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Leif Erikson League of the Seattle Area records, 1962-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Leif Erikson League of the Seattle Area
Title
Leif Erikson League of the Seattle Area records
Dates
1962-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
7" linear
Collection Number
1982 (Accession No. 1982-001)
Summary
Records of an organization of delegates from Seattle Scandinavian societies, established 1957
Repository
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

Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Historical Note

Organization of delegates from Seattle Scandinavian societies, established 1957.

The League consists of delegates from local Scandinavian societies. It supports recognition of Leif Erikson as discoverer of America and various cultural programs. It worked for a statue of Leif Erikson, which stands at Shilshole Bay and a commemorative postage stamp, issued in 1968.

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Content Description

Correspondence, map, 2 scrapbooks, 1962-1971.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Capt. Gunnar Olsborg and Marie Sherwin, 8/10/1972.

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Personal Names

  • Pederson, Edgar O

Corporate Names

  • Leif Erikson League of the Seattle Area--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Olsborg, Gunnar, 1909-2000 (creator)

    Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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