of the art at Norway Center," circa 1982; "An evening in the Old Chicago Norske Klub, 1982; Announcement of art exhibition, 1926; newspaper clippings, undated, 1926; Invitation to Karl Ouren Memorial Exhibit, undated; Photocopies of correspondence and documents relating to art exhibits, 1950; and Chicago Norske Klub: 1890-1950. 2A 10 Chicago Norske Klub clippings, 1919-1983 2A 11 Chicago Norwegian Theatre Includes: Bondeungdomslaget, Chicago, Edward Drabløs, undated; Newspaper clippings, 1938, 1947, 1949; "De Unges Forbund,” 1938; "Aapningsforestilling - Folkefest: De Ungest Forbund," 1938-1939; "Norge Venter," 1943; 10 Aars Jubileums Teateraften og Dans program, 1948; "Bryllupsfesten," 1950; Teateraften og Dans program, 1954-1956; By-Laws of the Chicago Norwegian Theater, 1941; Correspondence, 1938, 1941, undated; Kallana I Oladalen, undated; Jeppe paa Berget eller Bonden som vart Baron, undated; and "Forbud-eller ka vet me," undated. 2A 12 Chicago Norske Klub Dramatiske Selskab Includes: "Chicago Norske Klub Dramatiske Selskab," undated; Invitation, 1919; "C.N.Ks. Dramatiske Selskab," undated; Announcements, undated; "Sy og Strikkegrupperne," undated; C.N.K Dramatiske Selskab programs, 1919-1931; volume on C.N.K's Dramatiske Selskab, undated; Newspaper clipping, 1932. 2A 13 Norwegian-American Theater clippings, 1844, undated 2A 14 Norske Dramatiske Forening Includes: Frams Dramatiske Selskab, 1900; Newspaper clippings, undated, 1905, 1906, 1908, 1928. 2A 15 Norwegian Sharpshooters, undated, 1900 2B 1 Chicago Norse Klub scrapbook, 1917-1940 2B 2-3 Chicago Norske Klub membership list, undated 2B 4 Chicago Norske Klub membership Includes: Death announcement cards, 1949-1967; Newspaper clipping, 1982; Correspondence to members, 1960; List of positions held by a Winther Busch, circa 1930; two membership cards, undated; Membership list, 1939, 1951, 1960; Membership Directory, 1966; Membership list, undated. 2B 5-7 Minutes, protocols, and accounts, 1914-1915, 1918-1924 3 Medlems-Fortegnelse, 1911-1914 3 Entertainment Committee report by Rolf Rosenlund, 1929 3 Chicago Norske Klub finance committee's report, 1933 3 Chicago Norske Klub Finans-Sekretærens journal, 1914-1922 3 1 Chicago Norske Klub anniversaries, 1910, 1950, 1965, 1970 3 2 Chicago Norske Klub 60th anniversary scrapbook, 1970-1971 3 3 Chicago Norske Klub constitution Includes: "Love og Regler," 1907; Constitution & By-Laws, 1922, 1925, 1954; Sangbog, undated; Proposed Revised Constitution and By-Laws, undated; Constitution, undated; Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws, undated; Announcement of Proposed Change of By-Laws, 1950; Correspondence, undated; Chicago Norske Klub, 1890-1930; and B.B. Bulletin, 1984. 4 Chicago Norske Klub minutes, 1913-1914 4 Chicago Norske Klub Financial secretary book, 1924 4 Chicago Norske Klub Finans-Sekretærens Protokol, undated 5A-5B Chicago Norske Klub, 1948-1965, 1976 Approximately 1100 stereo slides taken by Rolf Grondahl between 1948-1965, and 1976. Many social events are captured, including: club anniversaries, picnics, holiday and themed parties, and more. Hawaiian night and cocktail gatherings, and the 1965 royal visit of Crown Prince Harald. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Finding aid to the Norwegian Clubs of Chicago collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archival Collection Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P0278 Title A name given to the resource Norwegian clubs of Chicago collection, 1914-1997 Description An account of the resource Papers of a large number of Chicago organizations: art, athletic, dance, social, student, and theater. Digital collections available online <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUdEHuG">here</a>. Location: 1/B/5-1/B/6, 68A5 (Box 5B), 68B4 (Box 5A) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914-1997 Subject The topic of the resource Chicago (Ill.) Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2.8 cubic feet (7 archives boxes) Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This collection is open for research. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. [Indicate the cited item here]. Norwegian Clubs of Chicago collection. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.