https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/b81a1204f6c9a2427f71ff112403aede.pdf dc21f1afcd2220d6978ecae4de51c8bb PDF Text Text Collection Name: Flekkefjordlag papers, 1926-1976 Collection Number: P0465 (Flekkefjordlag) Extent: 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box) About Flekkefjordlag: Organized in Minneapolis March 7, 1926. The lag was local to Minneapolis. The president was G.J. Giddla (1926) and secretary was Ole A. Jacobsen (1926). History of the Bygdelag: 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. Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Flekkefjordlag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. 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 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 Flekkefjordlag papers, 1926-1976 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 (Flekkefjordlag) Title A name given to the resource Flekkefjordlag papers, 1926-1976 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-1976 Description An account of the resource <div class="element-text"> About Flekkefjordlag: Organized in Minneapolis March 7, 1926. The lag was local to Minneapolis. The president was G.J. Giddla (1926) and secretary was Ole A. Jacobsen (1926). History of the Bygdelag: 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. </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> Extent The size or duration of the resource. 0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box) Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Minutes 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. Subject The topic of the resource Flekkefjord (Norway) 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]. Flekkefjordlag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.