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Nordic Country Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: SAAGC/006

Scope and Contents

The records of the Nordic Country Club document only the beginning of the club and contain material on bylaws and legal documents, financial records, memberships, correspondence, publications, publicity, and miscellaneous items.

Dates

  • 1924 - 1931

Creator

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

On May 10, 1925, at a 120 acre wooded site in Itasca, Illinois, ground breaking ceremonies were held for the construction of the Nordic Country Club. The club finally opened on Memorial Day, 1926.

The decision to develop the club came as a result of two movements: the great suburban migration and the growth in the popularity of country clubs. Both of these movements were considered by the founders when they made their investments in the club.

The charter membership consisted of 125 people. The officers were selected from the founders of the club. Chas H. Roseberg was the first president.

The name of the club was changed to Nordic Hills Country Club during the 1930's. All land, clubhouse, and facilities were bought by Carson Pirie Scott and Company, Chicago, ca. 1968‑69 and developed as Nordic Hills Resort. They also built a hotel on the grounds.

Carson's Company sold the resort and property to BMS Realty in January, 1985, but they retained management of facilities for 10 years.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged by topic.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the Nordic Country Club were donated to the Swedish American Archives of Greater Chicago by Mr. Carl Hjalmar Lundquist, date unknown.

Processing Information

Steve Jones, January 1985

Creator

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

Contact:
3225 W Foster Ave
Box 38
Chicago IL 60625 USA
773-583-5722