https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/a21d424796d766ce5e1fe69453ef3f7a.pdf 114b5465a227aa86586598ad72cb73b0 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Bygdelagenes papers, 1896-2020 Collection Number: P0465 Extent: 38.6 cubic feet (94 archives boxes) History/Biography: Papers of "bygd" societies and their Common Council ("Bygdelagenes Fellesraad"); clippings; constitutions; correspondence; minutes and financial records; pamphlets; pictures; programs; and reports; dealing with conventions; officers; special projects; and the Norse-American Centennial of 1925. The bygdelag; organized around the turn of the century; are societies based on regional origins in Norway. They were active in the Eidsvoll Centennial in 1914 and the Norse-American Centennial in 1925. While activity dropped off after the beginning of World War II; a revival began in the 1980s as a result of renewal of ethnic interest; and with emphasis on family history. Odd S. Lovoll's "A Folk Epic; The Bygdelag in America" (NAHA; 1975); which includes a. bibliography of lag publications. Papers of the various "bygdelag;" "social organizations of (Americans) from the same homeland district; usually rural" which began in 1899 with the organization of the Valdres Samband. About fifty other lag with national-wide appeal were formed; as well as many others which were more local. They held annual "stevner" (meetings) and many published periodicals; yearbooks; or monographs which often contained extensive genealogical materials. A decline came after World War II; with a revival in the 1970s particularly through renewed emphasis on genealogical research. A Council of Bygdelags (Bygdelagenes Faellesraad) coordinates activities of the groups. They were very active in the Eidsvoll centennial celebrations in 1914; and the Norse-American Centennial in 1925. Holdings for the various lag vary; but usually include clippings of newspaper articles about their meetings; correspondence; programs; and copies of their publications; duplicates of library holdings; in the periodical and book collections (monographs and annuals included in the latter). In some cases regional associations are included with the national groups; and in others separate groups which later merged are included under the merged name. Scope and Content: The Bygdelag papers consists of clippings, minutes, financial records, newsletters, photographs, memorbilia, by-laws, membership information and more for various Lags around the United States and Canada. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Bygdelagenes Papers. Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Processing Information: Collection reprocessed in Summer 2023 by Katie Bergquist. Some materials still unprocessed. Please contact archivist with any questions. <h4>Agderlag </h4> Box Folder Description 1 1 Incorporation and By-Laws, 1925-1943 1 2 Treasurer Records, 1983-1991 1 3 Norsk Ungdom (Norwegian Youth), 1955 1 4 Newsletters, Programs, Correspondence, and Documents 1961-1998 1 5 Scrapbook Clippings/Newsletters, Programs, and Writings 1925-2000 Included: agderlaget ribbon, June 1938; Sange for Agderlaget (Songs for the Agderlag) (undated); Agder Script (newsletter) clipping (commemorating Morgan Olson (President of National Council of Bygdelags) + announcing membership dues), 1987; Referat fra Agderlaget (Account/Summary from The Agderlag), 1925; Agderlaget constitution notes, 1925; Forste referat, ikke blitt inngjort i boka (“First summary, not included in the book”) (summary/account of the 1926 stevne); Agder Lagets Medlems List Forstevent in Luverne, Minn. June 11-12-13 (“The Agderlag’s Member List The First Stevne in Luverne, Minn. June 11-12-13”); Agderlagets medlems list, første stevnet i Luverne, Mn., June 11,12,13 (“The Agderlag’s Member List, The First Stevne in Luverne,” registration list (unclear if it’s a complete list of members)); stevne programs 1966, 1968, 1975, 1977, 1983, 1985 (60th anniversary, with ribbons and name tag), 1987 (+ ticket), 1989 (+ ticket), 1991 ( includes letter of thanks from agderlag officers & ticket), 1993 (includes ticket), 1995, and circa 1965; planning meeting attendance, August 1985; Chicago Man Elected Agder Lag President, 1950 (newspaper clipping); keepsake flag pamphlet (undated); Blue Mound Inn Catering placemat (undated); acknowledgement of Pastor Sven Thompson for his service as President of the Agderlag (handwritten + copy), September 1987; list of names, 1991; correspondence from [Mel] Van Buren, Secretary, November 1991; Biography of Pastor John T. Watne (undated); Agderlag sign-in paper, Sept 1995; correspondence between Esther and Rose (likely Rosa Tofteland Johnson) of her position as secretary of the Agderlag, undated; Celebration hopes to continue family ties between Norway, U.S. (newspaper clipping from Daily Globe, undated); “Kan du glemme…” bookmark, 1995; Pizza Ranch (list of names, 1997) 1 6 Scrapbook Clippings/Newsletters, Programs, and Documents 1987-2000 Includes: Stevne programs, 1997, 1999, 2000; 1997 stevne account (attached to 1998 treasury records); Margaret Vegge “outstanding older worker” “award” (handwritten); account of the 2000 stevne; Blue Mound Inn menu (undated); printed illustration (undated, likely made by Rosa Tofteland); souvenir flag pamphlet (undated); ticket, 1985; 50th anniversary agderlaget ribbon (Rose Johnson), 1975; “...2000…The time has come…the Agderlag has given up…Takk for alt…” scrap; Agder Script newsletter (includes member list + list of resources for genealogy), 1987; Agder Script 1991 (includes highlights of the agderlag held on Sept 16 1989, remembrance of Gov. Karl Rolvaag, Sigurd Anderson, and King Olav, “Did you Know” segment, recipes from the Pioneer Cookbook) 1 7 Meeting Records 1927-2000 1 8 Attendees 1965-1968 1 9 Attendees 1969-1983 3 5 Attendees 1985-2000 2 1 Clippings, 1937-1991 Includes: “Kan du glemme…” bookmark (x2), 1995; commemorative pins (circa 1982-1999); remembrance for Sigurd Anderson and Governor Rolvaag (part of Agder-Script 1991); Normanden, December 1938; Worthington Daily Globe clipping, September 1985; Agderlag-Stevne (in Norwegian), 1937 clipping; Nordisk Tidente, December 1932; Toten Bulletin (copy), May 1979; America in the Making: A Series of Broadcasts by Val Bjornson (written on it: “April 9, 1940, Nazis invaded Norway & Denmark” and ”To Tilda from State Treasurer Val Bjornson”); Samleren #18, February 1946; 17 de Mai Minneapolis Posten (1814-1952) supplement, #20 Minneapolis, Minn., May 1952 2 2 Clippings, circa 1910-1995 Includes: kirkebladet, 13 October 1943; “«En usynlig bro over havet»: «Agderlaget» i Luverne, Minn. holder stort stevne,” newspaper clipping, 18 juli 1947; Western Viking: Agderlag Stevne ‘95 marks 70th anniversary, 25 August 1995; “Johnson highlights 1989’s Agderlag” (letter to the editor from Rosa Tofteland Johnson, newspaper clipping, undated); kalender for bygdelag, 2000; “Agderlaget had successful convention!” (newspaper clipping from Western Viking), 6 November 1987; “Johnson: Agderlag stevne,” 1983; “Agderlag-Stevnet” article (unknown source), 1937; Agderlag announcement, 1987; The Endowed Chair for Norwegian Studies pamphlet (Augustana College), undated; Jarle Foss of Yankton (violin/fiola player), “SD” article, 7 July 1988; “Old-time fiddling” clipping from Sioux Empire, undated; “Luverne has one of few variety stores” by Carols Olson (unknown source), undated; “Explore your Norwegian roots” pamphlet/advertisement; “Til Agderlaget” (possibly from Visergutten Publishing Company, Canton, South Dakota), 1927; extension of a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Jack Salveson (formerly Sylvia Jensen of Luverne) Brooklyn, New York and Pastor + Mrs. Norman Olson, Mankato, Minn (former pastor of grace lutheran church); correspondence between John T Watne and Rosa Tofteland Johnson, undated; News of Norway, June 1996; Rock County Star Herald: Blue Mound Inn hosts Agderlaget, Sept. 21; memorial pamphlets for Kermit Helgerson and Trygve “Trig” Jarle Vegge; Johnson: All [illegible] came out for Agderlag (letter to the editor from Rosa Tofteland Johnson), 26 September 1991; keepsake flag pamphlet (undated); obituary for Dr. Robert Huseboe from Argusleader.com, undated; Voice of our readers: Johnson invites public to Norwegian gathering (letter to editor from RTJ), 24 September 1987); Rock County Star Herald: Group says Agderlag successful in Luverne (+ short letter to the editor from RTF: “Johnson: Thanks to Star Herald”), 19 September 1985; Norway Times/Norsk Tidende: A great Agderlag (includes phone numbers and names across the top), 29 October 1987; Humphrey: Emerged from heritage of high achievers in Doland (newspaper clipping); celebrating herbert humphrey from Argus Leader (newspaper clipping); “Passion for People propelled humphrey” (newspaper clipping), circa 2011; Rock County Star Herald: Former resident explains beauty, history of Norwegian bunads (written by Lily Tofteland Harmann, daughter of Tilda A. Tofteland (one of the original members of Agderlag)), 12 September 1985; Agderlaget had successful convention (Western Viking) x2, 6 November 1987; Gen Norris Einertson appointed chief of all US Army chaplains; The Star Herald: Agderlag visitors travel 5,000 miles; Dr. Arthur Olsen appointed as new vice president and provost at Augustana, June 1981; Pictorial history of Sioux Falls written by Olson father-son team by Rosemary Fester, March 1986; Norwegians gather in Luverne Saturday (Worthington Daily Globe newspaper clipping, September 1985); newspaper clippings, circa 1910-1995 2 3 Correspondence, Newsletters, and Biographies circa 1925-1999 2 4 Members, 1926-1987 2 5 Membership Lists, circa 1922-1997 Includes an immigrant roster circa 1988-1989 2 6 Photographs 1950-87 3 1 Programs 1959-2000 3 2 Publications 1927-1991 Includes: Memo Book 1927 (member list), circa 1927; Sørlandet: En forening bestaaende av sørlændinger i Chicago og omegn) (in Norwegian), 1933; Selected Hymns for Conventions, 1919; Tysneslaget: Navneliste (name/member list), 1926; Syne-Marte: En Skildring fra 1840-aarenes kirkehistorie af O.A. Øverland, 1904; Bygdelagenes Fællesraad Incorporated: Aarbok og Julehilsen, 1929; Prolog - Norsk Ungdom, August 1974; Agder-Script, 1991 3 3 “Sørlandet” Society 3 4 Correspondence, Leadership Lists, and Clippings circa 1927-1995 94 Commemorative plate for Crown Princess Martha, circa 1954 <h4>Bergenslag</h4> Box Folder Description 5 7 Notes, Attendee Records, 1960-1989 5 8 Journals, Dues, Clippings, Programs, 1953-1972 Includes: Bergens [Dameforening] (notebook), records of members, phone numbers, and accounts of meetings of the Bergens Ladies Club, including memorial card for Mrs. A.M. (Albira) Sivertsen, 12 February 1966-10 May 1972; record of dues, 14 April 1972-1985; Bergenslaget Record (includes accounts of meetings, financial records, and newspaper clippings), 1953-1961. 6 1 Finances, Tickets, Letters, 1957-1970 Includes: Bergenslaget Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet ticket, May 1957; Bergenslaget Good Standing certificates, 1969-1970; Henrik Ibsen’s incomparable “Hedda Gabler” ticket, 1965; Bergenslagets Dameforening (account of a recent meeting of the Bergens Ladies Club), signed by S. [illegible] Ericksen, President, undated; thank-you letter for a donation from Marie Sandvik and Doris K. Nye, Superintendents, with handwritten note in Norwegian at the bottom, 6 December 1965; account of Bergenslagets Dameklubben (The Bergenslaget Women’s Club) meeting (in Norwegian), 8 January 1966; Bergenslaget invitation/advertisement, attached to an invoice to Ringolf Tronstad from Bergenlaget of Minneapolis, July 1970; Bill from Sons of Norway to Einar Johnson for the Bergenslaget Christmas Party, 28 December 1970; list of attendees for the Bergenslaget Christmas Party, 19 December 1970; list of members, unlabeled, circa 1970; Bergenslaget Membership List, undated; membership list, unlabeled, circa 1969; Annual Dues (Received), 19 September 1976; Sons of Norway welcome letter to Bergenslaget to Mr. Einar Johnson, Financial Secretary from Magne Smedvig, General Manager, 29 January 1968; Financial Records (2-column book), 1968-1990 6 2 Clippings, Letters, and Extracts, 1917-1950, 1973, circa 1975 Includes: newspaper clipping, written by Sam Bergaas, Secretary, unknown source, undated; photocopy of pg. 112 from Odd Lovoll’s A Folk Epic: The Bygdelag in America, which mentions Bergenslaget, undated; letter to Odd Lovoll regarding the leadership of Bergenslaget and its history from Lori Hauge, with “Ben Eggan” written at the bottom, 28 December 1973; untitled newspaper clippings regarding Bergenslaget, circa 5 November 1926, 9 December 1917, 19 November 1922, 18 January 1931, 24 November 1932, 1 February 1934, 15 May 1942 (from “DP”), and 1950; Bergenslagets 35-[illegible], circa 15 May 1942; Blandt Foreningerne (roughly, “Among the Organizations”), circa 19 May 1932 6 3 Bergenslaget & Norwegian Veterans’ Choir Scrapbook: Clippings, Meeting Accounts, Member Lists, and Correspondence, 1947-1992 6 4 Financial Record Book, 1954-1967 Includes: Bergenslag Financial Records, 1954-1967; member list, circa 1969 70 1 Financial Record Book, 1921-54 <h4>Bygdelagenes Fellesraad</h4> Box Folder Description 6 5 Bygdelag notes, newsletter editors, photo, 1991 6 6 Klagstad correspondence, 1957-1942 7 1 Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Centennial, 2016 7 2 Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Centennial, 2014-2016 7 3 Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Centennial 1999 7 4 Bygdelagene Meetings Annual Record, 1925-1934 7 5 Fellesraad Correspondence, 1943-1951 7 6 Correspondence Relating to R.J. Meland, 1939-1952 7 7 Correspondence, 1943-1955 7 8 Fellesraad Newsletters, 1978-1989 7 9 Fellesraad Records, News Clippings, 1946-1986 7 10 Bjørgulv Bjørnaraa biography, 1942 8 1 Correspondence relating to Ole J. Braaten, 1952-1999 8 2 Fellesraad Financial Statements, 1960s 8 3 Bygdelag Meeting Calendar, Centennial Programs, Articles, 1983-1999 8 4 Newspaper clippings, Fargo-Moorhead, 1907-1935 Includes: newspaper clippings about Bygdelagenes Fellesraad from Telelaget, Minneapolis Tidende, and possibly other unknown sources, written in Norwegian, circa 22 March 1907-1935. 8 5 Correspondence, 1925-1943 8 6 Articles and records, circa 1925-1953 8 7 Pamphlets, songbooks, history books, 1915-1949 Includes: “English Translations of Popular Norwegian Songs and Ballads, Prepared by the Council of Norwegian Bygdelags in America,” 1964; “Kom! Bygdelagenes Felles-Stevne: Duluth, August 19-20-21 1938,” newspaper clipping, August 1938; “Stevne-Sange for Det Norsk-Amerikanske Bygdelagsfolk” (“Stevne-Song[s] for The Norwegian-American Bygdelag People”), circa May 1949; “Stevne-Sange for Det Norsk-Amerikanske Bygdelagsfolk,” 1948; “Bygddelag’s Grand Convention,” meeting program, August 1938; three copies of “The Bygdelag Movement,” pamphlet, written in English and Norwegian by G.M. Bruce, 1937; “Stevne-Sange for Det Norsk-Amerikanske Bygdelags-Folk,” undated; stevne/meeting program for Tronderlag, Hallinglag, Valdrislag, Sognalag, and Gudbrandsdalslag Conventions, 1930; “Songs for Community Singing,” Sons of Norway, includes “Norwegian Camp: August 16-29 (list of names and addresses) and “‘Velkommen til Skogfjorden,’” undated; “Organ for bygdelagene: et tilbud” (“Organ for the Bygdelags: A Proposition(?),” 1 June 1915; “Conference Songs and Choruses,” Grove City, 1964; “Bygdelagenes Norgesfærd and Lutheran World Convention Tour,” brochure advertising a world convention tour from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Norway, 1929. 8 8 Correspondence and records, 1950-1963 9 1 Correspondence and records, circa 1964-1966 9 2 Correspondence and records, circa 1967-1970 9 3 Norske Storfest, 1930 Includes: Norske Storfest Program, 10-11 June 1930 9 4 Aarbok, 1929 Includes: four copies of “Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Incorporated: Aarbok og Julehilsen” (“The Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Incorporated: Yearbook and Christmas Greetings”) 9 5 News clippings, 1936-1951: Includes: Decorah Posten (“The Decorah Post”), Skandinaven (also called “Duluth Skandinav”), Nordisk Tidende (“The Nordic Times”), Stavanger Aftenblad (“Stavanger Evening Paper” or just “Evening Stavanger”), Minneapolis Tribune, Fergus Falls Ugeblad (“Weekly”), Visergutten, Nordmanden, “N.J.,” “N. S.K.,” Minnesota Posten, and other unlabeled sources. 9 6 News clippings, 1909-1977 Includes: Minneapolis Post, Skandinaven (also called “Duluth Skandinav”), Decorah-Posten (“The Decorah Post”), Morgenposten (“The Morning Post”), Aftenposten (“The Evening Post”), Bergens Tidende (“The Bergen Times”), Minnesota Posten (“The Minnesota Post”), Hallingdølen, Duluth News Tribune, The Sunday Fargo Forum, Minneapolis Daglig Tidende (“The Minneapolis Daily Times”), and other unlabeled sources. 9 7 News clippings, 1911-1927 Includes: clippings from Minneapolis Daglig Tidende (“The Minneapolis Daily Times,” also called “Minneapolis Tidende,” or “The Minneapolis Times”), Skandinaven, Decorah Posten (“The Decorah Post”), The Minneapolis Journal, and unlabeled sources (see below). 67 1 Correspondence, 1932-1937 67 2 Reports and Releases, 1916-1941 67 3 Correspondence, Reports, 1937-1938 67 4 Correspondence, 1938-1947 67 5 Meeting Synopses and Invitations, 1982-2004 67 6 Correspondence, Articles, 1938-1939 67 7 Correspondence, 1949 67 8 “Norse Celebration of Canada” Flyers and Articles 68 1 Fellesraad meeting minutes, 1974, 2000 70 2 News clippings, 1901-1935, undated 88 5 Financial records, 1926-1934 92 1-22 Records, 1989-2018 92 23 Newspapers, circa 1960 <h4>Flekkefjordlag</h4> Box Folder Description 5 1 Constitution and minutes: 1926-1955 Includes: Flekkefjors Lagets Sekreters Bog (“Flekkefjor Group/Club [Secretary’s Log]”) (also includes constitution and bi-laws, newspaper clippings 1926-1930, a list of donors, and meeting notes), 28 February 1926-8 January 1955 5 2 Bygdelagene Norway newspaper clippings, 1938, 1962-1976 Includes: one scrapbook/folder labeled “Norwegian Lags,” with tabs labeled as follows: Landingdal + Hadeland; Hallingsdal; Nordhord-Bergen; Seterdal/Setesdal; More-Romsdal; Gudbrandsdal; Stavanger. This scrapbook includes: Hadelands-Laget Tingelstad ribbon; stevne program, 1938; “Fort Ransom Man Honored by Laget,” newspaper clipping, June 1963; “Nordfjordlagets 31te aarlige Stevne,” newspaper clipping from Nordmanden, 3 July 1941; “Spelemanns Laget av America” ribbon, undated; genealogy notes, undated; postcard featuring a photograph of “Tønsberg. Den gamle prekestolen i kirken” by Elizabeth Meyer, sent to Mrs. Marie Nelson of Hatton, North Dakota from “[Hiega],” although “from Anna ‘76” is written at the top, circa 1976; Hallingen, June 1972; Song Book & Program Schedule of Ganddal Girls Choir, Dir. Audun Vagle (book of Norwegian songs), 29 June 1976. 