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Federation of Norwegian Women's Societies, Chicago papers, 1915-1983
Collection Number:
P0907
Extent:
0.8 cubic feet (2 archives boxes)
Abstract:
Minute books and other papers of an organization which was organized "to bring Norwegian
women of Norwegian descent into close union for mutual advantage and education, to
encourage better civic conditions and to provide scholarships for worthy students of Norwegian
descent." Among the achievements of the Federation was the saving of the Viking Ship and
moving it from Jackson Park to Lincoln Park.
Box

Date

Range

2

Clippings and correspondence (1950-1983) regarding Dr. Helga
4 Ruud (1860-1956), a President of the Federation.

1950

1983

2

Papers regarding the transfer of the Viking Ship (1918-1978).
7 Includes photo of the Ship.

1918

1978

1959

1983

1966

1966

1918

1918

2

5 Certificates of Incorporation (1918).
Yearbooks, correspondence, clippings, and photographs
2 (1917-1974).

1917

1974

2

1 Volumes of minutes (1962-1980).

1962

1980

1

4 Volume of minutes (1948-1954).

1948

1954

1

3 Volume of minutes (1932-1940).

1932

1940

1

2 Volume of minutes (1924-1932).

1924

1932

2

3 Clippings and correspondence (1969-1981).

1969

1981

2
2
2

Folder Description

Papers regarding the Fort Dearborn Tapestry by Lila Doe, donated
8 to the Chicago Historical Society in 1975 (1959-1983).
Clipping, program, and guestbook from the 50th Anniversary
6 Celebration (1966).

�1

1 Volume of minutes (1915-1924).

1915

1924

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