2025-2026 Chairman, 2024 Commissioner, Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. 2025 United Nations Geneva Human Rights Crisis State & Local Panelist. 2024 Alaska State Delegate, America 250 Convening of the States. 2023-2024 Commissioner, Alaska Historical Commission. 2025-2026 Chairman, 2019-2024 Committee Member, City & Borough of Juneau Historic Resources Advisory Committee. 2024-2025-2026 Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge Juneau Historian. 2024-2025-2026 Filcom Member. 2018-2020 Committee Member, City & Borough of Juneau Sister Cities Committee. 2019-2020 Member, AVTEC Institutional Advisory Committee. 2006-2020, President & COB, Friends of Jesse Lee Home. 2012 Member, Anchorage Arts Advisory Commission. Anchorage International Film Festival Features Committee Chair/Host/Award Presenter. Balto Film Fest Founder.

2004 Seward City Council. 2002-2006, Seward Centennial Legacy Committee, Seward Economic Development Committee, Seward Waterfront Committee, Seward Alternate Energy Committee, Seward Long-term Care Replacement Facility Committee, and Seward Historic Preservation Commission.

Dorene Lorenz

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  • Petersen, Selma

    Primary Name: Petersen, Selma

    Filed as: Petersen, Selma

    Also known as: Selma Petersen

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Selma Petersen, Sons of Norway Juneau, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Selma Petersen was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.


  • Petersen, Charles

    Primary Name: Petersen, Charles

    Filed as: Petersen, Charles

    Also known as: Charles Petersen

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Charles Petersen, Sons of Norway, Juneau, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Charles Petersen was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.


  • Olstead, Bert

    Primary Name: Olstead, Bert

    Filed as: Olstead, Bert

    Also known as: Bert Olstead

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Bert Olstead, Sons of Norway Juneau Alaska, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Bert Olstead was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.

    The Svalbard Lodge was organized in 1934 and served as an important fraternal and cultural organization for members of Juneau’s Norwegian community, preserving Scandinavian traditions and providing fellowship among residents of Norwegian heritage.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records


  • Olsen, Sigurd

    Primary Name: Olsen, Sigurd

    Filed as: Olsen, Sigurd

    Also known as: Sigurd Olsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Sigurd Olsen Juneau Alaska, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter members, Norwegian Americans Juneau Alaska, Scandinavian organizations Juneau Alaska


    Biography

    Sigurd Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska in 1934. The lodge was organized to promote Norwegian culture, heritage, and fellowship among Norwegian Americans living in Southeast Alaska.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge records.


  • Olsen, Osmund

    Olsen, Osmund

    Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

    Role: Charter Member

    Year: 1934


    Biography

    Osmund Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, which was organized in 1934.

    The Sons of Norway is an international fraternal organization founded to preserve Norwegian culture, traditions, and heritage among Norwegian immigrants and their descendants. Lodges such as Svalbard Lodge served as important social and cultural institutions within Alaska’s Scandinavian communities during the early twentieth century.

    As a charter member, Olsen was among the founding members who helped establish the lodge and support its cultural, social, and fraternal activities within the Juneau community.


    Sources

    • Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

  • Olsen, Gunrun

    Primary Name: Olsen, Gunrun (Gudrun)

    Filed as: Olsen, Gunrun

    Also known as: Gunrun Olsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Gunrun Olsen, Sons of Norway Juneau Alaska, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Gunrun (Gudrun) Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.

    The Svalbard Lodge was organized in 1934 and served as an important cultural and fraternal organization for members of Juneau’s Norwegian community, preserving Norwegian heritage, traditions, and fellowship among residents of Scandinavian descent.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records


  • Olsen, Bertie

    Primary Name: Olsen, Bertie

    Filed as: Olsen, Bertie

    Also known as: Bertie Olsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Bertie Olsen Juneau Alaska, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter members, Norwegian Americans Juneau Alaska, Scandinavian organizations Juneau Alaska


    Biography

    Bertie Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska in 1934. The lodge was established to preserve Norwegian heritage and culture and to provide fellowship among Norwegian Americans living in Southeast Alaska.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge records.


  • Olsen, Frank

    Olsen, Frank

    Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

    Role: Charter Member

    Year: 1934


    Biography

    Frank Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, which was organized in 1934.

    The Sons of Norway is an international fraternal organization established to preserve Norwegian heritage, culture, and traditions among Norwegian immigrants and their descendants. Lodges such as Svalbard Lodge served as important social and cultural institutions within Alaska’s Scandinavian communities during the early twentieth century.

    As a charter member, Olsen was among the founding members who helped establish the lodge and support its cultural, social, and fraternal activities.


    Sources

    • Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

  • Olsen, Alma

    Olsen, Alma

    Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

    Role: Charter Member

    Year: 1934


    Biography

    Alma Olsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, which was organized in 1934.

    The Sons of Norway is an international fraternal organization founded to preserve Norwegian heritage, culture, and traditions among Norwegian immigrants and their descendants. Lodges such as Svalbard Lodge served as important social and cultural institutions within Alaska’s Scandinavian communities during the early twentieth century.

    As a charter member, Olsen was among the founding members who helped establish the lodge and support its cultural, social, and fraternal activities within the Juneau community.


    Sources

    • Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

  • Olafsen, Erling

    Primary Name: Olafsen, Erling

    Filed as: Olafsen, Erling

    Also known as: Erling Olafsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Erling Olafsen, Sons of Norway Juneau Alaska, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Erling Olafsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.