5 3 Publications and clippings, circa 1928-1955 Includes: Mor Fitjar og Andre Digte (“Mother Firjar and Other Writings”) by John A. Hofstead, 28 June 1928; “Fitjarlagets Stevne,” newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper, circa 1935; “Tiden for Fitjarlagets Stevne Forandre,” newspaper clipping from “DP,” circa March 1937; Aarbok og Julehilsen 1929 (“Annual/Year Book and Christmas Greetings”) (includes the names of the secretary and treasurer and a brief history of the Fitjarlaget, both in Norwegian); Fitjarlaget (a handwritten history and explanation of the organization in Norwegian), undated; Fitjarlagets Stevne (photocopy of a newspaper article), circa 21 July 1932; Firjarlaget (photocopy of a newspaper article), circa 11 July 1929; Fitjarlagets Stevne: [Uthold] i Colton, S. Dak… (photocopy of a newspaper article), 9 July 1930; Fitjarlaget: Referat fra Fitjarlagets Stevne i Watford City, Nord Dakota, den 5-7 Juli (photocopy of a newspaper article), circa 2 August 1940; Fitjarlagets Stevne (photocopy of a newspaper article by Nels [S.] Johnson, [Setr.]), circa 21 April 1939; Fitjarlaget: Laget permanent organisert under dets førte Stævne ved Hamar, N.D. [Bast.] Helland Formand, circa 16 August 1928; newspaper article written by John Rimmereid, [Secretær] (photocopy of a newspaper clipping), circa 23 August 1928; Fitjarlaget (photocopy of a newspaper clipping from “DP,” likely Decorah-Posten (“The Decorah Post”)), circa 13 September 1951; Fitjarlaget (photocopy of a newspaper article from “DP”), circa 6 August 1953; Fitjarlaget, an article written by Nils. S. Johnson, Sekretær (photocopy of a newspaper clipping), circa 21 July 1955 <h4>Gudbrandsdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 10 1 Yearbooks, no. 3-8, circa 1913-1920 10 2 Yearbooks, no. 9-12, circa 1921-1924 10 3 Yearbooks, 1925-1926 and 1948 Includes: “Gudbrandsdal Årbog,” (“Gudbrandsdal Yearbook”), no. 13-14, 1925-1926; “Årbok for Gudbrandsdalen” (“Yearbook for Gudbrandsdalen”), 1948. 10 4 Yearbooks, 1950 10 5 Yearbooks, 1949 10 6 Yearbooks, 2009 11 1 Glåmdalen, and Dølaringen Yearbooks, 1911-1947 11 2 Dølaringen Yearbooks, 1930-1932 11 3 Yearbooks, 1959 and 1962 11 4 Yearbooks, 1955 11 5 Secretary’s Reports and Stevne Records, 1981-1997 11 6 Secretary’s Reports and Stevne Records, 1959-1960 12 1 Secretary’s Reports and Stevne Records, 1961-1969 12 2 Secretary’s Reports and Stevne Records, 1970-1977 12 3 Secretary’s Reports and Stevne Records, 1978-1980 12 4 Correspondence, February 1934 12 5 Gudbrandsdalslaget i Amerika, 1909-1959 12 6 90th Anniversary Yearbook, 1999 12 7 Articles/clippings 12 8 Translation of Meetings of the Gudbrandsdalslag of the Twin Cities, 1926-1928 12 9 Gudbrandsdal, Trøndelag, and Northern Hedmark Joint-Stevne Booklet, 2012 12 10 Newsletters and magazine, 2002-2005 13 1 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag historical sketch and correspondence, circa 1930-1932 and 1969 13 2 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag correspondence, attendance, and financial records, 1930 13 3 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag clippings, programs, and correspondence, 1912-1973 13 4 Clippings, newsletters, and programs, circa 1910-1964 13 5 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag newspaper clippings, 1908-1955 Includes: Minneapolis Tidende, Decorah-Posten, Nordmanden 13 6 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag constitution, programs, and writings, 1930-1940 Attendee/member lists, constitution, programs/newsletters/accounts of stevnes, newspaper clippings, writings on history. 13 7 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag programs, clippings, and correspondence, 1941-1956 13 8 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag programs, clippings, and correspondence, 1957-1968 14 1 Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag programs, correspondence, and clippings, 1962-1968 and 1983 14 2 Brev (Newsletter), 1997-2002 14 3 National stevner and history, 2004-2005 14 4 National stevner and history, 2006 14 5 National stevner and history, 2007 14 6 National stevner and history, 2008 14 7 National stevner and history, (Centennial), 2009 14 8 National stevner and history, (Centennial), 2009 15 1 National stevner and history, 1998-1999 15 2 National stevner and history, 2000-2002 15 3 National stevner and history, 2003 15 4 National stevner and history, 1909-1929 15 5 National stevner and history, 1930-1958 Oversized Scrapbook, circa 1960-1990 <h4>Hadelandlag</h4> Box Folder Description 15 6 “Brua” Newsletter, 2010-2013 Volume 10, Number 3, August 2010; Brua (Hadelandlag newsletter), Volume 13, Number 1, February 2013. 15 6 Clippings, 1910-1978 15 7 Death records, 1950-1970 15 8 Stevne notes, attendance, and programs, circa 1925-1961, 1971, 2010, and 2013 16 1 Lag Accounting Records, 1948-1965 16 2 Letters, 1948-1970 16 3 Membership, circa 1913-1937, 1978-1979 16 4 S.R.H. writings and knitting pattern 16 5 Officers, 1910-1971 16 6 Photos, circa 1910-1964 16 7 Publications/History 16 8 Brua (“The Bridge”) Photocopies, 1921-1951 17 1 Brua (“The Bridge”) Publication no. 33, 1948 17 2 Brua (“The Bridge”) Publication no. 1, 1921 17 3 Brua (“The Bridge”), November 2004-May 2013 17 4 Brua (“The Bridge”), November 1998-May 2004 17 5 Brua (“The Bridge”), November 1985-August 1998 17 6 Brua (“The Bridge”), November 1976-February 1985 80 1 Brue (“The Bridge”), August 2013-May 2018 83-86 Rogne genealogical research files Includes files on: Abrahamson, Ackley, Akervold, Alm, Amenrud, Anderson, Andvik, Arneson, Aschim, Autjern, Baalerud, Babcock, Baggs, Bakken, Balkan, Barron, Bartleson, Baxter, Becker, Behling, Benson, Bergrud, Berkvam, Beto, Bingham, Bjerke, Bjone, Blegen, Billi, Bockoven, Bolken, Brathot, Bratvold, Braaten, Brooten, Brown, Bruns, Brunsveen, Brynsaas, Burrill, Buterren, Buxengard, Carinder, Carlson, Caspersen, Christensen, Christianson, Christopherson, Clark, Cleveland, Condit, Cornelius, Corch, Curtis. Dahlstron, Dalager, Dalen, Danielson, Davidson, Doberstein, Drake, Drovdahl, Drovdal, Duis,Egge, Eliason, Engelien, Enghagen, Ensminger, Erickson, Eriksen, Erlien, Evans, Evanson, Fadness, FAlla, FAllihee, Fendel, Feulner, Firing, Flathom, Flom, Floyd, Foss, Fostveit, Framstad, Fredrickson, Froslee, Gagnum, Gepp, Gesme, Gibson, Gilbert, Gilbertson, Gjerdingen, Gomoll, Goli, Gomsrud, Grimes, Grina, Grinager, Grinna, Grover, Fubbrud, Gulbrandsen, Gulbrandson, Gulden, Gunderson, Gurney, Gustafson. Haakenstad, Hackman, Hadfield, Hadland, Hagen, Halbakken, Halbert, Hall, Halldorson, Halvor, Halvorson, Hammer, Hankee, Hanson, Hasledalen, Haug, Haugen, Haugnes, Haugstad, Hayes, Hedahl, Heggen, Hegland, Heier, Hermanson, Hessler, Heusinkveld, Hilden, Hill, Hogenson, Hoiby, Hoiland, Holliday, Holmen, Holtan, Holter, Honrud, Hove, Hovland, Howland, Husemoen, Igelsrud, Iverson, Jackson, Jacobson, Jenson, Jetmundson, Johns, Johnson, Johnsrud, Juel. Kammerud, Kanten, Kidder, Klæstad- Rønnerud, Klein, Klinger, Knudson, Koepplin, Kornfeld, Krenos, Kringstad, Krohus, Kruse, Kvenvolden, Lambert, Langlois, Lansverk, Larsen, Larson, Lass, Law, Lawson, Lidel, Lien, Lindahl, Line, Lovlien, Lundeen, Lundmark, Lynne, Lynner, Lunnes, Lynsen, Madsen, Malacek, Malrud, Marquardt, Mathison, McGarigle, Melaas, Messner, Mickelsen, Mikkelson, Milesteen, Miller, Minehart, Miron, Moden, Moger, Mohagen, Molden, Moline, Monson, Moore, Mosher, Moteberg Murray, Myhre, Mryvold. Naes, Nass, Navarre, Nelson, Ness, Neugaard, Nilson, Norby, Nordmarken, Nyhus, Odegaard, Ohe, Olerud, Oleson, Olsen, Olsgaard, Olson, Opsdahl, Oren, Ostby, Ostern, Parmeter, Paulsen, Paulson, Pearson, Pederson, Pedretti, Peterson, Phillips, Pladsen, Pooler, Puschel, Quanbeck, Quicstad, Rand, Rekstad, Retrum, Ringen, Robb, Rockswold, Rodriquez, Rogne, Ronnerud-Klaestad, Rosendahl, Rossum, Roverud, Rude, Ruden, Ruffcorn, Rustad. Sanden, Santos, Schau-Stein, Schmaltz, Scmid, Scmidt, Schultz, Schumacher, Seeley, Seifert, Selden, Severson, Shager, Sharples, Sherva, Shirley, Skari, Skattum, Skjaeggerud, Skjoskift, Slaatte, Sladky, Sloager, Smedshammer, Smith, Solberg, Sorli, Sorum, Stalberg, Staxrud, Steele, Strom, Sturdevant, Sullivan, Sundeen, Sundrum, Swalin, Sylling, Taylor, Thinglestad, Thompson, Thomsen, Thoreson, Tinglestad, Tobiason, Toelle, Tollefson, Torkelson, Torvik, Toso, Trangsrud, Tunell, Turbes, Turnbull, Tveito, Ulven, Ulvick, Vander Waerdt, Vane, Vestern, Vinegar, Vingje, Voigt, Walby, Walhus, Want, Wanke, Ward, Waslien, Wasowicz, Webster, Weiler, Wheeling, Western, Wicken, Wien, Wigtil, Wilhelmson, Wilson, Windom, Winger, Winkelman, Witt, Woken, Wood, Zempel. 87 1 Membership lists and gifts to Hadelandlag, 1931-1947 Account books, 1938-1945 Annual meetings (stevener), 1961, 1967, 1970, 1972 87 2 Membership lits, 1910-1921 Member meetings, 1953, 1957-1960, 1962-1969 87 3 Account records, 1910-1934, 1946-1958, 1960 Member meetings, 1951-1965 Member deaths, 1965-1969 88 6 E. Bakke clippings, circa 1920 <h4>Hallinglag</h4> Box Folder Description 4 1 Hallingen booklets, March 1954-March 1957 Includes: March 1954; June 1954; September 1954; December 1954; June 1955; September 1955; March 1956; June 1956; December 1956; March 1957; June 1982; December 1957 4 2 Hallingen booklets, June 1995-December 2005 Includes: June 1995; September 1995; September 1957; March 2005; September 2005; December 2005; June 2003 4 3 Hallingdal/Hemsedal books, 1906-1925 Includes: Hemsdal og Hemsedöler by Hans Flaten and Ingvald H. Ulsaker (in Norwegian), 1906; Hallingdal i tekst og billeder by L.K. Ødegaard (in Norwegian or Swedish), 1925 4 4 Indexes of Publications, circa 1908-1993 Includes: Inholds Liste Av Opskrivelser: Halling-Minne, circa 1908-1978; Hallingen Index 1984-1993 by Joyce Holter, undated; Dikt og Sang i Hallingen (“Poems and Song[s] in Hallingen”), circa 1913-1978; “Hallinglaget; Concordia College, Meets June 13-15,” newspaper clipping, circa May 1957 66 1 Hallinglag, 1958-1971 66 2 Hallinglag 70th Anniversary 66 3 Hallinglag 75th Anniversary, 1982 66 4 Hallinglag Festskrift 1957, 1967 66 5 Hallinglag 1957 (50th Anniversary) 66 Hallinglag 1998 Tour application form; letter to Members of the Hallinglag of America from Belvin Heieie, December 1997. 66 6 Hallinglag, 1908-1931, undated 66 7 Hallinglag questionnaires from Odd Lovoll,1970 70 7 Torpo Hallingdal photograph, undated <h4>Hardangerlag</h4> Box Folder Description 20 3 Publication, 1911-1925 Includes: two copies of Hardangerlaget publication, 1911-1925, with “Hardangerlaget” song tucked into the cover of one copy. 20 4 Notes about the tapes, circa 1957-1967 71 1 Reel-to-reel tape, Halvor’s Recording - Vrådal, Norway and Houston (in Norwegian) Description/Notes: “About first Vrådalers who came to Koshkonong and Houston.” 71 2 Reel-to-reel tape at Nesseths (only intro), 1966 August 16 71 3 Reel-to-reel tape Oslo Radio Program, 1957 December 24 Description/Notes: “Halvor,” “send it to his relatives in Minnesota,” “This is duplicate + not as good as original,” etc. 71 4 Reel-to-reel tape, Oslo Radio Christmas Eve. 1958 Description/Notes: Kristen Flagstad [sings heid milde ljos]. 71 5 Reel-to-reel tape Houston, Minnesota recording, 1957 Description/Notes: “Anna’s and Axel’s 59th Anniversary at Mpls. 1957” “Axel’s 80th by” “(in Norwegian”) 20 5 Wedding costumes information and pictures, 1935-1986 Includes: “Hardangerlaget’s Wedding Costumes” information sheet, 24 June 1986; picture from the wedding of Gabriel and Margaret Bjornes, September 1935; newspaper clipping with a picture from a mock wedding done as a part of Vestlandslag, 1986. 20 6 Badges/ribbons, song, and photos of banner, circa 1916-1985 Includes: Hardangerlaget badges/commemorative stevne ribbons, 19-20 June 1959, 23-24 June 1976, 19-20 June 1964, 75th anniversary 30-31 May 1986; “Hardangerlaget Banner'' photographs, November 1985; “Bygdelags Sangen (Tilegnet det norske Udflytterfolk i Amerika)” (“The Bygdelags’ Song (Dedicated [to] the Norwegian Emigrant People in America”)) by C.K. Solberg, written 6 April 1916 (unclear if original copy); “Hardangerlaget” stationary. 20 7 Hardangerlaget of 1913 by Gary Krahenbuhl, 2018 20 8 Translated meeting minutes, 1931-1977, Translated from Norwegian into English by Gerdes S. Hitman (Monson), translated November-December 1984. 20 9 75th Anniversary Book, 1986 20 10 75th Anniversary Book, 1986 21 1 Udvandringen fra Hardanger til Amerika by O. Olafsen, 1909 Includes: three copies of “Udvandringen fra Hardanger til Amerika” (“Utvandringen fra Hardanger til Amerika”) (“The Emigration from Hardanger to America”), a newspaper story written in Norwegian by O. Olafsen, 19-26 March 1909. 21 2 History, circa 1924-1968 21 3 Jol i Hardanger by Bjørn Skaar, 1934 Includes: “Jol i Hardanger” (“Jul i Hardanger”) (“Christmas in Hardanger”) book, written and published by Bjørn Skaar 21 4 List of items donated, 1987 21 5 Clippings, 1902-1990 21 6 Sivert Anton Jordahl Lag notes and correspondence, 1911-1921, 1986 21 7 Program, constitution and charter members, 1912, 1916 Includes: “Hardangerlaget. Dets Grundlov og Charter Members” (“The Hardanger Lag. Its’ Constitution and Charter Members”), 1912; “Hardangerlagets 6te Aarlige Banket” (“The Hardanger Lag’s 6th Annual Banquet”), program and menu, 1916. 21 8 Minutes notes, 1931-1975 21 9 Minutes notes (translated), 1934-1941 21 10 Membership lists, circa 1925-1938, 1959, 1985 21 11 Maps and statistics, Bruce A. Hitman, circa 1911-1985 21 12 Affiliation with Vestlandslag Also includes: “Proposed Constitution - Vestlandslaget” 21 13 Anna Alvig - Immigration Story and Bygdelag Questionnaire Includes: “Bygdelag Questionnaire” created by Odd S. Lovoll and filled out by Anna Alvig; account of her childhood and immigration to America from Norway by Anna Alvig; “English Translations of Popular Norwegian Songs and Ballads,” 1964; “Programme,” handwritten, possibly a plan for a future program; “Membership Pledge Card, Hardangerlaget.” 21 14 Notes on Norway Includes: notes on Sørfjorden, Ulvik, Ullensvang, and Haringer i Amerika, all written in English (notebook paper) and Norwegian (typewritten on notecards). 21 15 Programs and correspondence, 1939-1976 21 16 Peterson correspondence and newsletters, 1937-1984 Includes: primarily newsletters, along with correspondence mostly relating to the Peterson family (including Stella and R.G. Peterson); “Why I Value My Norwegian Heritage” by Mrs. R.G. Peterson (“talk given at Hardanger Laget at St. Olaf”), 1963; “Hardangerlaget’s History” by Mrs. Anna Alvig, Secretary, 30 April 1968. Also includes financial info 1975 and 1979. 73 1 Hardangerlaget Stevne panorama, 1920 73 2 Hardangerlaget Stevne, panorama 1913 73 3 Hardangerlaget Stevne, Lee, Illinois Flash drive and letter. Includes scans of the Hardangerlaget Stevne 1920. Oversized S.A. Jordahl’s secretary journal Audio Recordings Audio 1A Halvor's recording regarding Vraadalers who came to Koshkonong, Wisconsin, and Houston, Minnesota Audio 2A Interview with Orabel Thortvedt, July 18, 1964) Interview with Alice Studlien Interview with John and Mrs. Chas. Dowling Intervie with John Selvig Audio 3A At Gerhard Nesseth's (Includes only introduction), August 16, 1966 <h4>Hedemarkslag</h4> Box Folder Description 22 1 Hedemarkens Geistlige Antikviteter and Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag: Highlights of the First Ten Years, 1989, 2005 Includes: “Hedemarkens Geistlige Antikviteter” (“Hedemarken’s Clerical Antiques”) by Randi Krohn, 1989; Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag: Highlights of the First Ten Years, 1995-2005, 2005. 22 2 Hedemarkslaget i Oslo, 1927-1977 <h4>Hjørundfjordlag</h4> Box Folder Description 22 3 Newsletter fragment and clipping, circa 1973-2023 and 1946 <h4>Hurdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 22 4 Correspondence, books, and clippings, 1913-1977 <h4>Komelelag </h4> Box Folder Description 22 5 Letter and program, circa 1924 <h4>Landingslag</h4> Box Folder Description 22 6 The First 100 Years (75th Anniversary Book), 2010 22 6 Newsletter, programs, history, and news clippings, 1915-2017 Also Includes: Bygdelag Questionnaire from Odd Lovolll, filled out by Mrs. Henry Nysveen or Nysueen; “Landingslaget,” a history of Landingslag, written in Norwegian; 23 1 “Land-i-Amerika” newsletter, 1986-1997 23 2 “Land-i-Amerika” newsletter, October 1997-October 2004 23 3 “Land-i-Amerika” newsletter, 2005, February and May 2008 Also Includes: “Ekte bondebryllup” (“Real/True Farmer/Peasant Wedding”) article by Trond Lønstad. 79 4 Book project, 2010 79 5 Newsletter, 1991-2002 Incomplete. 89 1 Protokol book, 1901-1980 <h4>Leksviklag </h4> Box Folder Description 23 4 History, members, financials, and notes, 1938-1992 Includes: “Leksvik Lag, 1938-1992,” by Norma and Avon Dahl, 1992. <h4>Mjøsenlaget</h4> Box Folder Description 24 3 Newspaper clippings, circa 1915-1939 90 1 Minutes, 1935 June 21-1938 June 18 90 2 Aarbok for Mjøsenlaget i Amerika, 1922-1930 90 3 Clippings, undated 90 4 Records, 1935, undated 90 5 Receipt book, 1931-1937 90 5 Cash book, 1935-1941 91 1 Cash book, 1916 June 16-1935 June 22 91 2 Membership list, 1923-1938 91 3 Banner, undated 91 5 Ribbons, 1911 June 7 <h4>Modum og Eiker-Lag</h4> Box Folder Description 23 5 Newspaper clippings, 1926-1953 <h4>Møre og Romsdal Fylkeslag</h4> Box Folder Description 23 6 Aarbok, 1953 23 7 Newspaper clippings, programs, and pictures, circa 1914-1971 Includes: Program for Møre-Romsdal Fylkeslag 1935, certificate of Møre and Romsdal Fylkeslag for Odd Lovoll, pictures, correspondence, programs 23 8 Scrapbook, constitution, and history, circa 1947-1973 Also includes newspaper clippings. 24 1 History, clippings, and newsletter, 1971-2000 history, clippings, The President’s Column/Posten (Newsletter), immigrant inventory 24 2 Newsletter, 2000-2003 <h4>Namdalslag </h4> Box Folder Description 70 3 Programs, writings, constitution, and clippings, circa 1921-1953 See also Snåsalaget, Naumdøla Sambund. <h4>Nordfjordlag </h4> Box Folder Description 24 Nordfjordlingernes Historie i Amerika, 1940 24 4 Newspaper clippings, circa 1909-1941 Includes: “Nordfjordlaget” by R.J. Meland; “Bokanmeldelse” by O.M. Norlie (from “N.T,” a newspaper written in Norwegian). 24 5 Firda Youth Group Book and Norfjordlag Yearbook, 1920, 1937-1938. Includes: Firda Ungdomslag i 25 Aar (1896-1921) (“The Firda Youth Group in 25 Years”), 1921; Nordfjordlaget Aarbok (Yearbook), 1920 and 1937-1938. 25 1 Arbok, 1943-1944 and 1935 25 2 Nordfjordlag and NHOH (Nord Hedmark og Hedemarkenlag) pamphlets and programs, 1985-2002 25 3 Correspondence, receipts, programs, and yearbook, 1924-2007 Also includes pamphlets; photocopy of “Early History of Miner Country” by Leif I. Fjellestad. 25 4 Correspondence, constitution, and member information, circa 1905-1913 25 5 Correspondence, Subscription, and Member Lists, 1911-1914 25 6 Correspondence, writings, clippings, and photos, circa 1909-1925, 1974 25 7 Programs, clippings, and newsletter/report, 1923-1973 26 1 Correspondence and Notes, circa 1925-1975 Also Includes: map, newsletter, songs/poems, programs, member lists, notes. 