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1930 - 2017 (Creation)
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- Sons of Norway, Solglyt Lodge 4-143
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ca. 8700 photographs and other material
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The Sons of Norway Lodge in Edmonton, Alberta, officially known as Solglyt Lodge 4-143, was founded on March 1, 1918. Since its establishment, the lodge has been dedicated to celebrating and preserving Norwegian heritage. Over the decades, the lodge has hosted a variety of events and activities that highlight Norwegian traditions and foster a sense of community among its members. Some of the annual events hosted by Sons of Norway include Leif Erickson Day, Syttende Mai, Juletrefest, and Lutefisk dinners.
To promote the use and preservation of the Norwegian language and traditions, the lodge offers language classes, and craft and cultural workshops to members. Heritage programs for youth, including summer camps, heritage fairs, and educational trips, are hosted throughout the year to engage younger generations in Norwegian culture.
Within the Sons of Norway Lodge in Edmonton are two subgroups that add to the activities of the organization, Torskeklubben and the Sons of Norway Freeloaders. The Freeloaders are a musical ensemble who sing traditational Scandinavian folk music and provide entertainment at many Sons of Norway events. Torskeklubben, or the Cod Club, is dedicated to the appreciation of Norwegian cuisine, with a particular focus on cod dishes, a staple in Norwegian culinary tradition. Torskeklubben members gather monthly to enjoy traditional Norwegian meals, share recipes, and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Norway. These gatherings often include storytelling, singing, and a festive atmosphere.
Custodial history
These records were donated to the City of Edmonton Archives by Ken Domier between 2013 and 2018. Ken Domier was a member of Sons of Norway for many decades, often holding executive board leadership roles.
Scope and content
This series includes the Sons of Norway newsletters from 1985 - 2016, as well as four commemorative photo books celebrating various Sons of Norway anniversaries. Also included are records relating to Torskeklubben, including meeting agendas and minutes, photographs, and scrapbooks. This series also contains 25 scrapbooks pertaining to the Sons of Norway’s activities from 1957 to 2005, as well as two of Astrid Hope’s scrapbooks which document her experiences in the Sons of Norway and Alberta’s Scandinavian community. Astrid Hope was a dedicated member of Sons of Norway for many decades, often serving on the executive board for the Sons of Norway and its various committees. The scrapbooks include news clippings, photographs, drawings, brochures, pamphlets, as well as other ephemera. Many of the scrapbooks feature handmade covers, including needlepoint and carved wood covers.
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- Norwegian
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Finding aid available online.
Associated materials
The film "Norwegians in Alberta" in file 58 is available for viewing upon request from the Provincial Archives of Alberta, please see reference code PR2010.0501/3
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No further accruals are expected.
General note
Accession numbers: A2013-52, A2013-130, A2014-109, A2015-144, A2016-14, A2017-24, A2017-78, A2018-40
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Includes: 117 cm of textual records, 1 moving image, and 1 sound recording.
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