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Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Rockford Harmony Singing Society Records collection consists of minutes, reports, correspondence, membership and song lists spanning the years 1923 to 1969. Of particular importance are the minutes summarizing the organization’s special and regular business meetings and containing annual reports from the Executive Committees. These materials also include the records of resignations, nominations, and elections of officers. The early minutes are in the Norwegian language.
Collection Historical Note
The Rockford Harmony Singing Society organized November 23, 1923 to promote and foster songs of American and Scandinavian folk-lore and to associate with the National Organization of Norwegian Singers and the Norwegian Midwest Singers Association. The Society also provided monetary support for sick or unemployed members. Modern welfare benefits, however, have eliminated the need for this provision. Today, the Society is primarily a vehicle for social interaction and as a supporting base for a chorus. Annually, the chorus participates in a summerfest where all the Norwegian groups sing in massed chorus.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Northern Illinois University
Access Restrictions:
There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Use Restrictions:
Property rights in the collection are held by the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.
Acquisition Source:
Ralph Pettersen
Acquisition Method:
Ralph Pettersen donated the Rockford Harmony Singing Society Records to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on October 23, 1978.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
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Box 1],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Constitution and By-laws, House Rules, no date
- Folder 2-9: Minutes, 1923-1969
- Folder 10: Convention Planning Committee Minutes, 1938-1940
- Folder 11: Annual May Celebration Reports, 1930, 1958-1964
- Folder 12: Correspondence, 1960-1969
- Folder 13: Financial Records, 1950-1965
- Folder 14: Membership Lists, 1968-1969
- Folder 15: Song Lists, no date
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