https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/d66705007f6bdb255d0f123ba06f9ae6.pdf 0d0c5af9791f2a9086563a09daa99c58 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Sigdalslag papers, 1911-2012 Collection Number: P0465 (Sigdalslag) Extent: 1.4 cubic feet (1 archives box and 1 record center carton) About Sigdalslag: Organized at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, June 24, 1911. It represented the bygder of Sigdal, Krødsherad, and Eggedal. Past presidents include: Anders B. Petersen (1911-12) G.T. Braatelien (1912-28) Carl O. Hagen (1928-35) Theodore Bjørka (1935-68) Lars N. Mohagen (1968-) Past secretaries include: G.T. Hagen (1911-15) K.C. Kopseng (1915-46) Gunder Jacobson (1946-53) Anton S. Aasand (1953-71) Mrs. Selmer Skinnemoen (1971-) Past editors include: Martin T. Braatelien (1914-41) Anton S. Aasand (1949) 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 Norwegian American Historical Association norwegianamericanhistory.org �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. Collection Sponsorship: Access Rights: This collection is open to research. Bibliographic Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Sigdalslag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. Box 35 Folder Description “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. Norwegian American Historical Association norwegianamericanhistory.org �36 1 36 36 36 36 2 3 4 5 36 36 6 7 36 8 36 93 93 93 93 93 93 93 93 9 1 2-6 7 8 9-10 11 12 13 93 14 Sigdalslaget, circa 1911-2002 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. Members, dues, and meeting accounts/notes, 1942-1972 Members, dues, and meeting accounts/notes, 1972-1978, 1985 Meeting notes and newspaper clippings, 1911-1950 Sekretær (Secretary) book, 1951-1970 Includes: Secretary’s notes, including accounts of stevnes. Labeled as “no. 2” on the front. Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 1981-May-June 1990 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. 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. Sigdalslag Saga (Newsletter), May 2001-October 2005 Stevne of the past, 1911-1989 Stevne of the past, 1990-2010 Heritage tours, 1982, 1986, 2000, 2006, 2012 Centennial celebration, 1911-2011 Siglaslag in Norway and North Dakota, 2000 Sigdal scrapbook Slides, circa 1982 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 Panoramic photograph, Fergus Falls, 1923 June 14-15 Norwegian American Historical Association norwegianamericanhistory.org � 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 (Sigdalslag) Title A name given to the resource Sigdalslag papers, 1911-2012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1911-2005 Description An account of the resource <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"> About Sigsdalalg: Organized at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, June 24, 1911. It represented the bygder of Sigdal, Krødsherad, and Eggedal. Past presidents include: Anders B. Petersen (1911-12) G.T. Braatelien (1912-28) Carl O. Hagen (1928-35) Theodore Bjørka (1935-68) Lars N. Mohagen (1968-) Past secretaries include: G.T. Hagen (1911-15) K.C. Kopseng (1915-46) Gunder Jacobson (1946-53) Anton S. Aasand (1953-71) Mrs. Selmer Skinnemoen (1971-) Past editors include: Martin T. Braatelien (1914-41) Anton S. Aasand (1949) 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> </div> <div class="element"></div> <div> <h3 style="text-align:left;">The Sigdalslag Papers Sponsored By Narvel A. and Marilyn Dahlen Somdahl</h3> </div> Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.4 cubic feet (1 archives box and 1 record center carton) Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Type The nature or genre of the resource Yearbook Newsletter Membership 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 Sigdalslag Sigdal (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]. Sigdalslag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.