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