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Scandinavia Today (National) papers, 1982-1983
- Title
- Scandinavia Today (National) papers, 1982-1983
- Identifier
- P1244
- Date
- 1982-1983
- Description
- Scandinavia Today (National). News releases, programs, and clippings of a Scandinavian festival in the United States sponsored jointly by the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden) and the American Scandinavian Foundation.
The festival featured a variety of events: exhibits, lectures, concerts, tours, and seminars. It opened officially in Washington, D.C., September 8, 1982. In Minneapolis it opened with a "Salute to Scandinavia," at the Metrodome on September 11, which was attended by an estimated 50,000 people. The exhibitions, which presented outstanding selections of textiles, paintings, graphic arts, design, and photography, traveled to major American cities starting in September 1982.
Includes folders "Washington, D.C."; "Chicago, Illinois"; and "Minneapolis, Minnesota (including Red Wing)" - Extent
- 4 folders
- Language
- English
- Type
- Programs
- Clippings
Collection
Citation
“Scandinavia Today (National) papers, 1982-1983,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10712.