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Elfrida J. Pedersen Papers, 1904-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pedersen, Elfrida J. (Elfrida Jensen), b. 1886
- Title
- Elfrida J. Pedersen Papers
- Dates
- 1904-1972 (inclusive)19041972
- Quantity
- 3.68 cubic ft.
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 2227-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a danish-born actress who was active in Seattle's Danish organizations.
- 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, Danish
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was partially provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Elfrida Pedersen was an actress, poet, and songwriter. She was born Elfrida Jensen in Horsens, Denmark, in 1886 and emigrated to Seattle ca. 1906. Pedersen became active in Seattle Danish organizations, especially the Danish Dramatic Club, Dagmar, which later became known as Harmonien. Besides playing the lead roles in many Danish plays, "Frida" wrote and adapted scripts, and wrote songs and poems in Danish and English for the stage, parties, and special occasions. She died on December 10, 1973.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Writings, minutes, scrapbooks, programs, songs, and scripts relating to Pedersen's activities as an actress, playwright, and leader in the Danish Dramatic Club (Harmonien), Seattle, Wash. Also includes subgroups for the Hans Christian Andersen Society and the Delphian Society.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Scandinavian Archives (University of Washington).
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
The Elfrida Pedersen papers were donated by P. Stan Jessen, January 30, 1974.
Processing Note
The papers were last processed in April, 1995, and measure 3.68 cubic feet.
Separated Materials
Photographs included in the papers have been transferred to the Elfrida J. Pedersen Photograph Collection (PH coll. no. 435) in the repository.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Danish Dramatic Club (Harmonien)Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1-1/2 | Minutes |
1922-1952 |
| 1/3-1/10 | Programs |
1907-1961 |
| 2/1-2/3 | Scripts |
various dates |
| 2/4 | Membership Questionnaire |
n.d. |
| 2/5-2/6 | Scrapbook |
1937 |
| 3/1-6 | Poems and Songs for Special Occasions |
1904-1972 |
Hans Christian Andersen SocietyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/7 | Minutes |
1944-1946 |
| 3/8 | Clippings |
various dates |
| 3/9 | Ephemera |
ca. 1953 |
Delphian Society, Seattle, 1933-1942Return to Top
Container(s): Box-folder 3/10
Personal PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/11 | Biographical Information |
n.d. |
| 3/12-13 | General Correspondence |
1917, 1939 |
| 3/14 | Speeches and Writings
In Danish.
|
1961, n.d. |
Programs |
||
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/15 | Christmas Around the World |
1956-1971 |
| 3/16 | Scandinavian Music Festival |
1955-1971 |
| 3/16 | Nordic Week Festival |
1965-1971 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/17 | Clippings |
various dates |
| 4/1 | Newspaper Articles by Elfrida Pedersen |
1935-1936 |
Subject Series |
||
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/2 | Elverhoj Performance |
1939 |
| 4/3 | San Francisco World's Fair |
1939 |
| box:oversize | ||
| 5, 6, 7 | Scrapbooks |
various dates |
| 7 | Magazines |
1945, 1947 |
| 7 | Newspapers |
1898, 1930, 1931 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 4/4 | Memorabilia |
1939 |
| 4/5-7 | Ephemera |
various dates |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actresses--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Community theater--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Danish Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Theater--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Women dramatists, American--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Women in theater--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Pedersen, Elfrida J. (Elfrida Jensen), b. 1886--Archives
Corporate Names
- Danish Dramatic Club (Seattle, Wash.)
- Delphian Society (Seattle, Wash.)
- Hans Christian Andersen Society
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
- Scripts (documents)
- Songs
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- Scandinavian Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
