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Knut Hansen papers, 1919-1982
- Title
- Knut Hansen papers, 1919-1982
- Identifier
- P1202
- Date
- 1919-1982
- Creator
- Hansen, Knut
- Description
- Correspondence, clippings, programs, photos, tributes, and other memorabilia of a Norwegian-born musician who, during his 48-year career in Chicago, conducted many choral groups including Normennenes Singing Society, Svithoid Singing Society, and The Lake Shore Club. On several occasions he was conductor for the Norwegian Singers' Association and the American Union of Swedish Singers. He was decorated by the kings of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Includes:- Biographical information; information regarding Elvera Bensen (Mrs. Hansen); wedding anniversaries (25, 40, and 50th); retirement, 1972; tributes; formal invitations; travel; Lauritz Melchior photo and correspondence (1931-1975); and clippings.
- Svithoid Singing Club (programs, etc.); Normenenes Singing Society (programs); Lake Shore Club Male Chorus (programs, etc.); American Union of Swedish Singers (clippings); Songbooks, notebook, songs and poems; "Trollstenen" a story; photos; programs (Hansen participated); programs
- Extent
- 1.4 cubic feet (2 archives boxes and 1 oversized box)
- Subject
- Musicians
- Choirs (Music)
- Melchior, Lauritz
- Hansen, Knute B. L.
- Lake Shore Club Male Chorus
- Svithoid Singing Society
- American Union of Swedish Singers
- Type
- Correspondence
- Programs
Collection
Citation
Hansen, Knut, “Knut Hansen papers, 1919-1982,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10680.