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Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21 Records, 1908-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sons of Norway (U.S.). Wergeland Lodge No. 21 (Bellingham, Wash.)
Title
Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21 Records
Dates
1908-2017 (inclusive)
1927-2010 (bulk)
Quantity
13.5 linear feet
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0359
Summary
A collection documenting the history and activities of a Sons of Norway Lodge in Bellingham, Washington.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public for research.

Languages
English, Norwegian
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Biographical Note

The Sons of Norway is an international cultural society dedicated to preserving Norwegian heritage and culture, and that has historically provided insurance and other financial support to its members. Wergeland Lodge No. 21 was established in Bellingham, Washington, in April 1927. Named for the poet Henrik Wergeland, the Lodge has worked throughout its history to provide members with opportunities to share and explore aspects of Norwegian heritage. Members and officers also participated in district and international conventions, building connections among the larger Norwegian community. In 1947, the Lodge purchased property at 1419 N. Forest Street in Bellingham, where they built the Norway Hall. The Hall was the location for Lodge meetings, and a variety of social and cultural events, until its sale in 2014.

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Content Description

The Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21 Records document the history and activities of a Norwegian heritage and cultural group in Bellingham, Washington. The collection contains records dated approximately 1908-2017, with the bulk of materials dating from the period 1927-2010.

Administrative records include correspondence, convention reports, officer’s materials, meeting minutes, and membership information. Researchers will also find records relating to the Norway Hall building committee’s work and permitting process. In addition to financial records and reports, the collection contains copies of the local “Wergeland 21 News” newsletter, files documenting planning and implementation of Lodge activities and events, and cultural resources about genealogy, Norwegian history and cultural skills. The photos and clipping series include images of members and events (including framed images of past Presidents), scrapbooks, and clippings of local Norwegian news.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21 Records, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Samantha Wu Rose in 2018.

Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Donated to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies in August 2018 by the Sons of Norway Wergeland Lodge No. 21.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources
  • Norwegian Americans--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • Norway Hall Incorporated--Archives
  • Sons of Norway (U.S.).--Wergeland Lodge No. 21 (Bellingham, Wash.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Albums (Books)
  • Photographs
  • Records (Documents)

Finding aid prepared by Samantha Wu Rose for the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
2019

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