https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/files/original/61b39f36f340992b2e31ac246e762e93.pdf aa0b1d7189a454178f27ace02d154001 PDF Text Text Collection Name: Trønderlag papers, 1908-2012 Collection Number: P0465 (Trønderlag) Extent: 5.2 cubic feet (8 archives boxes and 2 record center cartons) AboutTrønderlag: Organized at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, September 17, 1908. Past presidents include: M.A. Wollan (1908-10) Ole M. Oleson (1910-11) Consul Halfdan Bendeke (1911-13) Consul Sigurd Hanger (1913-17) P.M. Glasoe (1971-21, 1946-50) John Alphson (1921-23) Edward Hammer (1923-24) Rev. D.G. Ristad (1924-34) W.P. Rognlie (1934-36) Rev. J.A. Myrwant (1936-41) Henry Nycklemoe (1941-46, 1962-66) Chris Ellingsen (1950-52) Henry Molledahl (1952-53) Ole Draveng (1953-57) Ragnvald Gotaas (1957-62) Past secretaries include: Rev. S.O. Lierfallom (1908-09) T.C. Wollan (1909-11) <ol> <li> Dorrum (1911-19)</li> </ol> F.L. Trønsdahl (1919-21) W.P. Rognlie (1921-26) Lars O. Haug (1926-27) John Nornborg (1927-30) <ol> <li> Hegdahl (1920-41)</li> </ol> Elfrida Nervick (1941-62) Anna Nilsen (1962-66) 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]. Trønderlag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota. 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. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context P0465 (Trønderlag) Title A name given to the resource Trønderlag papers, 1908-2012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908-2012 Description An account of the resource <div class="element"> <div class="element-text"> AboutTrønderlag: Organized at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, September 17, 1908. Past presidents include: M.A. Wollan (1908-10) Ole M. Oleson (1910-11) Consul Halfdan Bendeke (1911-13) Consul Sigurd Hanger (1913-17) P.M. Glasoe (1971-21, 1946-50) John Alphson (1921-23) Edward Hammer (1923-24) Rev. D.G. Ristad (1924-34) W.P. Rognlie (1934-36) Rev. J.A. Myrwant (1936-41) Henry Nycklemoe (1941-46, 1962-66) Chris Ellingsen (1950-52) Henry Molledahl (1952-53) Ole Draveng (1953-57) Ragnvald Gotaas (1957-62) Past secretaries include: Rev. S.O. Lierfallom (1908-09) T.C. Wollan (1909-11) I. Dorrum (1911-19) F.L. Trønsdahl (1919-21) W.P. Rognlie (1921-26) I. Hegdahl (1920-41) Elfrida Nervick (1941-62) Anna Nilsen (1962-66) 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> <div class="element">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. 5.2 cubic feet (8 archives boxes and 2 record center cartons) Language A language of the resource English Norwegian Type The nature or genre of the resource Clippings Yearbooks Pamphlets Correspondence Photographs 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 Trønderlaget (U.S.) 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]. Trønderlag Papers (Bygdelagenes Papers). Norwegian American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.