Vasa Order of America Records
Scope and Contents
The records of the Vasa Order of America are arranged by lodge, and include meeting minutes, constitution and bylaws, membership and financial records, correspondence, and programs. Also included are publications issued by the club, including Vasa News and Vasa Bulletin, and the records of the Vårblomman Children’s Club.
Dates
- 1896 - 1989
Creator
- Vasa Order of America (Organization)
Language of Materials
English and Swedish.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in the use of this collection.
Biographical / Historical
The Vasa Order of American was founded in 1896 in New Haven, Connecticut, as a Swedish-American fraternal order. Many organizations such as this formed during the height of Swedish immigration to the United States as a means of providing sick and death benefits to members. The Order was named after the 16th century king of Sweden Gustav Vasa.
Extent
2.0 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Arrangement
Arranged by lodge and then by topic.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance is unknown, but may have been compiled by Selma Jacobson or Nancy Kalisch.
Separated Materials
Six programs from junior lodges were transferred to the Independent Order of Svithiod Collection on June 25, 2013.
Processing Information
Janet Leu, June 2013.
Creator
- Vasa Order of America (Organization)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Sponsor
- Funding to migrate and update this finding aid was provided by the Swedish Council of America through the 2019 grant "Improving and Expanding Access to the Swedish–American Archives of Greater Chicago."
Repository Details
Part of the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago Repository
3225 W Foster Ave
Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA
773-583-5722