26 2 Correspondence and poems/songs, 1942 26 3 Correspondence and reports, 1942-1943 Also Includes: program for Sunnfjorlagets Tridive Aarfest 1912-1942, 1942; fragment from Nordfjordlagets Aarbok (a Treasurer’s Report by Ole A. Svor, p.63), 1 August 1942; “Mrs. Caroline Hanson,” an account of Mrs. Caroline Hanson’s life and experiences as a Norwegian immigrant in Minnesota, 19 August 1942; account of the life of Hans M. Monson, a Norwegian-American immigrant; “En Nordfjord Kjempe! Rokkemester Anders Johnson Meland,” an account of the life of Anders Johnson Meland, circa 1942; Nordfjord Committee Aid Report, 22 July 1943; financial report/letter written by Ole A. Svor to Reverend Meland, 26 July 1943. 26 4 Correspondence, life accounts/memorials, and reports, 1943-1944 Also Includes: “Memorial Services for Reverend Lars M. Gimmestad & Ole I. Steen,” program for memorial service and Nordfjordlagets Stevne, circa September 1943 and/or 16 June 1946; “Til Norges Kirke” and “Muskego Kirken 1843-1943,” songs/poems by Rev. B.M. Hofrenning, 1943; “Members of Nordfjordlaget nor paid dues for 1943,” circa 1944; financial records; newsletters; memorials/obituaries and/or life accounts for/of Anders K. Rysdahl, Andres A. [Disjorn], Mrs. Andrew M. Monson, Hans Abrahamson, L.M. [Gimmestod or Gimmestad],Ole A. Wisness, and Ole I. Steen; meeting instructions. 26 5 Correspondence, memorial materials/writings, and reports, 1944-1947 Also Includes: poems and songs; memorials and/or life accounts of Dr. Lars M. Gimmestad and Peder A. Pederson; funeral program/service record for Claus L. Maurstad, 7 January 1947; “Nordfjordlagets 37 aars Jubileums Stevne” (“The Nordfjordlag’s 37 Year Jubileum Meeting”) program, 19-21 September 1947; financial records. 26 6 Correspondence, writings, and reports, 1948-1952 Also Includes: financial reports, “To the Officers, Directors, and Members of the Leif Erikson Monument Association,” letter/newsletter written by E. Klaveness, President, 1 November 1948; financial reports; “Nordfjordlagets 40de Jubileums Stevne i Mindekirken 23-25 Juni,” (“The Nordfjordlag’s 40th Jubileum Meeting in Mindekirken 23-25 June”), plan for a program for Nordfjordlaget’s 40th stevne, 23-25 June 1950; “R.J. Meland’s Nordfjordlagets Aarbok, 1948-1950” (“R.J. Meland’s The Nordfjord Lag’s Yearbook, 1948-1950”), notes or possibly a review written in Norwegian by O.M. Norlie, circa 1950. 78 Norfjordlagets aarbok, 1924-1950 78 Nordfjordlagets 75th anniversary pamphlet 78 Annual convention Nordfjordlag pamphlet, 1927, 1957 78 Nordfjordlaget i Oslo, March 1925 <h4>Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag (NHOH)</h4> Box Folder Description 17 7 Newsletter, Fall 1995-Spring 2004 Also Includes: “Are Your Roots in Hedmark Fylke, Norway?” flier. 18 1 Newsletter, Summer 2004-Fall 2006 18 2 Newsletter, Spring 2007-Fall 2011 18 3 Newsletters, Spring 2012-Fall 2017 18 4 “Forming a New Bygdelag, 1994-1995: The Formation of the Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag” 18 5 Organization Documents, 1995-2019 Programs, Constitution, and History 18 6 Highlights of the First Ten Years, 1995-2005 18 7 Correspondence, 1995-2003 19 1 Correspondence and Programs, 1997-2006 19 2 Membership Lists, 1990-1999 19 3 Membership List, 1999-2013 19 4 Notes (Spiral Notebook) by Mrs. John M. Bly of Northfield, Minnesota 19 5 “Bygdejol” and “Vigsling av Ålvik kyrkje" Publications, 1962-1972 Includes: Bygdejol (“Bygdejul”) (“Bygde Christmas”), 1969,1971-1972 and “Vigsling av Ålvik kyrkje” (“Vigsling av Ålvik kirke”) (“Consecration of Ålvik Church”), 1962. Note: These two titles are written in nynorsk, another form of written Norwegian. The bokmål (the most common written form of Norwegian used in Norway, as of 2023) translation has been added in parenthesis alongside the original titles along with an English translation for convenience. 19 6 Immigration records and membership(?), A-Hn, circa 1911-1915 The card catalog appears to have belonged to a member of the Bly family. 20 1 Immigration Records and Membership (?), Ho-Shd, circa 1911-1915 20 2 Immigration Records and Membership (?), She-Z, circa 1911-1915 <h4>Nordhordlandslag</h4> Box Folder Description 27 1 Festskrift Nordhordlandslaget 85 Aars Jubileum 1913-1998 27 2 Pictures, history, programs, and news clippings, 1913-1973 Pictures: Trygve L. Eeidsmess; Stevnes, circa 1924 and/or 1925; Also Includes: p. 21-24 of meeting/officer list and Nordlandslagets Constitution (includes list of leadership, meeting places, etc.), circa 1963; list of officers and meeting places, 1963-1973; “An Historical Sketch of Nordhordlandslaget,” a history of the lag, including biographies of its founding members/officers, undated; poem/songs; “Til Nordhordlandslaget i Amerika” poster; bygdelag questionnaire sent by Odd S. Løvoll and filled out by Sam Bergaas; newsletters; correspondence: Sam Bergaas, Amund Reigstad, [Thos.] Anderson, Mrs. R.G. Peterson, Mrs. Bjarne Birkeland, Agatha Rommerein. <h4>Nordlandslag</h4> Box Folder Description 27 3 History and Sandhei biographical notes, circa 1910-1967 Includes: “Brief Biographical Notes of Christian A. Sandhei, Present Editor of the Periodical ‘Nord-Norge’” by John Klefstad; stevne program, 22-24 June 1910; p.27-32 from “Nord-Norge,” written in Norwegian, circa 1914; “Fortsettelse av ‘Nordlands-Lagets av Amerikas Historie’” (“Translation of ‘The Nordland Lags of America’s Historie”), translated into Norwegian by C.A. Sandhei, circa March 1967. 27 4 Reports, writings, and correspondence, 1915-1969 newspaper clippings; reports (stevnes); programs; poems/songs; stevne/meeting ticket (50th anniversary); pages 25-30 from the “Nordlandslaget” section from “Nord-Norge,” written in Norwegian; lag dues information in a letter from Hans Pedersen, circa 1959; picture of Ludvig Pave and [Ravats]-Nils, undated; list of lags and officers/leadership, undated; notes on dinner invitations/RSVPs; “History of the Lifeboat Nordland,” re-written by Axel Valla; “Nordfjordlagets av America and Canada Inc.,” list of presidents, circa 1972; “Formenner i Bygdelagene” (“Presidents in/of The Bygdelags”), undated; “Secretaries of Nordlands Minde,” circa 1973; correspondence: Ehard Miller (Nordlandslaget); Vestkystens Nordlandslage (Nels Nelson, President; Alma Smaback, Secretary); National Nordlands Lag of America and Canada Convention; Duluth Namdalslag; National Tronderlag (Ragnvald Gotaas, President; Elfrida Nervick, Secretary); Morefylkelog (likely Mørefylkelag) (Merman Brun, President; Mrs. Toralf Boe, Secretary); National Osterdaglslag (Sam Eng, President; Oline Peterson, Secretary); Nordlandslaget Midnatsol; Einar Aanes (Nordlands Loggers North Light Club); Josephine Albertson; Nordlandslaget of America and Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gunderson; [Ingolf Jacobson Nohly Mont]; Martin Hagfors [Torleiv Flaa]; Hagbarth Bue; Oswald Barsten; Hans Pedersen; Nordmanns Forbundet (Jacob Stefferud); Claus Magnussen; Henry E. Hanson; Hilda [Kenigstad]; Olaf Flatmark; Mr. W.D. Hanson; R. [Aftieth] Kor; L.H. [Shauman]; E. Clifford Mork (Mayor of Minneapolis); Dr. Knut Hoegh; Professor O.E. Rölvaag; Pastor I.A. Johansen; [Eega Rodelv]; Mrs. Bryn Ostby; C.A. Sandhei; Arnold Christianson; Ray E. David (Mgr, Williston Chamber of Commerce); Mr. H.A. Schei; Harry L. Lee; John Eide; The Heart Fund of the Minnesota Heart Association Inc.; Mrs. Dreng Bjornaraa (Elfrida, Datter til (“Daughter of”) Bernhard Knudsen); Oscar Gimmestad; Clara Thorpe; Jacob S. Worm-Müller; Johan Hambro; Sigurd Rognebakke (Sunnfjordlaget); Paul Koht (Norwegian Ambassador); Nils Klungtvedt; M.A. Lunduliy; Marcus Tellevik; Mrs. Trygve Pedersen; Mr L.H. Loken; Ed P. Powers (Gardner Hotel, Fargo); Mrs. F.M. [Langberg or Langherg; Olga [Christiansen or Christianson]; Magne Smedvig; Luther Sletten; Aage F. Bothner; [N.K. Sehelm or Sehelny[o]]; [Ragiea Ness]; Dr. Richard Beck; Mrs. Carrie A. Price; Orville L. Freeman; [Bernard Dreier]; Mr. and Mrs. L. Strauman; Duluth Namdalslag (Otto Christoffersen, President); S.W. Davidson; Østerdalslaget (M.E. Berg, Secretary); Ole J. Braaten; Daniel K. Loucks, Ross H. Oviatt, and Dale E. Bradshaw; Janice F. Loken; Max Witcher (Executive Assistant to South Dakota Governor Herseth); Louis Loken; Karl E. Mundt (U.S. Senator); Sigurd Anderson; Fred Lindekugel (South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner); Archie Gubbrud; Lloyd V. Eastman; Editor of Watertown Public Opinion; Bernice Jorgensen; Professor Odd Løvoll. 27 5 Programs, correspondence, and clippings/notes, 1911-1958, 1972 Includes: programs; pamphlets (including constitution and articles of incorporation); newspaper clippings; property list, undated; notes on lag presidents, undated; “Resolutions Komiteen” (“The Resolutions Committee”), notes by Ehard Miller, Ragna Ness, and Lyder L. Unstad, 1956; speech notes, undated; correspondence: Mr. Ehard Miller; Hans Pedersen; W.D. Hanson; Mrs. Price; L.H. Loken; Lloyd V. Eastman; Carrie A. Price; [Bernard Dreier]; Eliot M. Martinson; Petra [Christoffereson or Christofferesen]; Charlotte [Naslwed or Naslueed]; Jennie Kalstad; Arnold Christianson; Holand and Stetson; C.A. Sandhei; Mr. E. Grotnes; Ingolf Jacobson; Donald Holand; Mr. Haakon Larson; Trygve [Eid] [illegible]. 27 6 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslaget) Newsletter, 1965-1972 Includes: Nord-Norge June 1965, August 1975, April 1970, September 1970, December 1970, April 1971, September 1971, and April 1972. 27 7 Nord Norge (Nordlandlaget) Newsletter, 1980-1992. Includes: Nord Norge, edited and printed by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Anderson, Volume 1, Issues 1-2 and Volume 12, Issues 2-3: May 1980, October 1980, December 1991, March 1992. 28 1 Nordlandslaget Fembøringen and Nord Norge (Nordlandslag) Newsletter, 1959 and circa 1967-1996 Includes: writings on Nordlandslaget Fembøringen by Wilhelm Qvigstad and Martin Hagfors, circa 1967 and 1988; Western Viking newspaper clipping regarding Vestkysten Nordlandslag’s 1996 stevne, 26 April 1996; Vestkysten’s Nordlandslags Stevne program, 26-27 March 1993; list of past presidents, secretaries, and charter members, circa 1987; Nord Norge Nyhets Breve, December 1979 and February 1980; invitation to Nordlandslag Stevne, 1994; correspondence: 1959: Nordlandslaget of America and Canada; Rolf Svare. 28 2 Pictures, undated Axel Valla, Peter Holand, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tokle, Ro Svare, possibly Olive [Einstsen], Roy Holand, Ehard Miller, Herman Christianson, Mrs. Carrie Price Conrad, Mr. Borgen, Olaf Eliason and granddaughter, Arnold Christianson, W.D. Hanson, C.A. Sandhei, possibly Josephine Albertson, Mrs. Jenny Kolstad, Mrs. Bergitte Pederson, Mrs. Skeid, Mrs. Hans Pederson, Mrs. Elise Brekke, Anton Selsand, Hans Pederson, Mr. Isakson, Ingolf Jacobson, Bernard Dreier, Mr. and Mrs. Einar Dahl. 28 3 Clippings, 1908-2003 Also Includes: “Nord Norge” (Nordlandslag) newsletter, Volume 10, Issue 2, December 1989; stevne (meeting) programs, 1934 and 1937; “Bilove” (bylaws), written in Norwegian, undated. 28 4 Correspondence, programs, and stevne Notes, 1961-1962 Includes: correspondence: C.H. Sandhei, Hans Pederson, Ehard Miller; programs; financial statements; stevne notes/accounts; stevne application, June 1962. 28 5 Correspondence and stevne reports, 1963-1967 Includes: correspondence: Karl F. Rolvaag, Edhard Miller, C.H. Sandhei, Roy A. Holand John Klefstad; programs; Christian A. Sandhei speech upon recieving the St. Olav Medal bestowed by King Olav V of Norway, circa 1963; programs; stevne notes/reports; Duluth Hotel reservation card; geneology information for Mrs. Emma Johnson; funeral program for Helge C. Hansen, 1966; stevne announcements; stevne/meeting resolutions; “Nordlandslaget Fembøringen,” article written in Norwegian by Martin Hagfors, circa 1967; newspaper clipping from Western Viking, undated. 28 6 Correspondence, articles, and stevne reports, 1968-1973 Includes: programs; correspondence, especially involving C.A. Sandhei; newspaper clipping; officer list, 1969; stevne reports; financial notes/reports; member/attendence lists; p. 36 and 41 from “Nord-Norge,” written in English, September 1970; “1971 Conventions” questionnaire; “Free Films from Norway - Color and Sound 16mm” information sheet, undated; stevne invitations and announcements (often newsletters or fragments of newsletters; “History of the Lifeboat Nordland,” rewritten by Axel Valla; “Was Quetzacoatl a Norse Chieftain?,” attached to “‘Nordland’ Helped 5,000 Persons in North Norway…Then Sank Outside Africa” article, Sons of Norway, Viking Magazine, June 1971. 28 7 Minutes notes, 1965-1979 Includes: newspaper clippings; notes; stevne reports/accounts; excerpts from “Nord Norge,” September 1970; member and officer lists; Norwegian-American Historical Association brochure and member application, circa 1976; “Excursions, Duluth-Superior Harbor” brochure; “Report from Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Meeting,” 6 May 1978; poems and songs. 28 8 Vestkysten (West/Pacific Coast) and Nordlyset Nordlandslag history and correspondence, 1967-1973 Includes: histories of Nordlyset Nordlangslag and Vestkystens Nordlandslag written in English and Norwegian, circa 1972-1973; correspondence, especially involving Odd Lovoll, Olaf Lund, and O.I. Hertsgaard; “Nordlandslaget Fembøringen,” written in Norwegian by Martin Hagfors, circa 1967; programs; “Constitution and By-Laws of the Northland Society of the Pacific Coast (Vestkystens Nordlandslag),”; officers list, 1949-1973; typewritten copy of “Nordlands Laget ‘Fembøringen’ Seattle Washington,” undated; photograph of Mr. Peder O. [Steins or Steiro]; “A Reflection,” reflection on past Nordlyset president Peder O. [Steiro], written by Sigurd Johnson; “Bygdelag Questionnaire” filled out by Mrs. Conrad Langvad. 29 1 75th Anniversary Jubilee Books, 1984 Includes: three copies of “Nordlandslaget av Amerika og Kanada 75 Aars Jubileum 1909-1984” (“The Nordlandslag of America and Canada 75-Year Jubilee”). 70 5 Medlemskontingent for Nordlands Minde (Membership Dues), 1944-1988 29 2 Nordlands Minde minutes, constitution and bylaws, 1923, 1952-1957 29 3 Nordlands Minde minutes, 1939-1951 29 4 Nordlands Minde minutes and financial notes, 1982-1988 29 5 Nordlands Minde financial records, 1943-1988 70 4 Nordlands Minde minutes, 1957-1982 30 1 Nordlands Minde constitution, members, and officers, 1909-1982, 1998 Includes: two copies of “Konstitution og Bilove for Foreningen ‘Nordlands Minde’” (“Constitution and Bylaws for The Organization Nordlands Minde”), 1923; secretary and president lists, 1909-1989; member lists, circa 1971; correspondence, 1982 and 1998: “L.H.,” Corrine, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Valla. 30 2 Sons of Norway reservations and Nordlands Minde taxes, 1981-1986 Includes: correspondence between Axel Valla and Sons of Norway, 1983-1985; “Norwegian National League” check for $200 from Nordlands Minde, 12 January 1981; Nordlands Minde 1099 Tax Information, 1981-1982 and 1984; financial notes, undated. 30 3 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter, 1920-1923 Includes: Nord-Norge nr. 17, 1920; “Et Aapent Brev” (“Et Åpnet Brev”) (“An Open Letter”) written in Norwegian by J. Skagen; loose advertisements from “Nord-Norge”; nr. 18-19, 1920; nr. 20, 1920; cover of nr. 17, 1920; nr. 21, 1921; nr. 22, 1921; nr. 24, 1924; nr. 28, 1923; no. 31, 1923; nr. 32, 1924; nr. 33, 1924. 30 4 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter, 1923-1924, 1927-1928, 1959, 1964 Includes: Nord-Norge nr. 34, 1924; nr. 35, 1924; nr. 44, 1927; nr. 45, 1927; nr. 46, 1927; no. 47-48, 1928; no. 29, 1923; no. 30, 1923; cover of no. 31, 1923; nr. 172, 1959; nr. 193, 1964. 30 5 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter, 1959, 1964, and 1969-1970 30 6 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter, 1929-1931, 1963 31 1 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter, 1931-1932, 2005, 2012 31 2 Nord-Norge (Nordlandslag) newsletter and memorabilia, circa 2013-2015 Includes: Nord-Norge Newsletter, 2013-2015; Nordlandslaget 1909 Pin; 2012 stevne meeting agenda; letter from Marilyn D. Somdahl regarding attendance at the 2016 centennial, June 2012; account of 2012 stevne, 5 May 2012; Nordlandslaget 103rd Stevne booklet/program with genealogy insert, June 2012; Nordlandslag songbook, written in English and Norwegian, undated. 88 3 Record book, 1938-1964 Oversized Scrapbook, 1915-1938 <h4>Nordmørslag</h4> Box Folder Description 31 3 Nordmørslag of the West Coast, 1936; 1968-1969, 1994 Includes: correspondence, history (note: “History of Vestkystens Nordmörslag” was originally tied together with twine); officer lists; songbook; Leif Erikson Day Festival program, 8 October 1967; “Nordmanns-Forbundets Årfest” program (note: fell out of folder when taken out of box; this program is likely not in its original spot), 16 June 1938; “Hi-Lites” Sons of Norway newsletter (note: fell out of folder when taken out of box; this is likely not its original spot), August-September 2004; letter from James K. Nestingen (note: fell out of folder when taken out of box; this is likely not its original spot), 24 April 1992; donation records; photocopies of pages from “Chicagokomiteens Indsamling for Kristiansunds nye Aldersomshjem,” by Karl Svensen, Hans E. Lee, Anton Bogen, M.E. Maridal, and Martha G. Olsen; “Transaction Protocol for Vestkysten’s Nordmørslag,” book of minutes/meeting notes translated into English by Henning C. Boe, February 1994. <h4>Numedalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 31 4 Numdalslag, 1909-1942, 1948-1952, 1966 31 5 Numedalslaget Nyheter, 2000-2004 Also Includes: NHOH News, Volume 7, Number 3, Fall 2002. 31 6 Numedalslaget Nyheter, 2001, 2004-2005,1985-1988 Numedalslaget Nyheter December 2004-Summer 2005; article on Scandinavia Vital Records Index from Numedalslaget Nyheter, December 2001; Numedalslaget Nyheter May 1985-May 1988. 32 1 Numedalslaget Nyheter, August 1988-Fall 1992 32 2 Numedalslaget Nyheter, Christmas 1992-September 1996 32 3 Numedalslaget Nyheter, Spring 1996-March 2000 32 4 Aarbog 1-4, 1915-1918 32 5 Aarbog 5-7, 1919-1921 33 1 Aarbok no. 8-10 and 12, 1922-1926 33 2 Numedalslaget and Numedal, Kongsberg og omegn lag Aarbok, 1927-1929 33 3 Numedal, Kongsberg og omegn lag Årbok, 1930-1931, 1944 33 4 Numedal, Kongsberg og omegn lag Årbok, 1949 33 5 Articles Includes: newspaper clippings, 13 May 1917 and 19 January 1915. 33 6 Numedalslaget Numedal-Kongsberg and Omegn Aarbøker Index, 1915-1953 Includes: an index of biographies, autobiographies, family histories, and obituaries found in Numedal-Kongsberg and Omegn Aarbøker, 1915-1953; correspondence: Forrest Brown and Richard Holter, 5 August 2002 (envelope was postmarked 6 August 2002). <h4>Oslolag</h4> Box Folder Description 69 1 Oslolag (Kristianialag) records, 1913-1951 Includes Vikvaeringen (November 1920), clippings, and Oslolaget av Chicago. <h4>Østerdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 69 2 Records, circa 1900-1968 Includes clippings, correspondence, and biographical information. 