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Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood Lodges of Junction City, Oregon records , 1908-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Danish Brotherhood in America. Lodge 268 (Junction City, Or.); Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Junction City Lodge (Junction City, Or.)
- Title
- Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood Lodges of Junction City, Oregon records
- Dates
- 1908-1981 (inclusive)19081981
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 clamshell box
- Collection Number
- Coll 409
- Summary
- Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood lodges are fraternal organizations organized around a shared Danish heritage. The collection (1908-1981) contains records of the Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood lodges of Junction City, Oregon.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In the 1870s large numbers of Danes emigrated to America seeking greater opportunities in the United States and Canada. Mark Hansen, a Danish emigrant, formed the Dansk Vaabebrode (Danish Brothers in Arms) in the 1880s in Omaha, Nebraska. Hansen was a veteran of the Danish and United States armies (he fought in the American Civil War); the group he founded was for Danish veterans and emphasized the military service the members had in common.
In 1881, local Danish groups joined together to form a national organization, with a national convention for the new group being held in 1882. Attendees at the convention recognized that many Danish non-veterans would benefit from the support and social aspects of the group; as a result, the majority agreed to form the new national group "The Danish Brotherhood in America." The DBIA purpose was to reach out to "honorable men, born of Danish parents or who were of Danish extraction." William Wind of Racine, Wisconsin was elected as the first president of the Brotherhood.
In December of 1883, Lodge #1 of the Danish Sisterhood was established in Negaunee, Michigan. Like the Brotherhood, the Sisterhood provided a support system for members who emigrated to the United States from Denmark. Currently, the Sisterhood promotes interest in Danish heritage, educating children in Danish history and language, is involved in fund raising, and enjoys the company of its members.
[Source: portlanddanes.org]
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of three record books containing minutes, membership information, events and transactions, correspondence, and other information regarding the lodges, from 1908-1981.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood Lodges of Junction City, Oregon Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Danish American women--Oregon--Junction City--Societies and clubs
- Danish Americans--Oregon--Junction City--Societies, etc
- Fraternal organizations--Oregon--Junction City--History--20th century
Corporate Names
- Danish Brotherhood in America. Lodge 268 (Junction City, Or.)
- Supreme Lodge of the Danish Sisterhood of America. Junction City Lodge (Junction City, Or.)
Geographical Names
- Junction City (Or.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Membership lists