    The Svalbard Lodge was organized in 1934 and served as an important cultural and fraternal organization for members of Juneau’s Norwegian community. The lodge preserved Norwegian heritage, traditions, and fellowship among residents of Scandinavian descent.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

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  • Nielsen, Alfred

    Primary Name: Nielsen, Alfred

    Filed as: Nielsen, Alfred

    Also known as: Alfred Nielsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Alfred Nielsen Juneau Alaska, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter member, Norwegian Americans Juneau Alaska, Scandinavian organizations Juneau Alaska


    Biography

    Alfred Nielsen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska in 1934. The lodge was established to preserve Norwegian heritage and culture and to provide fellowship among Norwegian Americans living in Southeast Alaska.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge records.


  • Ness, Tom

    Primary Name: Ness, Tom

    Filed as: Ness, Tom

    Also known as: Tom Ness

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Tom Ness, Ness Tom, Sons of Norway Juneau, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Tom Ness was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.


  • Nelsen, Ludvik

    Primary Name: Nelsen, Ludvik

    Filed as: Nelsen, Ludvik

    Also known as: Ludvik Nelsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Ludvik Nelsen, Nelsen Ludvik, Sons of Norway Juneau, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Ludvik Nelsen was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.


  • Moller, Dan

    Primary Name: Moller, Dan

    Filed as: Moller, Dan

    Also known as: Dan Moller

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Dan Moller, Sons of Norway Juneau Alaska, Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Norwegian community


    Biography

    Dan Moller was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska.

    The Svalbard Lodge was organized in 1934 and served as an important cultural and fraternal organization for members of Juneau’s Norwegian community.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records


  • Lowell, John

    Primary Name: Lowell, John

    Filed as: lowell_john

    Also known as:

    Occupation / Association: Sons of Norway member; Charter Member, Svalbard Lodge

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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: John Lowell, Lowell John, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter member, Juneau Alaska pioneers


    Biography

    John Lowell was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in Juneau, Alaska, organized in 1934.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge records

    John Lowell Lowell John J. Lowell John Lowel John Lovell

    Tags: John Lowell, Lowell John, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway charter member, Juneau Alaska pioneers


  • Lowell, Anna

    Primary Name: Lowell, Anna
    Filed as: lowell_anna
    Also known as: Anna Lowell
    Occupation / Association: Charter member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway (1934)
    Born:
    Died:
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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
    Keywords: Anna Lowell, Lowell Anna, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge, Norwegian Americans Juneau


    Biography

    Anna Lowell was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in 1934. The organization served the Norwegian-American community of Juneau, Alaska, and promoted Norwegian heritage, culture, and mutual support among its members.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter membership records, 1934

    Anna Lowell Lowell Anna A. Lowell Ana Lowell


  • Kurset, Martin

    Primary Name: Kurset, Martin

    Filed as: kurset_martin

    Also known as: Martin Kurset

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

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    Died:

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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Martin Kurset, Kurset Martin, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter member


    Biography

    Martin Kurset was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter member records

    Martin Kurset Kurset Martin M Kurset

    Tags: Martin Kurset, Kurset Martin, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter members


  • Kolander, William

    Primary Name: Kolander, William
    Filed as: kolander_william
    Also known as: William Kolander
    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge (1934)
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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska
    Keywords: William Kolander, Kolander William, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge, Norwegian Americans Juneau


    Biography

    William Kolander was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway in 1934. The organization served the Norwegian-American community in Juneau, Alaska, promoting Norwegian heritage, culture, and mutual support among its members.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records, 1934

    William Kolander Kolander William W. Kolander


  • Knudsen, Belle

    Primary Name: Knudsen, Belle

    Filed as: knudsen_belle

    Also known as: Belle Knudsen

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway

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    Associated places: Juneau, Alaska

    Keywords: Belle Knudsen, Knudsen Belle, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter member


    Biography

    Belle Knudsen was a 1934 charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter member records

    Belle Knudsen Knudsen Belle B Knudsen

    Tags: Belle Knudsen, Knudsen Belle, Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge charter members


  • Jorgensen, Martin

    Primary Name: Jorgensen, Martin Sverre Markus

    Filed as: jorgensen_martin

    Also known as: Martin Jorgensen; Martin S. M. Jorgensen

    Occupation / Association: Charter Member, Svalbard Lodge, Sons of Norway (1934)

    Born:

    Died:

    Parents:

    Spouse: Carol Swanhilde Knutson-Webster (m. January 21, 1926)

    Children: Myrtle Joanne Jorgensen (b. July 1928); Jean Marie Jorgensen (b. 1935, Alaska)

    Associated places: Alaska

    Keywords: Martin Sverre Markus Jorgensen, Martin Jorgensen, Martin S M Jorgensen, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter member 1934, Carol Swanhilde Knutson Webster, Jorgensen family Alaska


    Biography

    Martin Sverre Markus Jorgensen was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, organized in 1934.

    Jorgensen married Carol Swanhilde Knutson-Webster on January 21, 1926. The couple had two daughters: Myrtle Joanne, born in July 1928, and Jean Marie, born in 1935 in Alaska.


    Sources

    Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge records; family records

    Martin Sverre Markus Jorgensen Martin Jorgensen M S M Jorgensen Jorgensen Martin Sverre

    Tags: Martin Sverre Markus Jorgensen, Martin Jorgensen, Jorgensen Martin, Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter member 1934, Carol Swanhilde Knutson Webster, Jorgensen family Alaska