69 3 Correspondence, 1916-1948 69 4 Aarbok for Smallens-laget and clippings, 1919-1927 69 5 Smaalenslag scrapbook, 1916-1938 69 6 Smallenslag record book, 1919-1939 <h4>Opdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 69 7 Clippings, photograph, and yearbook, 1923-1929 74 Yearbook, 1921-2018 75 1 Pamphlets, 1929-1938 Includes Femti Aars Fest for Meldahl Menighet (1928), Fiftieth Anniversary Meldahl Lutheran Ladies Aid (1938), En beretning om 65 aars oplevelse i Syd Dakota. 75 2 Opdalslag photographs, circa 2000 75 3 Cookbook, 2013 75 4 Reunion banquet, August 31, 2002 75 5 Opdalslag, Scandia in Centerville, South Dakota, September 6, 2008 75 6-9 Opdalslag festival at Scandia Lutheran, September 12, 2009 75 10-18 CD recordings of Stevne, 2009, 2010, 2015 76 1-4 History booklet, 2003-2020 Includes newsletters, photographs, clippings, histories. 76 5-10 VHS tapes of trips to Norway and reunions,2003-2004, 2006-2007 76 11-13 Panoramic photographs of stevne, circa 1920 77 Opdalslag banner <h4>Ringerikslag</h4> Box Folder Description 69 8 Clippings and Rikerike-Modum Eiker Brev newsletter, 1992-2003 <h4>Røroslag</h4> Box Folder Description 69 9 Clippings, circa 1930 <h4>Rogaland og Vest-Agderlag and Stavanger Amt Laget</h4> Box Folder Description 33 7 Rogaland og Vest-Agderlaget and Stavanger Amt (County) Laget, circa 1917-1967, 1984 Includes clippings/articles; programs; constitution; officer list; stevne list (includes location and dates); history of Rogaland and Vest Agderlaget, topics include: flags and banners, the founding of Rogaland and Vest Agderlaget, and milestones/important moments in their history, circa 1917-1967; member list (includes birth places), 1917; biographies (written in Norwegian) of Nils Nilsen Hagenes, Karoline Ostraat Nygren, Martha Haaland, Bernt Tobias (B.T.) Gabrielsen, Petra Birkrem, Lars Omdal, Oselius Egesten, Peder Omdal, Thorleif J. Ove, [Janas] Helland, Ola E. Sola, L.R. Overland, Oscar August Jacobsen, Charlie J. Gundersen, G.R. Haukeli, Andreas Herman Andersen, Milton Luther Mesvig, [Joakin or Joakim] J. Aarstad, Olaf [Finnestad], [Jorunn] Haaland, Marie Lerbrek, [Turid] Larsen, Bergitte Boe, Njede Siqveland, Gunnar [Mahn[in]], Martin ([Tjotta]) Larsen, Peter Louis [Lind]; photographs: J.J. Aarstad, Karoline Ostraat Nygren, Charlie [Gundersen]. <h4>Romsdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 33 8 Romsdalslag, circa 1914-1932, 1977-1978 Includes: clippings; constitution; list of immigrants from Nessets prestegjeld (parish) (includes immigration years), 1867-1882; list of immigrants (includes immigration years and birth dates, and immigration dates span from the mid-1800s to 1915), circa 1915; programs; poems/songs written by Johan Rasmussen; ”Jul i Romsdal” (includes biography of Ole Kringstad), 1977; correspondence: Lloyd Hustvedt, Jane [Belauski]; printing records for Romsdalslaget Aarbok, 1917 and 1920. 34 1 Romsdalslag Biography, L-Z 34 2 Romsdalslaget on the West Coast, circa 1968-1973 Includes: “The History of Romdalslaget,” 1968; “Romsdalingen,” a biography of Ingvald Lindseth, with a scrap with “Lindseth Distributing Co.” written on it attached; correspondence, 21 February 1968-4 April 1968: Mrs. Nils Julnes, Norris W. Stoa, Mr. Thor Ohme, Marie [Sauduss] (Mrs. Nils B.), HP Mittet (includes biography of Jørgen (Jorgen) Mittet, with a scrap with “Mittet Line & Net Co.” written on it attached), “Sigurd,” Professor Odd Løvoll, [Mattea] Holm (Mrs.Sigurd Holm) (includes list of officers (1924-1973) and a song, 1 November 1973); biography of Knut Opdal; “Love Song,” written by John Rassmusen. 34 3 Romsdalslaget articles, circa 1915-1917 Includes: newspaper clippings, circa 1915-1917. 34 7 Romsdalslag biography, A-K, circa 1915-1975 Note: The date range is based off of the latest immigration date listed in the questionnaires and the year the archives received them. 72 Romsdalslaget 17 de Mai banner, circa 1914 Purple with orange piece with lyrics to “Gud Signe Noregs Land” (“God Bless Our Native Land”) at the bottom, circa 1914. <h4>Romerikeslag</h4> Box Folder Description 34 4 Romerikeslag, 1990-1996 Includes: Romerikeslag News (newsletter), Spring 1990-February 1996. 34 5 Romerikeslag, 1996-2005 Includes: Romerikeslag News (newsletter), May 1996-August 2005; Romerikslaget Stevne registration form, September 2001; due renewal form, 2002; stevne program, September 2002; stevne registration form, 26-28 September 2002 and 22-24 September 2005. 34 6 Romerikeslag, 2003-2005 Includes: Romerikeslag News (newsletter), May 2003-May 2005; stevne registration form, 2-4 October 2003; due renewal form, 2004; stevne registration form, 23-25 September 2004; Norway Trip Questionnaire, 6-19 August 2005; Membership Directory, January 2005. <h4>Selbulag</h4> Box Folder Description 34 8 Selbulag Clippings, circa 1907-1924 35 1 Selbulag Clippings, circa 1925-1952 35 3 Selbulag, 1909-1959 Includes: two copies of “Konstitution og Bilove for Selbu-Laget” (“Constitution and By-Laws for The Selbu Lag”), 1910; newspaper clippings and articles; two copies of “Segner og Historier fraa Selbu” (rough translation: “Reports and Histories* from Selbu” (*note: “historie” can also mean “story”) by [J.P. or J.D.] Sand, 1928; “Kirkesangere og lærere i Selbu fra 1700 til 1922” (“Church Singers and Teachers in Selbu from 1700 to 1922”) by I. Flønæs, 1930; 50th anniversary program, 1959; “Selbu Dameforenings” (“Selbu Women’s Club”), includes three newspaper clippings (previously attached to it via metal clip); “Konstitution og Bilove for Selbulaget” (“Constitution and By-Laws for The Selbu Lag”), 1915; commemorative stevne ribbons, 1941 and 1939; “Selbulaget,” history of Selbulaget; publishing information for “Selbygbogen” and “Navne og Adresser af Selbygger,” 1914-1921; note to see A.O. Serum Papers (now P0589, boxes 1-3); “Navne og Adresser af Selbygger,” contains names and addresses of members, 1914. 35 4 Selbygbogen Translation/Selbulag History,1921-1931, 1993 Includes: “Bits and Pieces from the Past,” a collection of translated pages from “Selbygbogen” (1921 and 1931), 1993. 35 Selbygbogen, 1921 <h4>Setesdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 35 2 Setesdalslaget, circa 1956-1996 Includes: newspaper clippings, circa 1902-1996; “Setesdals Medlemsblad” (“Setesdals Members Newspaper”), February 1996; correspondence: Professor Odd Løvoll, Mrs. Erick Johnson; Setesdalslaget posters, (June 1956, the other is undated); list of presidents and secretaries, 1909-1974, 1974. <h4>Sigdalslag</h4> Box Folder Description 35 “The Sigdalslag” Book, 1929, 1932, 1941, 1996, 2005 Note: “The Sigdalslag” primarily contains geneological information/information about lag members’ ancestors. There are two volumes present: one collecting the 1929, 1932, and 1941 editions of the book which was compiled in 1996, and another updated volume published in 2005. 36 1 Sigdalslaget, circa 1907-2002 Includes: photographs: Sven Evenson, Edvard Odegard, and others (unidentified); 25th anniversary ribbon, 1935; newspaper clippings; programs; “Sigdalslagets bygyndelse” (modern Norwegian: “Sigdalslagets Begynnelse”) (“Sigdalslagets’ Beginning”); correspondence: Odd S. Lovoll, Anton Aasand, “O.D.,” Mr. Hertsgaard, Anton, Lars [N.] [Mohagn], ; publishing information for “Krösherred, Eggedal og Sigdal,” 1911-1920, written circa 1924; Sigdalslag stevne (meeting) announcement letter, circa 1968; “Eggedal,” typewritten copy of Luke 15:11-32; newspaper clippings. 36 2 Members, dues, and meeting accounts/notes, 1942-1972 36 3 Members, dues, and meeting accounts/notes, 1972-1978, 1985 36 4 Meeting notes and newspaper clippings, 1911-1950 36 5 Sekretær (Secretary) book, 1951-1970 Includes: Secretary’s notes, including accounts of stevnes. Labeled as “no. 2” on the front. 36 6 Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 1981-May-June 1990 36 7 Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter) and Album, October 1990-February 1999 Includes: Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), October 1990-February 1999; “Sigdalslaget Album 1991-1992: Descendents of Immigrants With Norwegian Roots in Sigdal, Eggedal, and Krødsherad,” includes members and photographs, 1992; “Sigdalslaget i Amerika Celebrates Anniversary,” bygdelag profile from “Viking” Magazine, February 1996. 36 8 Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 1999-May 2007, September 2011 Includes: Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 1999-May 2007; “Hipp, hipp for Sigdalslag,” article from the Norwegian American Weekly, 9 September 2011. 36 9 Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 2001-October 2005 93 1 Stevne of the past, 1911-1989 93 2-6 Stevne of the past, 1990-2010 93 7 Heritage tours, 1982, 1986, 2000, 2006, 2012 93 8 Centennial celebration, 1911-2011 93 9-10 Siglaslag in Norway and North Dakota, 2000 93 11 Sigdal scrapbook 93 12 Slides, circa 1982 93 13 Publications Sigdalslaget album 1991-1992 UTVANDRERLIV: Norwegians in America Norsk-Amerikaneren Historisk Magasin by Martin Ulvestad, 1923, 1930 Norwegian Settlers in Alberta by Jan Harold Brunvand, 1974 93 14 Panoramic photograph, Fergus Falls, 1923 June 14-15 <h4>Snåsalag</h4> Box Folder Description 37 Snåsalaget protocol/scrapbook, circa 1929-1937 Includes: Snåsalaget Protocol scrapbook (“Protokollen for Snåsalaget i Amerika”), includes meeting/stevne notes, newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, and correspondence. Scrapbook is stored in its own wooden box with a label inscribed in metal on the front. 37 1 Snåsalaget, 1929-1949 Includes: program 8-9 June 1934; newspaper clippings, 1929-1949. 91 4 Flag with 48 stars, circa 1930 <h4>Søndmørelag</h4> Box Folder Description 37 2 Søndmørelaget and Skjåk, circa 1912 Includes: “Søndmøre-Laget” newspaper clipping, written in Norwegian, June 1912; “[Skjaakværinger] i Amerika” newspaper clipping, written in Norwegian. <h4>Sognalag</h4> Box Folder Description 37 3 Sognalaget address book, 1914-1915 Includes: “Sognalagets Adressebog,” (“Sognalagets Address Book”), 1914-1915. 37 4 Sognalag constitution and by-laws, circa 1908 37 5 Sognalag history and dialect examples, circa 1912-1954 Includes: “Sognalaget” newspaper clipping from Skandinaven, 31 January 1912; “Nokre plassa i Sogn” map booklet, including “Ældre norsk-amerkanske* prester født i Sogn” (*misspelling of “amerikanske”) (“Older Norwegian-American Priests Born in Sogn”) and three copies of Luke 15:11-32, “The Parable of the Lost Son,” used as dialect samples (one from inside Sogn, one from the middle, and one from outside Sogn); “Songs for Sons of Norway Lodges,” song pamphlet; history of Sognalaget’s founding (including list of original officers and stevne/meeting locations), circa 1954; “Christofer H. Aspelund 92 Aar” (“Christofer H. Aspelund 92 Years”), a brief biography of Christofer H. Aspelund, written in Norwegian by J.P. Vigdahl. 37 6 Sognalag correspondence, 1942-1944 J.P. Vigdahl, [E.C. Somesger or E.C. Sonnesger], J. Brogger, Henry O. Talle, “Bygdelags venner” (“Bygdelag friends”). 37 7 Sognalag correspondence, 1941-1946 stevne/meeting accounts; stevne (meeting) programs; newsletters; financial reports; two copies of “Presidentens Rapport” (President’s Report) by J.P. Vigdahl, 1 May 1945; list of leadership for each lag, circa 1945(?); “Railway Express Agency” receipt, 26 June 1946; correspondence: J.P. Vigdahl, Ole Hegdahl, Bjarne Guttormsen, Ludv. Saxe, “Sogna Lagets Embedsmend* og direktører” (*in modern Norwegian, this word is “embedsmenn”) (“The Sogna Laget’s Officers and Directors”), “Bygdelagsven og Landsmand” (“Bygdelag Friend[s] and Countrymen”), Mr. T.O. Ofsthun, “Sognalagets stevne” (“The Sognalag’s meeting”), Office of Price Administration, Harry Truman (U.S. President, 1945-1953), “John & Kona” (“John and [the] Wife”), Mr. Peterson (Secretary), “S.N.S.,” Henry O. Talle, Mr. C.G. Pederson (Starbuck Commercial Club), “Bror Kristen m, famelie” (“Brother Kristen” and likely a misspelling of “familie” (“family”), Redaktør (Editor) of Decorah Posten, J. Brogger, Robert N. Nelson, Mr. O.J. Wickoren, “Wickoren & Kona” (“Wickoren and [the] Wife”)), Iver M. [Kalues or Kalnes], “Jacob,” “Jo,” Starbuck Commercial Club, E.R. Hopperstad, Mr. Olaf Nundahl, J. (John) A. Wickoren, Mr. Arne Williamson (Norwegian American S.S. Line), “Dr. Herman Linde, M.D., F.R.C.S., Dean,” L.K.E. Folkstad. 37 8 Sognalag correspondence, 1947 Bjarne Guttormsen, J.P. Vigdahl, E. Klaveness (sometimes spelt “Klaeeness”), (Professor) J. Jørgen Thompson, J.P. Vigdahl, Norwegian Consulate General Th. (possibly Torgeir) Siqveland (also a letter addressed to “Her og Fru Th. Siqveland” (“Mr. and Mrs. Th. Siqveland”), Mr. E.R. Hopperstad, Mr. Jacob Brogger, L.K.E. Folkestad, Henry O. Talle, R.N. Qualley (President, Valdres Samband), “The National Sognalag Convention,” Ole Hegdahl, Marie Sexse, J.A. Wickoren, [Sam or Sen] Sherven, E.C. Sonnesyn, Andrew [Waugstad or Waugstod], Martin Midthun, Iver (sometimes spelt “Ivar”) N. Kalnes, T.O. Ofsthun, Dr. Herman Linde, Ole Hegdahl, Curtis Hotel Management, Hans Straalsund (letter attached to “Contents of the ‘Simple Rafter Tables’ for Carpenters, Lumbermen, Farmers, etc.”), Jon Finden, Ragnar Saeboe, Ragnvald Wangen, Clemens M. Granskou (President, St. Olaf College), Hans Urdahl, Martin E. Bjerkness (on behalf of the Greater Leif Erickson Committee), [O.G. Oeasen?], Mrs. H.R. Engebretson, “Kjere Bygdelagsven og Landsmand” (“Dear Bygdelag Friends and Countrymen”), S.N. Sherven, “presidenten for Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, herr N.N.” (“The President for Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, Mr. N.N.”), Rev. O.G. Aasen, “John,” Christine [Christopherson]; pictures: Mrs. C.M. [Gransron or Granskon], Clemens M. [Gransron or Granskon], Mrs. P.A. Munch, P.A. Munch, J. Jorgen Thompson, others (unidentified), circa 21 June 1947; stevne (meeting) programs; stevne (meeting) admission tickets, circa 20 June 1947; financial records; stevne (meeting) announcements/newsletters; director’s meeting notes. 38 1 Sognalag correspondence, 1947-1948 J.P. Vigdahl, Reinert R. Steen, Sognepresten i Luster (Pastor/Priest in Luster*) (*a municipality in Norway), “Eders,” Jens Lunde, Mr. E.R. Hopperstad, Mr Inar Lund (Decorah Posten), M.H. Vigdahl, Mr. John Vigdahl, “Sognalagets Embedsmenn” (“The Sognalag’s Officers”), Iver M. Kalnes, J.A. Wickoren, E.C. Sonnesyn, Sen. Sherven, A.[Waugstad or Waugstod], Martin Midthun, Officers and Members of the Board of the National Sognalag in America, R.N. Qualley, Jacob Brogger, “Sogninger” (i.e. members of Sognalag), J. Margaret Thelander, Marie Sexse, Her (Mr.) Ivar M. Kalnes, Mr. John Johnson (Chamber of Commerce), B.B. Anundsen (Anundsen Publishing Company, Decorah Posten & Ved Arnen), C.T. Trytten (possibly Chris Trytten), Robert N. Nelson, Mr. N.L. Fadness, R.F. Stone, Management of the Winneshiek Hotel, S.N. Sherven, Mr. O.M. Bue,Mrs. Hans Leeds, Officers and Members of the Board of the National Sognalag of America, Halfdau F., Mr. R.J. Meland, Ole Hegdahl, J.B. Dybevik (Rock County Electric Cooperative Association), “Jo,” J. Jörgen Thompson, J.A. Wickoren, Mr. George J. Barry (Yorklane Studio); newspaper clippings; tentative program for the 1948 stevne (meeting), 9-10 June 1948; stevne announcements; expenses report for a recent stevne, 1958; “Setesdalslaget” newspaper clipping, 1947; financial reports; program notes; location questionaire for an upcoming stevne, 8 April 1948. 38 2 Sognalag correspondence, 1948-1949 Sognalaget I Amerika, J. (Jens or John) P. Vigdahl, Martha Sonnesyn, Rev. P.J. Nestande, Mr. Martin E. Bjerkness, J.A. Wickoren, J. (Jacob) Brogger, C.(Christian/Kristian, but also called “Chris”) J. Bugge, Mr. E.E. Barsness (Editor, Pope County Tribune), Mr. Chris/Christian Bugge (presumably C.J. Bugge), Mr. Edwin Sorenson, Mrs. E.C. Sonnesyn, Iver (also spelt “Ivar”) [M. or N.] Kalnes, Mr. Marion Tweeton (Glenwood Chamber of Commerce), Mr. and Mrs. Sherven, Sam N. Sherven, Reverend O.G. Åsen (also spelt “Aasen”), Officers and Directors [of the] National Sognalag, “Til Bygdelagene som er tilsluttet Fellesraadet” (“To The Bygdelags which are affiliated [with] The Fellesraad”), Ole Hegdahl, Mr. Arne Williamson (Norwegian American Line), Dr. H. Linde, Curtis Hotel, Mrs. [C or A [illegible], Martin [Midthun], E.R. Hopperstad, “Til Sognalagets Embedsmond” (“To The Sognalag’s Officers”), James S. Kean, Mrs. Anna Stone, Mr. S.G. Hagen (Social Director, Idun Lodge Sons of Norway), Mr. Olav Nundahl, Mr. R.G. Roalkvam, Mr. Jens Lunde, Hans Urdahl; program drafts, circa 1949; financial statements/reports, 1948-1949; “An Open Letter from the President of the National Sognalag,” 1949; stevne (meeting) announcements, 1949; voting ballots for the location of the 1949 convention (stevne) filled out by Martin [Midthun], E.R. Hopperstad, Sam N. Sherven, J.A. Wickoren, [G.A. Vangstad or Wangstad], and J. Brogger, 1949; “LItt om Bygdelagenes Fellesraads møte i mai 1948…,” meeting/stevne overview, written in Norwegian, circa March 1949; “Det Nationale Sognalags Stevne i Glenwood, Minn Juni 10-11 1949” (“The National Sognalag’s Meeting in Glenwood, Minn June 10-11 1949”), account of a recent stevne, 10-11 June 1949; “Sognalagets Annual Convention at Glenwood, Minn June 10-11 1949” (translated version of the previous document), 10-11 June 1949; “Julen 1949” (“Christmas 1949”) newsletter by J.P. Vigdahl, circa 1949. 38 3 Sognalag correspondence, 1950 Chris Eide, J.P. Vigdahl, Ludvig Elvehjem, Miss Barbara Hanson (Exec. Sec., Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Paul W. Gandrud, Mr. C.(Christian, Kristian, or Chris) J. Bugge, Mr. Otto V. Byhre, M.R. Simons, “Sogneprest Fidjestöl” (“Pastor Fidjestöl”), P.[Olttesvald? Attesvald?], “Til alle Sogninger” (“To All Sognings” (i.e. members of Sognalag)), Robert N. Nelson, Mr. Barber Hanson (possibly a misspelling of “Barbara Hanson”)?, Overt Skilbred, Mr. Jacob Brogger, Managing Editor of The Courier Hub, “Olav,” S.N. Sherven, Officers and Board Members of the National Sognalag of America, MRs. Peter Sherven, Viroqua Junior Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Calmer Browy (President of Grieg Chorus Club Inc.), Mrs. Tora Sandal Böhn, Mr. Olav Nundahl (possibly “Olav”), “Olav and Morg.,” Martin [Midthun], Mrs. P. (Peter) Sherven, William T. Evjue (Editor of the Capital Times), Mr. & Mrs. Olaf Nundahl, Mr. Hans Lavik, J.A. Wickoren, Hon. Oscar Rennebohm (Governor of Wisconsin), Ole Hegdahl, O.I. Hertsgaard, Sigurd Maseng (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), Einar O. Hammer, R.N. Qualley, “Erede Her Redaktor” (misspelling/alternate spelling of “ærede Herr Redaktør”) (“Honorable Mr. Editor,” referring to the editor of Decorah Posten), Martha Sonnesyn, Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Sherven, “Hotil Curtis” (likely a misspelling of “Hotel Curtis”), “Til Ledere og medlemmer av Bygdelagene” (“To Leaders/Heads and Members of Bygdelagene”), Hans Urdahl, Mr. Kr. J. Bugge (possibly C.J. Bugge), P.S. Hjermann, Jens [Djupvik], Christ H. Balstad, Miss Beniat S. Bothun; stevne announcements; newsletters written and signed by J.P. Vigdahl, 1950; stevne (meeting) program, 9-10 June 1950; open letter to the people of Soughton, Wisconsin, written by J.P. Vigdahl, 20 June 1950; accounts of stevnes (meetings), 1950; financial reports, 1950; postcard from Mr. H. Lavik to Mr. J.P. Vigdahl, 12 May 1950; stevne (meeting) location ballot filled out by Sam and Ida Sherven, J.A. Wickoren, C.J. Bugge, J. Brogger, E.R. Hopperstad, Martin Midthun, and Iver M. Kalnes, 1950; letter/newsletter written by Ole Hegdahl concerning a letter from O.B. Grimley to Dr. Klaveness, written in Norwegian, 11 March 1950; tentative program for an upcoming stevne, 9 May 1950. 