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

Soberg, Ingvar

Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

Role: Charter Member

Year: 1934

Biography

Ingvar Soberg 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, Soberg 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

Soberg, Fred

Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

Role: Charter Member

Year: 1934

Biography

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

The Sons of Norway is a fraternal organization established to promote and preserve Norwegian heritage and culture 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, Soberg was among the founding members who helped establish the lodge and support its cultural and fraternal activities.

Sources

• Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

Sandnes, Anton

Association: Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge

Role: Charter Member

Year: 1934

Biography

Anton Sandnes was a charter member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway, organized in 1934.

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

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

Sources

• Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge charter membership records

1934 Charter Member of the Svalbard Lodge of the Sons of Norway.