American Scandinavian Foundation, local chapter, 1978-1991
Scope and Contents
This series contains records and other materials relating to fraternal, cultural, and choral groups for Scandinavian Americans, as well as materials relating to Swedish churches in Oregon and to Scandinavian-language newspapers based in the Pacific Northwest.
Dates
- 1978-1991
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative History
Although the chapter of the American-Scandinavian Foundation in Oregon was founded as the Portland, Oregon, Chapter of the American-Scandinavian Foundation, the organization's name changed several times in the 1980s, and by 1991 was known as the Oregon-Southwest Washington Associates of American Scandinavian Foundation.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.2 Cubic Feet (8 record cartons; 1 legal document case; 1 slim legal document case; 1 flat box (13x16); 1 flat box (20x24); 1 oversize folder (22x28))
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
From the Series: Swedish
From the Series: Norwegian
From the Series: Danish
From the Series: Finnish
From the Series: Icelandic
Creator
- From the Collection: Fogelquist, Ross, 1938- (Compiler, Person)
- From the Collection: Swedish Roots in Oregon (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
5033065204
5033065240
libreference@ohs.org