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Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 records, 1903-2015
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 records
- Dates
- 1903-2015 (inclusive)19032015
- Quantity
- 14.33 cubic feet (22 boxes plus 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- 3875 (Accession No. 3875-001)
- Summary
- Organizational records of the Seattle Norwegian fraternal society and the Leikarringen, a lodge-sponsored folk dance group.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English, Norwegian
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Sons of Norway is a Norwegian-American fraternal organization founded to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries. The first meeting of the Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 of the Grand Lodge of the Sons of Norway of the Pacific Coast was held in Seattle, Washington on May 13, 1903. It was the first of many lodges in the Grand Lodge of the Sons of Norway of the Pacific Coast. The Leif Erickson Lodge has actively supported the Leikarringen, a Seattle Norwegian folk dance group for adults, established in 1960. Since 1981, Leikarringen has sponsored Norsk Folkedans Stemne, a Norwegian folk dance gathering.
Over its history, the Lodge built three headquarters: Norway Hall, on Boren Avenue, now a Seattle landmark; Norway Center, at 300 3rd Ave West in Seattle, that was bought by The Mountaineers and later demolished; and the present Leif Erikson Hall in Ballard.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Meeting minutes, reports, financial records, correspondence, programs, ephemera, performance records, membership rosters and directories, newsletters, newsclippings, photographs, guestbook, and scrapbooks related to The Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 and related organizations such as the Valkyrien Lodge No. 1, Leikarringen, Norse Home, Norwegian Commerical Club, Nordmann's Forbundet, Pacific Coast Sogna-Lag, Leif Erickson Drill Team, Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle, Romsdalslaget, and Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag. Two of the series are related to the Lodge headquarters first at Norway Hall and then at the Norway Center.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in 5 series.
- Series 1, Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1, 1915-2015
- Series 2, Related Norwegian Organizations, 1924-2012
- Series 3, Norway Hall, 1911-1949
- Series 4, The Norway Center, 1929, 1948-1984
- Series 5, Leikarringen Records, 1960-2004
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1, 1915-2015Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
1 | Scrapbook about Leif Erikson Lodge
Scrapbook prepared by the lodge historian, Jeanne Whiting, for
its 75th anniversary in May 1978.
Received from the Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge, January
1, 1987.
|
1903-1978 |
2 | Membership Directories including a historical account of
the lodge, its halls, and its activities |
1999-2015 |
2 | Membership Cards |
1945-1955 |
2 | Articles of Incorporation and Amendments |
1911-1914 |
2 | Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Ephemera |
1917-1983 |
2 | Photographs |
1903-1936 |
2 | Meeting Minutes |
1936-2011 |
22 | Sons of Norway Building committee |
1909-1911 |
22 | Sons of Norway (Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1) and Daughters
of Norway (Valkyrien Lodge No. 1) indentures, warranty deeds, and insurance
documents |
1911-1939 |
folder:oversize | ||
Oversize folder | Membership Photograph |
1914 |
Series 2: Related Norwegian Organizations, 1924-2012Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
2 | Norse Home Records |
1944 |
4 | Nordmann's Forbundet - Constitution and
Bylaws |
1969 |
4 | Norwegian Commerical Club - Membership
Rosters |
1992-1996 |
4 | Pacific Coast Sogna-Lag - Jubilee Programs |
1962 |
4 | Leif Erickson Drill Team - Meeting Minutes |
1931-1952 |
4 | Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle - Anniversary
Program |
1979 |
4 | Romsdalslaget - Records |
1924-1999 |
4 | Romsdalslaget - Membership Directory |
1953-1975 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag - Reading File
(Bylaws and Correspondence) |
1988-1999 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag - Reading File
(Donation Records) |
2000-2011 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag - Bylaws and
Amendments |
2000-2003 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag - Member
List |
1999 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag -
Newsclippings |
1996-2012 |
4 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag -
Ledger |
1955-1994 |
5 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag -
Scrapbook |
1936-1983 |
5 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag |
1986-1995 |
6 | Vestkysten's Nordmorslag Romsdalslag |
1996-1998 |
Series 3: Norway Hall, 1911-1949Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
22 | Correspondence |
1911-1949 |
22 | Contract of sale |
1948 |
22 | Legal documents and financial reports |
1938; 1947-1949 |
22 | Building committee, journal and cash book |
1914-1942 |
22 | Building committee, minutes and receipts |
1932-1938 |
22 | Building committee, minutes and receipts |
1938-1948 |
22 | Postcard |
undated |
Series 4: The Norway Center, 1929, 1948-1984Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box | ||
7 | Correspondence |
1971-1983 |
7 | Contracts and Legal Records |
1948-1949 |
7 | Incorporation Papers and Bylaws |
1972-1978 |
7 | Meeting Minutes, Financial Records, and
Reports |
1951-1984 |
5 | Minute Book |
1948-1951 |
7 | Photograph Negatives |
undated |
7 | Newsclippings |
1979 |
7 | Guestbook |
1951-1978 |
Box/Folder | ||
22/1 | Cornerstone capsule contents
The time capsule was found in April 2009 when the former
Mountaineers building at Third Avenue West was demolished. This site formerly
housed the Norway Center. The time capsule was given to the Leif Erikson Lodge
and was opened on June 7, 2009.
|
1929-1950 |
Folder | ||
Oversize folder | Cornerstone capsule contents
|
1950 |
folder:oversize | ||
Oversize folder | Norway Center Drawings |
1950 |
Series 5: Leikarringen Records, 1960-2004Return to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
8 | Meeting Minutes, Reports, Correspondence and Financial
Ledgers |
1960-1988 |
9 | Meeting Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, Member Lists,
Newsletters, and E-News |
1960-2004 |
9 | Performance Records |
1980-1984 |
10 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1960-1969 |
11 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1970-1979 |
12 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1980-1981 |
13 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1982-1983 |
14 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1984-1985 |
15 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1986-1988 |
16 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1989-1990 |
17 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1991 |
18 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1992-1993 |
19 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1994-1995 |
20 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1995-1997 |
21 | Scrapbook containing photographs, publicity materials,
and other items related to Leikarringen |
1998-1999 |
folder:oversize | ||
Oversize folder | "Hardangerringen" Poster |
1983 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Folk dancing--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Norwegian Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)--Buildings
- Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)--Finance
- Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)--Membership
- University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives