Flobergsund, Olaf

Olaf Flobergsund was a member of the Norwegian fraternal community in Juneau and one of the charter members of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, which was organized in Juneau in 1934.

The Sons of Norway was established to promote Norwegian culture, language, and mutual aid among immigrants and their descendants in the United States. The formation of the Svalbard Lodge in Juneau reflects the strong Norwegian presence in Southeast Alaska during the early twentieth century.

As a charter member, Flobergsund participated in the lodge's founding and early activities, including cultural programs, social gatherings, and support networks for Norwegian families in the community.

The organization became an important social institution for Norwegian immigrants and their descendants in Juneau, preserving traditions and strengthening ties among families with Scandinavian heritage.

Sources

Telephone Hill Historic Site and Structures Survey, 1984
Sons of Norway – Svalbard Lodge records