https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/5c787daebe808c9e562d3d47043b79fb.pdf ddae170ec65c5d1e5e26fea2593d810b PDF Text Text Collection Name: Norwegian National League (Chicago) records, 1899-1984 Collection Number: P0277 Extent: 1.2 cubic feet (3 archive boxes) Scope and Content: Programs and reports of a Norwegian organization founded in Chicago in 1899 to unite all Norwegian societies to assist needy Norwegians and support all major projects of such groups as were not controlled by the church, corporations, or political parties. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Norwegian National League (Chicago) Records. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box Folder Description 1 1 A. Abrahamson paper, 1978 Ethnography (Revision). "Revision of Ethnography on the Norwegian National League of Chicago" by Anne Abrahamson, Linguistical Anthropology, Professor Werner, June 6, 1978; interviews with Archie Anderson, Henry Anderson, Lynn Sove, Alton Ellefson, Rolf Erickson, and Lauretta Wodrich. 1 2 Clippings, 1908-1975 23 Norwegian newspaper clippings; newspaper photo of 17th of May committee, dateless; "Welcome to the Celebration of the 17th of May on West North Avenue", Humboldt News, May 17, 1929; "Det Norske Nationalforbund og 17de Mai i Chicago" photocopy, Norden, April-May 1929; "A Scandinavian League", Scandia, June 29, 1939; "Two Women will Lead Norwegians' Parade" by Edward H. Eulenberg, Chicago Daily News, May 16, 1975. 1 3 Dramatic Society Programs, etc., 1919-1968 3 Norwegian newspaper clippings; 13 theater programs ("Storken", November 21 and 28, 1926-1927; "Tivoli-Aften", April 26, 1931, Klubbens Hall; "En Ekteskapsannonce", February 25, March 4, 1923; "Cinderella, Gul' Ash and his Stews", February 6; "Slaegtningerne" and "Formaal Egteskab", November 16, 17, 24, 1929; "Baldevins Bryllup", April 8, 1922-1923; "Ungdom", November 8, 1931; "Gjengangere" November 16 and 23, 1930-1931; "Karen Borneman", April 13-14, 1928-1929; "Paa Solsiden", December 2, 1928 and January 6, 1929; "Lille Eyolf", November 13 and 20, 1927-1928; "Baldevins Bryllup", November 18-19, 1922-1923); List of plays and commentary, 1919-1935; Rapport fra Presidenten for sasonen 1926-1927; letter from President of the Dramatic Society to Mrs. Samuel Insull, November 11, 1927; 2 advertisements for plays; 1 photo of a greeting for King Olav V, May 1968. 1 4 King Olav's 70th Birthday Fund, 1972-1973 Rough sample for a brochure; notes and objectives for birthday fund; 15 letters to Norwegian organizations regarding fund. 1 5 Miscellaneous: correspondence, pictures, etc., 1899-1975 2 photographs; 2 photocopies of photographs from Skandinaven, May 15, 1941; "What is ailing the Norwegian National League?" article, no date; photostat of article from Scandia, April 7, 1938; photocopy of the League's annual report for 1956, Viking, January 31, 1957; "Norske Nationalforbund i Amerika" entry, Skandinavens Almanak og Kalendar, 1930; photostat of article from Skandinaven, July 21, 1899; Installation of Officers program, February 19, 1956; Saga of Norway: Pageant Spectacular Depicting Norwegian-American History, May 20, 1961, 2 copies; Norwegian National League Program, May 17, 1975; Treasurer's Report for Leif Erikson Festival, October 11, 1958; list of affiliated societies and their representatives in the Norwegian National League, 1938; "Dr. Ingstad's Visit: What Happened and Why" by Robert Newgard; news release for annual constitution day on May 14, 1966; information on Leif Erikson day, August 28, 1951; invitation to farewell party for Consul General Nils Dahl, April 29; 20 letters from League to members (correspondence to editor Bertram Jensenius). 1 6 Programs and Reports, 1899-1977 3 newspaper clippings from Skandinaven, May 15, 1941; newspaper clipping from Chicago Tribune, May 17, 1977; yearly report for 1933; 5 "Aarsberetning" programs (1914, 1921, 1925, 1931, 1934); information from 17th of May committee, May 7, 1935; 7 Leif Erikson Festival programs (1934, 2 copies; 1936; 1938; 1939; 1940; 1951, 2 copies; 1956); Norwegian National League Constitution and By-Laws: 1906, 1941 (2 copies), 1968 (3 copies); 3 lists of members and representatives: 1914, 1926, 1945; 10 programs (Benefit for Widows and Orphans, December 20, 1899; Centennial Celebration of Norwegian Independence, May 16-17, 1914; Benefit for Col. Hans C. Heg Monument Fund, April 18, 1923; Peer Gynt Jubilee Performance, March 25, 1928; Carnival of Nations, December 7, 1934; Christmas Program, December 13, 1953; Festival Company of Norway, March 25, 1960; Saga of Norway: Pageant Spectacular Depicting Norwegian-American History, May 20, 1961, 2 copies; Syttende Mai Celebration, May 15-16, 1971; ad for Miss Viking, April 17, 1971; 6 letters (correspondence from Jean Knudson and Barbra Kronborg-Mogil, Helen Fletre and Lincoln Neprud, and Carl G.O. Hansen, Edmund Kelly, Lucinda Jondahl, Martin Jondahl, and Ralph Newman). 