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  Hadelandlag papers, 1910-2013

  About Hadelandlag:
  Organized at the Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 7, 1910. At the 1925 Norse-American Centennial, they had an attendance of about 200. 

  Past presidents include:
  Thomas A. Walby (1910-43)
  Joseph Melaas (1946-47)
  Chris Sorum (1947-49)
  Olaf Drøvdal (1949-52)
  John Braaten (1952-53)
  J.M. Eastvold (1953-64)
  Christ. Sherva (1964-68)
  Ellef Erlin (1968069)
  Karl B. Stensrud (1969-71)

  Past secretaries include:
  Erling Jacobson (1910-13)
  Per Jacobson (1913-14)
  Lars Blegen (1914-46)
  Oscar Jacobson (1946-47)
  Karl B. Stensrud (1947-48, 1965-68)
  J.M. Eastvold (1948-53)
  Mary Hammer (1953-65)
  Harris Bakken (1968-71)

  Past editors of Brua include: 
  Thomas A. Walby (1921-30)
  Louis Blegen (1921-30)
  Peder H. Nelson (1931-41)
  Oscar Jacobson (1946)
  Karl B. Stensrud (1947)
  Mary Hammer (1948-51)

  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.

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Gudbrandsdalslag papers, 1909-2009

  About Gudbrandsdalslag:

  Gudbrandsdalslaget in America organized in Minneapolis, September 12, 1909. The first stevne occurred in Minneapolis, September 6, 1908. In 1925 they reported about 3,500 members. 

  Past presidents of the Gudbrandsdalslag i Amerika include:
  Rev. Lars P. Thorkveen (1909-23)
  Rev. M. Casper Johnshoy (1923-44)
  Rev. J. Walter Johnshoy (1947)
  Ole J. Kommen (1947-48)
  Olaf Viken (1948-59, 1962-67)
  Rev. Joseph Belgum (1959-60)
  Dr. Magnus Dahlen (1960-62)
  John P. Hegge (1962-71)
  Lincoln Neprud (1971-72)
  Lloyd George Melgard (1973-)

  Past secretaries include: 
  Ivar Olstad (1909-16)
  Samuel Jackson (1916-34)
  Simon Johnson (1916-23)
  Eilev O. Bakke (1923-30, 1934-40s)
  A.H. Bakken (1947-48)
  Einar Amundson (1848-50)
  Dorothy Teigen (1950-67)
  Gladys Prestegard (1967-)

  Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag organized at Minot, North Dakota, June 3, 1930. 218 members registered at the first stevne. 

  Past presidents of the Northwest Gudbrandsdalslag include:
  F.L. Larson (1930-37)
  Christian Loften (1937-39)
  John Brostuen (1938)
  Einar H. Dahl (1939-47)
  John Aasmundstad (1947-51)
  John K. Myhre (1951-54)
  Thor Dahl (1954-57)
  Thorstein Haugom (1957-61)
  Alfred Tofte (1961-65)
  Leslie Haugen (1965-67)
  Tillie Yahn (1967-)

  Past secretaries include: 
  P.H. Baukol (1930)
  Oluf Erikson (1930-32)
  Olaf Otheim (1932-38)
  Christian E. Lee (1938-57)
  Betsy Dahl (1957-58)
  Leslie Haugen (1958-63) 
  Luella Haugom (1963-)

  The Eau Claire Gudbrandsdalslage organized in 1918. Their president was John Ovren (1918) and secretary was Mrs. K.A. Jacobson (1918). Gudbrandsdalslaget “Kringen” organized in Minneapolis on February 3, 1906. The society was local to Minneapolis. Gudbrandsdalslaget “Heimhug” organized in Seattle Washington, November 33,  1908.

  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. 

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Flekkefjordlag papers, 1926-1976

  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. 

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Bygdelagenes Fellesraad papers, 1901-2016

  About Bygdelagenes Fellesraad:
  Known as the Council of Bygdelags, they were organized November 17, 1916. Representatives of some bygdelag had first convened November 17, 1906, in Minneapolis. The Bygdelagenes Faellesraad was incorporated March 3, 1926. 

