https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/29ac686709ca69723327c4d2a9ae2908.pdf 7477e4be5d25810d50c0ce52451ab5f7 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Det Norske Selskap i Amerika papers, 1903-1976 Collection Number: P0564 Extent: 2.4 cubic feet (5 archives boxes) Biography/History: The society published a journal, "Kvartalskrift" (1905-1922), edited by Waldemar Ager. The society was merged with the Norwegian-American Historical Association in 1976. In 1977 NAHA published "Cultural Pluralism versus Assimilation," edited by Odd S. Lovoll, a volume of essays translated from "Kvartalskrift". Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, and records of a Norwegian society organized on January 28, 1903, for the preservation and promotion of Norwegian culture in America. Treats subjects such as the Sigvald Quale declamatory contests, folk festivals, Norwegian literature, memorial monuments, and Norwegian-American history. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Det Norske Selskap i Amerika papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Descriptions 1 1 Correspondence, 1905-1929 1 2 Correspondence, 1923-1942 1 3 Correspondence, 1940-1943 1 4 Correspondence, 1930-1939 1 5 Correspondence, 1942-1959 1 6 Correspondence, 1944-1959 1 7 Pamphlets, 1903-1941 1 8 Clippings, 1903-1922 2 1 Reports and contest programs, 1910-1919 Includes: Sigvald Qvale Declamatory Contest. 2 2 Reports and contest programs, 1920-1929 Includes: Honorary degree of Doctor of Literature citation for Waldemar Ager, presented by C.A. Mellby representing St. Olaf College (1929); Agreement between Paul Fjelde and the Heg Monument Committee (1924); Contributors to the Col. Heg monument fund (1925); Sigvald Qvale Declamatory Contest. 2 3 Reports and contest programs. 1930-1939 Includes: Sigvald Qvale Declamatory Contest. 2 4 Reports and contest programs, 1940-1983 Includes Bill of Sale and Deed (1942); Sigvald Qvale Declamatory Contest; By-Laws of Det Norske Selskap I Amerika (ca. 1944); sketch of W. Ager's tombstone. 2 5 "Radio Course, Norwegian Language" manuscript, undated 2 6-8 Course in Norwegian Literature manuscript, 1949 2 9 Reports, bill of sales, certificate of incorporation, annual reports, and treasurer's annual report, 1942-1957 3 1 Miscellaneous, 1903-1938 Includes "Det Norske Selskabs Aarbog" (annual report), 1903", 2 copies; "Det Norske Selskab" booklet, Decorah, Iowa, April 13, 4 copies; "Kvartalskrift" booklet, October 1910 and April/July/October 1919, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; "Deklamationshefte" Sigvald Qvale Memorial Contests booklet: volume 1, 1911, 6 copies; volume 2, 1912, 7 copies; volume: "Minutes and Kvartalskrift, 1903-1938"; 2 volumes of membership lists: 1903-1924, 1924-1929; Sigvald Quale Medal Cut; Det Norske Selskab i Amerika Corporate Seal paper press. 3 2 Clippings, 1902-1914 4 1 Merger with Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA), 1976 4 1 Correspondence, 1960-1976 4 2 Annual, special and board meetings, 1963-1975 4 4 Miscellaneous, Clippings, etc., 1949-1974 Includes: Address given by Dr. E. Klaveness when presenting the statue of Leif Erikson to the State of Minnesota (Oct. 9, 1949). 4 5 Scholarships and gifts, 1960-1974 4 6 Financial reports, 1942-1975 4 5 Membership lists, 1947-1974 4 5 Teachers' Conference, 1965-1966 4 6 Secretary's Book (report), 1939-1970 4 5 Treasurer's Book and bank books, 1926-1976 4 5 Tax returns, 1961-1975 5 1 Account book, 1903-1938 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 Det Norske Selskap i Amerika papers 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 P0564 Title A name given to the resource Det Norske Selskap i Amerika papers, 1903-1976 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903-1976 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2.4 cubic feet (5 archives boxes) Subject The topic of the resource Nansen, Fridtjof, 1861-1930 Strømme, Peer O. (Peer Olsen), 1856-1921 Qvale, Sigvald Norske Selskap Norwegian Society of America Norwegian Teachers Conference Sigvald Quale Memorial Contests Qvale, Sigvald A. Jr. Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Reports Records 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 to 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]. Det Norske Selskap i Amerika Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Description An account of the resource Biography/History: The society published a journal, "Kvartalskrift" (1905-1922), edited by Waldemar Ager. The society was merged with the Norwegian-American Historical Association in 1976. In 1977 NAHA published "Cultural Pluralism versus Assimilation," edited by Odd S. Lovoll, a volume of essays translated from "Kvartalskrift". Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, and records of a Norwegian society organized on January 28, 1903, for the preservation and promotion of Norwegian culture in America. Treats subjects such as the Sigvald Quale declamatory contests, folk festivals, Norwegian literature, memorial monuments, and Norwegian-American history. Location; 5/A/4, 68/B/5 Language A language of the resource English Norwegian