University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
3875 (Accession No. 3875-001)
Sons of Norway (U.S.). Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 (Seattle, Wash.)
Sons of Norway, Leif
Erikson Lodge No. 1 records
1903-2015
14.33 cubic feet (22 boxes plus 1 oversize folder)
Collection materials
are in English and
Norwegian
Organizational
records of the Seattle Norwegian fraternal society and the Leikarringen, a
lodge-sponsored folk dance group.
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
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.
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.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating
organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
The majority of materials donated by Christine Anderson, 1995-2016.
Exceptions noted at the item level in inventory.
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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.)--Membership
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.)--Buildings
Norwegian Americans
Fraternal organizations--Washington (State)--Seattle
Norwegian Americans--Washington (State)--Seattle
Folk dancing--Washington (State)--Seattle
Records (Documents)
Business correspondence
Minutes (Records)
Ephemera
Scrapbooks
University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives
Series 1
Sons of Norway, Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1
1915-2015
1
Scrapbook about Leif Erikson Lodge
1903-1978
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.
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
Oversize folder
Membership Photograph
1914
Series 2
Related Norwegian Organizations
1924-2012
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
1911-1949
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, 1948-1984
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
22/1
Cornerstone capsule contents
1929-1950
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.
- Cornerstone laying ceremony program, 1950
- 1950 Year Book for Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 and other
Norweigian organizations in the Seattle area
- History of Knute Rockne Lodge No. 12, 1950
- History of Leif Erikson Lodge No. 1 and Valkyrien Lodge
No. 1, 1950
- Norweigian Male Chorus of Seattle programs, constitution
and historical notes, 1939-1950
- Letter to Frode Frodesen on being appointed building
committee member, 1929
Oversize folder
Cornerstone capsule contents
1950
- Newspaper issue,
Døtre av Norge, 1950
- Newsletter issue,
The Viking, 1950
- Newspaper issue,
The Seattle Daily Times, December 29,
1950
- Newspaper issue
Washington Posten, December 29, 1950
- Newspaper issue,
The Seattle Times, December 29, 1950
- Newspaper issue,
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, December 29,
1950
- Newspaper issue,
Scandinavian American, December 21,
1950
Oversize folder
Norway Center Drawings
1950
Series 5
Leikarringen Records
1960-2004
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
Oversize folder
"Hardangerringen" Poster
1983