38 4 Sognalag correspondence, 1951 N.J.L. Ness, Mr. Jacob Brögger/Brogger, Mr. O.H. Sterry, Mr. John R. Swangstue, R.G. Hanson, M.R. Simons, J.P. Vigdahl, J.J. Underdahl, [Frede[illegible]] (on behalf of Nordmanns-Forbundet), Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Stanley Peterson (Secretary of the Civic & Commerce Association in Benson, Minnesota), A. [Michiansen] (Manager of the Norwegian America Line Agency), Reverend Harold S. Nasheim, R.J. Meland, Officers and Directors [of the] National Sognalag of America, Stanley Peterson (Chamber of Commerce), Jacob Hodnefield, Mrs. Conrad (sometimes abbreviated as “Con”) Maanum Jr. (Chairman of “Ladies Aid”), Mr. Sig B. Kvam, Th. Siqveland (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), “National Sognalag av Amerika” (“National Sognalag of America”), Mr. Andrew N. Wangstad, M.R. Simons, Pastor O.G. Aasen, Mr. J.A. Wicoren (likely a misspelling of “Mr. J.A. Wickoren”), S.(Sam) N. Sherven, “S.N. Sherven Og Kona Ida” (“S.N. Sherven and Wife Ida”), Iver M. Kalnes, Martha Sonnesyn (also called “Mrs. E.C. Sonnesyn”), Mr. and Mrs. Olav Nundahl, “Olav og Marg,” M.E. Helland, Pastor O.G. Aasen, Mr. Theodore Overbo, Paris Hotel, S.H. Norrbom (Bonding Department, Joyce Insurance Inc.), Mrs. Th. Siqveland, “Friends and Fellow Sognings” (i.e. members of Sognalaget), Val Björnson (State Treasurer, Minnesota), “Til alle Sogninger” (“To all Sognings” i.e. members of Sognalaget); account of a recent stevne (meeting), written in Norwegian by Ole Hegdahl, circa 1950-1951; programs and tentative programs/drafts; newspaper clippings, circa 1951; stevne (meeting) location ballots filled out by Martha Sonnesyn, E.R. Hopperstad, S.N. Sherven, Iver M. Kalnes, J.A. Wickoren, and J. Brogger, circa April 1951; stevne (meeting) announcements; Treasurer’s report by J. Brogger, 18 June 1946-18 June 1947; newsletters/letters to members of Sognalag written in Norwegian and English by J.P. Vigdahl, 1951; “Statement of Sogna-Laget meeting held at Benson, Minn. June 29 and 30 1951,” financial statement/report, 1951. 38 5 Sognalag correspondence, 1950, 1952 Mr. J.P. Vigdahl, Ole Hegdahl, “Fellow Sognings” (i.e. members of Sognalag), Norwegian America Line Agency Inc., Jacob Stefferud (Manager, Norwegian America Line Agency), Mr. J.(John) R. Swangstue, Mrs. Martha Sonnesyn, Mr. O.M. Christianson, Mr. Ervin Ellefson (President, Viroqua Lutheran Brotherhood), “en ½ sogning” (“a half sogning,” no name provided), A. [Michiansen] (Manager of the Norwegian America Line Agency), Walter J. Kohler Jr. (Governor of Wisconsin), Norwegian General Consul Maaseng, The Curtis Hotel, Mrs. Stulken, Monrad Helle, Fru Inga B. Norstog (Mrs. Inga Norstog, i.e. Kurator (Curator) of the Norse-America Museum in Decorah, Iowa), J[mees? [illegible], Mr. Henry Wigdahl, Pastor Teder N. Oklevik, Mrs. Inga Norstog, A.E. Smith (Chamber of Commerce, Viroqua, Wisconsin), Iver M. Kalnes (also spelt “Ivar”), H.T. Haagenson, Mr. Jacob Brogger, R.J. Meland, Mrs. Danielson, The Powers (Minneapolis), R.G. Hanson, Prof. Bjarne Berulfsen (Norwegian Department, University of Wisconsin), Sigurd Rognebakke (also spelt as “Siggurd Rognebakken”), Robert N. Nelson, Mr. Odean Ellefson (Dyckman Hotel), Powers Dry Goods Co. Inc., K.M. Morrison (Manager of Food Depts., Powers Dry Goods Co. Incorporated), C.T. [Haythen?], Mr and Mrs. Iver M. Kalnes, Ole [Furaas or Turaas], “Jens og Johan Sande” (“Jens and Johan Sande”), Per Tang, “J.P. og Frue” (“J.P. and Wife”), “Haagensons,” Mr. T. Steinbakke, Mrs. B.A. Davis, P.O. Bathen, Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Hoff, Miss Jenny Alvilda Johnson, Mrs. Olaf Johnson, E.R. Hopperstad, “Sognestevet i Wisconsin 14 juni 1952” (“The Sogne Meeting in Wisconsin 14 June 1952”), Edvard Lysne, Mr. Thomas Haereid, Mr. O.O. Jonnum (Jonnum Manufacturing Co.), “Kjere Bror Eileff m. Famelie” (“Dear Brother Eileff [and?] Family”); “Resolutioner for det Nationale Sognalag” (“Resolutions for the National Sognalag”), resolutions from and an account of the 14 June 1952 stevne, circa 14 June 1952; notes on Norwegian immigration (green paper); stevne (meeting) announcements; letters regarding Norwegian and Danish films between the Norwegian America Line Agency and J.P. Vigdahl, 1952; “Resolutions,” written in English by the Resolutions Committee (Iver M. Kalnes and Andrew [illegible]angstad from the 21-22 June 1946 stevne (meeting) in Starbuck, Minnesota, 21-22 June 1946; translation of what is likely a stevne menu, addressed to Mrs. Stulken, undated; certificate/notice of dues paid for J.P. Vigdahl, 1952; “Reservations at Hotel Forney June 12th, 1952”; “Adds for the Sognalag Booklet,” list of advertisements for a Sognalag “booklet,” undated; “Speakers for Sognalaget June 13-14 Viroqua. Wis. 1952”; banquet tickets, 30 June 1952; “Everybody Sing” song pamphlet with pencil drawings by [Sal/Sue Marie Fortay? Miss James?], stevne (meeting) programs; financial reports; “Norway Sports Jacket” advertisement from Jonnum Manufacturing Co., 1952; “Badges,” list of “badges” (buttons?) sold by Sognalaget from 1950-1952, 23 February 1952; stevne location questionaires filled out by Martha Sonnesyn, R.G. Hanson, J.R. [Smangetin, Swangetin, or Smengetin], O. [Nundal?], Iver M. Kalnes, J.A. Wickoren, E.R. Hopperstad, and [A.N.] Wangstad 1952. 38 6 Sognalag correspondence, 1954-1955 J.P. Vigdahl, Th. Siqveland (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), Herr H.M. Jacobson (Mr. H.M. Jacobson), J.O. Vigdahl (likely a misspelling of “J.P. Vigdahl”), “Kristin” (presumably Vigdahl’s wife/romantic partner); newsletter/article for Decorah Posten (beginning with “Gledelig Jul” (“Merry Christmas”), written in Norwegian by J.P. Vigdahl, 1954; “Annual Report of the National Sognalag,” financial report, 1 June 1955-June 1956; “The National Sognalag Treasurer’s Report,” 1 June 1954-1 June 1955. 38 7 Sognalag programs, 1908-1965 5 August 1934; 14-15 June 1928; 9-10 June, 1939; 13-14 June 1941; 21-22 June 1946; 11-12 June 1948; 10-11 June 1949; 9-10 June 1950; 29-30 June 1951; 13-14 June 1952 (two copies); 7-8 June 1957; 13-14 June 1958 (Golden Jubilee, two gold copies and one beige copy); 10-11 June 1960; 9-10 June 1961 (two copies); 8-9 June 1962 (two copies); 7-8 June 1963; 12-13 June 1964 (two copies); 11-12 June 1965; “Sognalaget hadde 50-Aars Jubileum” (“The Sognalag had 50-Year Anniversary”), newspaper clipping, circa 1958; “Til Sognalagets Möte” song/poem (program?), 30 December 1908. 38 8 Sognalag programs and meeting notes, circa 1941-1974 Includes: programs; “Referat fra Sogna-Lagets stevne i Hayfield, Minnesota” (“Report/Account [of] The Sogna Lag’s stevne (meeting) in Hayfield, Minnesota”), circa 1941; list of officers, 1960-1969; “Sogna-Laget President Pleased With Recent Hayfield Lag Meeting,” newspaper clipping, 26 June 1941; list of meeting dates and locations, 1908-1971; correspondence: Mrs. Elmer Wangsness, Kenneth O. Bjork. 39 1 Sognalag correspondence and historical notes, circa 1959-1973 Includes: “Til frender fraa Sogn Festskrift” (“To Friends from Sogn Commemorative Volume”), June 1914; untitled writings in Norwegian; “Biskop Johan Lunde” poem, written in Norwegian; “The Gokstad Ship,” information recorded in a letter to Mrs. Neil Nelson by J.P. Vigdahl, circa 1959; history of Norway’s national song (includes Henry Anker Bjerregaard, Henrik Vergeland, and Carl Johan), written in Norwegian; “Sverre Sigurdson,” a brief account of the life of Sverre Sigurdson; “Sognadigte av Anders Fuhr,” poem/song by Anders Fuhr; two copies of “Nokre plassa i Sogn” map booklet, including “Ældre norsk-amerkanske* prester født i Sogn” (*misspelling of “amerikanske”) (“Older Norwegian-American Priests Born in Sogn”) and three copies of Luke 15:11-32, “The Parable of the Lost Son,” used as dialect samples (one from inside Sogn, one from the middle, and one from outside Sogn); map of Sogn and the surrounding area; copy of “En Aften paa Saeteren” (“An Evening at the Mountain Pastures”) lithograph, circa 1875; “Ved Arnen” magazine, written in Norwegian, 21 March 1959; “Gulen” informational booklet, 1959; geneological notes for Mrs. John Haug-Kuska Slekti; correspondence: Mrs. Lena Haug, J.P. Vigdahl, Arne Chr. Myhre (Anundsen Publishing Company), Mrs. Neil Nelson, H. Linde, John Galde (Skjolden Hotel, Norway). 39 2 Sognalag of the Pacific Coast 50-Year Anniversary Includes: two copies of Pacific Coast Sogna-Lag 50 Year Jubilee book, 1912-1962; history of the lag by Nils Foss, circa 1965; stevne (meeting) program, 1971; Sognalag Scholarship application for the University of Oslo International Summer School, circa 1960s; news release/announcement for the 1971 stevne, after 28 March 1971; correspondence: Thor Ohme, Nils Foss. 39 3 Sognalag pictures, circa 1947-1964 J.P. Vigdahl, Mrs. and Mr. P.A. Munch, Mrs. and General Consul Siqveland, Mr. [Grouskow], Mr. [J.J.] Thompson, Dr. (or Sr.) [Klaaeness or Klaoeness], Dr. Harold Nasse, Carl [Juan], Roy Fisk Mayor, Mrs. Peter Sherven, and others (unidentified). note: the picture marked “Lodi” with a “The Capital Times Jun 10 1961” stamp on it is likely referring to a stevne held at the Lodi grade school in Madison, Wisconsin, as detailed in the 10 June 1961 edition of The Capital Times (also known as the Wisconsin State Journal), although the photograph never appears in that edition. 39 4 Sognalaget in Bergen, 1918-1968 Includes: “Sognalaget I Bergen 1918-1968” (“The Sogna Lag in Bergen”) booklet by Olav Værholm, Bjarne Målsnes, and Gerdfinn Eithun, 1968; correspondence: Sognalag, Jens Djupvik, Bjarne Målsnes, Harald Nesse. 39 5 Sognalag correspondence, circa 1940-1946 Mr. E.(Erick) R. Hopperstad, Albert [La Mein], Mr. Vigdahl, Hans Urdahl, Mr. T.O. Ofsthun, Officers and Board Members of the National Sognalag of America, Mr. E.C. [Somesegn, Sonnesegn, or possibly Someseyn or Sonneseyn] (“E.C.S.”) (also a letter from Martha + E.C. Somesyn), Mr. R.A. Norstad, Mr. Harold Uglum, Mr. George Felland, [O.I. Srigwdstad], Mr. Jacob Brogger, Mr. L.K.E. Folkestad, Mr. Björgulv Björnaraa (also spelt Bjørgulv Bjørnaraa), Mr. R.A. Trovatten, Mr. J.A. Wickoren (also a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Wickoren), Sam N. Sherven (also a letter from Mr. + Mrs. Sam Sherven), Henry O. Talle, Agnes M. Anderson, Harold E. Stassen, Miss Blanche L. Myster (Secretary,Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid), Mr. Glennmyster (President, Heyfield Comm. Club), Glenn M[?]pton and H[oward Senjiers], Mr. R.N. Nelson (Robert N. Nelson), Otto Clausen, Mr. Otto Olafsen, Theodore Broch, Mr. M. Asperheim (also spelt “Asperhaim”), J.J. Underdahl; financial reports; songs/poems; stevne (meeting) announcements and stevne accounts/newsletters; Sognalaget location voting notes, circa 1941. 39 6 Sognalag correspondence, 1939-1940 J.J. Moore (Finnish Relief Fund Inc.), J.P. Vigdahl, Frederick R. Bay, E.R. Hopperstad, Henry O. Talle, J. (Jacob) Brogger, Robert N. Nelson, L.K.E. Folkestad, Roselle Ronning, John Hjellum (Skandinaven Newspaper), George Morkrid (Morkrid Tourist Home), G.M. Bruce, Eilev O. Bakke, The Kildall Company, Mr. J. Quarum/M.J. Quarum, Miss Roselle Ronning, [Garsten or Carsten] Woll, John Sande, Jacob [Suttund] (Norwegian America Line Agency Inc.), Mrs. Gunder Jacobson, J.A. Wickoren (also a letter from Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Wickoren), Mr. Jacob Stefferud, Mr. E.C. Sonnesyn, Norwegian Steamship Line (Chicago, Illinois), Iver M. Kalues (The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin), Sam N. Sherven, Pastor O.G. Aasen, [A.E. Wiliamsen], T.O. Ofsthun, Mr. Nels Arveson, Officers and Board Members of the National Sognalaget, M.(Magnus) S. Asperheim (also spelt “Asperhaim”), The Minneapolis Times Tribune, Mrs. Anton L. Miller, John [Seichtenberg] (Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Company), B.F. Knotts (American Automobile Association), M.J. Quarum (Ugeblad Publishing Co.), Mrs. E.[A or H]. Whitehead (First English Lutheran Ladies Club Secretary), Mr. G.[G]. Loefflad, [G.C. Loeport] (Geneca State Bank), Mr. August E. Shebeck, Eilev O. Bakke, Hans Urdahl, P.E. Hemingway, Leo Koll (Executive Secretary, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Nels B. Arveson, Mr. M.O. Bue, Fergus Falls Ukeblad, Skandinaven; newsletters/stevne announcements; “Folkestad” notes, circa 1940; financial reports. 39 7 Sognalag correspondence, 1934, 1937-1938 Eilev O. Bakke, J.A. Wickoren (also spelt “Wickøren”), M. (Mons?) S. Hillestad, Miss Martha Boe, J.P. Vigdahl, T. (Tom) O. Ofsthun, Mr. August Klagstad, E.C. Sonnesyn, Julia [Jevrce] Blowholm (J.J. Blowholm), H.O. Talle, Mr. Botolf Bridly, J.J. [Underdahl], Mrs. A.E. Nelson, J. Brogger, E.(Erick) R. Hopperstad, Robert N. Nelson, Officers and Board Members of Sogna-Laget of America, Mr. Waldemar Ager, Sam N. Sherven, Mr. J. Stafferud (Norw. Am. Steamship Line), [P.A. Sterria or Sterrie], G.M. Bruce, Mr. P.S. Hjermann, [J.A. or I.A.] Aasgard; financial reports; program outlines; newsletters/stevne invitations/announcements. 39 8 Sognalag correspondence, 1923 J.P. Vigdahl, E.(Eirik? Erik?) R. Hopperstad, M.L. [Poggewiller], F.W. [Sisson] (President, Sission-Seielstad-Hougen Co.), [D.E. Sleck or D. Esleck] (Secretary, Viroqua Community Club), [A.Gampliey or A.G. Campliey] (Kildall Company), [H.L. Griffith] (Manager, Kildall Company), Witt’s Market House, [M. Vhordam] (Bergseth Fish Company); proposed menu for Sogna-Lagets Banquet, 25 July 1923. 39 9 Sognalag correspondence, circa 1956-1957 Mrs. Norman Hanson, J.P. Vigdahl, Andrew Lunde, Nordmanns-Forbundet, Richard Andvard, Mr. Tollef Bolstad and Shirley, Mr. Chris Eide, Miss Marta Øvrebö, “Peter and Louise,” Mrs. William Kittelson, Mr. Einar Lund (Editor, Decorah Posten), The LaCrosse tribune, Mr. Frick Ness, Marcus Tellevik, Ole J. Braaten, Anthon Lingerde, Mr. Oliver Nygaard, Mr. Ole Bolstad, “Sogn og Fjordane” (Norway), Martin Bjerknes, Mr. [L.N. or C.N.] Hauson, Mrs. Ida Sherven, The Capital Times, The LaCrosse Tribune, Mr. Erick Reppen, Henry N. Lund, Mr. A.J. Fedt, Mr. Ole Svangstu, Ole M. Martinson, Jacob Stefferud, Mrs. Fedt, Mr. J.B. Berg, M.T. Jacobson, “Anders med kona og Baadn.” (“Anders with (the) wife and Baadn(?)), [Lars Seim], Vernon W. Thomson (Governor of Wisconsin), General Konsul Knut Orre, Mrs. Vigdahl, Harry Johnson, Sam Walker, Botolf Bridly, H.O. Talle, Ole [H. Viee?], E. (Erick) R. Hopperstad, “embedsmenn og direktöra av ‘Det Nationale Sognalag av Amerika’” (officers and the director of ‘The National Sogna Lag of America’), [O.O. Hauge], [Eriell Reppen and Rik Serztora], Mr. Andrew Ølness, Martha Sonnesyn; newsletters/stevne invitations/announcements; list of registered guests for the 1956 stevne, circa 15-16 June 1956; newspaper clippings; stevne (meeting) program outlines; “The Viking Code” by Ralph B. Allen; “Welcome Sognalaget Delegates and Friends to Mondovi, Wis.” poster, 7-8 June 1957; voting slips for the location of the 1958 stevne, circa 13-21 November 1957; “Paidup, Registered Members [not?] Sognalag,” list of members (?), 7-8 June 1957; letter from Norwegian Consul General Knut Orre to J.P. Vigdahl regarding the St. Olav Medal Vigdahl was awarded, 28-31 May 1957; list of officers and where they came from in Norway, attached to “fraa ‘Det Nationale Sognalag i Amerika’” letter written in Norwegian by J.P. Vigdahl, 7 December 1957. 40 1 Sognalag correspondence, circa 1956-1957 Mr. Lars Sime. Vossing, J.(Jens) P. Vigdahl, Martha Sonnesyn, Mrs. Gullick Johnson (nee Halaas), Mr. Botolf Bridly, Ole Overboe, Mr. Henry N. Lund, Jacob Broger Insurance Agency, Mr. Martin E. Bjerkness, Mr. Oliver Nygaard, Annie + P.O. Bathen, Miss Clara Thorpe and Mrs. Arne Berg (President and Secretary of Valdres Sambund), Anders Lysne, Jacob Stefferud (Manager, Norwegian America Line), Rev. R. Dahle-Melsaeter, Mr & Mrs. A.J. Fedt, Mr. R.(“Bob”) G. Hanson, Mr. P. Dwergedahl, [Shearta or Chearta Fweebø??], Det Nasjonale Sognalag av Amerika (The National Sogna Lag of America), Ludvig [Ehrhiem or Elvehjem], Viroqua Chamber of Commerce, Viroqua Lions Club, State Bank of Viroqua, Dan Arneson (Mayor, City of Viroqua), Officers and Directors of The National Sognalag of America, E.R. Hopperstad, Mondovi Harold News, Th. Siqveland (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), Mr. J.C. Yttri, Erling Svedahl, Miss Marta Ovrebö (Ovrebø), Morris [Swangstue], Ida Sherven, Mrs. Nora Siverson, Vernon W. Thomson (Governor of Wisconsin), Marcus Tellevik, K.T. Jacobson, Olav Nundal, Mr. J.B. Berg, Mr. Einar Lund, Mrs. Norman Larson, Dr. & Mrs. Harold Nesse, Mr. Baatolf Breilie (or Botolf Breidli), Mr. Martin Bjerkness, Decorah Posten (Editor), Knut Orre (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), The Royal Family (Oslo, Norway); personal notes; newspaper clippings/articles; financial reports; leadership/membership list addressed to Henry N, undated; song (“Kan Du Holde Dig Passiv?” by Kr. J. Vigdahl), registered members list for an upcoming stevne, June 1956; newsletters/stevne announcements. 40 2 Sognalag correspondence, 1957-1958 Vernon County Broadcaster and Censor, J.(Jens) P. Vigdahl, Kristen Vigdahl, Jenny Alvilde (Minnesota Posten), N.J.L. Ness, “Miss Astrid Vigdahl og Svigerinne Aagot” (“Miss Astrid Vigdahl and Sister-in-Law Aagot”), “Redaktør” (“Editor”), Martha Sonnesyn, “Sogninger” (“Sognings,” i.e. people from Sogn/those belonging to Sognalag), P.S. Hjermann, Miss Gladys Knutson, “bror Torleif” (“brother Torleif”), Johan Helgerson, Officers and Directors of the National Sognalaget, Andrew Lunde, Henry O. Talle, Knut Orre, O.O. Hauge, Signe Rutlin, Editor of DeForest Times, [Ragna Seabloom], E. Coy, Erick Reppen, Pastor Olaf Brevik, Marta Oevreboee, Mons Thorsen, Oswald Barsten (Manager, Norwegian America Line Agency Inc.), Ragnvald Gotaas, Elfrida Nervick, Hans Lavik, Nils Foss, Anders Lysne, Botolf Bridley (also spelt “Bridly”), Martin E. Bjerkness, E.