Abstract The Sons of Norway is a national Norwegian-American cultural fraternal organization intended for those of Norwegian decent in the United States. Among the goals of the group are to preserve the history of the Norwegian immigrants and to provide benevolent services to members in need. The La Crosse, Wisconsin, chapter known as Wergeland Lodge #28, began in 1903. Beginning in 1951, members of the Daughters of Norway Ornen Lodge #25 joined with Wergeland. In about 1975, the Coon Valley, Vernon...