Sons of Norway, District IV Records

Collection — Container: Oversize folder

Identifier: OGLMC-1491

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of publications including directories, charters and constitutions, and historical books. There are also minutes and related documents from conventions and meetings of the district board.

Dates

created: 1914 - 2012
Other: Date acquired: 06/27/2005

Creator

Sons of Norway, District IV (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Sons of Norway is a fraternal and ethnic heritage organization comprised primarily of North Americans of Norwegian descent. Its stated mission is to “promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.” Organized by Norwegian immigrants January 16, 1895, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the purpose of fostering mutual aid within the Norwegian-American community, the society now has 400 local lodges throughout the United States, Canada, and Norway. In addition, Sons of Norway offers life insurance benefits to its members, along with various academic and cultural scholarships designed to promote familiarity with Norwegian language and culture. District IV consists of lodges in North Dakota and Montana, as well as in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Note written by

Full Extent

3.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

1970-2004; Fraternal and ethnic heritage organization comprised of lodges in North Dakota, Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan

Source of Acquisition

Gordon Bennett, Thompson, North Dakota

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 2005-2770

Accruals and Additions

Records have been transferred that were previously part of OGLMC 752 (Gyda Varden Lodge No. 21, Sons of Norway). These records were originally donated in 1988 (88-1623) and 1995 (95-2023) and pertain to District IV.