(Erick) R. Hopperstad, Virginia Way, “Frederic,” Mr. Ole Overboe (also spelt “Ovreboe”), Mr. Ole J. Braaten, Mr. Andrew Olness, Vernon W. Thomson (Governor of Wisconsin), Mr. & Mrs. Kristen Vigdahl, “Torleif Fortun og Kona” (“Torleif Fortun and [the] Wife”), Marcus Tellevik, formann (president) of Sognelaget, Harald Nesse, Mr. Ivar Böthun, Ludvig [R. Maren], American Embassy to Norway, Mrs. Peter Sherven, Frk. Jenny Alvilde Johnson, Mr. Oliver Nygaard, “Tolle og Svigerinne” (“Tolle and Sister-In-Law”), Joanne V. Winn (American Vice Consul), “Svoger og Svigerinne” (“Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law”), Mr. Harry D. Sage (Associate Editor for the Capitol Times), Harry Johnson, “Herr og Fru Fedt” (“Mr. and Mrs. Fedt”), Anne [Lice Wirih] on behalf of “herr Moe” (“Mr. Moe”) (The Norwegian America Line), “D.S.,” Arnold E. Kuehn, Lucille E. Johnson, Gunhild Stedje, Bernard Lewison, Vice Counsul Eivinn Berg, “Hertsgaard,” “Decorah,” Mr. E.L. Tvetene, Mrs. Clara Thorpe, Mrs. Arne Berg, Trygve Eidsness, John Eide, Mrs. Thurin, C.T. Trytten, Anders Valaker, Tea & Ludvig Nygaard, Olaf Virken, Oswald Barsten, Martha Ovrebo, Mons Thorson, Sogn Ungdomslag (Sogn Youth Group), National Trönderlag, Ragnvald Gotaas, Alfrida Nervick, Hans Lavik, Westkysten Sognalag (The West Coast Sognalag), Valders Samband (misspelling of “Valdres Sambund/Samband”), Marit Fleköy, [Alv Sörheim], “Det Nationale Sognalag av Amerika” (“The National Sognalag of America”), Ludvig + [Marin] Elvehjem, Mrs. Vigdahl, The Royal Family (Norway), Caroline Anderson, Ole Hauge, Torleiv Forthun, Mr. Arnold [Fredriksan or Fredriksen], Ida Sherven, J.C. Yttri, Einar Lund (Redaktør (Editor) of Decorah Posten), Miss Johnson (Minnesota Posten), Henry Lund, La Crosse Tribune; “Til Det Nationale Sognalag si 50 aarstemna” (“To The National Sogna Lag Their 50-Year Meeting”) by Kristen Vigdahl, 13-14 June 1958; stevne (meeting) announcements/advertisements; songs; stevne schedules/programs; “A short history [of] the National Sognalag of America” by J.P. Vigdahl; “Resolutions” by James O. Bergdahl, Kristin Orbeck Vigdahl, and C.C. Bollingberg; financial reports; stevne (meeting) sign-in/attendance sheet; “Sogna-Adresser” (“Sogna Addresses”), list of names and addresses of Sognalag members; newspaper clippings; funeral program for the funeral of Ida L. Sherven, 1958. 40 3 Sognalag correspondence, 1958 J.P. Vigdahl, O.O. Hauge, Ole Martinson, Arne Brekke, Oliver Nygaard, Einar Lund (Editor of Decorah Posten), Miss Jenney Alvilde Johnson (Editor of Minnesota Posten), Mr. C.T. Trytten, Caroline Anderson, Mr. Ole Hauge (possibly also spelt “Ola Hauge”), Ole Swiggum, Nordhordlangslaget, Vosselaget, Hadelandslaget, Setesdalslaget, Mr. Ole Overboe, Officers & Directors of The National Sognalag of America, Chamber[s] of Commerce, Arnold L. Fredriksen, Olaf Virken, Sognalaget paa 50 aarsfesten (“The Sognalag [on its] Fifty-Year Celebration”); “Det Nasjonale Sognalag av Amerika” (“The National Sognalag of America”), account of the 50-year celebration in Viroqua, Wisconsin, 13-14 June 1958; “1958 Golden Jubilee Direksjonsmøte” (“1958 Golden Jubilee Board of Directors Meeting”) notes by Henry N. Lund, 1958. Includes correspondence regarding the 1959 European Odyssey Tour. 40 4 Sognalag correspondence, 1957-1959 J.P. Vigdahl, Edward E. (“E.E.”) Barsness, Franklin P. Serrin (Manager, Glenwood Chamber of Commerce), Erick Reppen, Mr. Ludvig Elvehjem (also includes letters from “Marin og Ludvig” (“Marin and Ludvig”), P.H. Dvergedal, Martha Sonnesyn, “Redaktor” (editor), Mrs. Harold Irgens (President of Ladies Aid, Glenwood Lutheran Church), O. (likely Ole) Hauge and Caroline Anderson (“Members of the arrangement committee for Glenwood Meeting”), Mrs. Ervin McCrory, Vossalaget i Amerika, Mr. O.I. Hertsgaard (on behalf of Hallinglaget i Amerika (“The Hallinglag In America”)), Olav Virken, Marcus Tellevik, Miss Clara Thorpe (Valdres Samband), Mrs. Arne Berg, Mr. Ole Braaten, Anna Alvig (on behalf of “Det Nationale Hardangerlag” (“The National Hardangerlag”), “Harold,” Henry N. Lund, Mr. J. Jörgen Thompson, Chris Femrite (also spelt “Fimreite”), Ole Swiggum, The Norwegian America Line Agency Inc., Franklin P. Serrin (Manager, Glenwood Chamber of Commerce), Mrs. Nora Severson, Hotel Minton, The Norwegian Information Service, Officers and Directors [of] The National Sognalag of America, Mr. Ole J. Braaten, Mrs. Chris Overby, Mr. John W. Thieke, Mr. Andrew Olness, “Sogn og Fjordane” (“Sogn and Fjordane,” a county in Norway until January 2020, when it was merged with Vestland county), Ole Overboe, Glenwood Hotel, Caroline Anderson, Editor of the Pope County Tribune, ; stevne invitations/announcements; two “spörresjema” (“question form[s]”) for the location of the 1959 stevne (meeting), signed by J.P. Vigdahl,Theodore Overbo[e], Mrs. J.P. Vigdahl, Henry Lund, and Erick Reppen, 6 February 1959 and 7 March 1959; “spörresjema” for the location of the 1959 stevne signed by J.P. Vigdahl, P.H. Dvergedal, Ole Overboe, Caroline Anderson, and O.O. Hauge, 4 May 1959; “spörresjema” for the location of the 1959 stevne signed by Martha Sonnesyn, circa 4 March 1959; “spörresjema” for the location of the 1959 stevne signed by Ole Hauge, J.P. Vigdahl, Theo. Overbo, and Henry M. Lund, 7 March 1959; spörresjema” for the location of the 1959 stevne signed by Theodore Overbo, Caroline Anderson, Henry N. Lund, and Ole Overboe, 9 March 1959; newspaper clippings; sales records for “red ribbons,” 7-8 June 1957; stevne programs/program drafts; financial reports; “En kortfattet rapport fra Bygdelagenes Fellesraads aarsmøte 1959” (“A Brief Report from Bygdelagenes Fellesraad’s Yearly Meeting 1959”), meeting notes, 1959. 40 5 Sognalag correspondence, 1960-1963 Iver [Botheim or Batheim], Mr. C.T. Trytten, Mr. J.P. Vigdahl, William T. Evjue (Editor and Publisher of The Capital Times), Dr. & Mrs. David Nelson, Her (Mr.) Leirmo (Lensmann i Luster (District Sheriff in Luster), Professor Kenneth O. [Bjork], Jørgen Huseklepp (note: letter includes information about Anders Ingebrigtsen Bjerk/Bjork/Björk), Gustav Roti, Harold Nesse, “Eva,” [Slljar og Gudrun?], “Kristen, Bror og Svigerinne Sina” (“Kristen, Brother, and Sister-In-Law Sina*” (*”Sine” may not be a name; if not, it means “your”), Torleif og Hannah (Torleif and Hannah), Harald Nesse, P.S. Hjermann, P.L. Golden (Kenyon Commercial Club), Kristin Vigdahl, Mr Arnold Flom, Kathy Wangsness, Andreas [Bjorkum]; newspaper clippings; account of the 1960 stevne (meeting) by Kristen Orbeck Vigdahl, 1960; “Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Inc, Styremedlemmer, anbefaler til Innstillings-kommitten fölgende” (Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Inc., Board Members, Recommend to The Proposal Committee The Following”), signed by J.P. Vigdahl (Sognalaget), Sam Eng. (Osterdalslaget), and Olaf Fladmark (Romsdalslaget), 5 May 1962; letter to members of Sognalag regarding the 1963 Norway trip from Harold Nesse, 1 October 1962; “Kristen og Clara Leirmo Gullbryllup” (“Kristen and Clara Leirmo 50th Wedding Anniversary”), an account of Kristen and Clara Leirmo’s 50th anniversary celebration by J.P. Vigdahl, circa 7 April 1963. 40 6 Sognalag correspondence, 1964-1965 Mrs. Kristin O. (Orbeck) Vigdahl, Arnold H. Flom (and Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Flom), Kathy Wangsness, John Eide, “Vossings and friends” (i.e. people from Vossing and/or members of Vosselag), Mr. P.L. Golden (Kenyon Commercial Club), Mrs. Christine Vigdahl, Mr. + Mrs. Henry M. Hanson, Jakob J. Hellestad, Olav Underdahl (also spelt “Underdal”), Ole Martinson (and “Ole and Martha”), Officers & Directors of the National Sognalag of America, Ole Haugen, [Lordøl or Lærdøl], Sam Waeker; Christ [Thorson or Tholson], O.I. Hertsgaard, Thor Ohme, the people of Kenyon, The Kenyon Leader, B.B. Anundsen (Decorah Posten/Anundsen Publishing Company), Mr. E.R. Hopperstad, Ruse Gudvangen, Knut T. Gundersen (Director of the Norwegian Summer School), J. Norman Lee, Mr. E.O. Olson, Mrs. & Mr. J.J. [Hillestad or Hillestod], Arne Brekke, Viroqua Chamber of Commerce, P.S. Hjermann, Warren P. Knowles (Governor of Wisconsin), Members of the National Sognalag/”Sognings,” Ole Hauge, “Harald,” Paul E. Hassett (Executive Secretary for Governor Warren P. Knowles), Karl J. [Aaberg or Aalerg], Miss Jean Reek, Jeanne [Keele] (Norwegian Dancers of a high school in Sloughton, Wisconsin), Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Finn Koren, Lorraine B. Carlson, Miss Marilynne Odette Otteson, “lererinne Anna Kalstad” (“teacher Anna Kalstad”), Mr. Harold Nesse, J. Norman Lee, David T. Nelson, her (Mr.) Rörstad, Redaktör (Editor) of Decorah Posten, Hon. James O. Berdahl, [Burt], [Arne Relargard], H. Haugen; list of unpaid dues, 1 January 1964; stevne (meeting) announcements/invitations; schedule for 1964 meeting, 12-13 June 1964; membership list, 1964; newspaper clippings/articles; “Luther College…arrangerer sommerkurs for norske lærere/lektorer, studenter” (“Luther College…arrange Summer courses for Norwegian teachers/lecturers, students”), 29 June 1964-1 August 1964; stevne (meeting) programs and program outlines; “National Sognalag Scholarship Fund to Oslo University, Oslo, Norway*” (*also includes Luther College), list of receipts/donations, 1964-1965; “Application for Admission to Luther College Summer School,” filled out by Anna Kalstad, “Report to the Board of Directors” by Kathy Wangsness Hartt (Mrs. Leonard Hartt); untitled list of names and dues; “The Norwegians Arrive” by Hjalmer R. Holand; “News of Norway,” volume 22, number 8, 4 March 1965. 40 7 Sognalag correspondence, 1964-1965 photographs: Anna Kalstad, Arne Brekke, David T. Nelson, Professor David T. Nelson, Marilynne Odette Otteson; Viroqua Federal Savings & Loan Association Savings Account Book for the Luther College (and) Norwegian Summer School Scholarship Fund; newspaper clippings; “Oslo National Sognalag Receipts”; autobiographical sketch of James O. Berdahl by himself, 28 May 1965; stevne announcements; correspondence: J.P. Vigdahl, James O Berdahl, Anna Kalstad, Sognelaget i Amerika (The Sogna Lag in America), Martha Sonnesyn, Finn Koren (Royal Norwegian Consulate General), Mrs. Thomas N. Sandwick, Henry O. Talle, Mr. Ole Martinson, Mr. Knut Gunderson, Mr. J. Norman Lee, E.D. Farwell, Lerer Edward Svensöy (Teacher Edward Svensöy), “Jonna,” Erling Stone; accounts of stevnes (meetings); “Sanger-Hilsen” March-April edition, p. 13-14 (contains advertisement for the Sognalag scholarships for Luther College and the Oslo International Summer School), circa 1965. 40 8 Sognalag correspondence, 1966-1974 Includes: list of leadership, 1956-1973; correspondence: Odd S. Lovoll (also spelt Løvoll and Lövoll), Olav Underdal, Kristin O. Vigdahl, The Bringe “Famelien” (”The Bringe Family”), The Bank at Viroqua Wisconsin, Kathy Hartl., “Sogning” (an individual from Sogn, Norway or a member of Sognalag), Rev. Alf Vik, “Arne,” “Dave,” S.J. Thompson (Director of Lutheran Mission Societies, Inc.), Dr. Arne Brekke, Harold Nisse, Norwegian American Historical Association, John Eide, Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Flom, Mr. Wm. Halvorson, Mr. & Mrs. Jens Thorson, Ole A. (O.A.) Sanderson, Kristine Vigdahl; list of members of the Board of Directors, written by J.P. Vigdahl, 1908-1959; newspaper clippings; stevne (meeting) notes for the 1967 stevne, likely written by Dr. Arne Brekke, including a historical account of the formation of Sognalag and early Norwegian immigration (including Per Unde, Ingebrigt Hove, and Ellend Erickson) 1967; stevne announcement from Harold Nisse, January 1967; 1965 stevne expenses, June 11-12, 1965. 41 1 History of Sognalag by Bruce Turvold, 1983 Includes: stevne (meeting) program, 1973; “Sognalag i Amerika” article from Sons of Norway “Viking” Magazine, May 1996; “Historical Study of the Sognalag,” written by Bruce Turvold for the 75th anniversary of Sognalag, June 1983. 41 2 Sognalaget clippings, 1908-1953 (includes Fresviklaget) 41 3 Southern Wisconsin Sognalag Minutes Book, circa 1932-1949 Includes: Southern Wisconsin Sognalag Minutes (Meeting Notes) book, circa 1932-1949. Also contains newspaper clippings and the 1952 and 1953 stevne programs. 41 Sognalag minutes book, 1955-2001 Also includes newspaper clippings and programs. 88 1 Records, 1908-1954 88 2 Records, 1955-1967 Oversized Scrapbook, 1951-1956 Oversized Scrapbook, 1959-1966 <h4>Sognefjordlag</h4> Box Folder Description 42 1 Sognefjordlaget, circa 1980-1995 Includes: three Sognefjordlaget informational pamphlets written in a mix of English and Norwegian; “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), Sogn and Fjordane/Sognefjordlaget newsletter, includes program information/stevne schedules, Winter 1980-1995; stevne (meeting) programs; reservation slips/stevne invitations; “motel possibilities” information sheet, 1980; “Uranienborg School Brass Band” ticket, 28 June 1980; accounts of stevnes; membership card; Sognefjordlaget “Culture Tours” Program, 1992; “Sogn - Norway and USA Turn Into A New Epoch” letters/articles addressed to Lloyd Hustvedt, 19 December 1993 and 22 December 1995. 42 2 Sognefjordlaget, 2005-2007 Includes: “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), Winter 2006-Spring 2007; board meeting notes; correspondence: Rosalie News, Kathryn E. Johnson, board members; financial reports. 42 3 Sognefjordlaget, 2000-2004 Includes: “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), January 2000-Fall 2005; financial reports; “stemne” (meeting) programs; board meeting notes; Sognefjordlag membership application; correspondence: Ardis Bolstad, Judy-Wayne, Alan-Louise, Kathy, Rodney, Chuck-Barb, Rosalie Allen, Cathy-Tim, David J. Ostrem, Edie Syftestad, Charles Hylsether, Catherine Ofte, Rosaline Ness, Erling Bjornetun, Harry Bolstad, Chuck Morkri* (*all names are from email aliases, so some may be incomplete or inaccurate); list of board members, 2000-2001; Sognefjordlag Constitution. 42 4 Sognefjordlaget, 1997-2000 Includes: accounts of “stemnes” (meetings); financial reports; “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), March-April 1997-Summer 1999; board meeting notes; stevne in Sogndal, Norway tour plans, 3-16 August, 1999; “stemne” (meeting) programs; “Year-end 1999 Memo from Bygdelagenes Fellesraad”; correspondence: David Ostrem, Sognefjordlag Board Members; “Sognefjordlag Officers,” 1999, 1999-2000; “Decorah Selected for 1999 Bygdelag Celebration,” memo, 19 May 1997. 42 5 Sognefjordlaget, 1992-1996 Includes: “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), Winter 1992-December 1996; board meeting notes; accounts of “stemnes” (meetings); two copies of the Sognefjordlaget Consitution with handwritten additions; correspondence: Ms. Judy K. Gates, Jean Dickman, Charles W. Hulsether (on behalf of Sognefjordlaget in America, via fax); financial reports; advertisement for “The Luster County Farm and Family History Book,” 1994; “Officers Names and Addresses-1995”; list of historians and musicians; “Fellesraad Survey from Sognefjord Lag,” 26 July 1993; “Norwegian-Americans to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Immigration Movement” news release, circa 1993-1994. 42 6 Sognefjordlaget Secretaries’ Book, 1979-1997 42 7 Sognefjordlaget, circa 1984-2006 Includes: “Fjordland Bladet” (“The Fjordland Newspaper”), circa 1984-1999; stemne (meeting) programs; correspondence: Roxanne Felde, Erling Bjørnetun, Wayne & Judy Gates; list of stevne guests, historians, and performers; “Soughton will host national Sognefjordlaget Stemne” newspaper article; Nordic Fest Map; map of Stoughton, Wisconsin; financial reports; Sognefjordlaget in America membership card, 1984 and 1985. <h4>Solørlag</h4> Box Folder Description 43 1 Solørlag and Stange History Books, 1981 and 2011 Includes: “50 År Stange Historielag 1931-1981” (“50-Year Stange* History Lag”) pamphlet by Arne Arstad, 1981 (*note: ”Stange” is a municipality in Norway); “Vi Er Solunger! The Beginnings of Solørlag in America” (“We Are Solungs!” The Beginnings of Solør Lag in America”) book by Caroline Herfindahl, 2011. 43 2 Solørlaget Stevne Ribbon and Norse-Centennial Medal, 1914 and 1925 Includes: Norse-American Centennial Medallion/Medal from Odin K. Olson, circa 1925; Solung-Laget 4th Stevne/”Hundre Aars Fest” (“Hundred-Year Celebration”), 1914; “Glåma Ekko” (“Glomma* Echo”) (*note: “Glomma” (also spelt “Glåma”) is a river in Norway), Solørlag of America newsletter, volume 3, issue 3, July 2015. 43 3 Årdal Church Book, 2006 Includes “Den store gåva frå Amerika” (“The Large Gift From America”) by Odd Harald Olsen, a book about Årdal Church in Rogaland, Norway, 2006. 43 4 Solørlaget, circa 1912-1984 Includes; pictures: Mr. C.M. Berg (former President of Solørlaget); Solørlag information pamphlet, circa 1983; “Sange for Stavanger Amt Lagets 25-aars Jubileumsfest” (“Song[s] for The Stavanger Amt Lag’s 25-Year Jubilee Celebration”), 28-30 August 1936; newspaper clippings/articles (including some which mention “Solunglaget”); stevne (meeting) programs; Solørlag newsletter, November 1982-September 1992; correspondence: Aleck E. Gunderson, Charlotte Jacobson (Archivist, St. Olaf); Solørlag Genealogical Survey, circa 1985. 43 5 Solørlaget, 1993-2000 Includes: Solørlag newsletter (eventually titled “Glåma Ekko,” or “Glomma* Echo”) (*”Glomma” (also spelt “Glåma”) is a river in Norway), February 1993-December 2000; stevne (meeting) invitations, schedules, and registration forms. 43 6 Solørlaget, 2001-2005 Includes: “Glåma Ekko” (“Glomma Echo”), March 2001-June 2005. 79 1 Newsletters, 1982-1990 79 2 Newsletters, 1991-1998 79 3 Newsletters, 1999-2007 <h4>Stavangerlag</h4> Box Folder Description 43 7 Stavangerlaget, circa 1915-1973 Includes: “Officers of The Stavanger Lag From 1911 to 1973”; stevne (meeting) programs; “Sange for Stavanger-Lagets Stevne Samt Lagets Konstitution” (“Song[s] for The Stavanger Lag’s Meeting Plus The Lag’s Constitution”), 23-24 June, 1915; song booklets; correspondence: Norlie, C.J. Eastvold, Mr. Thor Ohme, Erik [Vassbotn], Dr. Odd Løvold (misspelling of “Odd Løvoll”), Iver Olson; untitled writings in Norwegian regarding S.S. Tweit, Ola Neristovo, and Per Oppistovo; pictures: “Sandslaget” (a local lag that was a part of Stavanger Amt Lag), 27 August 1926; “A Child’s Trust” church program, Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church; Bygdelag Questionaire filled out by Dr. Iver Olson, sent by Odd Løvoll; “Karmøy-Posten” newspaper clipping, 7 November 1928; Karmøylaget articles (including an account of a stevne in Madison, Minnesota), undated. 44 1 Stavangerlaget, circa 1910-1924 Includes: newspaper clippings, including some which mention Ruger and Hørder, Suldalslaget, and Dalenelaget; “Sange for Stavanger-Lagets Stevne samt Lagets Konstitution” (“Song[s] for The Stavanger Lag’s Meeting Plus The Lag’s Constitution”), 23-24 June 1915. 44 2 Stavangerlaget, 1926-1932 Also includes “The Sloopers.” 44 3 Stavangerlaget, 1933-1939 44 4 Stavangerlaget, 1940-1955 <h4>Sundalslaget</h4> Box Folder Description 44 5 Sundalslag, 1911-1912 <h4>Suneloslaget</h4> Box Folder Description 44 6 Suneloslaget,1914-1923 <h4>Sunnmørlaget</h4> Box Folder Description 44 7 Sunnmørslaget of Seattle, 1975 Includes: “Sunnmørslaget i Seattle - et samlingspunkt gjennom 50 år” (“The Sunnmørs Lag in Seattle - A Rallying Point/Hub Through 50 Years”) article, circa 1975; “Memories” by Olaf [Myklekuet Byearsold], circa 1975; “History of Sunnmørslaget of Seattle,” written by Clara H. Aurdahl, 1975. 