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Scandinavian-American Fraternity Norden Branch 1 (Eau Claire, Wis.) Records, 1930-1963

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 104

Content Description

This small collection contains booklets of articles of incorporation and by-laws for 1933, 1942, 1946, and 1963. The 1963 booklet contains a typed note from the Grand Secretary Elmer Anderson that those were the by-laws in force as of December 31, 1965. There is a program for the Twenty First Grand Lodge Convention and Dedication of the Scandinavian American Fraternity Building in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, from June 22-25, 1930, which includes a brief history of Norden Branch 1.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1963

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Scandinavian-American Fraternity, previously known as the Independent Scandinavian Workingmen’s Association, was founded in Chicago in the 1880s. The Eau Claire branch was started in 1889, but soon broke away from its parent organization. The Eau Claire Independent Scandinavian Workingmen’s Association formed its own Grand Lodge in 1893. The organization provided life insurance, sickness and accident funds, and emergency funds to its members. In 1950, Eau Claire’s Norden 1 Branch had 1,175 members, both male and female.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1/2 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

The Scandinavian-American Fraternity, previously known as the Independent Scandinavian Workingmen’s Association, was founded in Chicago in the 1880s. The Eau Claire branch was started in 1889. This small collection contains booklets of articles of incorporation and by-laws for 1933, 1942, 1946, and 1963. There is also a program for the Twenty First Grand Lodge Convention and Dedication of the Scandinavian American Fraternity Building in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, from June 22-25, 1930, which includes a brief history of Norden Branch 1.

Acquisition Information

Donated to the University Archives and Special Collections, University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire by Ed Hill in July 1980.

Accession Number

80-99

Digitized Materials

The 1930 convention and dedication program in this collection exists in an electronic format. Please consult Special Collections and Archives department staff for access.

Reference Code

UHC104

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in July 2007.

Status
Published
Author
Julie Hatfield
Date
May 20, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739