1 7 Photographs, Announcements, and Maps, 1939-1976 19 photographs (1939-1971); State of Illinois Proclamation, St. Olaf Day, March 17, 1973; proposal for a viking ship museum, Chicago, Illinois, November 10, 1976; map of Belmont Harbor Drive, would be renamed Leif Erikson Drive, 3 copies. 1 8 Constitution Day Programs, 1899-1967 15 Syttende Mai (May 17) Constitution Day programs: 1899, 1928 (2 copies), 1930, 1932, 1937 (3 copies), 1943, 1953, 1954 (2 copies), 1955 (2 copies), 1956, 1961 (2 copies), 1962, 1964, 1966, 1967 (2 copies). 1 9 Constitution Day Programs, 1968-1984 16 Syttende Mai (May 17) Constitution Day Programs: 1968 (2 copies), 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 (2 copies), 1975 (2 copies), 1976 (2 copies), 1977, 1978, 1979 (2 copies), 1980 (2 copies), 1981, 1982, 1984. 2 1 Cash Books, 1948-1953 2 cash books: Sterling Cash Book: Norway House Committee Fund, Receipts from 1948-1953; Norwegian National League Building Committee book, Receipts, no dates. 2 2 Secretary minutes, September 1966-September 1978 2 3 Treasurer's Report, 1900-1945 2 4 Secretary's Report, 1951-1966 3 1 Annual Report, 1908-1928 21 aarsberetninger (Annual Reports): 1908 (2 copies), 1909 (2 copies), 1910, 1911 (2 copies), 1912, 1913 (2 copies), 1914 (2 copies), 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 (2 copies), 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 (2 copies), 1926 (2 copies), 1927 (3 copies), 1928 (2 copies). 3 2 Annual Reports, 1929-1968 34 aarsberetninger (Annual Reports): 1929 (2 copies), 1930, 1931 (2 copies), 1934 (2 copies), 1935 (3 copies), 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 (2 copies), 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949 (2 copies), 1951 (3 copies), 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 (2 copies), 1956, 1957, 1958 (2 copies), 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 (3 copies), 1963, 1964 (2 copies), 1965, 1966 (2 copies), 1967/1968 (2 copies). 3 3 Oak Forest Mission, 1964-1980 Ledger, Record of the Oak Forest Mission Fund, 1964-1980; 3 letters (correspondence between Lucinda Jondahl and Sigismund Sendlak, Mary Ellen Klix, and Stanley Gruszczyk.) 3 4 Programs, Reports, Clippings, 1899-1978 3 photographs (1 large); Folke-Fest program, May 17, 1899; Fuldmagt packet, 1930-1933; "Et norsk-amerikansk faellesforbund?" cardboard information sheet; resolution by the mayor of Chicago proclaiming October 5-11 to be Norwegian week, September 28, 1936; Chicago World's Fair Centennial Celebration: Speakers' Bulletin Number 3, July 9, 1928; Monthly bulletin for Members of Chicago World's Fair Speakers' Bureau, February 1, 1929; Parade lineup for Constitution Day Parade, May 18, 1969; Norwegian National League of Chicago members list, 1978; 13 newspaper clippings, 1972-1977; 9 letters (most pertain to League expenses). 3 5 Minutes, Address Calendar, and Committee Books, 1899-1921 Addressekalendar volume, 1913, 2 copies; "Minutes of the Norwegian Aid Society of America" volume, 1899-1921; "Det Norske National Forbunds 17de Mai Kommite 1904, Carl J. Backer, Secretary" volume, 1904-1905. 3 6 Scrapbook with articles by S.G. Morgan, 1920-1935 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 the Norwegian National League (Chicago) Records 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 P0277 Title A name given to the resource Norwegian National League (Chicago) records, 1899-1984 Description An account of the resource Programs and reports of a Norwegian organization founded in Chicago in 1899 to unite all Norwegian societies in order to assist needy Norwegians and support all major projects of such groups as were not controlled by church, corporations, or political parties. Location: 1/B/5 Subject The topic of the resource Mogan, S. G. Chicago (Ill.) Illinois Norwegian National League Nationalforbund Norske Nationalforbund Type The nature or genre of the resource History Clippings Correspondence Pamphlets Reports Minutes Photographic prints Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-1984 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.2 cubic feet (3 archives boxes) 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 for 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]. Norwegian National League (Chicago) Records. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.