Swanson, Harold

Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

Role: Charter Member

Year: 1934

Biography

Harold Swanson was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, organized in 1934.

The Sons of Norway is a fraternal organization established to preserve and celebrate Norwegian heritage and culture among Norwegian immigrants and their descendants. Lodges such as the Svalbard Lodge served as important social and cultural centers for Scandinavian communities in Alaska during the early twentieth century.

As a charter member, Swanson participated in the founding membership that established the lodge and helped organize activities supporting Norwegian cultural traditions and community life.

Sources

• Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records