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Scandinavian Fraternity of America. District Lodge No. 7, 1900-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Scandinavian Fraternity of America. District Lodge No. 7
Title
Scandinavian Fraternity of America. District Lodge No. 7
Dates
1900-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet of shelf space
Collection Number
MC 278
Summary
Records of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America District Lodge No. 7 (Pacific Northwest) consists of a minute book (1900-1932) for the Grand Lodge of the Scandinavian Brotherhood and its successor District 7 of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America; and a minute book (1941-1945) of District 7. There are subgroups for the Helena chapter No. 253, including correspondence, minor financial records, and membership applications; and for the Kalispell chapter No.233, including financial records, minutes, and membership materials.
Repository
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Access Restrictions

Collection open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Historical Note

The Scandinavian Fraternity of America was founded in 1915, as a consolidation of three other organizations, including the Scandinavian Brotherhood. The first convention was held that year in Chicago, Illinois. Like many similar ethnic organizations of the early 1900s, the Scandinavian Fraternity was principally a beneficial group to aid its membership when threatened by sickness, unemployment, or death. It also had a separate category of social members. The organization was open to both women and men, and to their non-Scandinavian spouses. The national organization declined in membership during the 1970s and 1980s.

Capital City Lodge No. 253 of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America was founded in Helena about 1926. It continued to operate until about 1977. The Kalispell Lodge No. 233 (originally the Three Leaf Clover Lodge No. 233) was founded in November 1924. It continued in existence until sometime after 1990.

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Content Description

Records of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America District Lodge No. 7 (Pacific Northwest) consists of a minute book (1900-1932) for the Grand Lodge of the Scandinavian Brotherhood and its successor District 7 of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America; and a minute book (1941-1945) of District 7. The Capital City Lodge No. 253 subgroup includes correspondence (1944-1950) mainly with the Supreme Lodge (national organization), District Lodge No. 7 (regional organization for the Pacific Northwest), Butte Lodge No. 1, and members of the Capital City Lodge; minor financial records (1948-1950); and membership applications (1926-1977). The Kalispell Lodge No.233 subgroup includes a cash book (1928-1947); a journal (1957-1976) of receipts, expenditures, and deposits; membership materials (1924-1970); and minutes (1925-1990).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.

Preferred Citation

Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by subgroup and series

Location of Collection

14:5-1

Location of Collection

149:4-5 (Volumes)

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection

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Subject Terms

  • Fraternal organizations --Montana
  • Scandinavian Americans--Montana

Corporate Names

  • Scandinavian Fraternity of America. District Lodge No. 7 (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Kathie Otto, 1997; updated by Ellie Arguimbau, 2010
2010

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