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/. Title A name given to the resource Wig Debate Society papers, 1890-1903, 1983 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NAHA 2020/018 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890-1903, 1983 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wick, Rosemary Description An account of the resource Copies of the Wig Debate Society minutes and English translation. Also includes the thesis "Norwegian-American Debating Societies: A Historical and Rhetorical Analysis," by Rosemary R. Wick, May 1983. This thesis was submitted to the graduate faculty of the University of North Dakota. The Wig Debate Society was established in 1890 by Norwegian immigrants, from the Setesdal Valley in Norway, who settled in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. The Society provided an opportunity for friends and acquaintances to gather and build a deep understanding of life in America. The meetings were held at the Wig Store in Bygland township in Polk County, Minnesota. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 3 folders Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Subject The topic of the resource Wig Debating Society Type The nature or genre of the resource Thesis Minutes Photocopies 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]. Wig Debate Society Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.