45 6 Sunnmørslaget (Søndmøre), 1910-1974- correspondence: Professor Odd Lövoll (Løvoll), Clara H. Aurdal, Karl Julius Roald; list of officers, 1925-1973; publication information, Søndmørelaget Aarbog (The Sunnmøre Lag’s Yearbook), circa 1924; “Søndmøre-Laget,” a history of Sunnmørslaget by Thomas Rörstad (Rørstad), circa 1924?; two copies of "History of Sunnmörslaget of Seattle”; list of officers/leadership, 1925-1974; newspaper clippings (including one detailing the formation of a “Moore-Laget” in Moorhead, Minnesota). <h4>Sunnfjordlag</h4> Box Folder Description 44 8 Sunnfjordlaget Programs, circa 1941, 1962, 1972 44 9 Sunnfjordlaget Clippings, 1912-1968 44 10 Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter and Meeting Accounts, circa 1973-1999 Includes: Sunnfjordlaget i Amerika newsletter, Spring 1996-; Constitution and By-Laws, April 1977; “Sunnfjord Springar Workshop and Dance” information sheet, 2 March 1991; stevne (meeting) programs; correspondence: Mr. Joseph L. Knutson, Andrew Sande, Stanley Anderson, Mrs. [I.O. Hembra], Reverend Osborne Bruland; accounts of stevnes (meetings) (often included in newsletters); “Sunnfjord Lodge of America Posten” (“The Sunnfjord Lodge of America Post”) newsletter, circa 1973-December 1981. 44 11 Sunnfjordlaget Programs and Newsletter, circa 1975-1993 Includes: Sunnfjordlag stevne (meeting) programs, 1975-1980, 1982; Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter, March 1982-March 1984 and Spring 1989-Winter 1993. 44 12 Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter,1984-1995 Includes: Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter, Fall 1994-Winter 1995 and May 1984-May/Spring 1985; “Sunnfjord Heritage Tour” registration pamphlet, 1994. 45 1 Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter and Memorbilia, 1967-1998 Includes: Sunnfjordlaget in America Passport, June 1967; Sunnfjordlaget stemne (meeting) ribbon, 16-17 June 1978; Sunnfjordlaget i Amerika newsletter, September 1985-September 1988 and Spring 1996-Winter 1998. 45 2 Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter, 1988-2004 Includes: “Sunnfjordlaget i Amerika” (“The Sunnfjord Lag in America”) newsletter: Christmas 1988, Spring 1989, June 1989, September 1989, Christmas 1989, convention issue 1992, September 1992, Christmas 1992, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall and Winter 2001, Summer 1999, convention issue 1991, September 1991, Christmas 1991, Spring (March) 1992, Spring & Summer 2002, Spring & Summer 2004, Fall & Winter 2003. 45 3 Sunnfjordlaget Newsletter, 1993-2004 Includes: “Sunnfjordlaget i Amerika” (“The Sunnfjord Lag in America”) newsletter: Fall & Winter 2004, Spring 1993, Fall & Winter 2002, Spring and Summer 2003, convention issue 1993, Fall 1993, Winter 1999, Spring 2000, Summer 2000, Fall & Winter 2000, Spring & Summer 2001. 45 4 Sunnfjordlaget Correspondence, 1913-1941, 1996, 2005 Includes: lists of officers, 1950-1973; correspondence: Overt Skilbred, Jacob Stefferud, J.L. (and/or J.S.) Nydahl, Thor Ohme, Andrew Sande, Sigurd Roguebakke, L. Nelson, B.M. [Pletteland], Olav Redal, Sigurd Folkestad, Rasmus [Orelid], Jonas R. [Laudmark], [Rasmus Slaattelid], [F.Grammgidler], [C. Glappestad], [Chr. A[illegible]], B.N. [Voro or Varo, also spelt Vorö or Vorø), A.S. [Thindilie], N. [Myuntrae?] (Nordmands-Forbundet), L.C. Gunderson, ; financial reports; bank receipts; “Love for Nordmands-Forbundet” (“Laws for The Norwegians[‘]-Association”), 28 June 1915; “Sunnfjordlaget i Amerika” (“The Sunnfjord Lag in America”) newsletter, Summer 1996 and Fall & Winter 2005. 45 5 Sunnhordlandslag and Sunnfjordlag, 1910-1953, 1972-1973, 1969 Includes: song booklet; newspaper clippings; stevne (meeting) programs; “Historisk Oversigt fra dets Stiftelse i 1911 til sidste Stevne i Taylor, Wisconsin” (rough translation: “Historic Account from its Formation to [the] Last [i.e. Most Recent] Stevne in Taylor, Wisconsin”) by John A. Hofstead and M.E. Helland, 1933; “Sunnhordlandslaget,” a history of Sunnhordlandslaget by M.E. Helland; correspondence: Odd S. Løvoll (also spelt “Lovoll), Nels S. Johnson, Mrs. Nellie Blomelie, J.E. Farup, O.J. Haukeness, O.I. Hertsgaard; “Sunnhordlandslaget paa Stillehavskysten” (“The Sunnhordland Lag on The Calm Ocean/Sea Coast [i.e.The Pacific Coast]” by O.J. Haukeness, 2 August 1972; bygdelag questionnaire filled out by Ole Johan Haukeness and Nils S. Johnson (sent by Odd S. Lovoll/Løvoll); “Oppfordning” for Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, a lag questionnaire with a list of officers, undated. <h4>Syvde- og Vanylvslag</h4> Box Folder Description 45 7 Syvde- og Vanylvslaget i Kanada, 1938 Includes: “Syvde- og Vanylvs-lagets Stevne” (“The Syvde- and Vanylvs-Lag’s Stevne”), newspaper clipping from Skandinaven, 5 August 1928; “Syvde- Og Vanylvslaget i Kanada” (“Syvde- and Vanylvslaget in Canada”) membership list, December 1938. <h4>Telelag</h4> Box Folder Description 45 8 “Telesoga” newsletter, 1918-1999 December 1911 ; September 1918; September 1921; 1951 (No. 3, Vol. 2); 1950 (No. 2, Vol. 2); 1953 (No. 5, Vol. 2); March 1924 1952 (No. 4, Vol. 2); 1952 (No. 4, Vol. 2); March 1995; November 1996; May 1997; December 1998; May 1999. 46 1 “Telesoga” newsletter, 1994, 2005 46 2 “Telesoga” and “Telemark Historie” book, 2008, 1984 “Telesoga” newsletter, May 2008; “Telemark Historie,” Nr. 5, a periodical published by Telemark Historielag, 1984. 46 3 “Saude og Nesheringer i Amerika” book, undated Collected and published by Dr. J.K. Moen, undated. 46 4 Telemark Historielag “Tidsskrift,” 1980 46 5 Telelag, 1907-2017 Stevne programs and advertisements; “Tiriltunga gamle Stev fraa Telemark,” 1907; Constitution; “Hilsen til Telemark” by N.N. Rønning, June 1927; “Telesoga” publication information, circa 1924; Account of the 1954 stevne by H.H. Haugen; “Festival of Emmigrants” pamphlet, July 1992; Tveit/Tvedt/Tweed/Twight family reunion, July 1993; “Skrifteregister for Holla Nedre Telemark”; Clippings; “Outline Map of Telemarken, Norway”; Bygdelag questionnaire filled out by Amund Roheim; Account of the 1987 stevne by Lorna Anderson; News release by Lorna Anderson, March 1992; Lists of Telemarkings (people who came from Telemark) and/or Telelag members, undated; “Telelaget TeleNews” fragments, pages 1-4, October 1996; “Festival of Emmigrants” reflection by Jan Einar, 1993. Correspondence: Dr. Odd S. Lovoll; Dagny Dietrichson; Telelaget Members; Arnold H. Ness; Hans H. Haugen; Lorna Anderson; [Sam or Ian] Frye. 46 6 “TeleNews” and genealogy/travel guide, 1988-2004 “TeleNews” newsletter: May 1997; May 1998; November 1998; February 1999; March 2000; May 2000; August 2000; February 2001; June 2001; August 2001; May 2002; October 2002; March 2003; May 2003; February 2004; May 2004; December 2004; May 2005. Also includes registration and advertisements for stevnes; “Telemark Norway Genealogy and Travel Guide,” 1988. 46 7 Clippings, 1910-1954 46 8 Reports, Telestevne, and Telesoga, 1933-1954 Stevne (meeting) programs/menus; stevne (meeting) sign-in sheets; list of “Telers” (people from Telemark and/or people with ancestors from Telemark) who served in government; list of resolutions from a Telelaget meeting by K.K. Solberg and Mrs. W.O. Storlie, 24-25 June 1936; correspondence: N.N. Ronning, H.H. Haugen; stevne (meeting) notes/personal notes; “Fortegnelse over de by- og bygdebeskrivelser over kommuner i Telemark fylke som er innsamlet i 1937 av fylkesfullmektig K. Hagerup Knutson, Skien, og sendt til telelagene i Amerika gjennem formannen i Telelagene i U.S.A. hr. redaktør N.N. Rønning” (“List of the town and village descriptions of municipalities in Telemark County that are gathered in 1937 by county[‘s] representative K. Hagerup Knutson, Skien, and sent to the Telelags in America through the president [of] the Telelags in [the] U.S.A., hr. editor N.N. Rønning”), 1937; facts/notes about Telemark from “Telesoga”; list of dues; writing fragments by T.H. Haugen (including “Ein Liten Blom - Jule Fantasi” (“A Little [Flower?] - Christmas Fantasy”), “Telemarksvisa” (“Telemarks’ Song”), and an untitled reflection on the Norwegian language in America), circa 1954; “Hans H. Haugen” article from Telesoga, 2nd edition, no. 4, 1952; “Northwest Telelags History 1917-1953,” rewritten from a history by H.H. Haugen, 1953; “Telestevne” ribbon, 5-6 October 1937. 47 1 Clippings, 1950-1958 47 2 Clippings, 1907-1997 1911 newspaper clipping announcing the gathering of “Tinnsio-Laget” (“The Tinnsio Lag”), a gathering of immigrants from Tinn and Gransherred; “Telelaget i USA” (“The Telelag in [the] U.S.A.” by Lorna Anderson, from Telemark Historie, no. 8, 1987. 47 3 “Telelaget: The First One Hundred Years, 1907-1997” By Telelaget of America, 1997. 47 4 Telemark to America Volume III: Settlements, Biographies, and Telemark Lore,” by Telelaget of America, 2011. 73 4 “The Telelaget Society” photograph, September 1951 92 24-28 Secretary’s journal, 1997-2023 <h4>Totenlag </h4> Box Folder Description 47 5 100th Anniversary Book, 1910-2010 47 6 Minutes, 1910-1942 Includes: “Totenlag in America from 1910 to 1942,” translated by Rosella Gottelman; correspondence: Jeff Suave, Rosella Gottelman, Jackie Henry, Helen Buche. 47 7 Totenglag, 1910-1985 “Embedsmändenes Rapport over Totningslagets Stiftelse og financielle Stilling” (rough translation: Officers’ Report of The Toten Lag’s Formation and Financial Position), 1911; publication information/copies sold for 1916 and 1921 yearbook, circa 1924; newspaper clippings; “Toten Bulletin” newsletter, 20 March 1980-7 June 1985. 48 1 “Totenlag Bulletin” newsletter, 1985-1991 48 2 “Totenlag Bulletin” newsletter, 1992-1998 48 3 “Totenlag Bulletin” newsletter, circa 1998-2004 48 4 “Totenlag Bulletin” newsletter, 2004-2005 48 5-7 Utvandringen til Amerika fra Totenbygdene, 1846-1946, Volume I Volume 1-3 collected by Ole M. Granum. <h4>Trønderlag</h4> Box Folder Description 49 1-5 Yearbook, 1910, 2005, 2006,2008, 2009, 2012 49 6 Trønderlag of America Centennial, 1909-2008 50 1 Stevner and history, 1958-1987 Includes: “Trønderlagets 50-Aars Jubileumsbok, 1908-1958” (“The Trønder Lag’s 50-Year Anniversary/Jubilee Book”), 1958; newspaper clippings and articles; programs; “Tronderlag - Founded in 1908,” a history of Trøndelag, circa 1980; stevne/meeting notes; Trønderlaget Constitution, 1981; newsletters; tickets, 1981; list of stevne attendees, 1981-1982, 1986-1987; meeting notes, 1982-1987; stevne announcements; “Are Your Roots in Norway?” advertisement, 1985; program for the memorial of Morgan Arthur Olson, 1986; obituary for Morgan Arthur Olson and a letter from Grace L. Olson to Members of The Tronderlag Board, 10 November 1986; “Winners of Prizes in Mankato - 1987”; letter from Gary E. Flatgard to the Board of Directors regarding a board meeting, 3 October 1987; Acknowledgement for Gift or Pledge to Vesterheim (Norwegian-American Museum), 1987; photographs, 1987: Arlyn Bliss, Gary Flatgard, Arline Skjei, Myrtle Kolstad, Oliver Nypan, Palmer Paulson, James Peterson, Allison Breiwick, “Three Vikings From Norway'' band, unidentified individuals (Board Meeting photo). 50 2 Stevner and history, 1988-1993 Stevne/meeting and board meeting notes; list of officers; “Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center” brochure, 22 July 1988; “The Johnson Brothers” advertisement (Norwegian folk music group), 1988; Tronderlag newsletter; list of stevne attendees; articles; photographs: Mike Miller, Yvonne Martz (Marts?), Gilbert and Arlyn Bliss, Bonita and Clifford Hoff, Crystal Hanson, Mr. & Mrs. Loren Carlson, Caroline Breiwick, Marjorie Marge, Stanley, James Peterson, Ollie Nypan Gary Flatgard, Allison Breiwick, Arline Skjei, Myrtle Kolstad, Everett Kolstad, Don Peterson, Effie Freng, Stan (Peterson?), Alta (Peterson?), Olga Westmoe, Evonne Marts, Mildred Kolstad, Harold Hansen, Olga Moe, Al Breiwik, Joe Torrence, Astrid Featt, Barbara Svenkerud, Alice Brask, Barry Dahl; correspondence: Ms. Yvonne Marts, H.M. Kongens Kabinettssekretariat (rough translation: H.M. [The] King’s Cabinet Secretary), “Alice,” “Yvonne,” ; lists of members; Trøndelag Constitution, 1992; programs; program for the memorial of Ruth Stene and Harold Draving, 25 June 1994; treasurer’s report, 1993; “Bus Tour” map, 1993. 50 3 Stevner and History, 1994-1995 treasurer’s reports; stevne/meeting notes; correspondence: board members; “[Bernica?],” Robert Hanson, Dick Martig, Mr. Barry Dahl, “Aileen,” Alice M. Brask, Cliff Hoff, Bernice Oellien; Trønderlaget Constitution, 1994; photographs: Bernice Oellien, Palmer Paulson, James Pederson, Alice Brask, Ralph Larson, Barry Dahl, Cliff Hoff, Ken Brekke, Gilbert Bliss, Ralph Larson, Joe Torrence, Aileen Torrence, Harold Hanson, Harlan Hanson, Ingeborg Paulson, Ethel Amundson, Myrtle Kolstad, Irving Storsved, Laura Mork, Art Mork; newsletters; programs; member lists; list of officers, 1995. 50 4 Stevner and History, 1996-1998 Includes: list of officers; member lists; newsletters* (*the Trønderlag newsletter was eventually names “Trøndelag Nyheter Brev” (“Trøndelag News Letter”)); programs; program for the memorial of Lowell Oellien, Olga Westmoe, and Lillian Pederson, 1996; photographs: Bernice Oellien, Aileen Torrence, Arlyn Bliss, Gilbert Bliss, Irving Storsved, Herb Mikelson, Dorthy Mikelson, Alice Brask, Joe Torrence, Everett Kolstad, Myrtle Kolstad, Mary Benson, Ken Brekke, Palmer Paulson, Barry Dahl, Gary Flatgard, Everett Kolstad, Lillian (Breiwick?), Margaret (Breiwick?), Allison Breiwick, “Stan,” Caroline Breiwick, Mary Benson, Johanna Hocker, Ardell Myron, Ethel Amundson, Amanda Duff, Ann Duff, Jim Pederson, Jan Worel, John Grindberg, Ardell Myron, Eunice Quamen; tickets, 16-17 August 1996; correspondence: Cliff Hoff, Aileen Torrence, Allison and Caroline Breiwick, Mary Cannons, Gary E. Flatgard, Board of Directors, “Palmer,” Carrol T. Juven (Norwegian Cultural Tours), Mary Benson, Alice Brask, Johs. Sørvoll, ; stevne/meeting notes; “Information” for Olav Sjømæling’s genealogical research service, 14 September 1996; articles; “Bygdelagenes Fellesraad Financial Report,” 1 May 1996-30 April 1997; tickets, 31 July-1 August 1998; “Bygdelag Profile” for Tronderlag of America, 1997; “Lodging Information for Decorah, Iowa,” 1997; program for the memorial of Lilly Bogen, Philip Duff, and Jim Eidsmo, 16 August 1997. 50 5 Stevner and History, 1999-2000 Includes: member lists; treasurer’s reports; correspondence: Gary E. Flatgard, Board of Directors; stevne (meeting) and board meeting notes; “1999 Trønderlag Stevne Planning Committee,” 1999; programs; funeral notice for Amanda Florness Duff from the Star Tribune, 15 October 1999; “Norwegian-American Bygdelag Centennial” booklet, 29-31 July 1999; “Constitution for Tronderlag of America,” 25 September 1999; sales/catering contract with the Comfort Inn, 14 June 1999; “The Call of the Lur” from the 1999 Bygdelag Centennial, 29-31 July 1999; year-end 1999 memo from Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, 1999; newsletter; photographs: Gary Flatgard, Irving Storsved, Karin Markus, Aileen Torrence, Rohl Peterson, Patricia Peterson, John Grindberg, Esther Grindberg, James Pederson, Barry Dahl, Amanda Duff, Ann Duff, Gunnar Kristiansen, Ingeborg Paulson, Palmer Paulson, Myrtle Kolstad, Everett Kolstad, Myrtle (Brekke?), Kenneth Brekke. 50 6 Stevner and History, 2001-2003 Includes: newspaper clippings/articles; attendance list, 2001 and 2002; stevne (meeting) and board meeting notes; programs and program drafts; newsletter; souvenir placemat, 2003; memorial service program, 2003; membership list, 2003; tre lag stevne nametag, 2003; tre lag stevne evaluation form, 6-9 August 2003; “Historian’s Report - Tronderlag of America Board Meeting” by John Andrisen, 27 September 2003; photographs: Judy Johnson, Ingeborg Paulson, Palmer Paulson, Mary Benson, Aileen Torrence, Myrtle (Kolstad?), Everett Kolstad, Judy (Johnson), Virgil Johnson, Dorthy Mikkelson, Eunice Quamen, Alice Brask, Pastor Dale (Norwegian Memorial Church, Minneapolis), Marcia Hansen, Linda Schwartz, Barry Dahl, Terry Brende, Ingeborg Paulson, Dale Solbrekken, Mary Solbrekken, Irving Storsved, Elise Elverud, Gary Flatgard, Linda Schwartz, Johanna Hocker, Jim Hocker, Jim Olson, Dixie Hansen, Ethel Amundson, Elaine Haselton, Lyle Elverud, Teri Bevins, John Andrisen, Barbara Andrisen, Gary Flatgard, Doris Moffett, Bob Moffett, Heward Hansen, Alice Brask, Kathleen Sturre, Ardelle Drube, Elaine Hasleton, Amy Michelsen, Elise Elverud, Mitze, Linda Schwartz, Maren Michelsen, Herb Mikkelson, Dorthy Mikkelson; correspondence: John M. Andrisen. 50 7 Stevner and History, 2004 Includes: list of officers; attendance list, 2004; list of new members, 1 January 2003-31 December 2003; stevne (meeting) and board meeting notes; financial reports; stevne schedules and programs; Historian’s Reports by John M. Andrisen; Trøndelag Heritage Tour (Norway trip) information, September 2005; stevne (meeting) notes; 2005 Aarbok (Yearbook) documents (including announcements, questionnaires, and relevant correspondence); stevne name tag, 2004; “Tronder Skills/Talents Survey,” 2004; “Explore Your Norwegian Roots” brochure; articles; photocopy of “Utvandringshistorie fra Ringerikesbygderne” (“Emigration History* From The Ringerikes Bygderne**) (*”historie” can also mean “story”) (**”Bygd (definite plural: “bygderne”) means “rural area/district” or “village”) by O.S. Johnson, volume II, p. 18-22, 1921; “Did your Ancestors come from the Trøndelag Region of Norway?” brochure, 2004; newsletters; photographs: Lorna Anderson, Jerry Rosholt, John Andrisen, Lyle Elverud, Barbara Andrisen, Elise Elverud, Gary Olson, Linda Schwartz, Terry (Terri?) Bevan, Marsha Hansen, Elaine Hasleton, Barry Dahl, Dale Solbakken, Alice Brask, Aileen Torrence, Georgia Rosendahl, Paul Hasvold, Howard Hansen, Marcia Hansen; correspondence: “John,” “Linda,” Marcia K. Hansen, Linda Schwartz, Elaine Haselton, Terry Brende, and others (email addresses, not identified by name), John Andrisen, Barry Dahl, Robert Moffett Sr., Trønderlag Board of Directors. 51 1 Stevner and History, 2005 51 2 Stevner and History, 2009 51 3-4 Stevne, August 2010 August 4-7 51 5 Stevne, 2011 August 3-6 51 6 Three-Lag Stevne, 1-4 August 2012 52 1 Stevner and history, 1908-1932 52 2 Stevner and history, 1933-1957 52 3-4 Stevner and history, 2006 52 5-6 Stevner and history, 2007 53 1-2 Stevner and history, 2008-2009 53 3 Yearbook and centennial book, 1910, 2008) Includes: “Trønderlag of America Centennial 1908-2008” book, 2008; “Trønderlaget 1910 Yearbook,” translated by Dr. Olaf Kringhaug, 2008. 53 4 Yearbooks,), 1910, 1912, 1913 53 5 Yearbooks, 1916-1917, 1919-1920, 1921, 1923, 1924 53 6 Stevne Programs, 1916, 1929, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1937, 1950, 1961. 54 1 Yearbooks, 1925, 1927, 1928. 54 2 Yearbooks, 1928, 1929 54 3 Yearbooks, 1929, 1930-1931 54 4 Yearbooks, 1934, 1939, 1940, 1941 54 5 Articles, 1904-1934 Includes: newspaper clippings, “Trønderlaget” poem by John P. Ivers, 1922; page from unnamed book with forward by D.G. Ristad, 1924. 