Norwegian publication of Tacoma and the state of Washington.
Editor: John Soley
Publisher: Puget Sound Publishing Company
Contains the documents and records of the Vasa Order of America from its meetings, events, and daily interactions. Such documents include publicized works, such as almanacs, histories, and newsletters; treasurers' reports and inventories; membership cards and mailing lists; convention programs; correspondence; constitution and bylaws; and meeting minutes. The documents are from the Grand Lodge in Connecticut, the Pacific Northwest District Lodge no. 13, and Norden Lodge no. 233 of Tacoma, Washington.
Vasa Order of AmericaThe interview was conducted with Emma Mehus Varney on May 27, 1981 at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. It contains information on family background, emigration, marriage and family, community involvement, and Norwegian heritage. The interview was conducted in English.
Folder Contents
Box 3, File 4 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 3, File 4A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Letter from Janet Rasmussen thanking Mrs. Varney for her participation.
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
This interview was conducted with Sara Vanderbilt on November 7, 1981. It contains information on family background, emigration, employment, marriage and family, community activities, and Norwegian heritage. The interview also provides photographs of Sara and Captain Jorgens, Sara at a logging camp, Sara and Thea Foss, Sara at age eighteen, and Sara at the time of the interview.
Also see Bergliot DeRosa. The interview was conducted in English.
Folder Contents
Box 5, File 12 Personal and Family History
Tape Archive Sheet, Family Background, and Tape Index
Box 5, File 12A Correspondence and Forms
Release Form
Thank you letter from Janet Rasmussen
Handwritten Tape Archive Sheet and Family Background
Box 5, File 12B Photographs
Seven photographs
Materials in Swedish and English