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Ygdrasil Society of La Crosse (Wisconsin) Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 163

Scope and Contents

Materials from the Ygdrasil Society of La Crosse include historical background information and constitution (1952), members/hosts, programs, minutes (1962-2001), letters, miscellaneous, officers and a treasurer's book (1957-1981).

Dates

  • 1952-2001

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

The Ygdrasil Society of La Crosse (Wis.) approved their constitution on March 1, 1952, with the purpose of forming a Norwegian-American organization to study and discuss topics of general interest including the heritage and culture of the Scandinavian people in the United States and Europe. Membershp is limited to married couples, as least one of whom is of Scandinavian descent.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

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Abstract

Records from a Norwegian-American organization to study and discuss topics of general interest including the heritage and culture of the Scandinavian people in the United States and Europe. Membership is limited to married couples, as least one of whom is must be of Scandinavian descent.

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2015.084) Donated by President Frieda E. Nowland, May 20, 2013

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Physical Description

1 archives box

Processing Information

Processed by Anita Taylor Doering, October 24, 2015

Source

Creator

Title
Guide to the Ygdrasil Society of La Crosse (Wis.) Records, 1952-2001
Status
Completed
Author
Anita Taylor Doering
Date
2015 October 24
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

Contact:
800 Main St.
La Crosse Wisconsin 54601
(608) 789-7136