  Past presidents include:
  A.A. Veblen (1916-19)
  Rev. Jacob Tanner (1919-20)
  C.L. Opsal (1920-21)
  N.N. Rønning (1921-22)
  Rev. Lars P. Thorkveen (1922-23)
  Gisle Bothne (1923-26)
  N.T. Moen (1926-28)
  Rev. L.M. Gimmestad (1928-30)
  Thomas A. Walby (1930-31, 1932-34)
  Gustav M. Bruce (1934-37, 1939-41)
  H.M. Jacobson (1937-39)
  Bjørgulv Bjørnaraa (1938-39, 1941-42)
  Andrew A. Kindem (1942-44)
  J.P. Vigdahl (1944-46)
  John L. Moe (1946-47)
  E. Klaveness (1947-49)
  Rev. M.E. Helland (1951-52)
  Stephen White (1952-56)
  Olaf Viken (1955-56)
  O.I. Hertsgaard (1956-)

  Past secretaries include:
  Rev. Lars P. Thorkveen (1916-22)
  J.A. Hovik (1922-28)
  Eilev O. Bakke (1928-42)
  Ole Hegdahl (1942-55, 1959-62)
  Marcus Tellevik (1955-59)
  Thor Ohme (1962-)

  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.

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Bergenslag papers, 1917-1992

  About Bergenslag:
  Organized in Minneapolis, May 17, 1907, as Ulriken. They continued activity after 1908, but in 1914 was revived as Bergenslaget. It’s a national society, but mostly remained a largely local membership in Minneapolis. 

  Past presidents include:
  Lars Trovik (1907)
  Lawrence O. Hauge (1973-)

  Past secretaries include: 
  John Michelson (1907)
  Lois Hauge (1973-)

  
  

  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.

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Agderlag papers, 1922-2000

  About Agderlag:

  Agderlag is an organization of individuals with “roots” in the Agder region of Norway which is made up of the old fylke of Aust- and Vest-Agder including the Setesdal area. The lag originally organized at the State Fairgrounds on June 6. 1925 during the Norse-American Centennial. In 1926, they reported 188 members. 

  Past presidents included: 
  Rev. T. Tjornhom (1925-38)
  Rev. Karl Stromme (1938-50)
  Tom H.C. Gabrielson (1950-55)
  Rev. Gabriel Gabrielsen (1955-1963)
  Rev. John T. Wayne (1963-)

  Past secretaries included: 
  Wilhelm Pettersen (1925-27)
  Reinert Tofteland (1927-31)
  Thorvald Rudjord (1935-50)
  Tilda Akersmyr Tofteland (1955-68)
  Mrs. Toby Olson (1950-55, 1960-)

  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.

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
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  Bygdelagene papers, 1896-2020

  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.

  Oversized lag photographs and panoramas are located within the Photograph Collection (P0655).
• Christian Brisvold papers, 1832-1903

  Copies of letters and doucments (with some translations by Karl Schulz) of Christian Brisvold and Gunleik Bjornson, both of whom served in Wisconsin regiments in the Civil War. A covering letter explains why much of the materials is illegible. Benson was from Tinn, Telemark, and later lived at Laberton, Minnesota. Also includes a vaccination certificate for Tore Bjørnsdtr, Rollag, Tinn, 1832.
• Magnus Andersen papers, 1895-1937

  Translation of two chapters of a book, 70 Aars Tilbakeblik, written by a Norwegian sea captain and published in Oslo in 1932. A copy of the book is included in the collection. The chapters excerpted deal with the voyage of the Viking from Bergen to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893 and later down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Andersen originated the idea of such a boyage and was captain of the crew. A photograph of Anderson from 1937 and clippings included.
  
• Elise Wærenskjold papers, 1839-2010
  

  From the Knut Gjerset papers on women and Norwegian American Encyclopedia.
  
  Letters and other writings regarding Wilhelm and Elise Waerenskjold. A pastor's daughter, Elise lead a party emigrating to Texas between October 1846 and March 1847. The Waerenskjolds married in 1848, settling at Four Mile Prairie. Her letters and other writings serve as a primary source of information about the Norwegians who settled in Texas. 
  
  Also includes:
  

  • Photocopies of letters from Elise Waerenskjold to Oscar Reierson, 1883, 1890
  • Books edited by Charles H. Russell
    • Light on the Prairie: New Writings of Elise Wærenskjold (Houston, TX: Shining Brightly Books, 2010)
    • Undaunted A Norwegian Woman in Frontier Texas (College Station: Texas A & M University Press, 2006).

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