54 6 Articles, 1927-1953 Includes: newspaper clippings (including "Det nationale Trønderlags 25 Aars Saga i Billeder” (“The National Trønde Lag’s 25-Year Saga in Pictures”), including pictures of several important figures throughout the lag’s history and the history of Norwegian emigration from the Trøndheim area, 20 October 1933). 55 1 Articles, circa 1901, 1922-1937 Includes: newspaper clippings (including "Det nationale Trønderlags 25 Aars Saga i Billeder” (“The National Trønde Lag’s 25-Year Saga in Pictures”), including pictures of several important figures throughout the lag’s history and the history of Norwegian emigration from the Trøndheim area, 20 October 1933, and “hundreaarsfesten i Minneapolis, Minn., i 1925 – Et historisk Rids.” (“The Hundred-Year Celebration in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1925 – A Historic [???]”), 16 August 1935. 55 2 Programs, 1925, 1926, 1928 Also Includes: receipts/financial information from the Trönder (Trønder) Dinner, 20 June 1953. 55 4 Newsletter and genealogy, 1991, 1999-2005 Includes: “Trønderlag Nyheter Brev” (“Trønderlag News Letter”), May and December 1991, June 1999-October 2005; “Information Guide to the 2000 Trønderlaget of America Genealogy Section,” 2000. 55 5 Clippings and St. Olav Jubilee, circa 1911-1932 Includes: newspaper clippings, 1911-1930; “Why You Should Join The St.Olaf Choir-Trønderlaget Tour To Norway,” 1930; “To American-born Trønders” by O.M. Norlie, circa 1930; Bygdelag Questionaire filled out by Henry Nycklemoe (sent by Odd S. Løvoll), 1970; “St. Olav” pamphlet (details the “Olavsjubilee” held in Trondheim in 1930), written in English; “Charter medlemsliste av Nationale Trönderlag” (“Charter Member List of National Trønderlag”), undated; correspondence: “ven Haugen” (“friend Haugen”), [E. [illegible]]. 55 6 Records, circa 1913-1932 Includes: “The Bygdelag Movement” by G.M. Bruce, 1937; “Certificate of Incorporation of Bygdelagenes Fellesraad, Incorporated,” circa 1913; treasurer’s/financial reports and records; “Indstillingskomiteens” (“Nomination/Proposal Comittee’s”) reports; list of contributions from Norwegian-Americans in Manitowoc to the Memorial Altar for Nidaros Cathedral, circa 1929; programs/program outlines; “900-Aarsfesten i Norge, 1930” (“The 900-Year Celebration in Norway, 1930”); “Agreement Between The National Trønderlag and the Glenwood stevne-committee,” 7 April 1934; “Trønderlagets Embedsmand” (“The Trønderlag’s Officer(s)”); continuation certificate for Edw. G. Hammer (Treasurer) on behalf of W.P. Rognlie, 12 June 1923; guaranty contract from W.P. Rognlie to Edw. G. Hammer (President), 12 June 1923; agreement with the Park Region Tronderlag of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and the National Tronderlag; “Nordvesten’s Tronder Lag (Nylig Begyndt) Folgende Medlemsantal Siden 6te Juni, ‘27” (“The Northwest’s Tronder Lag (Newly Begun/Formed) Following [Member Numbers?] Since [the] 6th of June, ‘27”), includes list of presidents/officers, 27 June 1927; untitled speech or article by D.G. [Ristad], 30 July 1930; “Officiel Färd til Norge i 1930” by D.G. Ristad; “Til Norge,” signed by Thomas A. Walby and Eilev O. Bakke, 1930; account of the 1932 stevne (meeting), May 1932; correspondence: “Kjäre Bygdelags-formand” (“Dear Bygdelag’s President”), “rette vedkommende” (literally “the right/relevant person,” i.e. “to whom it may concern”), Eiliv (Eilev) O. Bakke. 55 7 Correspondence, 1924-1932 D.G. Ristad, John Johnson, W.P. Rognlie, A. Elleraas, John [Moseth], J.A. Holvik, Trygve Oas, S.H. Holstad, [H.A. Cesliad], J.E. Haugen, Borgot Iverson, Miss Borgot Iverson, Mr. P.M. Ree, “E.J.O.” (E.J.Oyan), K.G. Nilsen, Mr. Birger Osland, E.L. Tungseth, William E. Dahlquist, Mrs. Ellen [Roel] Hammer, I. [Warren, Warrene, or Warrem], John G. Tuset, Carl [G.O. Hausen], “Regnlie” (possibly a misspelling of “Rognlie”), Fredrik Kavli, N.T. Moen, “Kjære Brødrefolk” (“Dear” + the Norwegian word for “brothers” and “people used as one word with no appropriate English equivalent), Thor [Tharium or Thariun], Johan Elleyr, Anna [Queber? Rueber? Pueber?], A.N. Rygg, [L.B. Hofstad], Ole [Voff? Roff?], J.A. Halvik, I.H. Kolberg, J.C. Hoff (Nordvesten Magazine), S. Grefstad, Eilev O. Bakke; “Norsk Lutherske Trønder Prester i Amerika” (“Norwegian Lutheran Clergymen from Trøndheim in America”), circa 1928; “Arrangement of Trønderlagets Aarbok for 1925”; untitled handwritten page, possibly an account of the 1926 stevne (meeting), written in Norwegian, 22 March 1926; account of the 1927 stevne (meeting), 20 May 1927. 55 8 Correspondence, circa 1921-1937 Eilev O. Bakke, E.J. Oyan, D.G. Ristad, Rev. M. Casper Johnshöy, “Ven Hegdahl” (“Friend Hegdahl”), P.O. Løvseth (also spelt “Lövseth”), “Kjäre Nornborg” (“Dear Nornborg”), Edvard Skille, Violet Klefstad, “Ärede Redaktør” (“Honorable Editor”), A.M. Sundheim, [Johan] Elleyr, Mr. A.S. Sather, Haldo Kvernmo, “Nornborg,” The Lutheran Free Church Pub. Co. (Publishing Company), P.H. [Troøien] (possibly a misspelling/alternate spelling of “P.N. Trooien,” see below), J.W. Siverson (former Mayor of Hendricks, Minnesota), Mr. Osland, “D.[Q].R.,” P.N. Trooien, M.H. Gidemann, “Til alle Styresmedlemmer” (“To All Board Members”), J.E. Haugen, John Nornborg; untitled writings about Norwegian-American culture, immigration, and Trøndelag, possibly a history (also includes list of stevne locations 1908-1925), circa 1925-1926; “Andre presidenter efter Pastor Ristad” (“Other Presidents After Pastor Ristad”); “Norsk Lutherske Trønder Prester i Amerika” (“Norwegian Lutheran Clergymen from Trøndheim in America”), circa 1928; three copies* “Trondhjem: Nidaros bispedömme” (“Trondheim: Diocese of Nidaros”), list of clergymen (?) in Trondheim (*note: some copies are not complete while others have handwritten additions, which may not have been written in 1928), circa 1928(?); “Trøndersongen” (“[The] Trønder Song”), song pamphlet for the Trønderlag in Kristiania (now Oslo), 25 April 1914; “Hilsen fra Trondhjem” (“Greetings from Trondheim”) pamphlet, May 1921; stevne (meeting) program, 25-27 June 1937; First Lutheran Church (Duluth, Minnesota) program, 27 June 1937; “Julens Sanger” (“Christmas Songs”) pamphlet. 56 1 Correspondence, 1932-1937 Mr. Arthur Andersen, D.G. Ristad, J. Linnevold, [O.H. Lee], Thos. A. Walby, P.M. Ree, Ingvald [Gimse], E.J. Oyan, Professor D.C. Ristad (possibly a misspelling of “D.G. Ristad”), Johan A.N. [Selner or Selnes], John Nornborg, [Sven Fjiseth or Tjeseth], “Hegdahl,” Hans C. [Hess or Ness], S.O. Olstad, [Mrs. C. Hanyberg], Olaf [Kolsrud or Kolsveed], N. [Toraldsen? Taraldsen? Tæraedren?], Eilev O. Bakke, M. Casper Johnshoy (President of Gudbrandsdalslaget), “Kjäre medlemmer af Trønderlags Styre” (“Dear Members of Trønder Lag’s Board of Directors”), Hans [Seheg? Sehey?], “Hangbach,” P.O. Bugge; financial reports; stevne (meeting) program draft. 56 2 Correspondence, circa 1934-1937 Herr (Mr.) W.P. Rognlie, E.J. Oyan, D.G. Ristad, Johan A.N. Selnes, Herr (Mr.) Waldemar Ager, Arne [Mörkaed? Mörkeud? Mörkue], Reverend J.H. Myrwang, “D.G.R.” (possibly D.G. Ristad), P.O. Bugge, "Olav [Erolden? Etlolden? Tlolden? Tlodden? Flokken? Floffen? Flossen? Flodden? Flolden?], Henry Nycklemoe, Mrs. H.O. Kirkwold, “Kjære Formand” (“Dear President”), [P.L. or P.K.] Slagsvold, O. Hegdahl, Arne [Ofstie], “Kjäre Nornborg og andre paa Styret” (“Dear Nornborg and others on The Board [of Directors]”). 56 3 Brule Trønderlag, 1936-1937, 1969 correspondence: Mr. Thor Ohme, Elfrida Nervick (on behalf of National Trönderlag); “Brule Trønderlag. Stiftet den 30te November, 1936” (“Brule Trønderlag. Founded the 30th of November, 1936”), a history of the lag, its founding, and its name, circa 30 November 1936; photographs: Knut Ulvog, Peder Overdahl, Olaf C. Solheim, unidentified individuals (group photo from the first stevne (meeting) in 1937). 70 6 Photograph taken in St. Paul, Minnesota, 1950 81-82 Trønderlag charter members, 1908-1909 Genealogical information on the charter members of the Trønderlaget of America (1908-1909). Includes information on: Martin Aalberg, Cornelius L. Aasnes, Ingebret H. Aune, Nicolai Baglo, Carl P. Bye, Hans Bye, Johan Edvard Bye, John M. Bye, Borre Christofersen Dahl, Gunder Dahl, Ingebrigt Dorrum, Ole Ecker, Ole Eidem, Ole Paulson Einan, Per Ekker, Jens Eliasen, Laura Eng, Ole Engen, Peter Enokson, Ole Estvold, Jens O. Fossen, Michael J. Fossen, Ole J. Fossen, Gunder Frigaard, Otto Furreness, John Furuness, Alberg Gjerseth (Gjerset), Magnus Gjerseth (Gjerset), Oluf Gjerseth (Gjerset), Ole A. Grande, Christian Haarsager, Elias Haarsager (Elias Jensen Horsager), John P. Haave, John P. Haave Jr., Edward Haldorsen, Martin O. Hall, Jonas O. Hallan, Sivert O. Hammer, Jacob O. Hatling, John Hatlinghus, Ole C. Hauan, Bernt B. Haugan, O.B. Haugen, John Hindrum, John Hogstad, Arnt O. Huseby, Severin (Sam) Huseby, Ulrick Huus, Endre Ingebretsen), Jacob Jensen, Paul Johanson, Fred Johnsen, Christian Johnson, Martin Johnson, Theo Johnson, Anton Jordahl, Caroline S. Jordahl, Johan Knudsen, Eilert Koefod, Peter Lein, Mariane Lein, Ole O. Lerfald, Sivert O. Leirfallom, Jon Lervik, Peter A. Loktu, Astrid Ekker Løseth, Edvard Lund, John Lyng, Emil Middelfart, Stasius Norgaard (Nordgaard), Ole Nygaard, Mads Olson, Olaus Olson, Oluf E. Orstad, Lars O. Overmoen (Lars Olsen), Gjertru Pedersdatter, Christ Pederson, Nils Pederson, Erik Peterson, Cornelius Petterson, Ingolf Petterson, Martin Rathe, Ditlef B. Ristad, Brynjulf Rønning, Bernt Martin Rosvold, Jon Røst (Johan Sve), Mrs. O.A. Rustad, Johannes P. Schei, Ole J. Schei, Haakon Selness/Salness, Theo (Theodore) O. Sjørdal, Iver O. Skistad, Sigurd M. Skrove, Oline (Dahl) Skrove, O.S. Sneve, Olaf A. Solberg, Anfinn Solem, C.P. Stav, Bernt M. Stene, Isak Strinden, Anton Sumstad, Thorolf Svensgaard, N.O. Svorkmo, Anton B. Thompson, John Thompson, John B. Thompson, Nels B. Thompson, Benjamin Trøen, Mrs. A.A. Trovaten, Jorgen G. Vigen, Johan O. Wangberg, Iver M. Wick, Ove Wick, T.C. Wigen, Gunder Winkjer, Johannes B. Wist, Einar Wold, Casper T. Wollan, Michal A. Wollan, T.C. Wollan. 89 2 Duluth records, 1940-1946 89 3 Duluth records, 1947-1951 89 4 Grand Forks records, 1930-1956 <h4>Tysneslag</h4> Box Folder Description 55 3 Clippings, programs, and name list, 1926-2014 “På fest med tysnesingar i Brooklyn” newspaper clipping (“At A Celebration With Tysnesingar in Brooklyn”) 22 November 1984; “Tysneslaget Navneliste Juni 1926” (“The Tysne Lag Name List June 1926”), June 1926; “Tysneslagets Aarbok I bind 1935” (“The Tysne Lag’s Yearbook, Volume I, 1935”), 1935; newspaper clippings, 1926-1949; “Tre Lag Stevne Country Quilt” stevne (meeting) program/booklet for Trøndelag, Gudbrandsdalslag, and Hedemarkenlag (also includes outline of a presentation entitled “Post-Civil War Homesteaders in West Central Minnesota” by Taryn Nelson Flolid), 6-9 August 2014. <h4>Valdres Samband</h4> Box Folder Description 56 4 Centennial and manual, 1920-2004 “The Centennial Period of the Valdres Samband 1994-2004” book by Aaron Hanson and Paul Scheffel, 2004; 95th and 96th anniversary stevne (meeting) programs, 16-18 June 1994 and 22-24 June 1995; photocopy of “The Valdris Book: A Manual of The Valdres Samband” by Andrew A. Veblen, pages 1-43, 211, 215, 216, and 274-276, 1920. 56 1 Secretary’s minutes (photocopy), 1936-1972 56 2 Secretary’s minutes (photocopy), 1972-1988 56 3 Treasurer’s books (photocopy), 1934-1967 56 4 Treasurer’s books (photocopy), 1967-1984 56 5 Treasurer’s books (photocopy), 1984-1986 56 6 Language and memories books, 1919 and 1958 Includes: “Minder fra Valdres” (“Memories from Valdres”) book by O.L. Kirkeberg 1919; “Valdres-Målet” (“The Valdres Language”) by Olav T. Beito, 1958. 57 1 Valdris Samband, 1900 September 9-1965, 1971 57 2 Record Book, 1930-1960 57 3 Records, undated 57 4 Records, 1974-1987 Includes: “Norge i Lommeformat: Valdres”; “People of Valdres Samband 1899-1984” by Carl and Amy Narvestad; “Slidredomen” (English title: “The Cathedral of Valdres”), 1987; “Liv og Leik i Valdres” by Anne Ødegaard, 1945; “Valdres Samband 1899-1974” by Carl and Amy Narvestad (includes “Gunderson Ringen’ Manuscript #320” tucked in back), circa 1974. 58 1 “Tidskrift for Valdres Samband” 58 2 “Tidskrift for Valdres Samband” 58 3 “Valdres Samband 1899-1974” by Carl and Amy Narvestad, circa 1974. 58 4 Samband Newsletter, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1924, 1928, 1931, 1932 February 1911-October 1912, April 1914-August 1914, April 1916-July 1917, Nr. 1-2 1924, March 1928, June 1931, December 1932. 59 “Budstikken,” December 1992-December 2005, December 1983-May 1992 Includes “Budstikken” index, 2000-2009. 60 “Budstikken,” May 1970-May 1983 Includes stevne program, 27-29 June 1996 (97th anniversary). 60 1 Valdres Samband listing by Gretchen Dokken-Hellie. 60 “Budstikken,” May 1996 60 2 The People At Valdres Samband 60 3 Northwest Valdreslag records 61 “O Valdres” song pamphlet 61 1 Clippings 61 2 Northwest Valdreslag membership list 61 3 Northwest Valdreslag membership list 61 5 Stevne Program, 1959 Includes: “Samversskikkar i Valdres” (“Conversation Customs in Valdres”) by Knut Hermundstad, 1975; “Tidsskrift for Valdres Historielag” (“Periodical/Magazine for Valdres Historielag”), 1916; “People of Valdres Samband, 1899-1984” by Carl and Amy Narvestad; “Valdresfolk” (“Valdres People”) by O.K. Ødegaard, 1919; “Valdresser i Amerika Aarbok” (“[People From/Members of Valdres] in America Yearbook” by A.M. Sundheim, 1922. 62 6 “Valdres Soga” Volumes I and II, 1944 Includes: “Valdrespresta/Valdres Pastors” by O.K. Ødegaard, 1917; “Tidsskrift for Valdres Historielag” (“Magazine/Periodical for Valdres Historielag”), yearbook, 1974; “Gamalt Fraa Valdres VI” (“Old From Valdres VI”) by O.K. Ødegaard, 1927; “Vestlandia,” Vestlandslaget Newsletter, January 1979-Summer 1987. 71 6 CDs and DVDs, 2006 “2004 Trip to Valdres, Noray” DVD; “Voices of the Valdres Samband” CD; “Presentation: Tracing Your Ancestors With EBay” by Bruce Weaver, 23 June 2006. <h4>Vestfoldlag</h4> Box Folder Description 61 4 Vestfoldslag clippings, 1922-1955 <h4>Vestlandslag</h4> Box Folder Description 63 Newsletter, Fall 1987-Spring 2011 “Vestlandslag Stevene 2013” booklet and “Vestlandslag Stevne 2011” booklet. 63 1 Stevne records, 1822-1987 63 2 Member information, circa 1951 64 “Vandringer” photos, May 2000 68 2 Correspondence and treasurers reports, 1994-2000 68 3 Sogn, Voss, Hardanger & Nordhordland clipping, 1981 5 4 Aurland Heritage Chronicle, September 1992- February 1995 5 5 Aurland Heritage Chronicle and Aurland Newsletter, March 1995-October-December 2005 <h4>Viknalag</h4> Box Folder Description 64 1 Clippings and address book, 1929-1975 <h4>Vinger, Odalen og Eidskogen Samlag</h4> Box Folder Description 64 2 Vinger, Odalen, og Eidskog Samlag clippings, circa 1930 88 4 Record book, 1926-1966 <h4>Vosselag</h4> Box Folder Description 63 Vosselag and Vestlandslag member lists, circa 1971 63 Meeting notes and financial records, 1957, 1963-1965, 1971 64 3 Minutes (account and dues paid), 1909-1916 64 4 Clippings and pamphlets, 1911 June 23-1926 64 5 Notebook and minutes, 1922-1940 64 6 Minutes, 1944-1958 64 7 Vossingen, 1920-1928 64 8 Records, circa 1904 Photocopy of “Voss og Vosserne: Natur, Folkeliv og Folketro” by Th. S. Haukenæs, cover page and pages 8-11 and 14-21, 1904; photocopy of “Gammelt og Nyt fra Voss og Vossetranden” by Th. S. Haukenæs, cover page and pages 50-71 and 182-199, 1896. 64 8 Wossingen, 1857-1860 64 9 Viking project letter, 1991 65 1 Annual meeting records, 1975 65 2 Board records, 1986-1993 65 3 Financial records, circa 1975 65 4-5 History, circa 1970-circa 1989 65 6 Minutes, 1958-1959 65 7 Correspondence, 1998 65 8 Photographs, undated 65 9 Songs, undated 65 10 Correspondence, 1999 66 “People History of the Hallinglag of America 1907-2007” by Jackie Marler 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 Bygdelagenes papers, 1896-2020 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 P0465 (Bygdelagene) Title A name given to the resource Bygdelagene papers, 1896-2020 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896-2020 Description An account of the resource <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"> History/Biography: Papers of "bygd" societies and their Common Council ("Bygdelagenes Fellesraad"), clippings, constitutions, correspondence, minutes and financial records, pamphlets, pictures, programs, and reports, dealing with conventions, officers, special projects, and the Norse-American Centennial of 1925. The bygdelag, organized around the turn of the century, are societies based on regional origins in Norway. They were active in the Eidsvoll Centennial in 1914 and the Norse-American Centennial in 1925. While activity dropped off after the beginning of World War II, a revival began in the 1980s as a result of renewal of ethnic interest, and with emphasis on family history. Odd S. Lovoll's "A Folk Epic; The Bygdelag in America" (NAHA, 1975), which includes a. bibliography of lag publications. Papers of the various "bygdelag," "social organizations of (Americans) from the same homeland district, usually rural" which began in 1899 with the organization of the Valdres Samband. About fifty other lag with national-wide appeal were formed, as well as many others which were more local. They held annual "stevner" (meetings) and many published periodicals, yearbooks, or monographs which often contained extensive genealogical materials. A decline came after World War II, with a revival in the 1970s particularly through renewed emphasis on genealogical research. A Council of Bygdelags (Bygdelagenes Faellesraad) coordinates activities of the groups. They were very active in the Eidsvoll centennial celebrations in 1914, and the Norse-American Centennial in 1925. Holdings for the various lag vary, but usually include clippings of newspaper articles about their meetings, correspondence, programs, and copies of their publications, duplicates of library holdings, in the periodical and book collections (monographs and annuals included in the latter). In some cases regional associations are included with the national groups, and in others separate groups which later merged are included under the merged name. Scope and Content: The Bygdelag papers consists of clippings, minutes, financial records, newsletters, photographs, memorbilia, by-laws, membership information and more for various Lags around the United States and Canada. </div> <div class="element-text">Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the <a href="https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/16304" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Photograph Collection (P0655).</a></div> </div> <div class="element"></div> Extent The size or duration of the resource. 38.6 cubic feet (94 archives boxes) Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Type The nature or genre of the resource Newsletters Photographs Minutes Pamphlets Clippings 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]. Bygdelagenes Papers. Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.